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[Boris Badenov]

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From looking at your earlier posts:

LSUHSC-Shreveport
LSUHSC-New Orleans
Tulane
University of Florida
University of Miami

None of those schools give you funding to work on research over the summer. And I can't imagine any of the DO schools you were looking at do, either. That said, if you really got an interview at WashU, you'd be out of your mind to consider coming here.

I never said anything about the school funding the stipends. Why would I care where it comes from. I'm sure most of the money comes from NIH or outside funding agencies.

Then it's identical to the situation at UM.

From the brochure at my WashU interview:
Summer Research Opportunities involve participation in two to three
months of full-time research in the following programs: Summer Research,
Otolaryngology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the Alvin J.
Siteman Cancer Center.

Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time medical students at Washington
University School of Medicine and in good academic standing without
encumbrances.
Funding: Fellowships provide a stipend. Participants must be employed
on the first working day of the month to be on the payroll for that month.
Number of Participants: 60-70 students per year.
Length of Program: Students will work full time on the research project
for two months during the period from late May until classes start in August.
Students interested in the program may request an application or obtain
additional information by contacting:
Koong-Nah Chung, PhD
Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs

Yeah, it's a job. If you aren't picky and want to work on Dr. X's project, you can get paid for a few weeks. It's not a "stipend program" at all; it's an investigator who needs labor. He cuts you a check just as he would anyone in his lab. The school isn't actually funding you to work on research over the summer--it doesn't work that way.

It's the same at UM. If you aren't picky about what you want to work on, you won't have any trouble finding work. It's easy to get paid to work in somebody's lab.

I hope that answers your question. And I agree, six weeks isn't a lot of time.

 

[Boris Badenov]

Dominion/Jackson Towers:

Pros:
- Because they're right next to the med campus, they're incredibly convenient places to live, particularly during 3rd and 4th year. Nothing beats rolling out of bed at a time when others are grabbing their keys, and casually strolling into the hospital.
- It's cheaper than living on the beach or on Brickell.
- The wellness center is right across the street from Dominion.
- Metrorail access
- A good number of your classmates will be your neighbors.

Cons:
- The whole place turns into a ghost town after dark, though the new medical wellness center is supposedly going to remedy that over time.
- Very little to do in the area and very few places to shop nearby. All you've got in the immediate vicinity is Winn-Dixie.
- It's not the nicest neighborhood (though that's overstated, IMO, considering that the whole area is commercial and isn't really a 'neighborhood' at all.).
- You're not living on the beach or on Brickell.


Overall, there are much, much, much nicer places to live. The only major draw for DT/JT is their proximity to the med campus. If you're interested, you probably want to put your name on the waiting lists ASAP.

Just wanted to add something about Dominion/Jackson Towers.

A very large shopping center recently opened up on N. Miami Ave, between the Art district and Midtown, and about 7 minutes away from DT/JT. That should mitigate one of the bigger drawbacks to living there--the lack of conveniently-located places to buy stuff. It doesn't mitigate the overall suckiness, however.

 

[p9142]

None of those schools give you funding to work on research over the summer. And I can't imagine any of the DO schools you were looking at do, either. That said, if you really got an interview at WashU, you'd be out of your mind to consider coming here.

Why do you have to mess with my Louisiana Homey? He is probably in the same boat that I am. Getting an interview is a whole lot different than getting accepted, especially at WashU😉 He is right about most of the top schools having summer stipends though. You guys are arguing semantics. Can't we all just get along?🙂

He was complaining about the fact that Miami doesn't have an official program set up like the other schools do.

 

[Boris Badenov]

He is right about most of the top schools having summer stipends though.

No, he's not.

I'm done arguing, but that's factually incorrect.

He was complaining about the fact that Miami doesn't have an official program set up like the other schools do.

I'll agree that that's a legitimate gripe, though most of the 'other schools' don't have official programs, either.

