NYMC vs Hackensack Meridian (Seton Hall)

[pork_katsu_cheesecorn]

Been debating this for a while now and its been 50/50. If anyone can help me point out obvious pros and cons, that would be very appreciated! I also haven't received any financial assistance from either yet (both are private institutions), but my deal breaker might be whoever gives me a scholarship. FYI, I am a NJ resident, female, and am very interested in pursing a surgical residency after medical school. From what I know so far:

NYMC:
- 4 year medical school
- strong match list (especially for hospitals in NYC, which is a big interest for me)
- much older school with established traditions and connections
- learning style is typical lectures and small groups
- scheduled to take Step 1 after 2nd year, just like other 4 year schools

Hackensack Meridian:
- 3 year program (or you can stay another year to do research, MPH, etc), you start clinicals in the middle of 2nd year
- guaranteed internal match to any Hackensack hospital after 3 years. You can do the national Match but would have to stay for a 4th year.
- brand new school established in 2018, no match record yet
- flipped classroom style learning, similar to problem-based learning
- scheduled to take Step 1 after 3rd year (1 year after finishing didactics)

What to do?!? Also please correct me if any of the above information is incorrect. Thanks!

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[himalayansaltlamp]

The 3 year MD sounds solid! One less year of debt and one year more of attending salary

 

[LunaOri]

How much do you know about the Hackensack hospitals, and do you want to do your residency there?

 

[pork_katsu_cheesecorn]

Update: Hackensack just offered me $20,000 merit scholarship for up to 4 years. My choice was definitely more toward NYMC at first, but now its a monetary value I just can't ignore. HELP!

 

[boo234]

what's the COA difference?

 

[pork_katsu_cheesecorn]

what's the COA difference?

COA NYMC is $83,391 per year for 4 years = $333,564
COA Hackensack is $94,138 - $20,000 scholarship = $74,138 per year for 3 years = $222,414

So difference is $111,150

 

[Damson]

The 3 year MD sounds solid! One less year of debt and one year more of attending salary

This. ^^

Plus a guaranteed residency? After only three years? Less debt overall? This is a no brainer.

Take your poll with a grain of salt.

 

[boo234]

+1 Hackensack Meridian

 

[Therealestdoc]

This. ^^

Plus a guaranteed residency? After only three years? Less debt overall? This is a no brainer.

Take your poll with a grain of salt.

No brainer- Hackensack

 

[openstage]

Writings on the wall - go forth. And please CTE so others can get off the WL.

 

[pork_katsu_cheesecorn]

Hackensack called me again and offered an even better scholarship. Half-Tuition, which basically makes tuition $31k a year. I think I'm gunna take it. But I am a bit skeptical why they keep offering more and more.

 

[Therealestdoc]

Hackensack called me again and offered an even better scholarship. Half-Tuition, which basically makes tuition $31k a year. I think I'm gunna take it. But I am a bit skeptical why they keep offering more and more.

Take the deal and run. That’s a lot of money

 

[bengalsix]

I initially voted NYMC earlier this week (more established), but switched to Seton Hall just now when I saw your updated COA and a guaranteed residency option after just 3 years. Debt and residency apps are two of the biggest stressors for med students, so being able to mitigate both sounds like an amazing deal.

 

[pork_katsu_cheesecorn]

Committed to Hackensack Meridian!!!! Thanks for everyone's input