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Need some advice from people more familiar with the schools (from the west coast, don't really know much about either school). Cost of attendance is the same for both. I am looking to go into a pretty competitive specialty.
Buffalo
Pros
Cons
Downstate
Pros
I know both the schools have a pretty equal reputation, but which one has the slight edge? Thank you
Buffalo
Pros
- Slightly nicer area? (although I didn't really see any of the city because I went during a snowstorm)
- More research opportunities from what I could tell?
- New hospital opening this year
Cons
- Snows more than NYC
- Graded pre-clinical years
- Less things to do than NYC
Downstate
Pros
- P/F pre-clinical (although I hear conflicting information about whether ornot it is true P/F)
- Might be cool to live in the city for 4 years
- Med school dorms right on campus, don't need a car in NYC
- Pretty rough area, hospital looks older
- The administration doesn't seem as organized
I know both the schools have a pretty equal reputation, but which one has the slight edge? Thank you