LECOM-Erie vs. DCOM

[DragonWell]

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Good luck with your decision, and try to make your decision based on what you see and experience, NOT on someone else's opinion.

👍 Especially when that "someone else's opinion" is based on info gleaned from another thread on SDN. Half or more of the people who bash on LECOM are just repeating half truths they've read in other threads, without any direct experience.

 

[sddoc]

GO BEARS!!! 😀 👍

Dear God,

Please let Urlacher sack the crap outta Peyton, and please keep Rex from screwing the pooch.

GO DCOM!!!

Amen to that! Just let "good" Rex show up and keep "evil" Rex out of Miami!!!

 

[112258]

Cause I am sure you have been part of a 1st class, huh? Well, you must fall under that category of needing others to show you the way, as far as school goes. Somebody with your attitude wouldnt have done well in a 1st class anyways, so no sweat off my berries. Everyone has their own reasons for attending a school as part of a 1st class, and people have their own reasons for not attending. Dont try to make it seem like you know what its like (that is really F'n annoying when people do that).

No need to get huffy! A ton of people will say that to you. Going to a new school like DCOM will have a ton of pros...but also cons. Like I said before, a lot of people in the professional medical world have told me not to go to a new school. One of my doctors even told me to go somewhere else besides LECOM if I got in because it is "new". I am not saying it won't produce good doctors, I loved my day there! As well as the faculty. But many people MAY be wary of students coming from a new school.

 

[AustinFinklea]

No need to get huffy! A ton of people will say that to you. Going to a new school like DCOM will have a ton of pros...but also cons. Like I said before, a lot of people in the professional medical world have told me not to go to a new school. One of my doctors even told me to go somewhere else besides LECOM if I got in because it is "new". I am not saying it won't produce good doctors, I loved my day there! As well as the faculty. But many people MAY be wary of students coming from a new school.

LisaMD,

I am not getting huffy, although it did seem that way.

 

[Cat48100]

No offense to anybody but what exactly is it that makes LECOM so much better than DCOM?

You guys have mentioned that others have mentioned not to be a first class in a medical school. Someone specifically mentioned that you wont get help from upperclassman on test and boards.

My response to that is if I have trouble in a class and I need help, I can go to my professors. I met numerous professors during my interviews and they were all by far the nicest most personable professors I have ever met. Ever. Furthermore, as far as the boards are concerned. DCOM is devoting at least the last 2 weeks of classes during the 2nd year to help prepare and study for the boards. There will be no classes, only classes to help prepare for the COMPLEX. They are even going to higher a test prep program such as Kaplan to come out and help the students prepare during those 2 weeks. In addition to that, part of the reason that they are getting everyone tablet laptops is because all of our tests will be done in a format consistant to the complex, and all the teaching will be partly geared to passing the COMPLEX. Furthermore, at least one of our professors is a writer for the COMPLEX. If you can't do well with all the help that they are going to provide, then no upperclassman will ever be able to improve your score.

Is being part of a first class going to be perfect? No but it certainly wont be as bad as all you LECOMers are portraying it as.

 

[DragonWell]

FYI, it's comlex. complex is what we will all have prior to taking the ****ing thing.

 

[Dr.Inviz]

No offense to anybody but what exactly is it that makes LECOM so much better than DCOM?

You guys have mentioned that others have mentioned not to be a first class in a medical school. Someone specifically mentioned that you wont get help from upperclassman on test and boards.

My response to that is if I have trouble in a class and I need help, I can go to my professors. I met numerous professors during my interviews and they were all by far the nicest most personable professors I have ever met. Ever. Furthermore, as far as the boards are concerned. DCOM is devoting at least the last 2 weeks of classes during the 2nd year to help prepare and study for the boards. There will be no classes, only classes to help prepare for the COMPLEX. They are even going to higher a test prep program such as Kaplan to come out and help the students prepare during those 2 weeks. In addition to that, part of the reason that they are getting everyone tablet laptops is because all of our tests will be done in a format consistant to the complex, and all the teaching will be partly geared to passing the COMPLEX. Furthermore, at least one of our professors is a writer for the COMPLEX. If you can't do well with all the help that they are going to provide, then no upperclassman will ever be able to improve your score.

