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Hello again!
I have narrowed my choices down to 3 awesome programs. I can't believe I am in such a blessed position. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am leaning towards Emory or Miami at this point.
My general interests are in neurology/neuropath, infectious disease, and pathology. However, I would definitely keep an open mind. Research, Global Health, and quality of life are important to me, with research ranking slightly above global health opportunities. Would like to match in the south, preferably Florida, but this isn't a huge deal. Lastly, money is always a factor, but I don't want it to sway my decision significantly.
Emory
Pros
- Hometown! Near support system and familiar areas.
- Nice gym and soccer field on campus
- Highest ranked
- Great research, CDC next door
- P/F M1 and M2
- 5 months of free time for international stuff/research!!!
- Nice global health initiatives
- Diverse clinical sites
Cons
- A small part of my hidden subconscious wants a change, but logic tells me that this is stupid
- Small group learning/PBL intensive. Actually have no idea if this is a pro or con
Miami
Pros
- Location ++++. Love the beach, culture, lifestyle
- Jackson Memorial Hospital sounds like an amazing clinical site and really nice research centers
- Near some family
- Beautiful
- Great global health opportunities and free clinics
- MPH dual degree option.. worth it?
- Amazing facilities and gym
Cons
- Grading and ranking... actually terrible
- LCME warnings, but they are addressing these
Dartmouth
Pros
- Ivy, carries name recognition
- P/F
- Diverse clinical opportunities! California and Family Medicine in Alaska sound really cool
- Faculty really seemed to care
- Has a nice winter-ey, ethereal feel to it. Lol I am from the south so it seems like an alien land
- Dartmouth Hitchcock is immaculate
- Really good research. Better than Emory or no?
Cons
- Middle of nowhere, not a fan of cold
- Not near family
- Not a very diverse population..at all. But this can be remedied with away rotations
I know I tagged the experts before, but I could really use your advice with my updated list @Goro @gyngyn @HomeSkool @LizzyM @Catalystik
Thank you everyone!
I have narrowed my choices down to 3 awesome programs. I can't believe I am in such a blessed position. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I am leaning towards Emory or Miami at this point.
My general interests are in neurology/neuropath, infectious disease, and pathology. However, I would definitely keep an open mind. Research, Global Health, and quality of life are important to me, with research ranking slightly above global health opportunities. Would like to match in the south, preferably Florida, but this isn't a huge deal. Lastly, money is always a factor, but I don't want it to sway my decision significantly.
Emory
Pros
- Hometown! Near support system and familiar areas.
- Nice gym and soccer field on campus
- Highest ranked
- Great research, CDC next door
- P/F M1 and M2
- 5 months of free time for international stuff/research!!!
- Nice global health initiatives
- Diverse clinical sites
Cons
- A small part of my hidden subconscious wants a change, but logic tells me that this is stupid
- Small group learning/PBL intensive. Actually have no idea if this is a pro or con
Miami
Pros
- Location ++++. Love the beach, culture, lifestyle
- Jackson Memorial Hospital sounds like an amazing clinical site and really nice research centers
- Near some family
- Beautiful
- Great global health opportunities and free clinics
- MPH dual degree option.. worth it?
- Amazing facilities and gym
Cons
- Grading and ranking... actually terrible
- LCME warnings, but they are addressing these
Dartmouth
Pros
- Ivy, carries name recognition
- P/F
- Diverse clinical opportunities! California and Family Medicine in Alaska sound really cool
- Faculty really seemed to care
- Has a nice winter-ey, ethereal feel to it. Lol I am from the south so it seems like an alien land
- Dartmouth Hitchcock is immaculate
- Really good research. Better than Emory or no?
Cons
- Middle of nowhere, not a fan of cold
- Not near family
- Not a very diverse population..at all. But this can be remedied with away rotations
I know I tagged the experts before, but I could really use your advice with my updated list @Goro @gyngyn @HomeSkool @LizzyM @Catalystik
Thank you everyone!