Entering Class Fall 2015 / Graduating Class of 2019
鈥淒iverse student body, emphasis on urban and immigrant care.鈥�
鈥淚 love New York City and have a strong support system here. I also loved Downstate when I came for my interview. Students were welcoming and friendly.鈥�
鈥淚 linked from my Postbac and valued the chance to skip a glide year. I chose 含羞草研究所 Downstate because I knew that it would test and solidify my values.鈥�
鈥淕reat School! Diversity in Medicine! Close to home!鈥�
鈥淭he people are friendly and there is a great support system for students. There is ample hands-on experience to prepare you to be a skillful doctor, and an emphasis on care/compassion coupled with service learning opportunities. Also, it's in NYC where I would like to work in the future.鈥�
鈥淚 love the community and diversity. I have also visited family members at this hospital and grew to admire their caretakers.鈥�
鈥淏est opportunities for patient care; most exposure to the population I want to serve.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend 含羞草研究所 Downstate because of its proximity to my Staten Island home, in-state tuition, and great clinical experience.鈥�
鈥淓xcellent clinical experience.鈥�
鈥淕rowing up in Brooklyn, I was exposed to the diversity that characterizes this city, but I was also exposed to the health disparity that characterizes it as well. By going to Downstate, I feel that I can embody this diversity and work to make healthcare more equitable in Brooklyn, and the world at large.鈥�
鈥淏orn and raised in NYC, I wanted to stay in NYC and pursue a medical education.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted a good education in an urban environment that was close to my family and friends.鈥�
鈥淏ecause of the interactive integrated curriculum, the early clinical experience & the diversity of patients available to learn from.鈥�
鈥淓xposure to urban healthcare.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home, near family. Good reputation for surgery as it is associated with the Level 1 Trauma center.鈥�
鈥淗ome, cost of attendance, clinical exposure.鈥�
鈥淔antastic clinical experiences with a highly diverse patient population; Location.鈥�
鈥満卟菅芯克� Downstate is in a highly diverse part of the country. Exposure to many different cultures will be invaluable as the climate of the country continues to change. 含羞草研究所 students consistently spoke of their love for the Downstate community. NYC blew me away when I first visited two years ago. I knew I wanted to attend medical school in this city the minute I stepped into Grand Central.鈥�
鈥淚 know several excellent doctors who graduated from Downstate and knew I would get a quality education here. It is also one of the more affordable schools.鈥�
鈥淩eputation for early clinical experience & diversity of clinical experience.鈥�
鈥淕ood clinical experience; 含羞草研究所 tuition; NY location.鈥�
鈥淏eing able to stay in NYC. Plus, I grew up in Brooklyn. I enjoyed my interview鈥�
鈥淚've always wanted to go into Medicine and make a direct impact on the people around me.鈥�
鈥淧opulation that the hospital serves; Location/proximity to friends and family.鈥�
鈥淰ery hands-on! Great location!鈥�
鈥淎wesome school! Friends and family nearby! Good clinical experience! Don't have to move to Seattle; Native of Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to attend Downstate because of the fantastic clinical experiences it offers its students. In addition, I grew up in NYC and to attend medical school in the place I love only sweetens the deal.鈥�
鈥淧roximity to family in Brooklyn; Great clinical experience; In-state tuition; Opportunity to work with a diverse community.鈥�
鈥淔or the unbeatable clinical exposure and location in the greatest city in the world!鈥�
鈥淕reat interview day; In NYC; great education without a ridiculously high tuition (preferred it to private schools for that reason.鈥�
鈥淏est patient care experiences and it's close to home. Great reputation, especially in NYC.鈥�
鈥淚 thought that Downstate would provide a patient population and clinical experience that would be more diverse & more challenging than any other college of medicine. I also worked at NSLIJ for a year following my undergrad graduation, where a number of physicians trained or attended medical school at Downstate. All of them spoke highly of the training they received.鈥�
鈥淚t is located in Brooklyn; The school is located close to my family; Diversity.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend Downstate because of the strong sense of community felt among the students. Everyone here is friendly and quite committed to helping each other out. The new curriculum is also exciting as it will be the foundation of building us into great physicians.鈥�
