<p>Might look at Duke-great academics, strong med school acceptance rate and warm weather. Also agree about LAC’S-might look at Holy Cross(don’t have to be religious)-HC has a beautiful campus 1 hour from Boston and offers good financial aid. Holy Cross has a great pre-med program(alums include Nobel Prize winner, several Meical school Presidents) and a new science facility. The Holy Cross and Duke websites are very informative.</p>