Here are my thoughts on DMU vs. KCUMB. I interviewed at both schools, and have been accepted by both, and I am in the process of deciding as well. Pros for KCUMB seem to be the curriculum, which I think is great. I makes a lot more sense to study entire body sytems at once, rather than trying to assimilate peices of knowledge from several courses in order to get the big picture. KCUMB also offers the dual DO/MBA degree, which is aimed at helping one learn how to set up a practice and manage the business side of medicine, which is becoming increasingly complex. Downsides to this school are the location in KC -- bad neighborhood.
DMU on the other hand, is in better surroundings and also has newer facilities. There is a 10-story clinic on campus, which is nice. Also, they have a really impressive surgery lab. Technology is really cutting edge here -- the laptop and PDA they give you would be very useful. The IT department also maintains/upgrades your PDAs and laptops for you! DMU doesnt offer an MBA program, but they do have masters of healthcare admin and masters of public health programs. Class size is smaller at DMU as well -- 215 compared to around 250 at KCUMB. The gym at DMU is incredible! Indoor track, workout bikes, free weights, basketball court. I'm somewhat of a fitness fanatic, and I was impressed to learn that they do a full fitness assesment of all incoming freshmen at DMU. This includes bone density test, lipid profile, stretch tests and strength tests. They are really health-conscious at this school. Anyway, Im definately leaning toward DMU at this point.
