DMU vs. Wayne

[dancinjenn]

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Okay, so I know that these threads are getting old but I need some help quick.

I am all ready and set to go to DMU (osteopathic) in a couple of weeks, I have an apartment leased, deposit paid, etc.

However, I got an e-mail this morning that I have been taken off the waitlist and offered a spot in WSU.

My husband and I own a house in Roseville, about 20 min. away from WSU. Also the cost would be about half for Wayne. Also both of our families are in the area...nice if we decide to have kiddies.

I like the osteopathic philosophy but I also want to be a surgeon. I feel that I can get a quality education at both institutions. If I go to DMU I would want to return to MI for clinicals and my residency. DMU can't guarantee that I get all of my clinicals in MI. But Wayne is in the heart of the Detroit Medical Center. You can stand in the doorway and see three hospitals, a cancer center, and the eye institute...

Any thoughts? Thanks alot everyone.

 

[WiscoFan14]

Without getting into a huge debate about DO vs MD, I'll just say this.

I'd rather be an MD, with a strong interest in the DO philosophy/treatment modalities than a DO with a strong interest in more MD-traditional fields (i.e. Surgery).

Basically, with an MD, you can always dabble and pick up all kinds of cool DO-type experiences. But its much harder to do it the other way around. Go with your heart.

 

[EvoDevo]

Sounds like Wayne is the best choice for you. PLUS (and this is huge) you have the OPTION of doing away rotations rather than having no other choice.

My two cents.

 

[Scandal]

It sounds like you've already made your decision.

I agree with WiscoFan14 and EvoDevo. Also, if Wayne is less expensive for you and you already own a house near the campus, you're saving a lot more money by breaking your lease by DMU.

 

[tkim]

Location, cost, rotations.

Wayne.

 

[dancinjenn]

Thanks alot everyone. I will be taking the spot at Wayne...

 

[sistahnik]

good for you!! 👍 but even though we advised you on our thoughts, make sure it is what you want to do. I don't want you to think to yourself that you shouldn't have listened to the people on SDN!! 😀 😉 any whoo, have a great weekend!!