UW (OOS) or MW AZ?

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Title: UW (OOS) or MW AZ?


School 1: UW
OOS
Pros:
  • Good research programs
  • Good for specialization
  • Top program
  • Small class size (63)
Cons:
  • Not sure how well they prepare students for general practice as I’m not 100% sure I want to specialize yet
  • Moving away from family and friends
School 2: MW AZ
*IS
Pros:
  • Newest technology
  • Prepares students very well for general practice
  • Close to family and friends
Cons:
  • Not good for specialization
  • 5k more expensive than UW
  • Large class size (140)
Summary:
I feel very conflicted about which to choose. Midwestern is close to my friends and family and prepares students very well for general practice. UW is a top program in the country I feel would give be a better shot at specializing. The only problem is that I don’t know if I want to specialize yet. Both programs cost roughly the same.
 
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Title: UW (OOS) or MW AZ?


School 1: UW
OOS
Pros:
  • Good research programs
  • Good for specialization
  • Top program
  • Small class size (63)
Cons:
  • Not sure how well they prepare students for general practice as I’m not 100% sure I want to specialize yet
  • Moving away from family and friends
School 2: MW AZ
*IS
Pros:
  • Newest technology
  • Prepares students very well for general practice
  • Close to family and friends
Cons:
  • Not good for specialization
  • 5k more expensive than UW
  • Large class size (140)
Summary:
I feel very conflicted about which to choose. Midwestern is close to my friends and family and prepares students very well for general practice. UW is a top program in the country I feel would give be a better shot at specializing. The only problem is that I don’t know if I want to specialize yet. Both programs cost roughly the same.
5k total over 4 years?
either way, $5-20k is negligible relative to the total COA
 
Worries about specializing contradict the fact it is a "top program." Have you ever lived in Seattle?
Hi, I have never lived in Seattle. Do you think UW is worth it if I don’t end up specializing?
 
Hi, I have never lived in Seattle. Do you think UW is worth it if I don’t end up specializing?
I think any "top program" should give you opportunities to specialize or not. Also, they are the WICHE-designated dental school, so there are many opportunities for community/rural dentistry, so general shouldn't be a problem. Have you made your school visit?

It depends how you like the small class size, but UW is a huge university. Granted, if Midwestern is close to home and you want to practice in Arizona, it's not a bad option either. I'm partial to small class sizes, but as long as there is a good ratio of proctors to students in clinic, you should be in a good space.
 
I think any "top program" should give you opportunities to specialize or not. Also, they are the WICHE-designated dental school, so there are many opportunities for community/rural dentistry, so general shouldn't be a problem. Have you made your school visit?

It depends how you like the small class size, but UW is a huge university. Granted, if Midwestern is close to home and you want to practice in Arizona, it's not a bad option either. I'm partial to small class sizes, but as long as there is a good ratio of proctors to students in clinic, you should be in a good space.
Not yet, there is a “second look” tour on January 10th, so I will attend that.
 
5k total over 4 years?
either way, $5-20k is negligible relative to the total COA
Sorry for replying so late. I believe it is 20k over 4 years. I asked this earlier, but do you think UW is still worth it over MW AZ if I don’t end up specializing?
 
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