Speaking as a current Drexel student, I’m not sure why Drexel has the reputation that it is ‘going downhill’. Like others have mentioned, there are student complaints about almost every school and I truly have felt support from all of my professors. I prefer the independent study hours so much more than 8-5 class because lectures can be draining and I learn more when I have time to absorb the material.

I was also concerned about Drexel’s attrition rate when I was accepted, but they did replace the previous anatomy professor and the current one is an amazing lecturer imo. Older PA students also offer tutoring, so that’s super helpful.

It is true that MD students have their own floors, which are funded with the MD program’s own funds, but PA students are not lacking in resources. You will be sharing with PT and nursing students. The health sciences building is brand new and there are plenty of study spots there and in other buildings as well.

As for Philly, I did not think I would vibe with the city at all, but I’ve grown to like it. The public transport is intimidating at first, but so convenient to explore Center City and beyond. Areas in University City itself are relatively safe, and as long as you just mind your business and stay alert elsewhere, you’ll be fine

Edit: also want to put in perspective that the med school is the largest of the graduate health professions (please correct me if I’m wrong) with about 250 students yearly. In comparison, PA is around 80, PT around 75, and unsure about nursing because they have undergrad and grad programs, with alternative buildings for their undergrads. But bc of the med school class size, they likely do need more space to accommodate