<p>MD/PhD programs require high stats and excellent research/publications. Given that, I’d go with Cornell. Cornell will be significantly less challenging than Cal Tech but the research opportunities should be better than at UGA. Ultimately, to get into a good MSTP program, you should attend a prestigious undergrad (don’t let anyone tell you that undergrad doesn’t matter in med school admissions), get a 3.75+ GPA, 35+ MCAT, and solid research (publications aren’t absolutely necessary but are very helpful).</p>