UWSOM vs. Rush

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CNS1794

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I am not sure how to decide between University of Washington and Rush University in Chicago. I believe they both have flipped classroom learning so that is neutralized (i think it sounds good actually for my learning style)

UWSOM:
Pros:
  • Better reputation (i think?)
  • Slightly cheaper over 4 years by about $42,000 (including cost of living etc)
  • Closer to home, easier/cheaper to relocate
Cons:
  • I would be in Spokane for the first 18 months then have to relocate again
  • for rotations it is uncertain where I'll be- lots of moving around
  • I went to UW for undergrad and am kind of tired of the area and weather
  • focus on primary care/rural health- not sure if I want to do that or not

RUMC:
Pros:
  • Loved Chicago and location- would look forward to moving there
  • Really like the interview day and the mission and vibe from the school
  • Diverse population and great location to train
  • access to all sorts of specialties and possibly better for matching into a non-primary care residency (not sure about this?)
Cons:
  • Slightly more expensive~ $42k over 4 years including living expenses
  • worse reputation (??)
  • I'd have to relocate further away- more stressful/costly

Any insight or opinions would be helpful. I am not entirely sure how they stack up next to each other ranking-wise. I feel like they focus on very different things urban vs rural, so it is hard to compare.
 
UWSOM hands down, move out of the area for residency.

Having excellent residency programs associated with your school, plentiful research are necessary to land excellent residencies. One school has this in spades and is the reason it t-20.
 
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