SABA in jan VS MUA in sept

[ibrahim ali]

have been accepted to SABA for jan 2004 and MUA for sept 2003.
any advice as to which one i should accept.
thanks
ibu

[Kirst]

From what I know, MUA and Saba are very similar in structure and organization-

If it's important for you to finish ASAP in 4 years and compete in the match '07, Sept admission to MUA would allow you to pursue this under a tight, but viable schedule.

On the other hand, if you don't mind taking more time (4 2/3 years) for MD and residency in '08, Jan admission to Saba would be a better choice.

I would personally go with Saba for the sake of track records and better known reputation among US clinical sites- having that two semester head start for a year later match in '08 wouldn't hurt either!

[Waseem]

Im on the same boat, Ibrahim. I got accepted to SABA in Jan 2004 and MUA in Sep 2003. I chose MUA in september because I dont want to waste anytime and a residency position in 2007 seems more valuable to me than starting residency in 2008. In the end, you get the same degree, an MD. Hope the best for you and good luck.
Waseem