Umich vs Pritzker

[xyzzzz99]

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Feeling so lucky to be deciding between these schools! After their offers, the COA is very similar between both. Both schools seem very supportive, collaborative, and all have incredible research opportunities, so I didn't include those factors in the list

Michigan pros :

• Flex quizzing
• 1 year pre clinical
• Great residency programs (potentially bigger name in medicine?)
• Flexibility in M3 and M4 year for research, more clinical experiences, exploring specialities etc

Michigan cons:

• Less diverse patient population
• Ann Arbor is a smaller town
• School seems less connected to diverse communities? Not so sure
• H/HP/P/F clinical grading and AOA

Chicago pros:

• Patient population very diverse, mostly low-income
• Social justice focus (but parts of michigan seem to have this as well)
• The school feels very connected to Chicago communities and activism
• Chicago location and city

Chicago cons:

• Longer preclinical, less time to explore other specialties and take on research after clinical year
• No flex quizzing, all day exams in person
• H/HP/P/F clinical grading and AOA

 

[atriablack]

• 1 year pre clinical
• Flexibility in M3 and M4 year for research, more clinical experiences, exploring specialities etc

Disclaimer: committed to Michigan.
I think these two points are the biggest pluses that you don't know you will appreciate until you get here. Time is always at a premium and being free to explore and research in third year is going to be invaluable.

I went to Umich undergrad and cannot emphasize how much I love the school. Happy to answer any questions you have about Ann Arbor or community if it will help you narrow things down.

 

[ThePearl]

I'm in the same position as you OP, it's a really tough call when both schools are similarly priced. Which one did you end up choosing, and how's it working out for you so far?

Bumping this thread for more insights from everyone!

 

[Mr. Macrophage]

I'm in the same position as you OP, it's a really tough call when both schools are similarly priced. Which one did you end up choosing, and how's it working out for you so far?

Bumping this thread for more insights from everyone!

Both schools have yet to give out financial aid, and are known to be quite generous! There is a very real possibility that one ends up being much cheaper than the other, so perhaps your decision will be made for you 🙂! Congrats on the As!