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The University of Arizona-College of Medicine is the ideal place to pursue a medical degree. Amid the stress and pressure of achieving, the UA-COM prioritizes student wellness and diversity. The pass/fail curriculum promotes collaboration and respect between students. I immediately found my home in Tucson, surrounded by beautiful scenery and a beautiful culture. As a medical student, finding time for trips or adventures is hard, but Tucson is perfectly located such that a trip to the Grand Canyon,... Read More Zion, or Los Angeles is never too far away. For me, UA-COM is perfect because we promote the balance of success both inside and outside the classroom. My classmates are exceedingly brilliant, kind, and diverse. The curriculum also provides clinical experience early, with a weekly patient encounter through the Societies Program. Regardless of your interests, the UA-COM faculty will provide the opportunities, from research to volunteering. Anything is possible here!

Pros: The Cancer Biology PhD program is very versatile and you are able to choose your minor in any health-related field. Faculty has very high expertise. If you are unsure about the research area, you can do even four lab rotations before officially joining a lab. Cons: There is not enough diversity, as there are not so many international students in this particular program. If you are latino/hispanic, sometimes you can feel like an outcast. Moreover, if you are planning to stay in Tucson after... Read More graduation, it will be hard to find a job. Most of the people move to Phoenix, as there are not so many science-related jobs in Tucson.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine prepares its students well for their respective fields within medicine. The college works close with students to accommodate most unexpected circumstances like maternity/paternity leave, family death, course remediation, and national exam preparation. The cost of a medical education continues to rise, and while the school does have a friendly and knowledgeable financial aid office, they are unable to offer more than federal loans to a majority of students.... Read More The rising debt burden of the students may limit some to specialties other than primary care fields, though the school does offer information about a few competitive loan forgiveness programs for those wishing to pursue work in a primary care field.

The University of Arizona Medical School has many positive attributes. Some of which include the supportive staff and peers who are dedicated to the students success. Another positive is the technology used both inside and outside the classroom to ensure multiple forms of efficient learning can take place since everyone has a different learning style. However, there is a drawback, the expensive tuition. This year's tuition and fees was $27,624 for residents and $45,466 for non-residents. As the cost... Read More of living continues to rise, so does student debt. This adversely affects my future medical ambitions. Upon matriculation of medical school, it is my goal to serve my community and country with programs such as National Health Service Corps and or Doctors Without Borders. I may, however, be more inclined to take a regular paying position in a clinic or hospital to pay off student debt if I am unable to secure enough funds. Thus, this scholarship would directly help alleviate the financial pressures of student debt. Thereby allowing me to pursue my true passion, which is serving underprivileged communities both locally and globally. Thank you for your considerations.

The UA COM curriculum transformed from a departmental-based approach to a more integrative, systems-based approach seven years ago and we are still experiencing the growing pains associated with this shift. There are clear advantages to this though: the instructors are extremely receptive to student feedback and are constantly adapting their teaching styles through subsequent years to teach students in the way that best prepares them for their clinical years and the boards. I've especially appreciated... Read More the approachability and clarity of teaching styles of our biochemistry, neurology, pulmonology, and pediatrics professors. Next year’s students will be welcomed with newly remodeled classrooms as of 2013, 3 years after the awesomely redone student lounge. Coming from Tempe, AZ, I can say without significant bias that Tucson is a beautiful city with a fantastic medical school!