maqlubainmybelly
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I have been given the privilege to attend either the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine or Sidney Kimmel Medical College. I feel very lost and would love any feedback. I am an International Student and have never been to the States, any input or help that anyone could spare would be greatly appreciated!
University of Illinois Chicago
Pros
- P/F
- Smaller class size
- Good curriculum and match list
Cons
- Expensive ($99k/year tuition for International student)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Jefferson)
Pros
- P/F
- Study weeks
- Good curriculum and match list
- Less expensive (~78k/year tuition for International student)
Cons
- Huge class size
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Both schools are ranked #55 in Research (US News)
UICOM is #67 in Primary Care
Jefferson is #59 in Primary Care
I guess some concerns or things I would like to know are also non-academic, if I'm being honest. Lifestyle and where I live/support systems are super important to me! Everyone I talk to raves about the city of Chicago, but I also hear that Philly would be more safe. Can anyone maybe speak on the city of Chicago or the city of Philadelphia? (E.g., cost of living, safety, things to do, places to eat and hangout/study) Being alone and away from my support systems for 4 year will be a challenge for sure, I would love to be at a school or in a city that might help mediate that struggle!
Thank you so much for reading and hearing me out!
University of Illinois Chicago
Pros
- P/F
- Smaller class size
- Good curriculum and match list
Cons
- Expensive ($99k/year tuition for International student)
Sidney Kimmel Medical College (Jefferson)
Pros
- P/F
- Study weeks
- Good curriculum and match list
- Less expensive (~78k/year tuition for International student)
Cons
- Huge class size
---
Both schools are ranked #55 in Research (US News)
UICOM is #67 in Primary Care
Jefferson is #59 in Primary Care
I guess some concerns or things I would like to know are also non-academic, if I'm being honest. Lifestyle and where I live/support systems are super important to me! Everyone I talk to raves about the city of Chicago, but I also hear that Philly would be more safe. Can anyone maybe speak on the city of Chicago or the city of Philadelphia? (E.g., cost of living, safety, things to do, places to eat and hangout/study) Being alone and away from my support systems for 4 year will be a challenge for sure, I would love to be at a school or in a city that might help mediate that struggle!
Thank you so much for reading and hearing me out!