CCOM (Midwestern) vs. NYCOM (NYIT)

[Emmit]

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Hello all,

I know there have been a lot of threads about this, and I've read most of them. I've been accepted into both CCOM and NYCOM, but I still can't put my finger on which is right for me.

I'm from New York, but I want to practice in Florida (I have some family there too). I grew up five miles from NYIT (and I could save a ton of money by living home at least for M1), but I am concerned that NYCOM matches are predominantly in the northeast. I've lived my whole life on the northeast and I do not want to practice medicine in New York (where most matches are) if I am able. On the flip side, I can't seem to find CCOMs match lists at all -- and I don't know if they have an alumni basis in Florida that could help me down the stretch or not. I understand that both schools are good choices and I think I'd be happy at either or, I just can't seem to figure out which school would be better for what I am looking for. (I know location isn't THAT important, but it really boils down to that in this decision for me because I really do like both schools a lot.)

If anyone could offer some advice that would be wonderful.

Best,
Emmit

 

[CoomassieBlue57]

I just found this handy little tool on the portal a couple weeks ago.

 

[Emmit]

This looks great, can you post a link where I can find this?

 

[CoomassieBlue57]

It's on the portal. I don't know if students accepted to CCOM have access to it, but current students do.

 

[Emmit]

Ok. Thank you!

 

[Alienman52]

Hello all,

I know there have been a lot of threads about this, and I've read most of them. I've been accepted into both CCOM and NYCOM, but I still can't put my finger on which is right for me.

I'm from New York, but I want to practice in Florida (I have some family there too). I grew up five miles from NYIT (and I could save a ton of money by living home at least for M1), but I am concerned that NYCOM matches are predominantly in the northeast. I've lived my whole life on the northeast and I do not want to practice medicine in New York (where most matches are) if I am able. On the flip side, I can't seem to find CCOMs match lists at all -- and I don't know if they have an alumni basis in Florida that could help me down the stretch or not. I understand that both schools are good choices and I think I'd be happy at either or, I just can't seem to figure out which school would be better for what I am looking for. (I know location isn't THAT important, but it really boils down to that in this decision for me because I really do like both schools a lot.)

If anyone could offer some advice that would be wonderful.

Best,
Emmit

A bit off topic, but I also live around 5 miles from NYCOM and have an interview Tuesday! What were your stats if you don't mind me asking? Congrats on both acceptances!


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[Ioannes Paulus]

First of all, congratulations. Both are competitive schools and you can't go wrong with both.
I interviewed at both and really liked CCOM. It has a smaller class size than NYIT, MUCH better rotations, and better ties with the community.
HOWEVER, the tuition is a HUGE problem. In my humble opinion, it doesn't justify the experience.
For that reason, I'd say NYITCOM

 

[Emmit]

A bit off topic, but I also live around 5 miles from NYCOM and have an interview Tuesday! What were your stats if you don't mind me asking? Congrats on both acceptances!


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Stats for ya:

Undergrad GPA 3.51
Grad GPA: 3.81
MCAT: 32

Previously an EMT, Undergrad Research Assistant

Best of Luck to you!

 

[HOSPITALISTDO]

Hello all,

I know there have been a lot of threads about this, and I've read most of them. I've been accepted into both CCOM and NYCOM, but I still can't put my finger on which is right for me.

I'm from New York, but I want to practice in Florida (I have some family there too). I grew up five miles from NYIT (and I could save a ton of money by living home at least for M1), but I am concerned that NYCOM matches are predominantly in the northeast. I've lived my whole life on the northeast and I do not want to practice medicine in New York (where most matches are) if I am able. On the flip side, I can't seem to find CCOMs match lists at all -- and I don't know if they have an alumni basis in Florida that could help me down the stretch or not. I understand that both schools are good choices and I think I'd be happy at either or, I just can't seem to figure out which school would be better for what I am looking for. (I know location isn't THAT important, but it really boils down to that in this decision for me because I really do like both schools a lot.)

If anyone could offer some advice that would be wonderful.

Best,
Emmit