 

[DrZeke]

Hmm . . . I'll have to email the financial aid office and see if they can bump up the student budget a little bit for my house purchase

You don't want to live in the Gables. It's farther than Brickell and Miami Beach and not as close to the beach, and it's more suburban. It's great, but expensive and not necessarily the best area for what you're looking for, unless you want to live with the rest of the UM kids at the regular campus.

 

[dasacohen]

You don't want to live in the Gables. It's farther than Brickell and Miami Beach and not as close to the beach, and it's more suburban. It's great, but expensive and not necessarily the best area for what you're looking for, unless you want to live with the rest of the UM kids at the regular campus.

from what my student host and the number of students I met while I stayed in miami said, Brickell or Brickell Key seemed a good option. Wasn't as busy as South Beach (nor as far I think by a tiny bit) but still plenty of things to do. I was under the assumption that rent was about 700-900 for your own bedroom in a 2 or 4 bedroom appt (sharing with others obviously...)

my host told me that getting a real estate agent to try and hook it up for you was a really good option. They were staying in a condo, renting long term from the owners for really cheap. It was a great building, and I really wish I could live there! ahhhh we'll see what kind of internet networking page the admissions office sets up for us this year.

 

[DrZeke]

my host told me that getting a real estate agent to try and hook it up for you was a really good option. They were staying in a condo, renting long term from the owners for really cheap. It was a great building, and I really wish I could live there! ahhhh we'll see what kind of internet networking page the admissions office sets up for us this year.

Hey Dasa,

Like the signature. Yup, I think your student host was right, those seem like the places to live. I'm trying to avoid having a roommate, just because I can be a real slob when I'm really busy and leave clothing all over the aparmtent 🙂. Also, I'm worried about having to deal with the logistics of a roommate and whether or not we get along. Two of my friends in medical school already have roommates that are not in med school. They said it's a nice break from always hanging out with med peoples. So...I think if I end up with a roommate it would be with a med student AFTER 1st year, when I'd gotten to know a few people...

About aparmtent size, I'm probably going to look for a studio or something like that. I live in a 1 bedroom with 2 bathrooms right now, and I pay about 900. I live North of South Beach, but it's almost on the beach, and I'm pretty happy with the price considering the location. 🙂

When I got my place, even if it's North, I went to remax and I got an agent. I went looking for condos/owned places that I could rent. Why? Because, if you use an agent and it's for a condo, they don't take a cut from you! They owner pays them an already agreed on commission and usually the rent stays pretty reasonable. Also, my place came damn near fully furnished. It was nice not to have to buy a bed or couch. The other stuff, I bought at costco and at rooms to go outlet store - do I care that my table has a few damages? It's a wood table with a leaf and 6 wooden chairs...LOL awesome!

I digress, anyways, if you start looking at those apartment renting types of real estate places, just run screaming. Some of them get paid with part of your rent or free rent and they are usually more expensive when you are renting. Every place I looked with an agent from one of those places was giving me estimates 100-200 dollars higher than the condos I was looking at.

Anyways, I think Brian was suggesting Coral Gables, because he lives with his parents and has never had to worry about where to live. I, too, lived at home for college, but I've lived on my own for the past 2 years and can honestly say that it's a great idea to get an agent from remax or prudential or whatever...

 

[BrianUM]

Hey Dasa,

Like the signature. Yup, I think your student host was right, those seem like the places to live. I'm trying to avoid having a roommate, just because I can be a real slob when I'm really busy and leave clothing all over the aparmtent 🙂. Also, I'm worried about having to deal with the logistics of a roommate and whether or not we get along. Two of my friends in medical school already have roommates that are not in med school. They said it's a nice break from always hanging out with med peoples. So...I think if I end up with a roommate it would be with a med student AFTER 1st year, when I'd gotten to know a few people...

