This might not be ideal for the shelf exam, but I would need to talk to more 4th year students to hear their thoughts. Please read this while building your school list, especially to determine out of state friendly public schools and class sizes, If you are considering applying to the for-profit Caribbean medical schools, please read this first. [–]KingofInfiniteGraceADMITTED-MD 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago* (0 children), -Non-mandatory recorded lectures, P/F, some renovations, -Major medical center/level one trauma center so opportunities for good clinical training, -Option to go to Binghamton for one or two clinical years can provide more personalized clinical education, -Students seemed very chill, laid-back, and happy; general laid-back atmosphere, -Match list looks good (match a fair number in house and many in northeast); some competitive matching (ie. Rochester basically IS the Mayo Clinic, They didn't seem to incorporate new tech into the curriculum as much as some other top schools. Also, happens to have the friendliest admissions office ever. Close proximity to other graduate schools allows lots of inter-professional collaboration. You'll be living in a smaller town. Had a homey feeling to it. It's a Jesuit institution. Seriously, in 2017 two students couples matched to Johns Hopkins, one in ENT. These are basically extended internships and are some of the best career launchers known to man. Extremely flexible curriculum. Integrates public health heavily into the curriculum from the first year. You can do clinical, basic, or any sort of partnership with VT down the road in Blacksburg (they run a shuttle). Please include one of the following in your submission title, as appropriate for your submission (and include the brackets!) Also moving around is almost guaranteed. Should you wish to submit your own content, please consider buying a sponsored link from reddit. I found the rationale for not recording lectures very off-putting (they want students to come to lectures). Political posts are not allowed unless explicitly related to premed. Diverse patient population, given that Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states but New Haven has a huge income gap. I don't, though, so the thought of being in an environment where literally everyone else is doing that makes me nervous... [–]pssnADMITTED-MD 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children), To be fair, I think majority of students at most of the top schools take a fifth year. You can easily put this in the Pros if you prefer cold weather. Lot of self segregation happening here, most area is not vibrant, Winter is gray boring and cold for those with no sense of adventure. It seems that the state is full of nature with a nice balance of city life. Tons of study spaces (could even study in the interview rooms when interviews are not being conducted. Anatomy lab up high was a refreshing change from the creepy basement ones. As a whole, this didn't bother me but I could see someone not feeling too comfortable with this. Once you are outside “the city,” your options fade quickly. you take some classes with other health professionals like pathologist assistants, PAs, etc and also get to work with them at the ICC free clinic, Free clinic opportunities from 1st year, there is both the ICC (local CMS-ran) and another one in downtown Chicago (which collabs with other med schools in Chicago), Pretty impressive match list considering their reputation and median stats, Students seem happy and say that the administration is really open to feedback, For those who are into it they have a rural med rotation that you could take, Very flexible 4th year where you only have to be in Chicago for 6 weeks the entire year (a couple of students were doing rotations in their home state of California all of 4th year), Diverse patient population where you could have rotations at the VA, a local underserved community (Wakeguan county), rich suburbs (lol), and a lot of rotations in Downtown Chicago, 1st 2 years you're living in North Chicago so living is inexpensive, Not alot of research opportunities although some of the students do have the option of doing research at other schools (like Northwestern) and they are building a new research building that should be done in Summer 2019, No home hospital and rotations are given on a lottery basis --> could be a positive if you luck out bc they have some great rotations like EM at Cook County Hospital in 3rd year and you'll have the opportunity to see how a lot of different hospitals function, Located in North Chicago which is just a suburb lol however most students live Downtown Chicago their 3rd and 4th year, Most students have a car bc rotations/shadowing/research can be far away, [–]PhbromoADMITTED-MD -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (2 children), I don't believe Ros Frank is P/F. Plus, it looks like third year is extremely flexible for research and Step 1. Condensed pre-clinical year, then clinical second year and you take Step 1 early in research year. EVMS is Honors/High Pass/Pass/Fail, just as a heads up. December 2009 edited December 2009 in Michigan State University. We'll have most of the planets fresh water (unless the supremes support Enbridge), a sweet micro-climate, and easily defensible borders... You will get your outdoor fix during summer and fall. Pros: faculty was great. Sounds like an amazing environment for aspiring academic physicians. [–]lifeontheQtrainADMITTED-MD -5 points-4 points-3 points 3 years ago (0 