Hi friends, I’ve been accepted to FSU, USF, and an out of state school (but I’m not seriously considering OOS, because their OOS tuition is outrageous). I’ve also been waitlisted at UCF, which is currently my first choice. But, I can’t guarantee coming off the waitlist, so I’d like some advice for choosing between FSU and USF, since those are my realistic options.
I love the emphasis on research at USF because I’m interested in integrating research into my future career. I think the opportunities there would set me up well for that possibility. Their teaching hospitals (TGH, Moffitt,etc), and their first and second year curriculum (each system covered twice) are also great. Importantly, I think they tend to do a bit better on Step 1 than FSU students do, and they have a higher match rate into competitive specialties. I’m really interested in radiology, so I’d like to leave the door as wide open for that, or any other competitive specialty, as I can.
At FSU, they don’t emphasize research, but it’s possible to get involved in it if you seek it out. Their first and second year curriculum seems strained (I mean, right from the beginning, you cram anatomy into a single summer). But I love the community based teaching model they use for their clerkship years. From what I’ve heard, this model sets you up really well for Step 2, and students have opportunities to assist with things hands on that students at a large academic center (like USF) wouldn’t have the chance to do until residency. Also, on a personal note, FSU is only 3 hours from home for me, compared to 6.5 hours in Tampa. I’ve never lived away from home before, so being closer to home could be really beneficial for my emotional well-being while I adjust to living on my own.
What do you all think? I value your opinions and feedback!
I love the emphasis on research at USF because I’m interested in integrating research into my future career. I think the opportunities there would set me up well for that possibility. Their teaching hospitals (TGH, Moffitt,etc), and their first and second year curriculum (each system covered twice) are also great. Importantly, I think they tend to do a bit better on Step 1 than FSU students do, and they have a higher match rate into competitive specialties. I’m really interested in radiology, so I’d like to leave the door as wide open for that, or any other competitive specialty, as I can.
At FSU, they don’t emphasize research, but it’s possible to get involved in it if you seek it out. Their first and second year curriculum seems strained (I mean, right from the beginning, you cram anatomy into a single summer). But I love the community based teaching model they use for their clerkship years. From what I’ve heard, this model sets you up really well for Step 2, and students have opportunities to assist with things hands on that students at a large academic center (like USF) wouldn’t have the chance to do until residency. Also, on a personal note, FSU is only 3 hours from home for me, compared to 6.5 hours in Tampa. I’ve never lived away from home before, so being closer to home could be really beneficial for my emotional well-being while I adjust to living on my own.
What do you all think? I value your opinions and feedback!
