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Incredibly excited to be accepted at both these programs and now have to make a decision. Curriculum style is listed as a pro for both because I feel I could be successful in either style.
UIWSOM Pros:
- Would keep me close to my family/other important people in my life
- Staying in TX for medical school would perhaps set me up better to get a residency here, and TX is where I want my career to be. All the rotations are in TX hospitals.
- ~10k per year cheaper tuition, possibly more with AZCOM's annual increases
- A newer, more innovative curriculum
- Pass/Fail grading system
- San Antonio is an awesome city that I grew up close to and am very familiar with
Cons:
- A newer school and all the bumps in the road that come with that (Someone on here said only 70% of students passed first semester but I couldn't find a source for this). Also obviously no match lists or board scores to look at.
- Very small campus and limited student facilities, have to drive ~15 minutes to the main UIW campus to use the gym
- Prosected Anatomy. The students said this saves them time and is great, but I really would love a full anatomy lab experience if possible.
MWU-AZCOM Pros:
- An older, established schools with impressive match lists and board scores
- A traditional, powerpoint style curriculum
- VERY impressive, large campus and student facilities. Other health professional programs gives it a "campus" type feel. Has an on campus fitness center.
- More access to research opportunities
- (From what I've been told) strong rotations in the Phoenix area
- Traditional cadaver anatomy lab
Cons:
- Brutal tuition with annual increases. Could possibly be 75k+ by my 4th year. Also would have higher travel expenses.
- Relocating to Arizona would keep me very far from family/support system.
- Traditional A/B/C grading system
- 2-3 tests per week curriculum
Personally, I don't think I could go wrong with either. Really enjoyed both interview days and what both schools have to offer. I appreciate anyone's insights!
UIWSOM Pros:
- Would keep me close to my family/other important people in my life
- Staying in TX for medical school would perhaps set me up better to get a residency here, and TX is where I want my career to be. All the rotations are in TX hospitals.
- ~10k per year cheaper tuition, possibly more with AZCOM's annual increases
- A newer, more innovative curriculum
- Pass/Fail grading system
- San Antonio is an awesome city that I grew up close to and am very familiar with
Cons:
- A newer school and all the bumps in the road that come with that (Someone on here said only 70% of students passed first semester but I couldn't find a source for this). Also obviously no match lists or board scores to look at.
- Very small campus and limited student facilities, have to drive ~15 minutes to the main UIW campus to use the gym
- Prosected Anatomy. The students said this saves them time and is great, but I really would love a full anatomy lab experience if possible.
MWU-AZCOM Pros:
- An older, established schools with impressive match lists and board scores
- A traditional, powerpoint style curriculum
- VERY impressive, large campus and student facilities. Other health professional programs gives it a "campus" type feel. Has an on campus fitness center.
- More access to research opportunities
- (From what I've been told) strong rotations in the Phoenix area
- Traditional cadaver anatomy lab
Cons:
- Brutal tuition with annual increases. Could possibly be 75k+ by my 4th year. Also would have higher travel expenses.
- Relocating to Arizona would keep me very far from family/support system.
- Traditional A/B/C grading system
- 2-3 tests per week curriculum
Personally, I don't think I could go wrong with either. Really enjoyed both interview days and what both schools have to offer. I appreciate anyone's insights!
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