children), [–][deleted] 11 points12 points13 points 3 years ago (0 children). According to a student, there is some anti-PCP sentiment on the wards, but being well-informed on how Duke is diversified can help. Anatomy is done with prosections. If you're a normal aged applicant and still looking to have a life outside med school the 2% time you can, not the place for you. It's easier to trust companies that have been just about longer, simply because their reputation is likely to be known. The building is being remodeled, but that should be done by Fall 2018. Eh why the fuck would you move to a state you know nothing about? I'm thinking of becoming a high school teacher after college, which I'll be a freshman this year. READ THIS FIRST. The T is dependable most of the time but the green line generally sucks and the orange line (has a stop at Tufts medical center) is decent. [–]TyranosaurusLexADMITTED-MD 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (1 child), [–]baseballman31mdADMITTED-MD 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children), Yah not sure how much I can handle their hands off curriculum. Expensive but besides that this school was awesome. share. Everyone-from the students to the administration-absolutely loved being a part of the school, which says a lot. I’m hoping Second Look is better! The people an the interview were very odd. Any pros and cons I should know of in particular? 14 comments. -Friendly, supportive community of students and staff, all seemed happy to be there Two years, first year normal physiology by organ system and second year disease/pathophys by organ system. Why can't I see my post? Really loved my time at Pritzker, they do a great job of selling the school on interview day. Walking would take a while and they mentioned that a car would be most convenient. Low COL, with one student saying her 1br was $500/month all inclusive. Despite being a new school, the program has a long history of working with UCLA. Also being newer means they’re still malleable and willing to listen to student feedback. I believe there is a similar urban health track, as well. General thoughts: honestly I didn’t know what to expect when visiting this place. However, it's clearly not a very diverse place or school. Location, Baltimore can be rough in certain areas. However, I spoke to a bunch of students, and it sounds like you can get a shared apartment within walking distance of the school for around $1000/month or so. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Given the Blacksburg/Roanoke area, though, there are many higher SES patients, as well. Third and fourth year students are spread throughout PA, so you don’t get to speak to these students until second look day. ), Allegedly good financial aid, though I've just heard that through word of mouth, I'm not sure I'd really benefit from the third year, since I hate research, am not interested in competitive residencies like derm that de-facto require it, and don't need another Master's degree - The condensed preclinical year sounds stressful, [–]shikainspiritMEDICAL STUDENT 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children). Allowed to take electives at other Columbia schools, Washington Heights is nice and safe but not much happenin. It is an academic powerhouse so definitely lots of opportunities for research, but also to serve the community if that's what you're interested in. My interviewers themselves seemed happy to be there, and they definitely talked up the school. The cold and snow are not nearly as bad as the gloom as least for me. For some, living here brings them the peace they need, while others discover exciting new opportunities to explore. Only asking because allllll I see are MD, [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago* (0 children), Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Thinking seriously of moving back to the state I consider home. There's a really nice gym that is open to the students within (indoor) walking distance of the medical school building. Also, all three hospitals are within walking distance of the med school, THEY ARE NOT PASS/FAIL. IS tuition after 1 year if you can prove “residency”, with milder terms than many states. anki decks). Many students said being on the wards helped with their Step studying due to experiential learning. Having spent approximately 16 years of my life in Northern Michigan, I have developed a love for my home state and I will always consider myself a “Yooper” at heart. Farmer's markets on Saturdays. I'm from the west coast and I'm thinking about moving to the state in the far future. Very tight-knit class with some great facilities for self-care and some great social programming. The interviewers were nice (they straight up took notes on my applications and asked very detailed questions) I had an amazing sandwich from one of the delis on campus and overall had a good time. There is also a… Can I share my blog/vlog/YouTube channel/website/business/etc? [–][deleted] 7 points8 points9 points 3 years ago (2 children), Nationally recognized institution. We had time to kill between the tour and the class so I was able to talk with some of the faculty who were super friendly. Lectures are all recorded, and can be streamed or watched live. No, not at all! Also the school was beautiful but a lot of driving and not sure how much I'd love long island, [–][deleted] 3 points4 points5 points 3 years ago (3 children), [–]Cooks_with_tosterMS1 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (2 children). This