Entering Class Fall 2014 / Graduating Class of 2018
“Location in Brooklyn, cost of tuition, clinical experience, great impression when I visited.”
“I chose to attend SUNY Downstate because of the quality of the education and clinical experiences offered.”
“I spent a summer at Maimonides Medical Center with students that graduated from here and felt they were well prepared and down to earth, good reputation.”
“NYC is my home; great reputation for training doctors, especially emergency department.”
“I live in Brooklyn, and chose Downstate for proximity, affordability, and the diversity of patients treated at the Downstate Health Sciences University.”
“Clinical Experience, location, financial reasons, good matching list.”
“The location, the hospital feel — not whitewashed or pretentious, the reputation.”
“Really enjoyed my day here, was impressed by the curriculum, and love being in NYC.”
“I wanted to stay in NYC. Downstate has a reputation for training great students.”
“I have always dreamed of serving my community. I was born and raised in Jamaica, NY. I am so fortunate to attend a university right here in the city with a diverse and talented group of students.”
“I wanted to go to medical school.”
“It is close to home for me and provides the chance to live and work in an eclectic environment.”
“I chose to attend SUNY Downstate because it offers early clinical experience in a very diverse area; is also close to home.”
“I wanted to study medicine in a city with a lot going on -New York is just that!.”
“Integrated curriculum; shorter path to clerkships; early clinical experience; in NYC; in-state tuition; diverse socioeconomic/racial community.”
“Experiencing clinical cases in NYC, student body, history of the school and my own preference for NYC.”
“I chose to attend SUNY Downstate because it offers an excellent clinical education, allows students to learn from renowned faculty and has a great reputation for residency placement. I also want to help people in Brooklyn.”
“Great clinical exposure, long history of excellent graduates, location.”
“Location, money, enjoyed the tour.”
“Clinical experience, Neurosciences.”
“I heard positive feedback from all the current students I spoke with; tuition was affordable and I can commute from home to Downstate.”
“Unparalleled clinical exposure and positive reviews from friends who are alumni.”
“Close proximity to the city and more affordable tuition.”
“I grew up here all my life. Love Brooklyn; perfect combination.”
“I wanted to stay in NYC to be near my family. I have spoken to several students and they say the clinical experience is amazing. I really liked the atmosphere on my interview day. Plus the in-state tuition is a great deal.”
“I chose to attend SUNY Downstate because of the great diversity of people surrounding its community and the depth of clinical experience that students will receive by serving this community.”
“Clinical Neuroscience Pathway was an ideal program since it helps me pursue my current passion in medicine. Also, I have friends who currently attend Downstate.”
“I was looking for a school that was both close to home and which could provide a great environment for learning, growth, and success. As I have learned more about Downstate, I have only grown more excited, and honored, to be a part of an institution that prizes personal diversity, academic diversity, and an incomparable code of conduct.”
“Affordable, excellent academics. A very interesting mix of patients in an urban setting, in NYC.”
“The school is located in my hometown and it is one of the more affordable options for me.”
“Great clinical education, Located in NYC, In-state tuition.”
“In-state tuition.”
“Location, in-state tuition, and clinical exposure.”
“Excellent clinical exposure, wanted to live and work in Brooklyn.”
“Only acceptance, Applied here because it was in NYC.”
“Cost, location, interview experience.”
“Clinical exposure, community service, close to home.”
“Location, reputation, student body, curriculum.”
“Because SUNY Downstate chose me.”
“The patient experiences (also it was the only school I got into).”
“Commitment to the community, early clinical focus.”
“Location and clinical program.”
“In NY, this is my home, State school, cheaper tuition, significant other in NYC and I cannot leave.”
“I was in the B.A.-M.D. program so really, Downstate chose me.”
“I was in the Brooklyn College BA-MD Program.”
“As a member of the Brooklyn College BA/MD Program, I choose Downstate for its values and clinical experience.”
“Location in NYC, In-state tuition.”
