DMU vs. KCU-KC

[disulfidebond23]

I know this has been beaten into the ground, but I'm facing the age-old dilemma. I really liked DMU and planned on attending, but then I got accepted at KCU-KC, which is a great school and would be a little closer to home.

What do you guys think? My source was the internet, so please tell me if any of these are totally off. Thank you!

DMU
pros

• I really liked the town (easy to navigate, seemed safe)
• They have a dual-degree MPH program
• More relaxed curriculum but still great board scores

cons

• You're completely on your own for 4th-year rotations (per the school)
• DSM is cold and snowy
• Higher tuition

KCU-KC
pros

• KC is halfway between immediate and extended family
• Rotations are more ward-based (so I've heard)
• Tuition is ~$8k cheaper per year

cons

• Curriculum is more intense/higher stress level
• Campus is in a not-so-great area, so I'd want to commute from further away

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[amoney904]

I think you can't go wrong either way. I personally was accepted to KCU-KC and then subsequently turned down my II from DMU. It was a bit of an impulse decision but since I am familiar with the KC area I figured I'd go all in. The rigor of the curriculum at KCU has def came up as a negative in some threads on here. I think given that they recently converted to Pass/Fail/Honors and Step 1/COMLEX 1 are now pass-fail it shouldn't be much of an issue in the future. I chose KCU because of the cheaper tuition and the fact that in theory, KC should have more opportunities for research given that UMKC/ KU Med is in town. With that being said DMU seems to have a really nice campus and their match list is pretty top-notch as far as DO schools go.

 

[disulfidebond23]

Thank you for your advice and insight! It seems like the two are so close, and both great schools, makes it tough to decide. Thanks again!

 

[indiRanger]

I never thought about this when applying but I'm super glad KCU isn't super OMM heavy. Only having lab 2 hours a week is a huge plus compared to some other schools. I am not positive but I am pretty sure DMU is pretty OMM heavy. But other than that, you can't really go wrong with either school!


Edit: I'm a 2nd year at KCU

 

[DOctor2be95]

At DMU we have OMM lab 1.5 hours a week Congrats on the acceptances!

 

[indiRanger]

At DMU we have OMM lab 1.5 hours a week Congrats on the acceptances!

Nvm i lied! For some reason, i thougth DMU was super OMM heavy lol

 

[disulfidebond23]

Nvm i lied! For some reason, i thougth DMU was super OMM heavy lol

I have heard this, too, but in terms of lab time it sounds about the same! Not sure how many total hours DMU requires, I know KCU said they require the minimum. Thank you for your advice!

 

[disulfidebond23]

Does anyone know whether KCU or DMU has more ward-based rotations? I've heard different things, but I wondered if anyone knew firsthand? Thanks!