pumpkinpatch109
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Tufts
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NYU GLISOM
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Summary: If both schools were to cost the same, I would choose Tufts. Is it silly to lean towards Tufts if I think that's where I'll be happier? I am afraid to box myself in at NYU and commit to a specialty at the start of my medical education.
Pros
- Love Boston - Healthcare hub, seemingly limitless opportunities for research, shadowing, networking, etc.
- Had a really positive impression at second look - students were happy, faculty were personable, facilities were very nice.
- Could theoretically match into a more competitive specialty (see NYU cons).
Cons
- $0 financial aid - looking at $400-500k in debt by graduation due to high cost of living/tuition
NYU GLISOM
Pros
- FREE tuition
- Three year program w/ direct entry into residency
- Less of a stress to network/research due to nature of the program
Cons
- At this school, it is expected that you match into the residency that you indicated upon applying. While I do like the field I applied for, I cannot say with certainty that it is what I want to do for the rest of my life (truthfully, I think it's hard for most to do that at this stage).
- No, you do not have to pursue this specialty. But the nature of the accelerated program does not allow for students to match into more competitive specialties because there is no time for things like research, extracurriculars, etc.
Summary: If both schools were to cost the same, I would choose Tufts. Is it silly to lean towards Tufts if I think that's where I'll be happier? I am afraid to box myself in at NYU and commit to a specialty at the start of my medical education.
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