DominusFatiMei
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Tulane vs Illinois Chicago
(Tulane)
(Pros)
Shorter blocks (about 1 exam per month)
Familiar with the program (faculty, current students, etc..)
Good matching into competitive specialities
Already involved in research there (my PI would be glad to keep me under him)
Awesome city in terms of culture and community
(Cons)
Main training hospital is in the process of being moved to smaller off-site hospital (which will likely affect my clinical rotations).
Outdated facilities
Department in the specialty I want to match in is not very good.
Seems slightly more disorganized in general
(Illinois)
(Pros)
Better clinical sites and opportunities in surrounding programs
Strong department in my specialty of interest (have connected with Chair)
More job opportunities for my significant other
Nicer facilities than Tulane
Better research funding
Access to lectures from other 2 campuses
Chicago is also an interesting city
(Cons)
Slightly more expensive (about 30k)
Harsh winters (I'm from a southern state) (not preferred but also not a deal-breaker)
Long blocks (2 exams per semester) (higher risk! concerned about this.)
Unfamiliar with the school (not sure if the culture is as collaborative as Tulane)
(Both)
Similar reputations (better name recognition for Tulane?)
Similar matching (slight edge Illinois)
Pass/fail
Similar cost of living (slight edge New Orleans)
Diverse patient populations
(Tulane)
(Pros)
Shorter blocks (about 1 exam per month)
Familiar with the program (faculty, current students, etc..)
Good matching into competitive specialities
Already involved in research there (my PI would be glad to keep me under him)
Awesome city in terms of culture and community
(Cons)
Main training hospital is in the process of being moved to smaller off-site hospital (which will likely affect my clinical rotations).
Outdated facilities
Department in the specialty I want to match in is not very good.
Seems slightly more disorganized in general
(Illinois)
(Pros)
Better clinical sites and opportunities in surrounding programs
Strong department in my specialty of interest (have connected with Chair)
More job opportunities for my significant other
Nicer facilities than Tulane
Better research funding
Access to lectures from other 2 campuses
Chicago is also an interesting city
(Cons)
Slightly more expensive (about 30k)
Harsh winters (I'm from a southern state) (not preferred but also not a deal-breaker)
Long blocks (2 exams per semester) (higher risk! concerned about this.)
Unfamiliar with the school (not sure if the culture is as collaborative as Tulane)
(Both)
Similar reputations (better name recognition for Tulane?)
Similar matching (slight edge Illinois)
Pass/fail
Similar cost of living (slight edge New Orleans)
Diverse patient populations
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