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I am trying to choose between two medical schools. I have asked medical students, residents, and other knowledgeable individuals. Most will give me an answer, but not with enough justification. One of the schools is relatively new (lets refer to it as School A); thus, most people I have spoken with advise me to choose the other school (School B) because of its longer history, reputation, etc. I have read through the forums on sdn. Many users rank School A last compared to other schools in the same state. I don't really understand how they are reaching this conclusion.
Instead of just asking which school I should go to, I would prefer to better understand how to make the correct decision. So, I would like to know what factors to consider as well as their relative importance. I have listed a few below as an example.
1. Average Step 1 Score
2. Match List
3. Curriculum
4. Research Opportunities
5. Reputation
....
Ideally, if one could list all the potential factors to consider and weight them then that would be useful. Although its an subjective waiting, it still provides more information. An example is below:
1. Average Step 1 Score /100
2. Match List /100
3. Curriculum /70
4. Research Opportunities /50
5. Reputation /40
Total /360
Any help is appreciated.
Instead of just asking which school I should go to, I would prefer to better understand how to make the correct decision. So, I would like to know what factors to consider as well as their relative importance. I have listed a few below as an example.
1. Average Step 1 Score
2. Match List
3. Curriculum
4. Research Opportunities
5. Reputation
....
Ideally, if one could list all the potential factors to consider and weight them then that would be useful. Although its an subjective waiting, it still provides more information. An example is below:
1. Average Step 1 Score /100
2. Match List /100
3. Curriculum /70
4. Research Opportunities /50
5. Reputation /40
Total /360
Any help is appreciated.