Hey, everyone
As an OOS applicant, I've been lucky enough to be accepted by Wayne State and EVMS. As the May 15 deadline is approaching, I have to pick one of these schools, and right now I'm leaning towards EVMS based on this pro/con list I've been making. I really don't pay attention to so-called the "reputation" of a school, but I'm definitely curious as to where students at Wayne State and EVMS do their residency. Anyway I want to know which school your guys think is a better choice (need second opinions before making full commitment😳), and especially I'd love to hear from current medical students at these schools. Here is my pro/con list, and let me know if I'm missing something. Thanks!
Wayne State
<Pros>
Awesome clinical rotation sites (I personally liked the underground tunnel because you don't have to walk outside during winter.😀)
Lots of trauma cases
New medical building/library
Abundant research opportunities
University affiliation
<Cons>
Outrageous OOS tuition ($60,000+)
Enormous class size (300+) => presence of cliques/less interaction among students
Location => relatively high crime rates in Detroit (although not as bad as they used to be)
Rather homogeneous demographics of Detroit
EVMS
<Pros>
Outstanding clinical education (standardized patients, Sentara and the pediatric hospitals on campus...etc)
Longitudinal Generalist Mentorship
Reasonable OOS tuition (~$44,000)
Location (Norfolk seems like a small town with a bit of urban touch/ less crime rates compared to those in Detroit)
Small class size (a little over 100)
Laidback/cooperative school atmosphere
Lots of community service opportunities
Close to Virginia Beach (Yes!)
Reasonable proximity to big cities like DC, Philly....etc
<Cons>
Too clinically oriented?
No affiliation with a university => less research opportunities
No sports team😛
As an OOS applicant, I've been lucky enough to be accepted by Wayne State and EVMS. As the May 15 deadline is approaching, I have to pick one of these schools, and right now I'm leaning towards EVMS based on this pro/con list I've been making. I really don't pay attention to so-called the "reputation" of a school, but I'm definitely curious as to where students at Wayne State and EVMS do their residency. Anyway I want to know which school your guys think is a better choice (need second opinions before making full commitment😳), and especially I'd love to hear from current medical students at these schools. Here is my pro/con list, and let me know if I'm missing something. Thanks!
Wayne State
<Pros>
Awesome clinical rotation sites (I personally liked the underground tunnel because you don't have to walk outside during winter.😀)
Lots of trauma cases
New medical building/library
Abundant research opportunities
University affiliation
<Cons>
Outrageous OOS tuition ($60,000+)
Enormous class size (300+) => presence of cliques/less interaction among students
Location => relatively high crime rates in Detroit (although not as bad as they used to be)
Rather homogeneous demographics of Detroit
EVMS
<Pros>
Outstanding clinical education (standardized patients, Sentara and the pediatric hospitals on campus...etc)
Longitudinal Generalist Mentorship
Reasonable OOS tuition (~$44,000)
Location (Norfolk seems like a small town with a bit of urban touch/ less crime rates compared to those in Detroit)
Small class size (a little over 100)
Laidback/cooperative school atmosphere
Lots of community service opportunities
Close to Virginia Beach (Yes!)
Reasonable proximity to big cities like DC, Philly....etc
<Cons>
Too clinically oriented?
No affiliation with a university => less research opportunities
No sports team😛