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Hi y'all,
I'm very grateful to have these two options, but I've been torn and struggling to decide between them. I would love for any insights/opinions anyone can provide! I'm FGLI, URM from Ohio, and I am very interested in ENT as well as Latinx and underserved care.
UNC SOM (~145K COA)
Pros:
- Received a merit scholarship for full tuition as an OOS student
-Second look made it feel very collaborative and supportive
-Deep focus on underserved care, especially for Latino populations in NC
-CAMPOS program
-Strong match outcomes
-Social life would likely be more vibrant
-Strong research (but not as strong as CWRU from what I gather)
-Plenty of college sports and events on campus
-1.5 yr preclinical
-Stronger school culture
Cons:
-farther from home (I'm okay with it, however, as my family is still incredibly supportive of UNC if I choose to go there)
-Mandatory attendance (manageable)
-Matches tend to stay in Southeast
-not pass/fail
-Moved to another campus after 2nd year, a bit cautious of that despite people saying they usually get 1st choice
CWRU SOM (190K COA)
Pros:
-Significant need-based financial aid scholarship
-Major research powerhouse
-Strong emphasis on publications (important for ENT)
-Excellent match outcomes at top academic programs (I'd prefer to be in Midwest or the Northeast)
-Especially helpful for competitive surgical subspecialties
-~2.5 hours from family
-I have research connections there from a previous summer internship at CWRU
-Plenty of professional sports
-Pass/Fail
Cons
-"optional attendance," but looking deeper, there are mandatory 8-10 AM sessions throughout the week, just like UNC
- More expensive
-Some of the students I spoke to seemed "meh" in terms of living in Cleveland/being at Case
-Felt less social at second look
-2 yr preclinical
I could see myself being happy at both, and the advice I've gotten already is that I can make it where I like at either school, but I am still very indecisive.
I'm very grateful to have these two options, but I've been torn and struggling to decide between them. I would love for any insights/opinions anyone can provide! I'm FGLI, URM from Ohio, and I am very interested in ENT as well as Latinx and underserved care.
UNC SOM (~145K COA)
Pros:
- Received a merit scholarship for full tuition as an OOS student
-Second look made it feel very collaborative and supportive
-Deep focus on underserved care, especially for Latino populations in NC
-CAMPOS program
-Strong match outcomes
-Social life would likely be more vibrant
-Strong research (but not as strong as CWRU from what I gather)
-Plenty of college sports and events on campus
-1.5 yr preclinical
-Stronger school culture
Cons:
-farther from home (I'm okay with it, however, as my family is still incredibly supportive of UNC if I choose to go there)
-Mandatory attendance (manageable)
-Matches tend to stay in Southeast
-not pass/fail
-Moved to another campus after 2nd year, a bit cautious of that despite people saying they usually get 1st choice
CWRU SOM (190K COA)
Pros:
-Significant need-based financial aid scholarship
-Major research powerhouse
-Strong emphasis on publications (important for ENT)
-Excellent match outcomes at top academic programs (I'd prefer to be in Midwest or the Northeast)
-Especially helpful for competitive surgical subspecialties
-~2.5 hours from family
-I have research connections there from a previous summer internship at CWRU
-Plenty of professional sports
-Pass/Fail
Cons
-"optional attendance," but looking deeper, there are mandatory 8-10 AM sessions throughout the week, just like UNC
- More expensive
-Some of the students I spoke to seemed "meh" in terms of living in Cleveland/being at Case
-Felt less social at second look
-2 yr preclinical
I could see myself being happy at both, and the advice I've gotten already is that I can make it where I like at either school, but I am still very indecisive.
