Hey everyone! I am having a hard time deciding between UCF or FAU as they both seem like awesome programs. I am primarily interested in Pulm/Cardio/Onc, but I am open to all specialties. I also appreciate any input on the clerkships and hospitals. Any help is greatly appreciated!

UCF:

Pros:

- Closer to home and nice location

- Research built in to curriculum (FIRE)

- Plenty of research opportunities (FIRE+)

- Very enthusiastic faculty

- Students seem very friendly and collaborative

- Curriculum seems amazing and very well thought out

- Tiered grading scale (H/HP/P/F); students seem to prefer it but idk

- Slightly higher ranking/name recognition?

- Stronger match list I think?

- Great facilities

- Nemours/VA/UCF Lake Nona Medical Center all within walking distance

- Lots of resources/advisors to guide students

- House exams using NBME questions

- Vibrant student life

Cons:

- HCA hospital system (and hospitals are scattered all across Orlando and central/north FL)

- HCA-affilitated GME programs

- I may be assigned monthly shadowing anywhere w/in 45 mi

FAU:

Pros:

- P/F precilinicals

- M1 summer research program + Research Distinction Track

- Hospitals in Boca Raton area (although far from campus and spread out)

- Faculty also seem fantastic

- Smaller class size (although idk if 70 vs 120 students is a big deal)

- Provides more 3rd party resources I think (not sure if that is a big deal)

- Community hospitals

- NBME exams

- Vibrant student life

Cons:

- No home hospital

- More limited GME programs

- Further from home

- 8 AM mandatory classes