Comments from the Class of 2016

College	Strengths	Liked Best
Binghamton University	Great clinical exposure, diverse patient population	Diverse patient population
	Self-learning; Integrated curriculum; Accelerated schedule	Growing as a person
Boston College	Great clinical experience, strong medical knowledge foundation from the first 2 years	Student body and faculty all very down-to-earth and always willing to help
Boston University	Hands on experience, clinical experience, working with faculty, camaraderie among students	The student body
	The integrated curriculum was a strong foundation to build my clinical knowledge upon, and the added environment of KCHC and UHD allowed me to practice my skills and sharpen my clinical acumen.	There wasn't anything that I didn't like, but I have to say the faculty and my fellow classmates really made this place shine.
Brigham Young University	Clinical/hands-on experience and diversity of clerkship sites	The diversity of NYC and the down-to-earth attitude of fellow med students
Columbia University	P/F curriculum for MS1 and 2, good Step 1 prep	The camaraderie.
	Hands-on clinical experience. Most rotations you were included as integral part of the team, not an observer	The people. The most genuine, supportive, and kindhearted peers' one can ask for.
Cornell University	Early clinical exposure and the multitudes of pathologies that is present from the population of Kings County.	Friends and relationships, formed and begun.
	Hands on experience with patients, a mix of pathology and normal physiology learned at the same time as opposed to separately, lots of opportunities to be involved with the Brooklyn Free Clinic	The community at SUNY Downstate is very friendly. I believe my closest friends in life have come from this institution. Everyone is willing to teach.
CUNY Barnard College	Incredible classmates to learn from. Pass/Fail pre-clinical curriculum. Electives in the pre-clinical years. Diverse clinical experiences.	The students.
CUNY Brooklyn College	I think that students are able to get hands on in ways that I imagine other medical students in different hospitals cannot. Our patient population, for the most part, is very open to having students take histories, do physical exams, be present for other exams, procedures, etc.	I liked that I really noticed a progression in my abilities and confidence in a medical setting over the course of my third year.
	Unparalleled exposure to complex medical cases and large amount of involvement in patient care.	The clinical exposure
	Hands-on experience in clinical years, and well-designed self-study directed education during preclinical years.	The students, faculty and staff
	Clinics exposure and responsibilities, given the level of responsibilities as an intern	Role as medical students was not limited, felt very much like I was a part of the team
	Extremely responsive faculty. Dedicated study body and incredibly helpful upperclassmen.	The friendships I developed.
CUNY City College of New York	Step 2 preparation, array of electives	Diversity of Student body, campus activities
CUNY Hunter College	The faculty listens to student feedback and is responsive	Clinical clerkships; student body
	There are many great teachers and you get hands on experience. You get to feel and be a valuable part of team when on the floors which makes it more fun and meaningful.	It was never boring and in the end you know almost everyone.
CUNY Sophie Davis	Able to get a lot of patient interaction	Being able to have a great education while meeting amazing peers (students) and faculty
Dickinson College	Support from other students Being close to home the clinical exposure	The support from other classmates
Georgetown	The diversity of the student body. The patient population. The clinical experiences you're able to get at University Hospital and Kings County.	The amazing clinical experiences.
McGill University	Building confidence that prepares me for residency and to handle patients on my first day.	Clinical reputation
	Clinical experience, Step1 focused curriculum	The down to earth atmosphere
	Strong clinical experiences and a lot of freedom.	I loved third year even though I found it quite challenging.
New York University	Clinical Exposure	Support from friends/classmates
	The clinical preparation during the basic science curriculum. Also the training in patient interviewing.	My time on the wards.
	Clinical autonomy, ability to take care of patients with wide spectrum of disease.	Diverse and very close knit classmates. The clinical autonomy is unparalleled and trains you for residency very strongly.
	clinical experience	Clinical experience; lectures; PBL
SUNY Geneseo	patient population, opportunities for hands on experience on wards	clinical experiences
SUNY Stony Brook University	I think one of the strengths were the lectures taught by both clinical and basic sciences faculty during the first 2 years. Also the anatomy faculty was great teachers.	I liked PBL and the small group sessions.
Swarthmore College	Great clinical exposure, very hands-on, serving the underserved	My rotations at Kings County Hospital
UC Irvine	Integrated education	My classmates
University of Pennsylvania	I was forced to take charge of many aspects of my own education. It was not always easy, but I was able to learn how to handle things without much guidance.	The student community
University of Rochester	Clinical exposure during third year. Variety of pathology, diverse population, felt integral to the team.	Everything, loved it here.
	Minimal required classes during pre-clinical years (allowing me more time to self-study and prepare for boards)	Clinical experience was extraordinary
UC San Diego	Good patients, classmates, order of curriculum	Friends
Other Comments	Excellent clinical experience; patient diversity	Patient population in warm and friendly
	Hands-on Learning	Amazing support services
	Excellent opportunity to participate in patient care	Diverse patient population
	Hands on experience	Superior clinical training
	Opportunity for student involvement	Receptiveness of faculty and staff to impart change
	Clinical variety	Collegial atmosphere
	Rotating to different clinical sites and exposure to a variety of patient populations	Balanced mix of class to hands on activities
	Exposure to a multitude of diseases and pathologies	Interaction with faculty, deans and staff
	Clinical experience; hands on activities	Carry my own patients