KCU-Joplin VS CUSOM

[shur711]

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I've been accepted to KCU-Joplin, but I live in Florida and got an II from CUSOM. CUSOM is closer to home (not by a lot, but still drive-able), so that's what's making me consider it. Everything I read online is telling me KCU is better than CUSOM. Is this correct? Any reasons I should consider going to the CUSOM interview?

 

[snakeplant]

out of curiosity what did you read to lead you to determine KCU is better than CUSOM? I ask because I am in a similar situation and Im leaning more towards CUSOM.

 

[shur711]

KCU has higher board averages (highest COMLEX part 1 scores in the nation last year I believe), their overall demeanor is better, they have a more diverse match list (meaning they don't necessarily match only into internal medicine etc like a lot of other DO schools), and they've been around for almost 100 years and are one of the 5 original D.O. schools. Their curriculum is also very intense which is why their students seem to be well prepared for board exams.

CUSOM is a much newer school comparatively, and I have a friend that goes there that says that it's basically in the middle of nowhere.

 

[ProspectiveDoc1476]

Joplin no question.

 

[TurtleyReady4Med]

I’m biased because I have a deposit down on CUSOM, but I would be a tad worried that it is Joplin’s first class.

 

[ProspectiveDoc1476]

I’m biased because I have a deposit down on CUSOM, but I would be a tad worried that it is Joplin’s first class.

Second*. Also, the 2 hospitals 3 minutes away from the college realllllyyyyy want students.

 

[0dee]

I'd pick KCU just because CUSOM has mandatory attendance and a dress code. I was accepted at CUSOM and didn't put a deposit there for those two reasons. You want to have as much flexibility as possible during your first two years.

 

[snakeplant]

KCU has higher board averages (highest COMLEX part 1 scores in the nation last year I believe), their overall demeanor is better, they have a more diverse match list (meaning they don't necessarily match only into internal medicine etc like a lot of other DO schools), and they've been around for almost 100 years and are one of the 5 original D.O. schools. Their curriculum is also very intense which is why their students seem to be well prepared for board exams.

CUSOM is a much newer school comparatively, and I have a friend that goes there that says that it's basically in the middle of nowhere.

Hey thanks so much, I asked this question before interviewing at KCU-Joplin. Im was really impressed with the 100 year history and residency matches. Im from the southeast though so its a tough decision, BUT gotta wait and see if I get accepted to KCU first. Anyways thanks again