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I have already posted this topic in the pre-med forum but was hoping to get some imput from current students as welI. I am really stuck in a position of which school to choose and with the next deposit deadlines (May 1st and April 15th) approaching for both school I need to decide.I have compared a few of the big factors that go into picking a school. Please feel free to add additional information.
I know both schools are highly regarded in the DO community. This fact allowed me to narrow it down to both of these schools.
Looking at the facilities DMU in my opinion beat KCOM. The buildings were modern, they had great simulation center for surgery, and theyboth have video and audio recording of lectures while KCOM only has audio. Although KCOM does have a ultrasound lab and a virtual colonoscopy setup.
In terms of population I would give the upper hand to KCOM although some may argue my reasoning. DMU med school class is much bigger 220 vs 160 (i maybe off). I may be wrong, but i was under the impression duringthe interview/tour that the class during your first two years will include students from the podiatry and physical therapy program, which will make classsize gap even bigger.
Location. I think most people would say DMU is a far superior location and I would agree, but for me this is not a major factor. Kirksville is a nice town (lots of outdoor activities) and you are only really there for two years. Winters in both locations are rough, but I am use to it asa midwest native.
Post Graduate Opportunities. It seems that both schools are about equal on this issue. Looking at match list it seems as though bothschools had some great placements for their graduates.
http://www.dmu.edu/do/program-strengths/residency-match-list/
http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/prospective_students/postgrad_flipbook/#/2/
Fellow Students. Let me start by stating that I have only been to each school once for the interview, but I got the impression that KCOM was friendlier. DMU seemed to be "clickly". Also, at KCOM I students were more likely to help their fellow classmates. (Once again I maybecompletely wrong about this).
Research. I know the possibility of doing research is present at both schools and they both have some professors with fairly large grants, but I got the impression that DMU has more opportunities in different fields than did KCOM.
Professors. At both schools students spoke highly about all their professors. I would say this is a tossup.
Class variety. Another toss up maybe leaning a littletowards DMU as i thought the had a few more electives.
OMM. Another toss up maybe leaning a little towards KCOM. Out of all the schools I interviewed at no one compares to DMU and KCOM. These schools seemed to be the most competent at OMM; in addition, they seem to emphasis it more than another school. OMM may not be for everyone but if youre going to get a osteopathic education i feel as though you should become very proficientat it.
I know both schools are highly regarded in the DO community. This fact allowed me to narrow it down to both of these schools.
Looking at the facilities DMU in my opinion beat KCOM. The buildings were modern, they had great simulation center for surgery, and theyboth have video and audio recording of lectures while KCOM only has audio. Although KCOM does have a ultrasound lab and a virtual colonoscopy setup.
In terms of population I would give the upper hand to KCOM although some may argue my reasoning. DMU med school class is much bigger 220 vs 160 (i maybe off). I may be wrong, but i was under the impression duringthe interview/tour that the class during your first two years will include students from the podiatry and physical therapy program, which will make classsize gap even bigger.
Location. I think most people would say DMU is a far superior location and I would agree, but for me this is not a major factor. Kirksville is a nice town (lots of outdoor activities) and you are only really there for two years. Winters in both locations are rough, but I am use to it asa midwest native.
Post Graduate Opportunities. It seems that both schools are about equal on this issue. Looking at match list it seems as though bothschools had some great placements for their graduates.
http://www.dmu.edu/do/program-strengths/residency-match-list/
http://www.atsu.edu/kcom/prospective_students/postgrad_flipbook/#/2/
Fellow Students. Let me start by stating that I have only been to each school once for the interview, but I got the impression that KCOM was friendlier. DMU seemed to be "clickly". Also, at KCOM I students were more likely to help their fellow classmates. (Once again I maybecompletely wrong about this).
Research. I know the possibility of doing research is present at both schools and they both have some professors with fairly large grants, but I got the impression that DMU has more opportunities in different fields than did KCOM.
Professors. At both schools students spoke highly about all their professors. I would say this is a tossup.
Class variety. Another toss up maybe leaning a littletowards DMU as i thought the had a few more electives.
OMM. Another toss up maybe leaning a little towards KCOM. Out of all the schools I interviewed at no one compares to DMU and KCOM. These schools seemed to be the most competent at OMM; in addition, they seem to emphasis it more than another school. OMM may not be for everyone but if youre going to get a osteopathic education i feel as though you should become very proficientat it.