鈥淚 picked Downstate because the program is known for preparing its students well clinically, its students are known to not only be exposed to a great deal but have experience with hands-on patient care. Aside from that, it's located conveniently close to my friends and family.鈥�
鈥淭he school's close proximity to my home as well as the integrated curriculum and standards drew my attention to Downstate.鈥�
鈥淢y clinical Research mentor is a 含羞草研究所 Downstate College of Medicine Alumni. Working and learning from him left me in no doubt that I also want to attend this great institution.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend Downstate in large part due to its location - I wanted to stay in New York for my training. The patient population that Downstate serves was also a draw.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend Downstate because of the location, diverse population, and state tuition.鈥�
鈥淒ownstate is in the neighborhood I was raised in, and would allow me to serve people in my community and cater to their health concerns.鈥�
鈥淕reat clinical exposure; Location NYC, specifically in Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥満卟菅芯克� Downstate will provide unique clinical training for an urban population close to where my heart lies. I love NY and wanted to give back to the people around me and the school was very close to family and friends.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, proximity to Manhattan, clinical education/sites.鈥�
鈥淔or the opportunity to study medicine in my hometown, for the early clinical exposure, diverse patient population and research opportunities.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend 含羞草研究所 Downstate because of its enormous diversity, location and reputation.鈥�
鈥淭his school was the obvious choice for me because I desire strong clinical experiences with the underserved populations of urban areas, and what better place to get them than Downstate?鈥�
鈥淐ost-effective; Good reputation among doctors with whom I spoke; Best location out of alternatives.鈥�
鈥淚 felt that I would get a lot of experience working in the culturally and socioeconomically diverse area/community in which Downstate is located.鈥�
鈥淟ocation! - Diversity & City Life.鈥�
鈥淓xploring the Brooklyn Area during medical school was very appealing. I feel that the school's culture and surrounding environment are very conducive to a positive learning experience.鈥�
鈥淧eople seemed friendly. NYC!鈥�
鈥淕reat clinical experience with diverse patient population. Wanted to explore NYC!鈥�
鈥淚 live in Brooklyn and I prefer to stay in NY for medical school. The early clinical exposure Downstate offers is also the reason I decided to attend the College of Medicine at 含羞草研究所.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend 含羞草研究所 Downstate COM because of the quality of the clinical programs and the enormous and diverse population of Brooklyn. I thought this would be the place where I could best learn how to become a doctor.鈥�
鈥淟ove the close-knit atmosphere; did not seem pretentious or cutthroat, while still seeming rigorous and competitive. Fantastic science happening here (relevant because I am in the MD/PhD program). Overall seemed like a great place where I could learn & grow.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend 含羞草研究所 Downstate because of its location, reputation, and cost of tuition.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, diversity, community service and 含羞草研究所 tuition.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend the COM at Downstate because it offers the opportunity to interact with and learn to treat patients in an environment where I want to practice medicine in the future.鈥�
鈥淧roximity to home. 含羞草研究所 in-state tuition (being a NY resident).鈥�
鈥淚t was a better program than 含羞草研究所 upstate.鈥�
鈥淚 lived in NY, affordability, great clinical reputation.鈥�
鈥淒iversity of patients, coastal city.鈥�
鈥淕reat location and highly esteemed education.鈥�
鈥淧rice, location, opportunity for clinical exposure.鈥�
鈥淒iversity of patients. Tight-limit neighborhood. Coastal city.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend the COM at 含羞草研究所 Downstate because of its reputation of having excellent hands-on experience.鈥�
鈥淢y ultimate goal is to serve an underserved population and Downstate shares a similar goal.鈥�
鈥淐linical focus. Diverse patient population. Clinical Neurosciences program.鈥�
鈥淢y father and pediatrician both went to Downstate, so I grew up very familiar with the good education it offers. My whole family is from New York, so it isn't a drastic change for me.鈥�
