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I need external opinions on my current situation. I am having trouble weighing the pros and cons of attending LMU or MSU. Yes, it is ultimately my decision and I will have to decide for myself, so if that is all you have to say, don't post.
MSU
Pros: good reputation, great base hospitals for rotations (they also have residency programs), I am close to home and all of my family, I want to practice/complete residency in Michigan
Cons: it is expensive, since I will be living at home I will have to commute across the border to class (25 minutes), it won't having the 'university' atmosphere because I would be at a tiny branch of the main campus, may become neurotic from studying by myself
LMU
Pros: better facilities than what I will be offered at MSU, will be around many other med students, less distraction and will probably have a better pre-clinical education, cheaper
Cons: do not know how the area will affect me, I will be away from my family, rotations are at smaller places generally, reputation is not on par with MSU, may hinder my ability to get a residency I want in MI
-Note that I am Canadian and require a visa, so I am really concerned with being able to maximize my chances in any way at a residency I may want in MI.
-I calculated my finances, either way I will be paying between 35 and 45 K a year to pay off my medical and undergraduate debt (assuming 15 year repayment plan). Finances may also not be a concern in the long run (I won't elaborate on this...).
Thank you
MSU
Pros: good reputation, great base hospitals for rotations (they also have residency programs), I am close to home and all of my family, I want to practice/complete residency in Michigan
Cons: it is expensive, since I will be living at home I will have to commute across the border to class (25 minutes), it won't having the 'university' atmosphere because I would be at a tiny branch of the main campus, may become neurotic from studying by myself
LMU
Pros: better facilities than what I will be offered at MSU, will be around many other med students, less distraction and will probably have a better pre-clinical education, cheaper
Cons: do not know how the area will affect me, I will be away from my family, rotations are at smaller places generally, reputation is not on par with MSU, may hinder my ability to get a residency I want in MI
-Note that I am Canadian and require a visa, so I am really concerned with being able to maximize my chances in any way at a residency I may want in MI.
-I calculated my finances, either way I will be paying between 35 and 45 K a year to pay off my medical and undergraduate debt (assuming 15 year repayment plan). Finances may also not be a concern in the long run (I won't elaborate on this...).
Thank you
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