Is being part of a first class going to be perfect? No but it certainly wont be as bad as all you LECOMers are portraying it as.

no offense, but with all the typos and errors, i wonder sometimes ...

 

[bkpa2med]

no offense, but with all the typos and errors, i wonder sometimes ...

I concur ...

 

[nascardoc]

bkpa2med - which pathway were you accepted too? it seems like those in pbl or isp are pretty happy. I haven't heard much about ldp specifically. Since I missed the ldp presentation, is it systems-based like DCOM? It seems that way from their website, but I want to make sure. Also, during my reading on their website, the dress code is only enforced monday thru friday until 5:30pm, then after that, I guess it is a free-for-all. It really seems as if the biggest issue about LECOM is the rules. But other schools who have the same rules don't seem to be complained about as often. I wonder why?

 

[bkpa2med]

bkpa2med - which pathway were you accepted too? it seems like those in pbl or isp are pretty happy. I haven't heard much about ldp specifically. Since I missed the ldp presentation, is it systems-based like DCOM? It seems that way from their website, but I want to make sure. Also, during my reading on their website, the dress code is only enforced monday thru friday until 5:30pm, then after that, I guess it is a free-for-all. It really seems as if the biggest issue about LECOM is the rules. But other schools who have the same rules don't seem to be complained about as often. I wonder why?

I choose LDP, but my first choice is PCSP/LDP. If I get that after the anatomy I'll probably take it. Remember that the Primary Care Scholars program becomes ISP, but if I don't get it I'll be more than happy with LDP. Yes it is systems based which is a big plus.

I don't know why the dress code is such a big problem with some but it is "enforced" during school hours 8am-5pm meaning that after class you can put on your sweats to be comfy and study all night.

In all honesty I don't know what's the big problem with some rules unless you have that rebel that's waiting to come out from inside of you 😀

I think LECOM-Erie is a good school, and will get me to where I want to be. I'd take the PCSP because I can get FP or IM whatever and save a whole years tuition and living expenses. If not who knows what I would like to do but I think lifestyle is the most important of all.

I'm not bashing any schools and I won't. I've made my choice and I'm fine with it no matter what others say. It's not like I'm getting married to LECOM, I'm going to learn how to be an excellent D.O. and life continues afterwards.👍

DCOM seems really nice btw, but for me I wanted to stay in the Northeast not too far from friends and family or else I would of applied to NSU or AZCOM cause I'm sure the weather is alot nicer there 😍

Remember also that 8am-5pm is not always the case you may get out at 12 somedays, 3pm and whatnot. Also some first years told me that you may even get a day off before big exams to study.

 

[Buckeye4life]

This is becoming one of the worst threads. I think my blood pressure actually goes up sometimes when I read some peoples replies. Not to be harsh, but the original poster asked for simple advice for each school, and frankly I could care less where he goes. I would be glad if he were one of my classmates in Erie this fall, but if DCOM is the better fit then more power to him. I, however, believe that all the posters that have to bash a school, especially the one where I plan on investing four years of my life financially, emotionally, and physically, are just very insecure, unimformed people who need reassurance of their choices in life. This is a last shot thing for me to attend medical school, which has been a long dream of mine, and Erie is giving me a chance. There are too many individual factors for every person to make sweeping generalizations about a school. I'm not knocking DCOM one bit, i'm sure it will produce fine physicians four years from now, but I really would appreciate it if all the people who are against LECOM would just keep their mouth closed and not always try to plant seeds of doubt or paint negative pictures of a school that I will be calling home for the next four years. Oh yeah, Go BEARS!!!

 

[musiclink213]

The way I see it, there are pros and cons to each school. Granted, I haven't done much research into DCOM, but they are getting some amazing faculty from other schools. What made me not bother applying is that I am a city girl at heart so going to school in Tenn. isn't for me. Also, the idea of a new school makes me nervous.

