ARCOM vs ICOM

[PassionateMed]

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Hello,
I am deciding between both schools and want to get feedback about them from the community. I am a first-time applicant, and don’t know how to decide as both schools are relatively new DO schools. I am looking to get input on the criteria to compare the schools, as the Idaho vs Arkansas location isn't a big factor for me.

ARCOM is fully accredited while ICOM is not, which is a factor that I have considered. I have also looked at the curriculum, rotations, and other factors. I think that ARCOM is a better medical school, but would like the opinion of the community before fully committing.

Thanks,

 

[DrStephenStrange]

ARCOM is not perfect, but as a student here, I'd pick it over ICOM. Definitely better in terms of clinical rotation and tuition. ICOM also being for-profit and requiring private loans are huge negatives.

 

[Dr Meow]

ARCOM. Not perfect but new vs new, it's better.

 

[chilly_md]

ARCOM has matched a class to give some sort of reference point, so that’s a plus:

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