InfectiousDiseasesH&TM
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Many thanks for taking the time to add your feedback. I'm a bit stuck with my school choice.
I completed my undergraduate degree in Cincinnati, and I would really like a change of scenery. However, the University of Cincinnati is an objectively "better" medical school. So, I'm coping with the want of something new versus the fortunate opportunity to attend a great medical school in my home state.
1) University of Cincinnati
Pros:
- well-known researchers and exceptional NIH research funding in my area of interest
- phenomenal children's hospital
- proximal to Cincinnati EPA, VA, Dept of Health (I'm interested in the MPH program)
- in-state tuition (~$34k a year)
- closer to home by 3.5 hrs
- some interesting and specialized student groups that other medical schools don't have
- Cincinnati is a lovely part of the state; has a southern feel while still in a fairly large city
Cons:
- students are ranked by quartiles
- smaller hospital network than Temple by 200+ beds
- the substantial global health electives are mostly restricted to 4th-year medical students
- "more of the same"
2) Temple (LKSOM)
Pros:
- whole curriculum (MS1-->MS4) is pass/fail
- premium placed on "clinical medicine" which I like
- translational research in an area that matches my graduate thesis
- very large (720 bed) hospital network
- larger general population of the city = more exotic cases (zebras)
- more to see in the city = Sixers, Eagles, Phillies; historical museums, and art galleries
- awarded $100k scholarship over 4 yrs (makes tuition the same as UC)
Cons:
- North Philadelphia is not particularly attractive (inc. crime, poor transportation)
- lack established global health program
- average to large class size (200+)
- less prestigious than UC (Temple US NEWS ranking: 66 vs UC: 44)
- much longer drive from home (not a big deal, but still a factor) = Philadelphia (6.5 hours); Cincinnati (3.0 hours)
I completed my undergraduate degree in Cincinnati, and I would really like a change of scenery. However, the University of Cincinnati is an objectively "better" medical school. So, I'm coping with the want of something new versus the fortunate opportunity to attend a great medical school in my home state.
1) University of Cincinnati
Pros:
- well-known researchers and exceptional NIH research funding in my area of interest
- phenomenal children's hospital
- proximal to Cincinnati EPA, VA, Dept of Health (I'm interested in the MPH program)
- in-state tuition (~$34k a year)
- closer to home by 3.5 hrs
- some interesting and specialized student groups that other medical schools don't have
- Cincinnati is a lovely part of the state; has a southern feel while still in a fairly large city
Cons:
- students are ranked by quartiles
- smaller hospital network than Temple by 200+ beds
- the substantial global health electives are mostly restricted to 4th-year medical students
- "more of the same"
2) Temple (LKSOM)
Pros:
- whole curriculum (MS1-->MS4) is pass/fail
- premium placed on "clinical medicine" which I like
- translational research in an area that matches my graduate thesis
- very large (720 bed) hospital network
- larger general population of the city = more exotic cases (zebras)
- more to see in the city = Sixers, Eagles, Phillies; historical museums, and art galleries
- awarded $100k scholarship over 4 yrs (makes tuition the same as UC)
Cons:
- North Philadelphia is not particularly attractive (inc. crime, poor transportation)
- lack established global health program
- average to large class size (200+)
- less prestigious than UC (Temple US NEWS ranking: 66 vs UC: 44)
- much longer drive from home (not a big deal, but still a factor) = Philadelphia (6.5 hours); Cincinnati (3.0 hours)
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