However, for me, getting to LECOM is really hard. You either have to fly in on a teeny tiny plane that feels every bump, or fly into another airport and drive for 2 hours. Also, I wasn't so crazy about all the rules. Although granted, after my flight to Erie, my opinion of the school went down before I even saw it. I know it's a silly reason, but there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a school. The students mentioned they didn't exactly mind the dress code, but they did mention that they got annoyed on OMM days having to go to school in dress clothes, change to OMM clothes, then change back to walk out of the school. Personally, it's not for me. I just don't feel like obliging by a dress code and not being able to bring a snack or drink with me. Although, what it does have over DCOM is that it has already graduated several classes so htey have a reputation going, which is important for me.

BUt everyone is different. What is a big deal for one person might be pretty minor to someone else. For instance, I'm going to NYCOM and the cost of living is really high, but for me its not such a big deal because I'm used to a high cost of living already, it's not a shock for me. That, and I'll have to take out loans anyway. But for plenty other people, it's a major turnoff and they reject the school based on that. Only you can decide for yourself if a school is a good fit for you.

 

[DoctorMom78]

The way I see it, there are pros and cons to each school. Granted, I haven't done much research into DCOM, but they are getting some amazing faculty from other schools. What made me not bother applying is that I am a city girl at heart so going to school in Tenn. isn't for me. Also, the idea of a new school makes me nervous.

However, for me, getting to LECOM is really hard. You either have to fly in on a teeny tiny plane that feels every bump, or fly into another airport and drive for 2 hours. Also, I wasn't so crazy about all the rules. Although granted, after my flight to Erie, my opinion of the school went down before I even saw it. I know it's a silly reason, but there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a school. The students mentioned they didn't exactly mind the dress code, but they did mention that they got annoyed on OMM days having to go to school in dress clothes, change to OMM clothes, then change back to walk out of the school. Personally, it's not for me. I just don't feel like obliging by a dress code and not being able to bring a snack or drink with me. Although, what it does have over DCOM is that it has already graduated several classes so htey have a reputation going, which is important for me.

BUt everyone is different. What is a big deal for one person might be pretty minor to someone else. For instance, I'm going to NYCOM and the cost of living is really high, but for me its not such a big deal because I'm used to a high cost of living already, it's not a shock for me. That, and I'll have to take out loans anyway. But for plenty other people, it's a major turnoff and they reject the school based on that. Only you can decide for yourself if a school is a good fit for you.

LOL! I disliked NYCOM for all the reasons you liked it and loved DCOM for the reasons you don't like it. So, that really proves your point about the decision being a very individual one. Only you can decide what is the right fit. Everyone can list pros and cons and get nasty about why their school is better than all the other ones. But, in the end, the reality is that wherever we all go, we will all be doctors in the end. Once you get out into the "real' world and begin practicing, where you went to school becomes rather unimportant. What matters is your skill as a physician. I think that we should all go to the school where we will be happy. One day, a DCOM graduate and a LECOM graduate will be working side-by-side as equals.🙂

 

[koennen]

I, however, believe that all the posters that have to bash a school, especially the one where I plan on investing four years of my life financially, emotionally, and physically, are just very insecure, unimformed people who need reassurance of their choices in life.

Really? I assume you read all the posts from current 2nd year LECOMers on the LECOM Class Thread warning everyone against going there? Curious you didn't post this comment there.

Look, if LECOM was the only med school I was accepted to I would go too. I would just suck it up for two years and get through. It would get me to my goal. But let's not pretend that the place isn't a doctor factory with utterly absurd rules and regulations, where the students are treated poorly by an indifferent administration, and where student morale is lower than a snake's belly.

 

[MiesVanDerMom]

Really? I assume you read all the posts from current 2nd year LECOMers on the LECOM Class Thread warning everyone against going there? Curious you didn't post this comment there.

Look, if LECOM was the only med school I was accepted to I would go too. I would just suck it up for two years and get through. It would get me to my goal. But let's not pretend that the place isn't a doctor factory with utterly absurd rules and regulations, where the students are treated poorly by an indifferent administration, and where student morale is lower than a snake's belly.

you're not a student at LECOM and you didn't even apply there, so thanks for your poorly informed opinion. 👍 Just because a small subset of LECOM students enjoy complaining on SDN doesn't mean it's a miserable school. I personally know a lot of happy alums and a lot of doctors who've recommended the school to me.