About aparmtent size, I'm probably going to look for a studio or something like that. I live in a 1 bedroom with 2 bathrooms right now, and I pay about 900. I live North of South Beach, but it's almost on the beach, and I'm pretty happy with the price considering the location. 🙂

When I got my place, even if it's North, I went to remax and I got an agent. I went looking for condos/owned places that I could rent. Why? Because, if you use an agent and it's for a condo, they don't take a cut from you! They owner pays them an already agreed on commission and usually the rent stays pretty reasonable. Also, my place came damn near fully furnished. It was nice not to have to buy a bed or couch. The other stuff, I bought at costco and at rooms to go outlet store - do I care that my table has a few damages? It's a wood table with a leaf and 6 wooden chairs...LOL awesome!

I digress, anyways, if you start looking at those apartment renting types of real estate places, just run screaming. Some of them get paid with part of your rent or free rent and they are usually more expensive when you are renting. Every place I looked with an agent from one of those places was giving me estimates 100-200 dollars higher than the condos I was looking at.

Anyways, I think Brian was suggesting Coral Gables, because he lives with his parents and has never had to worry about where to live. I, too, lived at home for college, but I've lived on my own for the past 2 years and can honestly say that it's a great idea to get an agent from remax or prudential or whatever...

I wasn't suggesting Coral Gables. He asked about the location around UM undergrad and I told him it was a nice area but expensive. It does have easy access to the metro however. I agree that Brickell/South Beach may be a better option for when you go to med school...

2nd, how is it that you know I live at home? weird...

 

[DwyaneWade]

I wasn't suggesting Coral Gables. He asked about the location around UM undergrad and I told him it was a nice area but expensive. It does have easy access to the metro however. I agree that Brickell/South Beach may be a better option for when you go to med school...

2nd, how is it that you know I live at home? weird...

UM undergrad area is a very nice one. It is a nice change-up and is useful if a) you play IMs b) you can't study at home or in the med library and need a nicer library to study c) you want to work out in the bigger, more relaxed undergrad gym


I have lived at home near the area this year but I do know a handful of people who are renting apartments in this area; most take the metrorail to school. It is not so expensive to rent an apartment or a house if one splits the rent with someone else, and it may be worth the extra cost if you prefer a more suburban area to a more developed one.

The Metrorail is not as bad as I thought it would be; it is actually very convenient and especially helpful on those mornings when I am so tired I wouldn't trust myself to drive on I-95.

-Dwade

 

[DrZeke]

I wasn't suggesting Coral Gables. He asked about the location around UM undergrad and I told him it was a nice area but expensive. It does have easy access to the metro however. I agree that Brickell/South Beach may be a better option for when you go to med school...

2nd, how is it that you know I live at home? weird...

Right...sorry I didn't mean to sound rude... I lived with my parents forever, and probably would consider it again just for the food 🙂

How do I know? You mentioned it a while back. You said you were going to live at home for school to save $$.

 

[DrZeke]

UM undergrad area is a very nice one. It is a nice change-up and is useful if a) you play IMs b) you can't study at home or in the med library and need a nicer library to study c) you want to work out in the bigger, more relaxed undergrad gym


I have lived at home near the area this year but I do know a handful of people who are renting apartments in this area; most take the metrorail to school. It is not so expensive to rent an apartment or a house if one splits the rent with someone else, and it may be worth the extra cost if you prefer a more suburban area to a more developed one.

The Metrorail is not as bad as I thought it would be; it is actually very convenient and especially helpful on those mornings when I am so tired I wouldn't trust myself to drive on I-95.

-Dwade

Hmmm....I might consider living in the undergrad area. Is it cheaper than those other areas ?

(assuming I get in. boo-hoo again)

 

[GeauxMD]

UM undergrad area is a very nice one. It is a nice change-up and is useful if a) you play IMs b) you can't study at home or in the med library and need a nicer library to study c) you want to work out in the bigger, more relaxed undergrad gym

I didn't realize that there were intramurals in med school. That sounds like a good stress reliever. How does it work at Miami? Is it just med students, or is it combined with the main campus?

