After much research (and a tad bit of hair-pulling), I found what I think would be the ideal med school environment for me - UMDNJ's School of Osteopathic Medicine. Now here's the thing - it's partially a matter of convenience because it's the most cost-effective school for me and it's not terribly far from where I live now. But it's also got the best curriculum for me - I've decided that the M.D. isn't really for me, but the D.O. definitely is. The program involves a problem-based learning approach and offers rigorous training in the areas that interest me most. Also, I can't help but think how much this brings me full-circle - I was born in Stratford and if I have my way, I will obtain a medical degree in Stratford :) Life's a riot.
Of course everyone has to have backup plans - I have those, too. I like Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, which is very competitive and an all-around great school. They've got one of the only neurosurgery residencies on the east coast, too, which is right up my alley. I have other backup plans, too, but why bother looking past my first two dream schools? If you're gonna have a goal, at least treat it like it's a priority and there are no other options.
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