Northwestern HPME vs. Undergrad

Conflicted
Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:03:32 +0000

Sam Lee, sorry my mistake; I had been thinking about a separate program that I also got into, but now am not considering anymore. Today I spoke with several different doctors, and have been able to narrow my choices down to Princeton and HPME.

I know that you lose your spot in the program when you decide to apply out. When other medical schools see that you are applying out of the program, do they view you with a different perspective? I’m just afraid that if I lock myself into the program, and I do manage to do well in many aspects, I won’t be on the same field as if I went to Princeton.

Also, with the admission rates to other medical schools, where does Northwestern stand in comparison? Is it considered a “top tier” medical school? And would that be in primary care or in research?

I’ve also looked at the residency match list for Northwestern. I’m interested in surgery right now (but who knows that might change), and correct me if I’m wrong, but the hospitals that graduates have been matched with are not the “most competitive” residency programs out there for surgery. (see Northwestern SSO)

Thanks for the advice guys! Keep it coming!