LECOM-B or CUSOM? help! pros and cons list

[snakeplant]

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Greetings so I am a Florida resident and im having trouble deciding where I should go for med school. What would you guys do? Thanks in advanced!
note: have paid the deposit at LECOM but not at CUSOM yet

LECOM

PROS:

• 1 hour from home
• $32k tuition
• good match list
• will potentially get to room with study partner from masters program who is also accepted

CONS:

• vibes feel like a Dr factory (personal impression)
• staff don’t seem to care about students as much
• clinical rotations may not be in 1 place
• PBL might be miserable in the beginning (usually study off the slides not the book)
• no food or drink in facilities

CUSOM

PROS:

• beautiful facility, better vibes
• staff seems to really care about students
• Systems based curriculum (no pbl)
• location is great for outdoor activities (hiking, snowboarding)
• established clinical rotation sites

CONS:

• super rural
• $47k tuition
• 9 hours from home
• Quizzes every week

 

[sixersfan]

Financially, LECOM. However, there is more to life than money. You seem like you would be happier at Campbell. Best of luck in your decision

 

[HawksandPups]

Which did you choose? I have paid the deposit at LECOM, same type of assessment as you. But I just got an email from CUSOM. Trying to decide if the travel amount will be worth it (live in WA state right now).