<p>Dear Sir or Madam,</p>
<p>I am interested in a future in medical research/technology/development.
Please advise me on the following options I have:</p>
<li><p>Attend Columbia University SEAS (School of Engineering and Applied Science ) as an undergrad for 4 years. After that, go into
a Ph.D or PhD/MD program</p></li>
<li><p>Attend a well-reputed Medical School in Pakistan for 4-5 (while
doing some research and internships in and aboard), then come to do
Ph.D or research fellowship or residency in US.</p></li>
<li><p>Attend Univeristy of Texas Austin and gradute in 2.5-3 years(b.c I have 60 college credits that CU does not accept). I sort of excluded this UT option because since I am not sure what I will like to major in, it is probably better to spend another year at Columbia and do well with other side projects/internships, etc, vs. cramming class at UT.</p></li>
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<p>med school option:</p>
<p>Do you think going to a medical school in Pakistan will give me a
disadvantage when time comes for competitive professional
fellowships/residency/graduate programs? </p>
<p>For Columbia Option:</p>
<p>I feel a somewhat unsatisifed with Columbia. I did not do my college search very well and “got confused/messed” up my college admissions programs. Columbia has a requirement of 6 required non-tech and 3 free-choice non-tech classes. I did not fall in love with NYC, coming from Texas. =(</p>
<p>Thank you very much for your time and feedback,</p>
<p>-AR</p>