 

[facewait]

If it works like it does here at UF, then you just get a team together and sign up to play Vs the undergrads. I have a softball team here at UF (all grad students) and we play against med students, law, and undergrad students. Its a great time. Sometimes they have different divisions like grad/faculty/staff, greek, undergrad etc

 

[p9142]

(assuming I get in. boo-hoo again)

You will definitely get in 👍

 

[DrZeke]

Ok, so when I get in, we're like so going to be BFF!

Thanks for the support you guys.

 

[BrianUM]

Right...sorry I didn't mean to sound rude... I lived with my parents forever, and probably would consider it again just for the food 🙂

How do I know? You mentioned it a while back. You said you were going to live at home for school to save $$.

It's all good 👍

Yeah, I'm strongly considering staying at home for med school because it would be one less thing to worry about. I'll have enough stress w/ studying for tests and such...good luck with your applications btw...

 

[DrZeke]

It's all good 👍

Yeah, I'm strongly considering staying at home for med school because it would be one less thing to worry about. I'll have enough stress w/ studying for tests and such...good luck with your applications btw...

Yeah and regardless of whether or not you decide to stay home now you can always move out later 🙂

 

[DwyaneWade]

Hmmm....I might consider living in the undergrad area. Is it cheaper than those other areas ?

(assuming I get in. boo-hoo again)

its variable...the market is constantly changing. I can investigate and get back to you with the specific numbers the people I know are paying.

 

[DwyaneWade]

I didn't realize that there were intramurals in med school. That sounds like a good stress reliever. How does it work at Miami? Is it just med students, or is it combined with the main campus?

IMs are awesome. Right now is basketball season and we just started. It's actually good fun because a) everyone on the team you know b) you see your team everyday c) we play together all the time at undergrad courts (sadly of which there are only 4 indoor). They also played IM football in the fall and IM soccer now. Its usually teams by class (although 3rd and 4th years get combined often)

If there isn't enough interest to field a fully medical team you could always hop on as a free agent and play any sport you wish.

You play on the main campus with undergrads.

 

[DrZeke]

its variable...the market is constantly changing. I can investigate and get back to you with the specific numbers the people I know are paying.

Hey Dwayne,

Considering that i'm not accepted yet at main campus, I don't want to put you to work and it be for nothing. If, however, it's not too big of a deal to find out what people are paying on average in the different areas, I think a lot of people on this thread would be interested to hear it. 🙂

 

[p9142]

Hey Dwayne,

Considering that i'm not accepted yet at main campus, I don't want to put you to work and it be for nothing. If, however, it's not too big of a deal to find out what people are paying on average in the different areas, I think a lot of people on this thread would be interested to hear it. 🙂

I have been checking out this site: http://www.sa.miami.edu/off-campus-services/off-campus-housing/frmSearch.aspx

It's cool because it lets you look at properties within walking distance of Jackson, driving distance of Jackson, walking distance of undergrad, and driving distance of undergrad. I was shocked to see some efficiencies renting for around $500.

 

[DrZeke]

I have been checking out this site: http://www.sa.miami.edu/off-campus-services/off-campus-housing/frmSearch.aspx

It's cool because it lets you look at properties within walking distance of Jackson, driving distance of Jackson, walking distance of undergrad, and driving distance of undergrad. I was shocked to see some efficiencies renting for around $500.

Don't rent an efficiency...only a studio. I live in North Miami, and I know the general vibe in the surrounding areas.... Living in something attached to a house generally blows...

 

[DrZeke]

I have been checking out this site: http://www.sa.miami.edu/off-campus-services/off-campus-housing/frmSearch.aspx

It's cool because it lets you look at properties within walking distance of Jackson, driving distance of Jackson, walking distance of undergrad, and driving distance of undergrad. I was shocked to see some efficiencies renting for around $500.

This is a good idea...first I have to work on my damn LOI...

What's up everyone?

 

[p9142]

Don't rent an efficiency...only a studio. I live in North Miami, and I know the general vibe in the surrounding areas.... Living in something attached to a house generally blows...

I appreciate the heads up Zeke. I'm a little confused about your efficiency/vibe statement. Is there something particular about Miami which makes an efficiency bad?

