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Indiana University
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Tulane
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Summary: Indiana seems like a great school for science research, which will be beneficial for competitive residency programs, however location and lack of community are off putting. Tulane is a great school for public health and global medicine, which is something I am interested in, however higher tuition and lack of research make me worry about the security of my investment.
Unsure where I would throw ranking/reputation seeing as it’s a poor factor to determine school choice, however Indiana is ranked while Tulane doesn’t participate (US News).
Pros
- Large Research school meaning more research opportunities, which can help for more competitive residency programs. (Plastics)
- Slightly cheaper tuition/overall CoA (OOS)
- Closer to home albeit still not close.
- Facilities were nice and new.
Cons
- Lacking a sense of community due to large student population
- Still not sure which regional campus I will be placed at… could be rural, which is something I do not want.- Updated: Got into Indianapolis Campus
- Match list incomplete but not using as a deciding factor.
- Heard students placed in regional campuses do not do as well as those in Indianapolis.
Tulane
Pros
- NOLA was an amazing city when I visited. Great vibe.
- Students seemed to know everyone and they were all chill
- The Dean absolutely adored me, which was strange but I am not complaining.
- MD/MPH in Tropical Medicine is appealing if I go into Infectious Diseases.-Update Got into the MD/MPH program.
- Love the early patient care and opportunities to volunteer.
- Match list seemed awesome but not using it as deciding factor.
Cons
- Some parts of the city were meh… But that is probably everywhere.
- Farther way from my family and friends.
- Research wasn’t as strong/seemed little. Concerned if I want to go into a competitive field (Plastics). Not sure DeBakey Scholars would be enough or have the resources for that.
- Higher tuition and overall CoA. -Update: Received a 20K/yr Merit Scholarship. Cheaper than IUSM.
Summary: Indiana seems like a great school for science research, which will be beneficial for competitive residency programs, however location and lack of community are off putting. Tulane is a great school for public health and global medicine, which is something I am interested in, however higher tuition and lack of research make me worry about the security of my investment.
Unsure where I would throw ranking/reputation seeing as it’s a poor factor to determine school choice, however Indiana is ranked while Tulane doesn’t participate (US News).
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