<p>I've been debating the University of Pittsburgh and Kean University's 8 year BS/MD program with Drexel University College of Medicine.</p>
<p>Kean University is a fairly unknown school. I would also end up living at home (not sure whether this is a pro or a con). I would continue with my extracurricular activities that I am involved in now. Tuition and fees would be around 16,000 per year. In this program, I'm pretty sure I would have a generally structured schedule. During my spring semester junior year and fall semester senior year, I would spend time at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, for an internship (for credit). Academically, I would have to maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA and 3.5 GPA in BCPM courses. I would also have to take the MCATs with a minimum score of 9 on verbal and 10s on physical and biological science sections (or a total score of 31, with no subsection score less than 8) and at least a P on the writing section. At the interview at Kean, it was stated that a Kaplan review class would be paid for by the school (included with the fees I believe). In this program, I would not be allowed to apply to other med schools, but I would have the spot in Drexel (assuming I meet the academic requirements). </p>
<p>If I go to Pitt, I would (most likely) be in their Emergency Medicine program. It's basically an enhanced paramedic degree. I enjoy EMS very much (I am an EMT). I would be able to take the med school pre-requisites, then become a paramedic, and be able to have clinical exposure/experience prior to graduation. I would also live the "typical" college life (dorming/being away from home). Tuition and fees would be around 23,500 per year. I also have a 10,000 scholarship + federal loans. I really like the environment as well.</p>
<p>Sorry for the long post, but can anyone help?</p>