Hello! I have applied for BS/MD programs and I got into Penn State / Jefferson and into Rosemont/ Drexel. I really loved Jefferson and Penn State but it is more expensive than Rosemont / Drexel ( about 70k in total over the 7 years). Any advice??
Jefferson or Drexel?
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I don't think they have similar med reputations. Jeff is better regarded (and their clinical education and in a better location). Jeff also has more research opportunities. PSU similarly has more research opportunities. What will the total cost for each be? If it's $230K vs $300K than definitely PSU/Jeff. If it is $330K vs $400K then Drexel may start becoming the better option
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Jefferson easily. It is worth the money. And yes, Jefferson has better reputation, better opportunities, etc, so you'll go far with this
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Would choose the cheaper option. 70K is a lot of money. With interest accruing, depending how long a residency and fellowship you do, you could be looking at an extra 120-140K+. Both schools are similar, we are not talking about Harvard here. Either way, your in a good situation many would love to have.
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Wow. I never thought I'd see a scenario where Drexel was the cheaper option.
70k isn't nothing, but I'd still go to whichever school you felt a stronger connection with. If I were you I'd pick Penn State/Jeff.
Congrats on having that type of choice though. It's a great achievement.
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Go with penn state. 70k for better much grad school and undergrad is worth it.
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It may not be like Penn/Pitt for obvious reasons, but if you look at many past threads discussed on the matter, there is a very clear separation between Jefferson/Temple and Drexel. Philly Triplets is a bit of a misleading term, because Jefferson and Temple essentially have distinguished themselves by providing strong research/academic opportunities, while Drexel seems to have problems with its hospital system and clinical years (the Drexel medical students/residents/graduates etc. would know much more about this, since I got it mainly from past threads/interview reflections on SDN/MDApps).
While Penn State/Jefferson route is pricey, the difference in long-term opportunities is worth the cost.
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It's confusing because there is no right answer. It's whichever school you feel more comfortable with. Both are great schools, although I personally like Jefferson's location better than Drexel's. But I'm totally biased because I went to Jefferson. Both schools, however, offer a good education. I would personally go to PSU over Rosemont, but just because I like the bigger school - Rosemont is pretty tiny.
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Jefferson.
Adding on to what others have said: Penn State will prepare you better for medical school. I highly doubt Rosemont will provide you with the same academic or social experience. Drexel's location is terrible (first 2 years at least) when compared to Jefferson. Factoring money in, the Jefferson program is far far better.
Adding on to what others have said: Penn State will prepare you better for medical school. I highly doubt Rosemont will provide you with the same academic or social experience. Drexel's location is terrible (first 2 years at least) when compared to Jefferson. Factoring money in, the Jefferson program is far far better.
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I'd choose Drexel, save money.
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Went to Drexel for med school, I'm happy with my education there so if you end up going that route your life won't be ruined.
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He already decided over a month ago
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I initially was going to say "for anyone still facing this decision" but then I said, meh.
To be fair, with the size of the classes both in the undergrad and med school sides of the schools in Philly, it's a fairly common situation
Haha I'm a she! But yep I decided on Penn State and Jefferson Medical School. I like bigger schools and I've talked with alot of Jefferson graduates and they all seem very happy with their med school experience!