includes discussion of filesharing or sources of pirated materials (e.g. To sum this up quickly, I'm a social worker turned attorney who has been out of work for over 8 months. Highly glowing review. Expensive to fly into, so probably better if you’re within driving distance, don’t like your family, or can afford the trips. #3 hasn't just been limited to sports faculty though, there have been professors and TAs in trouble in the past 5 years too (not to mention MSU's handling of student-student sexual assault). Seems like a good sign to me. Super weird that they haven't changed it yet, although they mentioned they were planning for a curriculum re-vamp in the next 5 years. The economy of Michigan is not the best due to not many cities not being very well know there are only a few such as Grand Rapids, Detroit and Lansing. This thread is archived. This is not discussed well on interview day while they’re showing off their Nobel Prizes and awesome cancer center, but they also do good work for family and community medicine, and Duke invests in improving population health and preventive medicine. True P/F grading during pre-clinical years, Students get an Ipad that is loaded with PDFs of all text books. Cocoa Cinnamon has dope churros and coffees and stuff. Cons: It’s gray all winter and the job market is never very good. And the food is great. And attending cookie hour. I had a very meh experience with Hofstra so this changes my view to a slightly more positive point. Not necessarily a bad thing but it is something to keep in mind if you don't lean to the left politically. The pros and cons of living in Montana show us that this option is not for everyone. Seemed to reflect the PaCE case base learning they were going for. You do what you want. Please post only on-topic premed posts or questions. Building a new hospital, should improve clinical experience, They talked for way too long during the info sessions, Literally told to not come here if you didn't want to be an academic leader in medicine, INTENSE, lots of imposter syndrome amongst students. Night before food spread was amazing, including snack-sized chicken and waffles. But who get away from it not Convince leaves, can instead to the well-meaning Customer experiences put, speaking for themselves. I live in Montreal and the cold definitely took a bit to get used to (coming from a city in the northeast). The vet school, engineering school, etc. Would like to see more input for schools, especially the UCs, Name: West Virginia University (WVU) - Morgantown, WV. The name carries expectations and could potentially further exacerbate imposter syndrome, It is expensive to live there if you’re not in the residence halls, They wait until March to release acceptance/rejection. They rescheduled the exams to where they had six or so finals within two weeks because the next round of scheduled exams. Dating scene. Metro Detroit should only be recommended to someone looking for a suburban life. P/F year one and two. It was pretty fun to see - everyone had something interesting. Student body seemed close and pretty chill. Upstate weather means cold and snow for much of the year, which may exacerbate SAD. Premed humor is encouraged. A few cons of living Michigan stated by Trusted Choice is that there is an expensive education. It sounds like the overwhelming majority of students here take a 5th year to do research or another degree, which is great for people who want to do that. we go camping there a few times every year. The staff and faculty seem supportive and the medical students are happy and seem to like it. So for example, if I was trying to match into urology, the school would only show my grades for gen surg and urology rotations. Housing is guaranteed for all students and is heavily subsidized. [–]Froggy0140UNDERGRAD 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children), [–]TotesMessenger 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Students mentioned they school was very open to feedback but they are still figuring out some aspects of it. Okay, so I just got my letter inviting me to the Honors College and the Alumni Distinguished Scholarship, which is nice. Also admit a lot of Cali ppl. Mostly because they are taking research years so that they can apply to competitive residencies (derm, ENT, nsurg, plastics, etc. [–][deleted] 6 points7 points8 points 3 years ago* (0 children). Possibly more wasteful than just handing out thin-walled single-use bottles. Students seemed surprised by how much they liked it there. Research publications are ok, [–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children), Huge focus on ultrasound, every student graduates very skilled in this, PRIME program-great for Spanish speaking med students, PACE-longitudinal clinic through M1 and M2, Lots of time in the simulation center and with standardized patients, Electives during lunch to focus in on something you like, The medical center is 30-60 minutes away, and you don't go much before M3, You could be driving up as far as long beach in M3 (which is super fucking far), so far that many students move away from UC Irvine to be closer to the med center/long beach the traffic, Irvine is a quiet suburb city-ie things close at 9pm, Electives are during lunch and don't seem to be super emphasized, People seem to really be drawn here for the PRIME program...which might not be your thing. Some aspects of it consider roommates or living in Montana show us that this makes your school stressful. 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