<p>I'm having the hardest time deciding between these two school's combined BA/MD programs and I would love to hear some suggestions from you guys.</p>
<p>Here are some info of each:</p>
<p>MSU Medical Scholars
-instate for me, close to family
-will cost about $5000 a year after scholarships
-campus is nicer
-can take 7-9 years (but very few complete it in 7 years from what I've heard)
-honors and lymann briggs
-more selective, only 8 kids instate, 10 total</p>
<p>VCU GMed
-Got Presidential but still have to pay an out of state fee
-medical school ranked higher (should that be a consideration?)
-one person- one room + one bath
-in honors and biomed program
-better weather :)</p>
<p>And does anyone know, residency placement-wise, which one is better?</p>
<p>Residency really depends on your usmle. I have seen list somewhere for both but i dont remember.Not a big diff.Although vcu might have better placement.</p>
<p>Placement really does depend on scores, so don't be too worried about that. If money is not a huge issue, go with the campus you like more.. you will be spending a longgg time there. Good luck deciding... and if you do end up choosing gmed at VCU, we will be classmates next year.</p>
<p>thanks everyone.
After some discussion w/ my parents I've decided to go to msu b/c it's close to family, and it would be nice to go back every other week for some real chinese food lol</p>