International_Leg230
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Hi everyone! UF and UM are my top choices out of the As I have now and my partner and I are having a really hard trying to decide between the 2 (he has As here too). UM has not released scholarship information yet and I anticipate that playing a large role in our decision since Miami rent is 2X+ more expensive than Gville. We attend UF for undergrad but I am thinking I want a change of scenery, but at the same time we like the fact that we know people already and are comfortable at this school. We are both interested in pursuing ortho in the future!
UMiami Pros
UMiami Cons
UF Pros
UF Cons
UMiami Pros
- Next Gen curriculum --> shorter pre-clinical, more hands-on training which is important now that Step 2 matters more
- Amazing clinical exposure (more diverse population + beds at Jackson)
- True PF no AOA
- More NIH funding for research
- Better ortho matching
- Lots of things to do when there is free time (restaurants, activities, art). Everyone is young and in the beginning of their careers
- Better weather
- Dad might move near here
UMiami Cons
- Admin not communicative at all. Haven't heard from them since my A in November. No first look/accepted students day or anything thus far
- Transportation to school is more of a hassle (public transport monorail from Downtown/Brickell to campus)
- Not as much green space for my dogs
- I don’t speak Spanish (not sure how much this matters)
UF Pros
- Comfortable
- Tight-knit community, students rave about how supportive everyone is
- Equal Access Clinic (been volunteering here for almost 3 years as an undergrad and it would be cool to transition to the med student side and potentially take a leadership position)
- Know people already (helpful for mentorship)
- Easy walk to school from where we live now (we would resign at our same apt complex)
- Lots of green space for my dogs + they keep their same vet/doggie day care which they adore
- Closer to my home (Orlando)
UF Cons
- Comfortable
- Longer pre-clinical time in curriculum
- Not much do do outside of school (Gainesville activities are tailored towards the undergrads)
- I don't always feel super safe here
- AOA