“Clinical curriculum and location of hospitals.”
“It was the only school I got into, I am grateful.”
“Conveniently close to home.”
“Brooklyn, clinical experience, state prices.”
“Reputation, curriculum design, location, price, prioritization of health disparities.”
“Location and affordability.”
“Only place I got accepted. But I like to think that given a choice, I would have chosen Downstate over other schools.”
“Location in Brooklyn is optimal, and I value diversity very much. I am confident the people I will interact with, including students, faculty/staff, and patients, will enrich my experience.”
“It was the only school I was accepted to.”
“It is close to home. I have been to Downstate's summer programs and loved the environment.”
“Location and focus on patient contact starting as early as the first year.”
“In-state tuition.”
“Location, cost of attendance.”
“Location, cost, community.”
“I chose Downstate partially for proximity and their commitment to clinical experience starting in first year.”
“Proximity, tuition, affordability and education (including more opportunities for patient interaction).”
“I was born and raised in Brooklyn and have lived here my whole life. The amazing diversity offered by the school. It is a lot more affordable than private school.”
“SUNY Downstate was an obvious choice for me. In addition to it being an incredible medical school with great students, it's close to my home, my family and friends.”
“I believe SUNY Downstate facilitates working with your peers, instead of against; diversity was another key factor in my decision to attend SUNY Downstate. Cooperative learning and early clinical exposure are important in becoming a great innovative physician.”
“Local school, excellent residency placements, Psych/Neuro emphasis.”
“It is close to home, I loved the new integrated curriculum. I also loved the fact that it served the under represented community.”
“Proximity to home.”
“The clinical exposure and interesting curriculum.”
“Location, clinical experience, reputation, near home. Talked to alumni and current students.”
“The opportunity to serve a diverse Brooklyn community and see a diverse set of pathologies as a physician in training.”
“I have decided to attend Downstate for a number of reasons. Mainly because of the location and proximity to home and the rich diversity in the patient population.”
“Downstate is a highly reputable medical school located in a very diverse area. I think it is a great institution where I can pursue my medical aspirations.”
“Location-close to home; clinical experience; tuition (in-state).”
“Destiny.”
“It is a well established school with a diverse student body and helpful faculty. Also I like the urban environment and affordable tuition for NYS residents.”
“Match list and board averages, proximity to home, family alumni, tuition.”
“As a NYS resident, SUNY Downstate offers an incredible financial discount. Downstate is also in NYC, an exciting place to be for someone in his early 20's.”
“I wanted to experience a diversity of patient encounters.”
“Downstate is a good school.”
“Great clinical exposure and patient population, loved the atmosphere and the students when I visited, and affordable tuition.”
“Because it is in Brooklyn (patient population).”
“To serve Brooklyn. To get a more diverse experience.”
“Clinical experience/training, only place I got in, cost.”
“The value and location of SUNY Downstate was amazing and I was told that the environment was extremely friendly.”
“I chose to attend Downstate because it has a great history, curriculum and philosophy.”
“Small group learning.”
“Location, cost, patient experience, early exposure for med students.”
“NY urban location, history of school alumni, tuition.”
“I liked the feel of the school, the in-state tuition, and the great opportunities for research.”
“Brooklyn College BA-MD Program.”
“The location, the community, the price!.”
“Downstate is cheap compared to other medical schools and is close to where I live.”
“Because it had to be close to where I live.”
“Cost, proximity to family, good clinical experience, reputation.”
“State tuition, amazing clinical exposure, close to home.”
“Location, admissions, cost.”
“Location, pricing, hands on experience.”
“I love New York and I was impressed during the tour. I'm looking forward to the great clinical experience here.”
“Interest in working with urban communities, NYC immigrant population and underserved communities.”
“The feeling I got on my linkage visit. It seemed like the most down to earth, dedicated, genuine medical school I visited. Also, the patient population, location, and reputation for clinical core.”
“Heard about the phenomenal clinical experiences and the fact that it's close to friends and family.”