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Hello all!
This is my first post on SDN. I'm hoping to receive some advice on my medical school decision. I have been fortunate enough to have received admission to Yale, Mount Sinai, and NYU this cycle. Here is some of my background, as well as my pros/cons. I would appreciate hearing some helpful opinions from others. Please let me know what you think! P.S All schools are approximately the same cost.
Background:
I attended undergrad in New York City. I am very acclimated to the big city life, but I also could see myself living in a smaller city that meets my needs. I am interested in becoming a dermatologist, so I know that I will need to perform well in medical school. I am interested in matching in residency in NYC (preferably) or in the tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT). I am invested in serving underserved populations, and I am looking for a school with a diverse patient population and the opportunity to give back and volunteer.
Yale-
Pros: Great vibe on interview day, already did a summer program there so I have some connections/familiarity with the campus, no AOA, no shelf exams, 1.5 year pre-clinical curriculum
Cons: I'm not sure how I will handle the transition from NYC to New Haven. Less access to other medical school students
Mount Sinai-
Pros: Faculty seem very invested in their students, and they are also committed to nurturing well-rounded students
Cons: Slightly less national recognition?, 2 year pre-clinical curriculum
NYU-
Pros: Perfect area, great access to research, great access to other graduate schools
Cons: Expensive, Larger class size
This is my first post on SDN. I'm hoping to receive some advice on my medical school decision. I have been fortunate enough to have received admission to Yale, Mount Sinai, and NYU this cycle. Here is some of my background, as well as my pros/cons. I would appreciate hearing some helpful opinions from others. Please let me know what you think! P.S All schools are approximately the same cost.
Background:
I attended undergrad in New York City. I am very acclimated to the big city life, but I also could see myself living in a smaller city that meets my needs. I am interested in becoming a dermatologist, so I know that I will need to perform well in medical school. I am interested in matching in residency in NYC (preferably) or in the tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT). I am invested in serving underserved populations, and I am looking for a school with a diverse patient population and the opportunity to give back and volunteer.
Yale-
Pros: Great vibe on interview day, already did a summer program there so I have some connections/familiarity with the campus, no AOA, no shelf exams, 1.5 year pre-clinical curriculum
Cons: I'm not sure how I will handle the transition from NYC to New Haven. Less access to other medical school students
Mount Sinai-
Pros: Faculty seem very invested in their students, and they are also committed to nurturing well-rounded students
Cons: Slightly less national recognition?, 2 year pre-clinical curriculum
NYU-
Pros: Perfect area, great access to research, great access to other graduate schools
Cons: Expensive, Larger class size
