VCU (IS) vs. UMD (OOS)

[Dental_Dreamer]

---

Members don't see this ad.

I have recently been accepted to both VCU and UMD's dental programs. I am unsure of which school to choose. Here are a couple of factors that are important to me:

1) proximity to home: UMD is about 1 hour from home. VCU is a 2 hour drive. I'm very close with my family and would like to see them often as they serve as a strong support system for me. ( I am a Virginia resident but can apply for instate tuition at Maryland after the first year)
2) I think both are wonderful programs and would train me to be an excellent dentist. I'm unsure if one provides more clinical exposure/ training than the other, is one harder than the other? are students better trained at one of them? are students happier at one school over the other ?
3) quality of life outside of school: I want to live in a fun, safe, vibrant, and friendly city with coffee shops, places to eat, places to go out to on the weekends etc
4) I'd also be interested in specializing
- also, is there anything I mentioned here that someone thinks is an important factor I should pay attention to? Please feel free to include anything and everything! I appreciate your help!

 

[sonia11]

VCU vs UMD

Hey everyone I am pretty confused on whether I should choose VCU or UMD. I am a Virginia resident so VCU would definitely be the better option cost wise as it is about 30k cheaper (according to my calculations). However, I think UMD is unmatched in regards to its technology and I could...

forums.studentdoctor.net

PENN vs Maryland vs VCU

I have trouble deciding and want some input please. I plan to do general dentistry but don't know if I want to specialize. Dental School is what I make of it so location does not matter for me. I live in VA and want to practice in CA. I am low-income and will take out full loans. Thanks! PENN...

forums.studentdoctor.net