Also, if you are in Miami right now, please tell me what the hell is going on with my Bears. Rex Grossman is a tragedy.

 

[p9142]

This is a good idea...first I have to work on my damn LOI...

What's up everyone?

I would talk to Dr Hinkley if I was you. That guy is awesome, and he has answered all my questions through email very quickly. Although he still hasn't gotten back to me about second look. Does anyone know if we are having one still?

 

[DrZeke]

I appreciate the heads up Zeke. I'm a little confused about your efficiency/vibe statement. Is there something particular about Miami which makes an efficiency bad?

Also, if you are in Miami right now, please tell me what the hell is going on with my Bears. Rex Grossman is a tragedy.

1) Efficiency vibe...I guess it can be a pain in the butt to live in the back/front of someone's house. Also, it's always easier to live in a gated complex apartment/condo thing. The places are generally nicer, have services like a pool, gym, laundry on site. Efficiencies in the back of people's homes often lack laundry facilities or you have to share with the people in the house, they can sometimes be loud depending on whose living in the house and you are still sharing a property where there are no condominium standards. You can either get very lucky or very unlucky...it's a weird situation. I prefer to pay an extra hundred here or there and not have to worry about those things...

PS - efficiency here usually refers to a studio that is part of someone's house.

2) I'm actually thinking about emailing Hinkely off the record about my situation and then drafting a more formal LOI.

 

[Boris Badenov]

PS - efficiency here usually refers to a studio that is part of someone's house.

I didn't know there was a difference.

I used to live in a studio. It was cheaper, though the lack of space drove me nuts, and it felt too much like living in a dorm. It also feels totally pathetic to entertain guests in a sardine-can of a living/bedroom.

2) I'm actually thinking about emailing Hinkely off the record about my situation and then drafting a more formal LOI.

I wouldn't be surprised if he knew your 'situation' by now.

Anyone who has read a thread that DrZeke has posted in knows where he wants to go for med school. 😎

 

[p9142]

Just wanted to add something about Dominion/Jackson Towers.

A very large shopping center recently opened up on N. Miami Ave, between the Art district and Midtown, and about 7 minutes away from DT/JT. That should mitigate one of the bigger drawbacks to living there--the lack of conveniently-located places to buy stuff. It doesn't mitigate the overall suckiness, however.

Boris, is there usually a list of students who are looking for roommates at Dominion/Jackson? I realize that these places really suck, but I want to be close to campus and love the cheap rent. I got my name on the list in November, but I don't think I am going to make it at either place by August.

 

[DrZeke]

Boris, is there usually a list of students who are looking for roommates at Dominion/Jackson? I realize that these places really suck, but I want to be close to campus and love the cheap rent. I got my name on the list in November, but I don't think I am going to make it at either place by August.

LOL, I have to go there tomorrow for a TB test. Boo....I just had one!!

 

[DrZeke]

I wouldn't be surprised if he knew your 'situation' by now.

Anyone who has read a thread that DrZeke has posted in knows where he wants to go for med school. 😎

I actually have a much more specific situation, regarding how my year took a bad turn. Making ends meet was tough for a while.

Also, I'm a girl 😎

 

[BrianUM]

I actually have a much more specific situation, regarding how my year took a bad turn. Making ends meet was tough for a while.

Also, I'm a girl 😎

Wow for some reason I thought you were a guy. I need top stop thinking that everyone on SDN is a dude..

 

[DrZeke]

Wow for some reason I thought you were a guy. I need top stop thinking that everyone on SDN is a dude..

LOL...I should have just left you guys thinking that I was a guy. Would be more fun!

 

[dasacohen]

LOL...I should have just left you guys thinking that I was a guy. Would be more fun!

Zeke I could sense the femininity...🙂

 

[ksimonelic]

I think most of us could... not sure why people thought Zeke was a guy

 

[DrZeke]

Zeke I could sense the femininity...🙂

I think that's probably a good thing 🙂

 

[Boris Badenov]

Boris, is there usually a list of students who are looking for roommates at Dominion/Jackson? I realize that these places really suck, but I want to be close to campus and love the cheap rent. I got my name on the list in November, but I don't think I am going to make it at either place by August.

