KU vs KCUMB

[kspremed123]

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[Roxas]

I would go KU. Even if it is never an issue for you, why even take the risk of facing barriers as a DO? Also, not having to spend time on OMM is a huge plus.

 

[AlteredScale]

The previous match list for KU-Med shows a lot of grads ending up there which is really nice if you want to stay in one spot. I also heard that the teaching hospital there is absolutely wonderful as well and is a nationally ranked hospital. If you go to KU you won't have to worry about potentially doing clinical rotations in a different state (which may or may not be a bad thing depending on what you want to do).

BUT. You seem to really like KCUMB and IMO I would want to go where I will at least be happy with the community I'm in even though it's temporary.

Tough choice man but I wouldn't fret much. You're going to be a physician either way so congrats!

 

[chizledfrmstone]

KU.

 

[kspremed123]

KU.

Lol thank you for the insight

 

[baxt1412]

definitely KU. you say don't worry about tuition, but even if you end up doing a loan repayment program, you're still saving tax payer's the money. money is a big deal.

either school will yield a fantastic education, so i almost feel like it's a wash there.
both have proven to have good board scores
both have good rotations with KU maybe slightly winning


I know I would pick KU unless I was very adamant on DO/OMM

 

[IslandStyle808]

KU
1) Cheaper tuition due to being instate
2) Has its own teaching hospital
3) You like this school just as much

I see a clear winner from my perspective.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

Wanna make a trade? My KCUMB spot for your KU?

 

[chizledfrmstone]

Lol thank you for the insight

It's in a nicer location, better facilities, and you won't have to deal with OMM or COMLEX. If you like OMM you can always learn it later on. You get to stay in KS for clinical rotations rather than risking rotations in bum**** whatever.

You're going to have to work your ass off at both schools and learn the material.

KCUMB plans to pump out ~30 DO/MBA students this year. I'm not sure how lucrative it looks on a CV anymore. Might want to ask around about that.

It's your marathon to run. Do you want to run it with sneakers or clogs?

 

[Goro]

KCUMB.

Check out match lists for both schools.

Ask yourself "Where would I feel more at home for the next 4 years?", too.

As a preface, I've struggled to decide where to post this topic as its is somewhat of a pre-allo/pre-osteo issue. I am currently in the process of deciding between KU Med and KCUMB and I literally seem to be switching my mind daily. When I first started out as a pre-med, I was KU Med all the way. KU is my state institution, and it always seemed like it was the obvious choice. However, as I have matured as an individual and learned more about medicine, the decision seems much less clear. I've gotten a good feel for each school at my interviews and now I don't know what to do.

Before we begin to debate this topic, I want to make something clear: Do not turn this into an MD vs DO one is better than the other debate. In the United States, MD = DO and the letters behind my name are not an issue. What I am concerned with is the quality of education, clinical rotations, preparation for boards, etc. In addition, I'm not looking to ultra specialize. I'm interested in EM, anesthesiology, and maybe ortho at the most. Also, ignore tuition costs.

From what I've seen so far, KCUMB has an amazing curriculum, and I feel like I would really succeed there. I hear the rotations are pretty decent and their graduates are highly regarded. In addition, I've heard several times that KU Med favors KCUMB for residency. KCUMB will also allow me to obtain a DO/MBA within four years. Downside, no affiliated teaching hospital. In general, it seems like the student support from admin at this school is pretty good.

I don't know a whole lot about the KU curriculum, but from what I've heard it seems like pretty much everything is video recorded across the three campuses, and there is not much physical interaction within the classroom. They do have a school run clinic which I would love to become involved in, as well as many research opportunities. The rotations seem good, but at the same time I've heard many people complain about the push for rural/primary care, even to the point where it takes away from the quality of the education overall.

I know most people here won't be able to objectively comment on both schools, but for those who may be in a similar situation, or for those who have worked with graduates, attended one of the schools, etc. I would love to hear some input. Thanks so much.