UVM vs. UO

[Texasman]

Hello everyone. I am graduating with a degree in Religion but have been interested in attending medical school since I was in early high school. I have been accepted to the University of Vermont post bac program but have never been to the east coast or have any one I know up there. I am also considering doing the University of Oregon post bac program because I have friends up there that I could live with.

I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations or any advice to help me make a wise decision. It looks like Vermont probably has a little bit better program but again I would be going up their without knowing the area. Any information that could inform my decision would be much appreciated. Thanks.

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[drizzt3117]

Are those the only two programs you applied to? Why those two specifically?

 

[Texasman]

I also applied to UVA but did not get into that one.

 

[rotatedline]

I'm an undergrad at UVM and can at least say that the town is amazing. Additionally, as long as the professors don't change (they're normally the same for undergrad and post-bacc)--the Organic prof is absolutely amazing, the Gen. Chem has changed since I took it, as has the Bio prof (mine was shaky, this one should be better), and and physics is a little shaky too. But hey, it's whatever you make of it, and the town, people, and setting are second to none.

 

[Ride Big Sky]

I'm currently in the post bac at UVM. First off, Burlington is great. Everyone doing a post bac is really laid back and willing to help each other out.

The Bio 1 professor (Schall) is a great guy, but he does expect you to know lots. Bio 2 is a little iffy with the professors, but you still learn plenty. Really I just dont' like the Bio 2 professors, but they're still good. The general chem professor (Scharp) is the man. He will do anything he possibly can to help you out and is always around to chat with. I took physics in undergrad so I don't have first hand knowledge of it at UVM, however I heard from others that it wasn't that great. Although, pre meds say that about physics nomatter where you go. Lastly, I haven't taken orgo yet, but have heard great things about it.

 

[grouse]

So what percentage, roughly, of the post-baccs at UVM who want to go to med school actually go. Also, if you are not a Vermonter but go to UVM for post-bacc can you still get into UVM Med as I notice that seems to be where they place the most according to the website.