Students are always moving in and out. If you decide you're coming here and you want a roommate or your own apt at DT or JT, you can send out an email to the classes saying you're interested (preferably before us seniors leave). I don't think you'll have a problem finding somebody who is moving out or needs a roommate.

That said, the "waiting lists" at both places are like most other waiting lists in life--heavily skewed toward the person who calls and totally unfair for the one who waits.

If you don't regularly call them to ask if anything is open, your number will never get called off the waiting list.

 

[DrZeke]

1)Talked to Dr. Markowitz and he said that today emails were sent out to those accepted at Boca and Miami and they have to decide by the end of February which campus they want.

2) He told me that you can spend up to 6 months at Jackson during core rotations in 3rd and 4th year and more than that would be away rotations.

3) I can't ever get to talk to Dr. Hinkley. It's like his office has a forcefield around it keeping out everyone on waitlists...

Now I'm so bloody confused... is Boca the best of both worlds when it comes to clinical education?

Should I forget about partying and be serious about med school?

 

[deuist]

Students are always moving in and out. If you decide you're coming here and you want a roommate or your own apt at DT or JT, you can send out an email to the classes saying you're interested (preferably before us seniors leave). I don't think you'll have a problem finding somebody who is moving out or needs a roommate.

That said, the "waiting lists" at both places are like most other waiting lists in life--heavily skewed toward the person who calls and totally unfair for the one who waits.

If you don't regularly call them to ask if anything is open, your number will never get called off the waiting list.

I called Dominion last week to get on the waitlist for June---in time for my Boca-to-Miami move. The receptionist told me that I'm currently 57 on the waitlist. What do you recommend for getting an apartment?

 

[DrZeke]

I called Dominion last week to get on the waitlist for June---in time for my Boca-to-Miami move. The receptionist told me that I'm currently 57 on the waitlist. What do you recommend for getting an apartment?

I'm confused about med school options 🙂.

Um, Dominion looks scary. I was in it today for my TB test.

 

[p9142]

Should I forget about partying and be serious about med school?

Absolutely not!!!!!

 

[p9142]

I called Dominion last week to get on the waitlist for June---in time for my Boca-to-Miami move. The receptionist told me that I'm currently 57 on the waitlist. What do you recommend for getting an apartment?

After reading this, I checked to see where I was on the waitlist. I am still stuck at 69, which is where I was when I put my name on the list in November. This is for a two bedroom, so you must be waiting for a different apartment, or they just hate me.

 

[ksimonelic]

It seems that many of you think that Boca Raton is this island isolated from everyone and everything. Boca Raton is so close to Miami that it is hard to even think of it as a regional campus. At Indiana University and Univ. of Illinois at Chicago some of their regional campuses are 6 hours apart. If you want to party then drive 52 minutes south and you'll be on South Beach. Not to mention that there are bars and social hangouts in Boca and surrounding areas (though admittedly lame compared to Miami clubs). Don't stress yourself out too much by thinking that Boca is this totally lame place and that the only reason to attend the regional campus is b/c the education and/or environment might be slightly better. Both campuses are great. Save the stress for medical school. Now is your time to relax...

 

[DrZeke]

Absolutely not!!!!!

Still confused.

 

[UMMSM]

I live at Dominion so if you have any questions just let me know. Its not bad at all, its actually nicer than Jackson Towers which is over by the VA. Dominon is a 5 minute walk, no joke, to Rosenstiel where you'll have lectures for the first 2 years. Living here makes life so much more comfortable, not having to drive is an unbelievable plus. Rent is $890/month for a 1 bedroom, much cheaper than Brickell. I lived in a 1 bed room at Brickell during my first year and the rent was 1115/month the first year and rose to 1215 a month the second. Crazy stuff, if I could do it over I would totally have moved into dominion from day 1.

