KCU Joplin vs UIWSOM

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UIWSOM pros:
Location in downtown San Antonio
In Texas (helpful for Texas residency)
Pass/fail

UIWSOM cons:
Newer with faculty turnover
PBL curriculum & short answer exams
Cost

KCU Joplin pros:
Same curriculum as KC
Lecture based, non-mandatory attendance
Cost
Reputation - strong board scores and matches
Teaching hospitals across the street

KCU Joplin cons:
Letter grades and rankings
Small hospitals for rotation
Location in small town

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Joplin isn't that small of a town, and many students talk highly of the hospitals that they get to rotate in at KCU Joplin.
 
UIWSOM pros:
Location in downtown San Antonio
In Texas (helpful for Texas residency)
Pass/fail

UIWSOM cons:
Newer with faculty turnover
PBL curriculum & short answer exams
Cost

KCU Joplin pros:
Same curriculum as KC
Lecture based, non-mandatory attendance
Cost
Reputation - strong board scores and matches
Teaching hospitals across the street

KCU Joplin cons:
Letter grades and rankings
Small hospitals for rotation
Location in small town
why is PBL a con???
 
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