Cost of attendance: ~70k/year (all loans).Students are allowed only 3 months in clinical externships.Burlington, VT is cold and a small town, but friendly for the outdoor types.Cost of attendance: ~80k/year (financial aid TBD, likely all loans).

Step 1 completed mid-way through second year to allow for more clinical experiences.I hear a positive away rotation performance can be very favorable for the visiting student's residency application. As a result, I like the flexibility to pursue multiple away rotations in cities along the west coast. Beginning in March of the third year, students are able to design their own rotations for almost the rest of their education.Let me know if I missed anything you might want to know! Of course, cost is important to me, but I would be willing to make sacrifices for a school that would prepare me best for the future. My ultimate goal is to practice in the Pacific Northwest, as my family all lives in Seattle and my parents health is a concern. I am drawn/prefer large cities, but I am open to try living in a small town for a short period.

I have one more week to decide, so I'm hoping some of you can help me weigh some of the pros and cons.Īs a bit of background, my interest is to pursue a residency in pediatrics or internal medicine, although of course I don't really know for sure. I've recently been accepted off the waitlist at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and currently hold a spot at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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