Let me know if you have any questions guys.

 

[DrZeke]

I live at Dominion so if you have any questions just let me know. Its not bad at all, its actually nicer than Jackson Towers which is over by the VA. Dominon is a 5 minute walk, no joke, to Rosenstiel where you'll have lectures for the first 2 years. Living here makes life so much more comfortable, not having to drive is an unbelievable plus. Rent is $890/month for a 1 bedroom, much cheaper than Brickell. I lived in a 1 bed room at Brickell during my first year and the rent was 1115/month the first year and rose to 1215 a month the second. Crazy stuff, if I could do it over I would totally have moved into dominion from day 1.

Let me know if you have any questions guys.

Are there studios at Dominion and what do you do about food?

 

[DrZeke]

It seems that many of you think that Boca Raton is this island isolated from everyone and everything. Boca Raton is so close to Miami that it is hard to even think of it as a regional campus. At Indiana University and Univ. of Illinois at Chicago some of their regional campuses are 6 hours apart. If you want to party then drive 52 minutes south and you'll be on South Beach. Not to mention that there are bars and social hangouts in Boca and surrounding areas (though admittedly lame compared to Miami clubs). Don't stress yourself out too much by thinking that Boca is this totally lame place and that the only reason to attend the regional campus is b/c the education and/or environment might be slightly better. Both campuses are great. Save the stress for medical school. Now is your time to relax...

I know it's not like that, but I have this thing for city skylines and the smell of a research in the air. I like knowing that I'm surrounded by importance. (I know that's SO silly) It was exactly how my undergrad experience was, except that Main campus actually seems welcoming and like people care about you, compared to my undergrad.

On the other hand, Boca seems like a nice little family 🙂. I hope of course that there is no sibling rivalry. I've heard that everyone is really happy about being at Boca, except the issue is that at the end of the day they know that they will do their rotations at Jackson and surrounding hospitals. I heard you can spend up to 6 months at Jackson if you are class of 2011 at Boca, but I wonder how we will match and measure up to other students at main campus. Also, what do we do about research opportunities if you are at Boca campus. If you already work with a PI at main campus, would it benefit to go to main campus...in terms of future?

 

[DwyaneWade]

As promised some sample rents:

-$670 with utilities for an efficiency across the street from undergrad campus (great deal, rare)
-$950 each for 2 roommates living on Brickell Key (cable, parking for 2 peeps)
-$830 each for 2 roommates living in Brickell, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen
-$950 each for 3 roommates living in a nice 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1 kitchen and living room 2 min from undergrad campus
-$900 each for 2 roommates living in a nice 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 kitchen, 2 common rooms in West Miami (10 min from Jackson)
-$750 for 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with small kitchenette in Coconut Grove/Vizcaya region (10 min by metro from Jackson, 15-20 min by car with good traffic).

Sorry this is disorganized but I have been kind of busy with some personal stuff 🙂
Should have more soon.

-Dwade

 

[ksimonelic]

I understand your need for skylines Zeke. I will def. miss that coming from Boston, but I'll be by the beach so I'll take it. I think it really comes down to a matter of personal educational environment preference. I don't think that there will be any difference in educational quality. I'm sure that Boca students will be just as prepared as Main campus students for rotations. I like the flexibility of the Boca program and the fact that it's a new program will work in our favor. I believe we will have more say in pedagogical issues, etc. Anyway, best of luck in your decision Zeke and I hope you end up wherever you will be happiest.

 

[Ginkneephur]

Boca! Boca! Boca! Don't you want to live in the mouth of the rat? UM@FAU is a product of the University of Miami and I don't think that the University of Miami will let the boca campus produce anything except excellent physicians. They wouldn't want their name to be "sullied" or whatever. Yeah, it shouldn't take more than an hour to get to Miami.

Can girls play any of the intermural sports offered for the med students?

 

[Ginkneephur]

Looking at my previous post I realized I'm bleeding orange and green. UM threw up on my post.