Help Me Choose! Touro Middletown versus LECOM Elmira

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Touro Middletown vs LECOM Elmira

Hi everyone! I’ve been fortunate enough to receive 2 A’s this cycle so far, and the deposits are due soon. With that being said, I wanted to ask if people had any thoughts on which of these schools is a better choice for me. Both are relatively close to home for me.

Touro Middletown

Pros:

- liked the vibe better
- seemed like there was more board prep in curriculum/gave more 3rd party resources
- closer to nyc/Long Island where I’d like to match for residency
- every Friday is a more free day (no mandatory events)

Cons:

- pricier tuition
- seems like match rate is lower but I also know there are a lot of hoops to jump through at LECOM to sit for COMLEX so idk.

LECOM Elmira

Pros:

- cheaper (could cover tuition with federal loans)

Cons:

- dress code
- no eating and drinking in classrooms
- mandatory attendance on more days than Touro
- I have to take 2-3 more classes in prereqs

Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated! I am interested in a surgical specialty (OB/GYN or urogynecology).

 

[chilly_md]

Are you reasonably able to take those prereqs? 3 sounds like a lot.