<p>I was wondering what you all think about Case pre-med. For instance, Case isn't known as one the most prestigious schools out there, however they are reputable in terms of their science department. On the other hand, schools like UPenn and Georgetown are big names and hold much weight in the realm of prestige, however their science programs aren't necessarily the best. In this sense, what would you think is better? Attending Gtown or Penn for premed and tucking the name under your belt for big medical schools to see, or attending Case, getting what seems to be an equal/comparable education in medical sciences, and save yourself 15,000G a year, yet lose the prestige?<br>
Is Case pre-med better than these Ivy pre-med programs?<br>
I don't know what to think.</p>
<p>Any responses would be greatly appreciated!!
thanks!
--Ramy</p>
<p>FWIW, the Case Admit One brochure says the Cleveland Clinic "is ranked number 1 in cardiac care and the third best hospital in the nation by US News & World Report" and the Neonatal Care Unit at University Hopitals was named best in the nation by Child magazine.</p>
<p>No, no, i'm well aware that Gtown isn't in the Ivy league, but it often ranks up there with them.<br>
In response to your data, my concern is... do undergraduate students even get a chance to take advantage of these facilities?<br>
Only too often does the case seem to be that a school's graduate division is excellent in medicine but their undergraduate division isn't too hot (i.e., U. of Pittsburgh, Gtown, etc)</p>
<p>I agree about the graduate school comment. eg, at Stanford, a fantastic engineering school, undergrads are often taught by graduate students and don't interact much with the full profs. This occurs a lot at research universities.</p>
<p>If CWRU is in serious contention, it is worth it for you to visit with the faculty or at least talk to them on the phone about this. As far as I can tell - outside of engineering, Case is known for small classes and lots of faculty interaction. But, isn't everywhere cut-throat and unpleasant among Pre-Meds who must be total grade-grubbers? I would think Med school acceptance rate data should be available for each school. The Case web site lists undergraduate researchers who are working at neighboring facilities (hospitals, art museums, botanical gardens, etc). Talk to someone there & see what they say.</p>
<p>As for costs, again Case lists many opportunites for Co-op programs in many majors (ways to get paid while going to school).</p>
<p>a really high percent of Case students who apply to the Case med school get in. like 77%. and the med school is ranked 24 by us news (for research at least).</p>
<p>however, if you're interested in getting into a good med school, I suggest you go to a easy but good state school.</p>
<p>The Case "Experience Days" would be a good way to have your questions answered. One of the seminars on the schedule is to meet with the faculty of your intended major. There are a number of Exp Days between now and 4/22.</p>
<p>And then, go to the one that you can afford that "feels like the best fit".</p>