The bad things youre hearing have to do with the overenrollment two cycles ago at the Harlem campus, from which the faculty were removed. Most of the good faculty went to Middletown, though there are still phenomenal teachers at Harlem. Anyways, what you heard is absolutely false. As with most US medical schools, once you are in, it takes a lot of effort to fail out, the school invested in you and wants to keep you. It takes effort to get an A, but is very possible. A large portion of the class gets a B, depending on the class. So far, we have had three people drop out: two with health issues and one with family problems. This is not a pass fail school, we have grades. Class competition is nonexistent, we are graded against the class before us and thus are very receptive to sharing notes and strategies. We help each other get A's, only one or two gunners remain.
As for clinical rotations, that is a concern. Harlem is losing some sites, but I dont know enough to comment. Middletown actually gained an extra site and is in the process of procuring more. Some sites are not great, which leads to lower COMLEX II scores, but I know they are getting better every year. I really think the scores will improve by the time we get there. One of the best things is how receptive the school is to suggestions, and is at least willing to listen.