Emory SoM vs. NYU SoM

[srn3]

So I've interviewed and been accepted at a few schools. Top of my list are Emory University and New York University. I CAN'T DECIDE!

Emory: PhD in Pharmacology, but an open program that allows me to rotate and ultimately get my PhD in any lab on campus (>300 Faculty). Stipend: 24K

NYU: PhD in Bio Medicine where I can similarly get my PhD in any department, any lab, w/ any faculty (>250 Faculty). Stipend: 27K

Both schools are good/great. Emory has the better academics, NYU has the name. They both have a TON of money.

NYU is Urban, Emory is Suburban but has ATL within 5 miles. I'm from NYC originally so I'm not impressed, per say, by Manhattan but I see the perks.

Standard of living considering the stipend is apx the same, a bit more lucrative at Emory.

ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE?!?!? I'll listen to any opinions, good or bad, w/ or w/o empirical evidence.

[margo]

have you spent any time in Atlanta? If it were me and the options were that similar I would choose the city i most wanted to live. For me that would be NY but since you'refrom there, it may be different. Do you like Atlanta?

[srn3]

I interviewed at Emory and the recruitment included 4 days worth of fun in the city and on campus. I got a good feel for the city and I do like it a lot. The weather is a big plus too. I'm wondering if anyone has any strong opinions either way about either school or its respective programs (PhDs from the Medical School).