Thomas Jefferson University Reviews

"I went to undergraduate at Whitman college it was definitely the most fun and educational experience of my life. I made a lot of great friends there and wouldn't have traded that experience for anything. Then I went to jefferson medical college, I couldn't have my current job without the degree and I'm certainly glad I got the opportunity and experience. But I mostly worked and studied. It was good in it's own way and living in philadelphia was fun."

"Overall I am excited to be a part of this program."

"Pros: The faculty and staff really do care about you as a person first then a student. Everyone wants to see you succeed; this includes classmates helping one another out as well. The students in the program are friendly and outgoing. The school offers discounts at certain restaurants around the city as well as other extra curricular activities (i.e the zoo, professional athletic events, etc). The class size isn't too big which allows us to still have a nice student:teacher ratio. They've also done a lot of renovating in buildings that my program uses to teach. Cons: There isn't enough diversity in my class and the tuition is too high.Read Less"

"This is one of the only masters' programs in Medical Laboratory Science, which is what drew me to the program in the beginning. I feel that it was invaluable in furthering my career objectives while giving me a distinct advantage over graduates from other programs."

"The professors have all had illustrious careers and I enjoy hearing about the troubles they have encountered and some of the stories that they tell in relation to their lectures. It's obvious that they have been through what they are teaching about. Unfortunately, many of the professors are older and their basic computer skills are lacking. In addition, there have been times when a professor has requested certain items be ready for the class or repairs made, but those items never get done. Since my classes are evening classes, any "Help" number we have is useless since the people who answer the phones are gone for the day.Read Less"

"It is one of the highest quality health professional schools. It is expensive to live and hard to commute"

"The faculty and the administration is very approachable and really care about the students. The school also has a new anatomy lab and many student events throughout the school year. I also really enjoy the area."

"It is such a warm and welcoming program, with such great educational opportunities."

"excellent education and surrounding Philadelphia. The program is very competitive, however faculty is available and loves its students."

"Very minimal support from professors and staff. Has great facilities in a wonderful city, yet student's should be aware that they will be on their own at Jefferson"

"Pros: It's a great program from a respectable university. The professors are great and very helpful too. Cons: There's no financial support for Master's students, and on top of that the cost of living + surviving is extremely expensive."

"I feel that Jefferson Medical College is a great place to go to medical school. All of the material is presented in a clinically-relevant fashion. The curriculum set-up is very conducive to time management and maintenance of a social life. All of the students are incredibly nice, helpful, and passionate. Course management by the administration can be a bit disorganized at times, however. Additionally, I wish that JMC would make better use of available technology for some courses."

"My major is all about helping people to improve their health."

"Thomas Jefferson is a renown university and their Occupational Therapy program is one of the best in the entire nation. I believe it is one of the best places to receive an education and they prepare their students very well for their future careers. With such a great program, comes the financial issue; since TJU is such a highly ranked school, it is very competitive and comes with many expenses."

"Choosing to join the Occupational Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University is more than just joining a prestigious name and a strong network. The OT program provides you with not only unique experiences, but also state of the art professors who are constantly striving to add more to the field of Occupational Therapy. Fellow classmates are ready to support one another as they begin this journey to enter the professional field. The location of this program lands you in the center of a busy city that, with the growth of the baby boomers, are craving more Occupational Therapists. This in demand profession topped with a program that will give you once in a lifetime opportunities makes Thomas Jefferson University a top competitor for OT students everywhere. Joining the Occupational Therapy family at TJU will help me grow professionally and personally while providing me with an experience unlike any other.Read Less"

"Faculty were always available for questions or just to discuss further what we talked about in class. Workload was sufficient for the degree. I completed my coursework in December 1999 and was overall very pleased with my education. I'm very proud to say that I was one of 22 students in the Master's degree program back then - and when asked, I say I graduated from Jefferson with a Master's in OT and people are impressed. It's a great school."

"Jefferson Medical College is a great school that fosters collaboration rather than competition between students, helping to maintain a happy and connected student body better able to manage the workload."

"Jefferson's facilities are incredibly old and worn out. Their faculty is interested and helpful for the most part. The classes are relatively easy if you have a science background and they professors are flexible and willing to help with career moves. You can usually find a thesis project in a lab or otherwise."

"Jefferson is a smaller school, which gives students more hands-on experience and one-on-one attention from the professors. Professors are all extrememly knowledgeable and well-connected. Many are willing to have students shadow them or help connect students with other colleagues in the field."