bhkim Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Hey! So i am fortunate enough to be in the position of deciding between two programs, but am having trouble choosing between the two like so many others before. I am aware that in the end, ranking plays little part in success as a future PA and so I am not concerned about that. But any opinion and insight would be helpful! Option A: Close to family- have a support system Could save money living at home, so overall cost would be cheaper in the long run within the state that I want to live/practice in Has medical spanish course 93% average five year PANCE pass rate ('15 @ 95%, '16 @ 95%, and '17 @ 93%) No cadaver lab 8 core rotations, 1 elective Well established program 75 students 28 month program, August start date Option B: Out of state (Costs may be higher due to rent) Name of institution is highly known No support system Team based learning 100% pass rate cadaver lab attached to teaching hospital 9 rotations, 1 elective New program, only 3 classes have graduated 30 students 24 month program, May start date Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potatolife Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I recommend Option A because the tuition will be much less and you can live at home with a good support system. It's also a good way to make connections during your rotations since you do want to work in that state. Also, I prefer an August start date because you will get to enjoy the summer before beginning PA school. This is just my opinion. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhkim Posted February 8, 2019 Author Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Potatolife said: I recommend Option A because the tuition will be much less and you can live at home with a good support system. It's also a good way to make connections during your rotations since you do want to work in that state. Also, I prefer an August start date because you will get to enjoy the summer before beginning PA school. This is just my opinion. Good luck Thank you so much for the input! I think the reason why i’m hesitant is because of the PANCE pass rates not being the highest and consistent, but overall am leaning towards option A as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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