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marktheshark89 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 I am a Yale Alum and loved my time there. I felt like I had fantastic opportunities presented to me by being at Yale, however I can't say that wouldn't exist elsewhere. Tufts has a very well known medical center as well. I wouldn't choose Yale just for the name, I'd pick whichever program you think you would be the happiest at and fit with the best, regardless of if its Yale or Tufts. You probably can't go wrong either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GoyaHoya69 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Fwiw, tufts starts 8 months earlier and is 3 months shorter than Yale. That's an 11 month difference, essentially a full year's salary. I'd go tufts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjggg333 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Forget the name, forget the salary. Really upsets me that fellow future PA's consider these things when deciding between schools. Just go where you think you will be the happiest. That is my best advice in life- to be happy. I interviewed at Yale on Oct. 4, and still awaiting a response. I thought it was fantastic program, with a dedicated faculty and students who seemed to be taking advantage of the opportunies at Yale (Aka international rotations, state of the art facilities, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twototango Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 Well I can see why some would care about the name (I've heard new grads say it makes a difference when looking for employment) or consider difference in length of program because of monetary issues (PA school debt is not a joke). Sure I will advocate the choice as to where you think you will be happier. But I also think there are also equally as important aspects to consider. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinchuck607 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 My biggest concern, besides being happy, is where you'll be doing your clinical rotations. Let's be honest, wherever you go to school, you're going to learn nearly the same exact stuff and be tested on nearly the same exact things. What sets programs apart, is how they prepare you for clinical rotations, and where those will be located. It's honestly hard to beat Boston for that (and I'm and MBS grad of Tufts, and their faculty is world class, so you'll be set there). Good luck with your decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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