NYITCOM NY vs. TouroCOM Harlem vs. LECOM Elmira

[premedhopeful999]

As the title says, which DO school would you consider the most “ideal” and why? I think all three are great and just want to know what you all think.

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[TragicalDrFaust]

None of these stands out above the rest to me but the lower tuition at LECOM is appealing. Check their match lists, rotation sites and research opportunities to see if they're a good fit for your goals.

 

[premedhopeful999]

So LECOM 2-0, thanks guys!

 

[KirksvilleKrunk]

They will all get you where you want to go. Cheap is nice, but go where you will have the most free time and non-mandatory stuff. Can't put a price on your wellbeing.

 

[sylvanthus]

Cheapest.

 

[Schwifty]

I say cheapest, but also take into consideration location and things like mandatory lectures. It’s good to save money but if it means being at a school in the middle of nowhere with 40 hours of mandatory lecture per week and s*** rotation sites then I would reconsider

 

[ortnakas]

Also. Where do you want to live? (Keeping in mind you might be there the first 2 years not all 4, I only know LECOM’s curriculum). Elmira, Long Island, and Harlem are three very different places.

 

[Prehealth1011]

Avoid mandatory attendance - that will literally affect your step scores and your well being

 

[GoSpursGo]

Moving to more appropriate forum

 

[elijahR]

I am also considering these three schools. Anyone have additional insight by any chance? Thank you to everyone who has already contributed to this thread!

 

[chilly_md]

List the pros and cons you have for each school already. As others have asked, are you in NYC and/or do you have a support system there? If not, then LECOM might be a good option, though be aware of the strict rules they have.

Elmira is PBL I think and is new vs the established main branches in Erie or Bradenton that LECOM is known for. So there might be extra headaches there that you have to weigh the importance of.