I realize there are a ton of Vandy vs threads, so sorry to make another one, but I am struggling with this decision. Which would you pick, Vandy or NYU, AND WHY?
Vanderbilt vs NYU
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Vandy because I can't take that NYC hustle.
Nashville FTW!
Nashville FTW!
Interesting...most people on sdn are obsessed with NYC.
Vanderbilt and NYU were by far my two favorites of the schools I interviewed at.
My worries with Vanderbilt are that I will be in the first class with the brand new curriculum... I don't like the thought of being a guinea pig. Also, not sure if it is too southern for me, but otherwise loved everything about the school. But I loved the atmosphere, it was very student-centered, the students were all very happy to be there and I could see myself fitting in there.
With NYU, I wasn't impressed with the housing...I don't know if I could live in a tiny room/dorm for 4 years, but that is the price you pay for living in NYC I suppose. Otherwise, I liked the curriculum, atmosphere, students, and faculty I met.
What are the strong residency programs at each school?
If anyone has the numbers, how do the STEP scores and residency director scores compare at the two schools?
Vanderbilt and NYU were by far my two favorites of the schools I interviewed at.
My worries with Vanderbilt are that I will be in the first class with the brand new curriculum... I don't like the thought of being a guinea pig. Also, not sure if it is too southern for me, but otherwise loved everything about the school. But I loved the atmosphere, it was very student-centered, the students were all very happy to be there and I could see myself fitting in there.
With NYU, I wasn't impressed with the housing...I don't know if I could live in a tiny room/dorm for 4 years, but that is the price you pay for living in NYC I suppose. Otherwise, I liked the curriculum, atmosphere, students, and faculty I met.
What are the strong residency programs at each school?
If anyone has the numbers, how do the STEP scores and residency director scores compare at the two schools?
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Right on, man. SDN loves the big cities. I'm a bit contrarian -- I have no urge to ever live in those sorts of places. In fact I made it a point to not even apply to a single school in NYC (which hurt at the time because there are so many fantastic schools there, lol) Nevertheless, should work out well for me (apparently the frequency of available jobs and salaries are highest in the midwest/south/non-big-city-USA).
...But that's just ME. You may very well be different. Maybe you love the energy of big cities and NYC is your dream locale. NOTHING wrong with that, IMO!
That said, housing is a big part of life. At this point, I wouldn't be able to take living in a dorm for a single year (let alone 4) at NYU.
Concerning the new curriculum, I wouldn't be too worried about it. This isn't a brand new school with new admins and new faculty. Vandy knows their stuff -- they know medical education. True they will be switching to the 1-yr preclin curriculum; however, in a way it will be a gradual change (being that they were previously 1.5-yr preclin for several years, iirc)... So it doesn't exactly warrant the same, fear, as say about your average school with the traditional 2-yr preclin suddenly saying "Know what? Next year let's cut our curriculum in half!"
Concerning Step 1 differences, they are negligible. Both are 231 (+/-1).
Concerning residencies, you can search through the specialty forums for each school's progam and see how physicians/residents regard it. Also, you can sift through this thread (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=906704) and get a feel of top programs.
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I thought Vandy's Step 1 was in the mid-upper 230s, at least?
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It very well could be this year (or perhaps a specific year in the past).
However, the recently released "data" indicates that both Vandy and NYU are 231 (+/-1)
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It really depends on you. Personally, I could never live in a place like Nashville so I didn't even apply.
A toss-up. NYU probably has the more diverse patient population and student body. Vandy has the better weather and apartments. NYC is more hectic, Nashville is less hurried. NYU has the attractive girls, Vandy has the attractive guys. If you are a girl, go to Vandy. A guy, then go to NYU. Granted, of course, that you don't have a SO already 
A toss-up. NYU probably has the more diverse patient population and student body. Vandy has the better weather and apartments. NYC is more hectic, Nashville is less hurried. NYU has the attractive girls, Vandy has the attractive guys. If you are a girl, go to Vandy. A guy, then go to NYU. Granted, of course, that you don't have a SO already
lol, where did you get this from? I thought both Vandy and NYU had attractive student bodies, but now that I think about it you are probably right.
If anyone caught the stream of Vandy's match day, it was incredible. I am strongly leaning toward Vandy. Of course I have to wait for financial aid packages, but would you guys pick Vandy over a state school?
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come on son you forget about southern belles?
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if the cost is 30k for vandy and 15k for nyu, would people still choose vandy over nyu? that's my tuition difference after i factor in scholarships. i have never lived in either nashville or nyc
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You also have to take into account cost of living, as you will likely pay more in rent/food in NYC than in Nashville. So that 30k vs 15k might not be the whole story.
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