鈥淎ffordability. Diversity of the patient population being served. Proximity to home.鈥�
鈥淏谤辞辞办濒测苍!鈥�
鈥淏rooklyn, diversity, social justice, service!鈥�
鈥淪o affordable!鈥�
鈥淪ervice, curriculum, family, community!鈥�
鈥淚 wanted the opportunity to learn in and experience New York.鈥�
鈥淐ity, diversity, 含羞草研究所 cost.鈥�
鈥淭he diversity of the school, as well as the state tuition.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home, great clinical experience, and it's in New York!鈥�
鈥淯nique city with diverse students & patients.鈥�
鈥淕ood program in a great urban setting.鈥�
鈥淚 really liked the clinical experience available to the students. I also wanted to be in Brooklyn so that I could be nearby my grandma. Brooklyn is an up and coming place to live in and I am excited to serve the community.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, clinical exposure, good vibes during the interview.鈥�
鈥淚've lived in Brooklyn for the past four years and have grown very attached to the place. I am extremely happy to be able to do my medical training in Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥淣earby home, good price, friends going there, heard good things about the school.鈥�
鈥淏ecause I wanted to pursue a career in medicine from an institution that saw a lot of real world cases, and Brooklyn is a place for that.鈥�
鈥淚t is diverse and local.鈥�
鈥淓xcellent reputation and my family attended in the past.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home. Great clinical exposure. Diversity.鈥�
鈥淚 love NYC! Great clinical experience! Close to friends and family! I wanted to grow my career here in New York!鈥�
鈥淒ownstate offers an environment that fits my learning style best, with a diverse set of students who demonstrate camaraderie.鈥�
鈥淚 have lived, obtained medical services, been educated in NY - Downstate's location was perfect. Its location and price is also a huge reason I attended.鈥�
鈥淟ocal, affordable, great school, did lab service for 3 years here so pretty comfortable with school atmosphere, diverse students.鈥�
鈥淧rice! Local!鈥�
鈥淎mazing opportunity for clinical experiences and incredible biomedical research.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, price, research, and large patient base.鈥�
鈥淒ownstate is a family to me. My father is an alumnus of the College of Medicine, and when deciding which Medical School to attend I couldn't think of a better place to carry on my family's legacy. Additionally, the quality of education and clinical experiences Downstate provides is second to none. The icing on the cake is the chance to live and experience NYC as a young adult. I'm very excited to be here.鈥�
鈥淭he location, the price, the facility and the staff.鈥�
鈥淔rom alumnus & current students, I learned of reputation of great clinical experience that translates to success in desirability for residencies. Plus Brooklyn is cool, lots of opportunities for my partner (not medical student).鈥�
鈥淪chool with a great consultation of clinical training and strong ties to the community.鈥�
鈥満卟菅芯克� Downstate has a lot of things going for it. Its location in NYC has a huge factor in my decision making. It's close to home, yet it's still different than where I'm from. The culture, diversity and life here is very exciting for me and surely important for my medical experience. I think I'll be a fully prepared doctor by going to Downstate.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, staff, amenities, opportunities!鈥�
鈥淒iversity & closeness to home!鈥�
鈥淐lose to home, affordable.鈥�
鈥淒iverse background. Great, lifetime, lifelong experiences. To learn & grow.鈥�
鈥淭he diversity in Brooklyn and NYC. The emphasis on community service.鈥�
鈥淚 was always interested in the life sciences combining this interest with healthcare seemed like the right choice for me.鈥�
鈥淟ocation! Price! Reputation! Practice! Neighborhood! Patient Population!鈥�
鈥淐linical exposure. Location (close to home). Tuition. Curriculum.鈥�
鈥淓xcellent clinical experience at 含羞草研究所 Downstate.鈥�
鈥淟ocation. I felt at home when I visited the school and met the students.鈥�
鈥淪tay in NYC. Clinical exposure.鈥�
鈥淕reat diversity! And all my friends are coming here!鈥�
鈥淕reat school. Tuition. Clinical experience. Close to family & friends. Student Body.鈥�
鈥淐lose to family. Great clinical experience. The NYC experience.鈥�
鈥淟ocated in a diverse neighborhood with diverse populations. Close to family. Great facilities & Alumni.鈥�
鈥淭he education will prepare me well.鈥�
鈥淚 live in Queens so this was a great location since I wanted to stay close. I also loved the balance of lectures and small groups with the integrated curriculum.鈥�
鈥淕et to keep living in NYC. Give back to the communities I grew up in. Great reputation.鈥�
