My housing contract needs to be signed by March 17th; however, I can’t decide on UF. I am currently looking at the University of Miami and the University of Florida, can anyone give me insight on how the university of florida is as a biology major. Is it easy to get internships and research immediately? Please include anything you might think I need to know, I plan on going to medical school and I want to go the best school that gives me the opportunity to get into a great medical school.
UM has an accelerated medical program. Did you apply for that program?
@movinguptheranks UF also has an accelerated medical program for those that are eligible.
"The Medical Honors Program (MHP), formerly Junior Honors Medical Program (JHMP), is an accelerated 7 Year B.S./M.D. program offered by the University of Florida. " http://mhp.med.ufl.edu/
UF has a great program, but just as importantly, you should consider cost assuming that is an issue for you. UM is an expensive private school, and you will still have medical school left to pay off. A doctor friend of ours went to UF for her BS and UM for medical school. She is in her late 30s with about $150,000 of debt still left to pay off. Needless to say, not a good position to be in.
unless you are already in the accelerated UM program, you should prefer UF over UM. Its cheaper and ranked marginally higher. Only reason to go to UM over UF is saving a year if and only if you are in the accelerated UM program already (UF’s accelerated program is decided later i think - at the start of the junior year?), or if you like the fun of being in a big city vs a college town. Otherwise go to UF, period.
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