I've been admitted into the Salus University traditional program and the Nova Southeastern University extended program and wanted some advice/insight.
Salus University in Philadelphia, PA:
Admitted into the traditional program: 4 year program
2.5 years of didactic work and 1.5 externships
Rotations in their clinic starting the first semester
1 onsite clinic
Ultimate boards pass rate 95%
Reviews online say the administration doesn't care about their students and fail people for little reason
Total tuition $140,000
Closer to home (from Chicago) and have some family living in Philadelphia
Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
Admitted into the extended program: 5 year program
4 years didactic work and 1 year externships
Rotations in their clinic starting 4th year
5 onsite clinics
Ultimate boards pass rate 99%
During my interview I felt very welcomed and have heard from current and previous students how much the administration cares about their students
Total tuition: $130,000
Amazing location and weather
I am a hands on learner which makes me think Salus would be the best choice because they start observations in the clinic the first semester and there is an extra half a year of externships but I'm apprehensive of the condensed curriculum, the last thing I would want to do is fail a class. If I go with Nova I would be sitting in class without patient interaction for 3 years which sounds discouraging. And although Nova would be cheaper in tuition that is an extra year that I could be working and making money.
If you have any advice or insight I would really appreciate it!
Salus University in Philadelphia, PA:
Admitted into the traditional program: 4 year program
2.5 years of didactic work and 1.5 externships
Rotations in their clinic starting the first semester
1 onsite clinic
Ultimate boards pass rate 95%
Reviews online say the administration doesn't care about their students and fail people for little reason
Total tuition $140,000
Closer to home (from Chicago) and have some family living in Philadelphia
Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL:
Admitted into the extended program: 5 year program
4 years didactic work and 1 year externships
Rotations in their clinic starting 4th year
5 onsite clinics
Ultimate boards pass rate 99%
During my interview I felt very welcomed and have heard from current and previous students how much the administration cares about their students
Total tuition: $130,000
Amazing location and weather
I am a hands on learner which makes me think Salus would be the best choice because they start observations in the clinic the first semester and there is an extra half a year of externships but I'm apprehensive of the condensed curriculum, the last thing I would want to do is fail a class. If I go with Nova I would be sitting in class without patient interaction for 3 years which sounds discouraging. And although Nova would be cheaper in tuition that is an extra year that I could be working and making money.
If you have any advice or insight I would really appreciate it!