There are thousands universities/colleges in the United States that have a medical school/program. For those students interested in going into the medical field, deciding on what college to attend can be very tricky. Students always want to attend the best university out there, but that isn’t always the easiest decision because of certain road blocks. For example, those who live in Arizona have the chance to go to U of A; there is also the opportunity to go to U of W (University of Washington). While both schools have a medical program, the University of Washington has more to offer Arizonian students than the University of Arizona.
When students are looking into the medical school they should attend, they should look into the school’s rank. According to Carleen Eaton, author of Getting into Medical School For Dummies, one of the factors that students should consider is the medical school rank. After the required years of undergrad and medical school are complete, students will have to go begin their residency. The school’s ranking can help in that. According to the U.S.News and World Report Education, UW is ranked “#1 Best Medical Schools: Primary Care” and “#8 Best Medical Schools: Research,” while U of A is ranked “#63 Best Medical Schools: Research,” and #74 Best Medical Schools: Primary Care”. Eaton says that going to a “big-name medical school” can help when it’s time to enter residency, and UW is named the number one best medical schools: primary care and U of A is
As I pushed through college and it became time to do research on potential medical schools, my eyes were opened to much more than my initial findings of the
For high school juniors college starts in two years and now is the time that students need to start considering options for college. Students need to think whether they would want to stay in-state or go out-of-state and what they want to study. College is an important aspect in life to help students prepare for the future; some people will go to college for four years, eight years, or more, but they first need to weigh the options. There are two schools that a prospective medical student can consider; the University of South Florida or the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. The University of South Florida (USF) and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC) both have medical programs and have differences in student life, location, and tuition.
When my interest and desire to become a physician went underway during my Junior year of undergrad, I had the desire to attend a medical school that I would fit into well, obtain a great medical education, and enjoy the years that I would spend at the school. I wanted to find a school that I could use my diverse skills to improve not only the student body and community, but also my life by being at a school with a similar vision as I have for myself. When researching universities that would fit this mold I came across Morehouse School of Medicine. After researching the school's mission and goals, I felt that I fit into the mold of a diverse individual looking for a nurturing environment where I could gain an effective medical education. The
for medical majors. However, as an arts major, the cons outweigh the pros, and the expenses and extra steps shouldn’t be worth the extra bragging rights on an application. It could be better if it was less expensive and it had more focus on arts, as well as if it wasn’t so competitive, but for some people, it is just not doable.
Ohio State and Case Western Reserve University are both incredible and similar medical schools. Although these colleges are so similar, there are a few differences that make me prefer Ohio State over Case. The main factor in choosing Ohio State over Case is that the tuition is extremely lower and they accept the CCP credits. Although, I would be able to live at home while going to Case, I will still be close enough to home while going to Ohio State that I will be able to visit my family often. Ohio State University is the college for
The controversy surrounding college education and admission, both for undergraduate and graduate schools, is a debate that all students will face during their education. As a student who strives to complete both an undergraduate and graduate tuition, issues such as a bias towards high-income students, malicious health effects, and burdensome student loans intrigued me. As I continued researching the flaws in medical schools , I understood that the roots of many issues began in undergraduate schooling and pertained to most education systems. Many admissions and education obstacles start before high levels of schooling.To narrow the topic, the Ivy League seemed to have a strong two-sided argument; the prestige of the schools caused more speculation
College is expensive. Education has not always been this high but it has come with a price. Yet every year, students around the nation apply for the college of their dreams hoping that they get accepted. While others apply to the college that will best fit their financial needs.
After graduating from the University of North Alabama, I plan to attend Medical School at either the University of South Alabama or the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After attending Medical School and my four year Residency, I plan to be a Resident for three more years so that I may specialize in Obstetrics and Gynecology/Fetal and Maternal Medicine. As an Doctor, I want to open my own practice and experience the joy of bringing life into this world. I believe that every unborn baby should have a fare chance at life and I know with the help of these scholarships, I can make my goals into a reality.
Commonsense would seem to necessitate scrutinizing any decision with the capacity for detrimental long-term implications, would it not? And, few would disagree that attending medical school constitutes an unquestionably worthy and honorable endeavor. However, using student loans to finance such efforts potentially trigger onerous financial obligations with burdensome debt encumbering other aspects of one’s life for the foreseeable future. Is there any doubt that acquiring massive financial obligations without thinking the entire process through could become a foolhardy proposition? That doesn't suggest minimizing one's ambitions or strategic goals whatsoever, but it does justify a reasonable accounting of the entire process and where it
I have come to the decision that Washington State University is the college that I am most interested in. After filling in the college chart table, I am pretty certain that this is the right college for me, and the only one I really want to go to. There are certain factors that affected my decision making process when the time came to choose a college. These factors include but are not limited to: location, majors and minors, scholarships, graduation and acceptance rate, and campus life.
I honestly think the most difficult part about applying to medical school is finding the school that fits you best. All medical schools in the United States claim to offer high quality educational experiences but success goes beyond a well structured curriculum. Georgetown University School of Medicine’s distinctive Cura Personalis philosophy resonates with my believe that the well being of a person requires more than pure applied knowledge of medicine. An important feature of Georgetown University School of Medicine is that it encourages the pursuit of knowledge, wisdom, and ethics in medicine and the biomedical sciences for the benefit of all individuals, paying particular attention to the local community and the underserved. As a medical student at Georgetown University School of Medicine, I will learn to heal the sick using a more integrative approach that considers the body and the soul equally important.
2. Briefly describe the reasons for your campus/site choice and comment on one or two factors that are most important to you in choosing where you wish to pursue your medical education. (Max. 1000 characters)
Evaluate medical school curriculum to look for gaps in education about childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity counseling.
A big school or small, public or private, urban or rural; these are just a few of the many difficult deciding factors I faced during my college selection. At the height of my selection process, I had applied to ten schools ranging across all those factors. I was completely unsure of what I wanted to do with my life yet and had no idea what type of school I wanted. My mind wasn’t set enough on the future and I was too worried about getting through high school and working my full-time job. As it got closer to spring, I had to start making some decisions. Ultimately, I narrowed my deciding process to three factors to specifically analyze to make the right decision. Beginning with reputation, followed by student life, and lastly the financial cost to attend.
There is a constant push and pull within my mind: “Should I, or should I not?” I’m never sure of whether I should do something, which has caused me a great deal of inner turmoil. One of the main questions I’ve been asking myself as of late is whether I should pursue medical school. So far, I haven’t made a decision, but I learned something of importance when I was trying to come to a conclusion of this problem. Recently, I’ve started asking myself “If I do this, will I be satisfied?” and I think this will be key to answering my dilemma.