鈥淐urriculum. Met students I really liked! New building with SIM center. Location 鈥� Diverse patient population.鈥�
鈥淟ocation: BROOKLYN! Amazing hands-on experience from year one! In-state tuition and close to home.鈥�
鈥淟ocation in Brooklyn. Lower cost for in-state. Excellent clinical opportunities. Know a few current medical students at the school.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home. Good match list. Heard that there was extensive clinical experience. P/F 1st 2 years.鈥�
鈥淕reat clinical experience & education. Close to home.鈥�
鈥淓xcellent clinical exposure to very diverse population. In-state tuition! Live in Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥淐linical exposure. NYC. New curriculum. Clinical neuroscience pathway.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home. Cheaper than private school.鈥�
鈥淧roximity to family and friends. Proximity to city. Focus on early clinical exposure.鈥�
鈥淓xcellent reputation. Location. Affordability.鈥�
鈥淎mazing clinical opportunities. Close to family and friends (awesome support!)鈥�
鈥淚t is a great school; heard so many things.鈥�
鈥淧rice, location (in NY), and diversity of cases.鈥�
鈥淕reat school & close to home.鈥�
鈥淩eputation and location.鈥�
鈥淚 chose to attend because of the location and proximity to my family.鈥�
鈥淚 really like the location, clinical experiences, atmosphere, and enthusiasm of the students when I interviewed at Downstate. Also, tuition is cheaper for in-state residents.鈥�
鈥淣YS tuition. Clinical experiences. Location. Students seem friendly/out-going.鈥�
鈥淚 like Downstate's location in Brooklyn, and the opportunities provided in the clinical years to learn more hands on and be treated more like a staff than a student.鈥�
鈥淭he cost of attendance, location, and reputation of the school.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home. Located in Brooklyn.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to go to Downstate because I knew I would get unparalleled clinical experience. It's also close to home.鈥�
鈥淟ocation, love the city. Great clinical experience.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home. In Brooklyn. Cheaper!鈥�
鈥淚 love Brooklyn! Of course 鈥� cost is important. And it's a great MD school.鈥�
鈥淐lose to home. In-state tuition.鈥�
鈥淐linical experience.鈥�
鈥淚 really wanted to study medicine in an urban environment.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to study medicine in an urban center where I would be exposed to diverse people, interesting neighborhood, and lots of exciting clinical experiences.鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend Downstate because of the things it offers me: family support nearby, city transportation, its' clinical rotations, and its' programs.鈥�
鈥淚t is a great opportunity for me to be a medical student, especially because of the size and diversity of the population served.鈥�
鈥淰ery positive interview day! Nice people (staff/tour guides/fellow applicants)! In-state tuition! Location 鈥� quick train ride from home.鈥�
鈥満卟菅芯克�! City, close to home.鈥�
鈥淚 loved the area, the culture, and the experience I'll get while I'm here.鈥�
鈥淎ffordable tuition.鈥�
鈥淚 came to Downstate because of state tuition and a good location in Brooklyn that is close to home.鈥�
鈥淟ots of diversity in Brooklyn! Amazing community at Downstate (very friendly), close to home, near the city, great environment 鈥� awesome rotations. Brooklyn is Great!鈥�
鈥淚 decided to attend because it provides such a rich and diverse clinical experience and because you can't beat the cost!鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to get my medical education at a diverse location such as NYC and Brooklyn seems like the ideal place to get that.鈥�
鈥淒ownstate has a great reputation for creating really good clinicians. And Brooklyn is a great city.鈥�
鈥淕reat location. Excellent education. Good tuition.鈥�
鈥淕reat academic program. Close to home.鈥�
鈥淩esearch reputation. Location! Happy students.鈥�
鈥淚 am interested in emergency medicine and I think 含羞草研究所 Downstate will prepare me the most. Also, during my interview day everyone was really nice!鈥�
鈥淐lose to home and for the great learning experience.鈥�
鈥淚 wanted to be in the NYC area. Heard of great experience that can't be rivaled. Close to family.鈥�
鈥淟ocation in NYC. Close to friends. Great school.鈥�
鈥淟ocation and great clinical experience I heard about.鈥�
鈥淭he new learning curriculum, proximity to home and price.鈥�
鈥淚t is real good for its clinical exposure that is part of all 4 years.鈥�
鈥淔inancially good and close to home.鈥�
鈥淏rooklyn! New curriculum. Opportunity for research! Kings County (heard good for first year med students).鈥