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- May 20, 2017
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Baylor
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Dell
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Summary:
I like the vibe and mission of Dell, I'm just not sure if I'd be willing to give up the prestige and security of Baylor. Seems like a high risk, high reward situation though, so I might be willing to take that gamble. I'd really like to get into a residency out of this state tho, and it concerns me that nobody even knows what Dell is.
Pros
- Established and prestigious
- In the TX Medical Center, lots of great world-class hospitals
- More opportunities for basic science research (not really what I'm interested in, but could be cool?)
- Known STEP and Match history
- Also more international opportunities
- Diverse population
- Pre-existing ties with the school and area
Cons
- Traditional, academic
- Reputation of gunners
- In Houston (I live here now and it's alright, some things drive my crazy tho)
- Administration seems more distant
- Competition with other students in med center
Dell
Pros
- New, cutting edge focus on innovation and value based care
- 1 yr basic science curriculum, opportunity to get dual degree in 3rd year
- Very excited and engaged staff
- Students seem really happy/hyped for school
- Austin is a cool city to live in
Cons
- New, so we would be the guinea pigs still in the 2nd year
- Less hospitals to rotate, focus on community based care
- No reputation, esp outside of TX
- No known STEP or Match results
- Less pre-existing opportunities for research, clubs or service - you would need to build your own (which could be cool founding stuff)
- No vacation (not a serious con, but there's barely any breaks)
Summary:
I like the vibe and mission of Dell, I'm just not sure if I'd be willing to give up the prestige and security of Baylor. Seems like a high risk, high reward situation though, so I might be willing to take that gamble. I'd really like to get into a residency out of this state tho, and it concerns me that nobody even knows what Dell is.