UPM NURSING OR UST MEDTECH?? (I already got a slot in both don'tworry)
Hi po everyone! Weird post I know but I really need honest advice between UPM Nursing vs UST MedTech
Long-term goal is ENT / Otolaryngology abroad (preferably UK, maybe US).
UPM Nursing pros for me:
• Large research environment which helps a lot sa CV
• PGH connections/mentorship
• strong academics and focuses more on clincal/practical skills
• good networking with doctors in UP/PGH
• flexible abroad backup as a nurse (if ever)
But I’m really worried about RSA delaying my plans abroad + burnout/stress (I have a tito in UPM saying super duper pagod siya lagi, would I still have time for extra research or whatever?)
UST MedTech pros:
• Stronger foundation sa mga hard sciences
• Larger alumni network
• no RSA so agad na me makakapag-take ng mga exams abroad like PLBA/USMLE
• easier timeline for going abroad since no return service obligation
• stronger focus on laboratory diagnostics/research skills which could help in med school and clinical reasoning
But I’m scared I’d lose the UP research/network advantage. At the same time, I feel like medtech would better prep me for exam taking in the future. And ofc the RSA is a pain.
Main questions:
• Which would help more long-term for UK/US medicine?
• Is UPM’s research advantage worth the RSA? How to skip RSA?
• Can UST MedTech students still get involved in UP-PGH research?
• Which gives better backup options if going abroad gets difficult?
• Which path would you fellas choose personally?
Would appreciate insights especially from:
• UPM Nursing students/grads
• UST MedTech people
• Filipinos now working abroad
• people pursuing medicine after either course
Trying to think long-term (or baka masyadong advance lng mag-isip, ty!!)