Des Moines (DMUCOM) vs Chicago (CCOM)

[IzzoneFiend96]

Recently, I got into both schools. Both are strong DO schools. I currently live in southeast MI, so by location alone, Chicago is much closer. However, it costs WAY more. I also really loved Des Moines during my interview, although I really liked Chicago still. Right now, I’m heavily leaning toward DMU. Any thoughts on that I may not be considering? Thanks again so much for any advice!

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[Schwifty]

I would do DMU because of cost

 

[LoveAndSqualor]

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[CJhooper123]

DMU>>CCOM.

DMU is trending in the right direction. Their students perform well on boards (~227-230 USMLE range) and match well. Not that match lists should be used to pick one school vs. another, but DMU did match several students into surgical sub-specialties (ortho, ENT, ophthomology, and urology). For the price, quality of education, and strong match lists (relatively as a DO program), I’d go DMU. On top of that, they are building a brand new campus in West Des Moines... supposedly with Ph.D programs.

 

[deleted867159]

Definitely DMU. Not worth the extra cost at CCOM and DMU has Chicago rotation spots if memory serves. Plus I've only heard good things about DMU