"If you’re unsure whether a research- or primary care-focused med school best fits your needs, experts suggest evaluating the areas of medicine you’re most interested in and targeting the institutions that provide high-quality training in those disciplines.
For instance, someone who is fascinated by a highly technical medical specialty such as surgery or oncology should look for schools with teaching hospitals that provide state-of-the-art care within that specialty, experts say. Meanwhile, a med school hopeful who is intrigued by the idea of becoming a primary care physician or family doctor should favor med schools that provide significant training in preventive medicine and public health." …