Anyone that goes to WVSOM or Marian School of Osteopathic medicine willing to answer a few questions

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If your instate or they allow you to become instate WVSOM all the way.
 
Could I PM someone with questions? I didn't get interviews but I'd prefer not to ask publically
 
BorntobeDO? said:
Lol, well I mean the question was implied... I might even say WVSOM even at full cost. A state school with lots of alumni and residency's is far superior to a newer COM.

I mean look at this, its thier actual attrition rates, posted for everyone: https://www.wvsom.edu/sites/default/files/u16/r-Graduate Data Outcome October 18 2017.pdf
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Actually I would go to Marian. They have their act together really well from what I hear. I know they pulled one of our best faculty to be a clinical dean of some sort. They have a good working relationship with IU supposedly, and have very solid rotations.
 
AnatomyGrey12 said:
Actually I would go to Marian. They have their act together really well from what I hear. I know they pulled one of our best faculty to be a clinical dean of some sort. They have a good working relationship with IU supposedly, and have very solid rotations.
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Your believing the SDN hype, Marian hasn't done any of the things they talked about several years ago, no residency's, went back on keeping the religious component out of the curriculum, still have true believers teaching OMM. Also look at the actual amount that made it to the match from their first graduating class last year. They aren't bad, but WVSOM is decidedly better. COMLEX Past Performance | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Not a bash post for Marian, they are respectful in their interactions which I appreciate, but reading the comments from the inaugural class implied they wrote checks they didn't intend to cash. Isn't IU already fairly DO friendly prior to Marian? Seems like people from my school match their every year (and I am not at Marian).
 
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BorntobeDO? said:
Your believing the SDN hype,
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Actually my info came from outside of SDN.

BorntobeDO? said:
still have true believers teaching OMM
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Every school does so that isn't a big deal. By default you have to be a true believer to be teaching OMM lol

BorntobeDO? said:
Marian hasn't done any of the things they talked about several years ago, no residency's, went back on keeping the religious component out of the curriculum,
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I'm curious about the second part because I hadn't heard that. The first part is supposedly because IU is letting them use many of the PC community programs in Indiana as the "marian programs." Supposedly.
 
AnatomyGrey12 said:
Actually my info came from outside of SDN.



Every school does so that isn't a big deal. By default you have to be a true believer to be teaching OMM lol



I'm curious about the second part because I hadn't heard that. The first part is supposedly because IU is letting them use many of the PC community programs in Indiana as the "marian programs." Supposedly.
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I am trying to remember who it was that went there. I think it was a member with the obi-wan avatar. Kemosabe maybe? Not sure, but it was a thing 3 or so years ago. The OMM part is fair enough, although some schools do have faculty who don't believe in cranial. Mine did for a little while.
 
CharlieChan93 said:
Sorry to hijack - what about CUSOM vs WVSOM


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That's harder, cause Campbell walks the walk. They did start residency's and the scholarships are (well at least were) legit when I applied. I would still like a state school, but Campbell is solid. If I got the instate, I would probably still do WVSOM. But interview and see who seems like a better fit. If they are still giving upto 20k a year in scholarships, along with their solid OPTI, I do like Campbell. Plus they are rural medicine rather then specifically primary care focused as I recall.
 
BorntobeDO? said:
went back on keeping the religious component out of the curriculum
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Sorry, had to jump in, because this is simply no true. As a student at Marian, nothing about the school's religious affiliation is integrated into our curriculum.

And in general, the school does have a good relationship with IU as we work with them in several aspects. I did an "IU" summer internship that was open to all IU and Marian students.

And OP is welcome to message me with any questions.
 
BorntobeDO? said:
I am trying to remember who it was that went there. I think it was a member with the obi-wan avatar. Kemosabe maybe? Not sure, but it was a thing 3 or so years ago. The OMM part is fair enough, although some schools do have faculty who don't believe in cranial. Mine did for a little while.
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smh..I'm that forgettable, eh? :nod:
 
Mr Kenobi said:
smh..I'm that forgettable, eh? :nod:
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Kenobi kemosabe, I was close. I don't have a photographic memory, that was pretty good for digging up info from the abscess of my mind. 🙂 Please set the record straight on Marian tho.
 
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