UVM v.s. Rush

[FHamati]

I'm incredibly torn between both schools and was wondering if people can provide some insight into these institutions. I'm going to compile a list of pros and cons for both programs taking into consideration the information that I can find online and from you guys. Any input is very much appreciated.

Thank you!

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[darkpauladin]

I'm incredibly torn between both schools and was wondering if people can provide some insight into these institutions. I'm going to compile a list of pros and cons for both programs taking into consideration the information that I can find online and from you guys. Any input is very much appreciated.

Thank you!

PDs rank UVM slightly higher for research than Rush (3.3 vs 3.1), but I think that's pretty negligible. Both are flipped classroom (I think) which kinda sucks. IMO Chicago >> Burlington.

We'd need to know more about your considerations like future career, personal ties, and COA to further help you.

 

[1203xx]

Both curriculum format suck (100% flipped), so I guess just choose based on location etc
Personally Chicago>Burlington for me

 

[FHamati]

So here's what I came up with. Please feel free to add more to the list. I also interviewed at Dartmouth and Albany and have yet to hear back from both. I'm not sure where to go from here.

UVM:
- Burlington is incredibly beautiful and quirky but it's also not the most diverse place. I'm not sure how that will affect the clinical rotations.
- Clinical years are actually longer 2.5 years. Which means that preclinical years are only 1.5 years.
- 100% flipped classroom. But it's the first school to implement this change, which may mean they are more experienced in it when it comes to CBL and the like.
- Students seem incredibly laid back and happy.
- Pretty high cost of attendance but, potentially, average cost of living.
- Requires me to buy a car.
- Ranked just above Rush

Rush:
- Very diverse city = diverse patient population
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- Also, 100% flipped classroom. I have heard students say it's terribly disorganized, which worries me.
- very strong clinical sites at Rush medical center as well as Stroger.
- Apparently, they have a strong match list for the home institution for competitive residencies.
- I received a 12K scholarship. The cost of tuition is about 10K lower. However, the cost of living is high.

 

[FHamati]

I'm also strongly considering sending a letter of intent to Dartmouth for some of these reasons:
Dartmouth:
- proximity to Boston
- very strong match list into institutions in the northeast and Boston, somewhere I'd like to end up for residency.
- very strong sense of community where students are incredibly happy and supported by the admission.
- Strong research compared to the other two. Something I may be interested in and would love to do some of it since I have a strong research background.
- Prestige/ranking
- Higher step one scores
- A mixture of traditional/optional lectures as well as CBL, which is the middle ground.
- strong global health program. I would love to work with refugee populations, something that would be available there as well as Vermont.

I'm really torn between these options and any advice would be incredibly appreciated.

 

[FHamati]

I would like to pursue a specialty in pediatrics. I know I really love working with children and would like to specialize within that field.

 

[FHamati]

bump ^

 

[LavarBall]

Seems like dartmouth is the way to go since its the middle ground, and I agree that 100% flipped classroom doesn't sound too fun to me.

 

[SuaveCardigans]

Send the LOI, but I would go to Rush between the two you have so far.

 

[FHamati]

So I know Rush is very well known for its neuro/ortho/EM programs. What's UVM's strong suit?

 

[MDPedigree]

Both are great schools. What is your gut feeling though?
Also, your username is not very anonymous.