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[mphresidency]

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Hello Guys

This is a wonderful forum and I am glad I got to know about this forum...

I am a bit confused and inspite of getting valuable inputs from few friends, I wanted you guys to kindly let me know if it is better to take up the Chronic Disease Epidemiology at Yale or take Epidemiology at Emory...

The reason I am slightly inclined at Yale is because it is Ivy league. Forums and threads in it say that rankings dont matter that much.

Please do help me. I need to make a decision soon.

Thanks guys.

 

[Bravia]

Hello Guys

This is a wonderful forum and I am glad I got to know about this forum...

I am a bit confused and inspite of getting valuable inputs from few friends, I wanted you guys to kindly let me know if it is better to take up the Chronic Disease Epidemiology at Yale or take Epidemiology at Emory...

The reason I am slightly inclined at Yale is because it is Ivy league. Forums and threads in it say that rankings dont matter that much.

Please do help me. I need to make a decision soon.

Thanks guys.

How is the cost difference? Emory more expensive?

 

[OneDay81]

How is the cost difference? Emory more expensive?

Yale is more expensive ($34,575 a year v $27,600). The cost of living is also higher there, judging by the school budget estimates. However, if the OP is certain that s/he wants to focus on chronic disease, Yale gives you more flexibility as far as which courses to choose, which is definitely a plus in my mind. I like having the option to tailor my degree to suit my interests and goals. At Emory, you have the option of the accelerated program, though, which is a positive for them, since that will save you even more money (living costs) and get you out into the job market sooner.

I can completely understand wanting to have that brand name diploma, though. Everyone recognizes and respects the names of certain schools, even if they have no clue how good that school is for your particular program.

I would look over the course options, including electives, practicum opportunities, research opportunities. Find out about how accessible the faculty are and the quality of the lectures. Ultimately, it is up to you as to whether the higher price tag is worth the name and whether you will really get out of the program what you need most: preparation for your future career.

 

[mphresidency]

Yale is more expensive ($34,575 a year v $27,600). The cost of living is also higher there, judging by the school budget estimates. However, if the OP is certain that s/he wants to focus on chronic disease, Yale gives you more flexibility as far as which courses to choose, which is definitely a plus in my mind. I like having the option to tailor my degree to suit my interests and goals. At Emory, you have the option of the accelerated program, though, which is a positive for them, since that will save you even more money (living costs) and get you out into the job market sooner.

I can completely understand wanting to have that brand name diploma, though. Everyone recognizes and respects the names of certain schools, even if they have no clue how good that school is for your particular program.

I would look over the course options, including electives, practicum opportunities, research opportunities. Find out about how accessible the faculty are and the quality of the lectures. Ultimately, it is up to you as to whether the higher price tag is worth the name and whether you will really get out of the program what you need most: preparation for your future career.

What you say makes absolute sense. I had e-mailed the faculty after reading your post... Faculty from both the programs were very prompt, nice and gave a lot of information about the possible research opportunities. Yale faculty even went on to say that, if I it was not possible to work in any research under them, they even refer us to the other faculty either in public health or even in Yale medical school who can help me do the necessary research... They also mentioned about the possible help I can get in doing my summer internship and a thesis work I need to complete.

The emory faculty was s direct. They asked what my current research work is on? Have I come across any public health related cases? The faculty herself asked me about her line of interest and if I have come across cases in those lines etc:.

So need to decide among these two...

 

[OneDay81]

Have you/ will you visit either one?

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[mphresidency]

Have you/ will you visit either one?

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Since I am not in the United States and the I-20 I will receive after a few weeks is needed to procure my visa, I do not think I can attend the March visit day...

What about you?

 

[OneDay81]

I will be visiting Emory next week. I will make sure to take notes. I didn't apply to Yale but maybe someone else has already and can give you some input.
Money aside, it sounds like Yale may be the best fit for you (as long as you don't mind snow). How are you planning on paying for either school?

 

[mphresidency]

I will be visiting Emory next week. I will make sure to take notes. I didn't apply to Yale but maybe someone else has already and can give you some input.
Money aside, it sounds like Yale may be the best fit for you (as long as you don't mind snow). How are you planning on paying for either school?

I will be taking loans in my home country... Not sure if we international students are eligible for loans there. The FAFSA thing is only for US students is what I read.

How about you? Kindly let me know about the Emory Visit....

Thank you