Our discussion over on LECOM Class of 2011 yielded some more specific info on the topic of LECOM pros and cons. For instance, the clinical education is great but preparation for the boards is poor. I'm ISP so this doesn't concern me too much since I can study for the boards on my own. Dress code and other rules are fine with me, probably since I'm old and sick of looking at girls' thongs and guys' nasty sweats. I don't know anything about DMU so I'll end my post here. Good luck to the OP on choosing. Keep weather in mind! Man is it cold and snowy around here!

 

[musiclink213]

LOL! I disliked NYCOM for all the reasons you liked it and loved DCOM for the reasons you don't like it. So, that really proves your point about the decision being a very individual one. Only you can decide what is the right fit. Everyone can list pros and cons and get nasty about why their school is better than all the other ones. But, in the end, the reality is that wherever we all go, we will all be doctors in the end. Once you get out into the "real' world and begin practicing, where you went to school becomes rather unimportant. What matters is your skill as a physician. I think that we should all go to the school where we will be happy. One day, a DCOM graduate and a LECOM graduate will be working side-by-side as equals.🙂

Well, I don't like NYCOM because of the cost of living. It's just not as big a deal to me because I'm already used to it, so it won't be as much a shock. I actually like NYCOM because oft he clinicals, robotic patients. Although, if I had a family, it might be different. But right now, it's pretty normal for the people I know to pay a minimum of $1000 a month for a one bedroom.

You're right though, in the end, we will all be doctors and end up in the same place.

 

[DoctorMom78]

Well, I don't like NYCOM because of the cost of living. It's just not as big a deal to me because I'm already used to it, so it won't be as much a shock. I actually like NYCOM because oft he clinicals, robotic patients. Although, if I had a family, it might be different. But right now, it's pretty normal for the people I know to pay a minimum of $1000 a month for a one bedroom.

You're right though, in the end, we will all be doctors and end up in the same place.

Yea well, four kids, a husband, me, two dogs (soon to be three), two cats, and two hermit crabs....not happening anywhere on Long Island. I think there is probably some ordinance about livestock as well.🙄

I was actually quite suprised at how much I liked NYCOM. I didn't expect that.

BTW, DCOM has MORE robotic patients than NYCOM.....😀 👍

I really don't think it matters that much where we go to med school. We should all be happy we even get the chance. There are many people who never do.

 

[Trevelyan]

I absolutely loathed my interview day at LECOM.

 

[MaximusD]

I absolutely loathed my interview day at LECOM.

Have you called PCOM about the waitlist? Doesn't seem right..

 

[MaximusD]

This is becoming one of the worst threads. I think my blood pressure actually goes up sometimes when I read some peoples replies. Not to be harsh, but the original poster asked for simple advice for each school, and frankly I could care less where he goes. I would be glad if he were one of my classmates in Erie this fall, but if DCOM is the better fit then more power to him. I, however, believe that all the posters that have to bash a school, especially the one where I plan on investing four years of my life financially, emotionally, and physically, are just very insecure, unimformed people who need reassurance of their choices in life. This is a last shot thing for me to attend medical school, which has been a long dream of mine, and Erie is giving me a chance. There are too many individual factors for every person to make sweeping generalizations about a school. I'm not knocking DCOM one bit, i'm sure it will produce fine physicians four years from now, but I really would appreciate it if all the people who are against LECOM would just keep their mouth closed and not always try to plant seeds of doubt or paint negative pictures of a school that I will be calling home for the next four years. Oh yeah, Go BEARS!!!

I apologize if I have been insensitive in any way. That said, the OPcame on here asking for advice. Would you prefer we all lie and tell him that LECOM-Erie is the land of milk and honey? Honestly, some people have bashed it but others who have given real answers should be entitled to do so. In the future, however, I will try to keep my answers objective and refrain from active "bashing" of others' schools. Best of luck, MS1 🙂

 

[jen48]

nascar,

I made it a point to make sure my wife went with me to Harrogate back in December because I already had moved her once without a ton of input from her (though we were both familiar with the town and knew better than to move there)...I wanted to make DARN sure she would be ok with moving there...

She really enjoyed her time, and I think that the mall in Middlesboro could probably keep her busy, but she's not high maintenance at all. I would really recommend getting your lady down there to check things out. My wife took a tour of Middlesboro/Harrogate with a local realtor while I was interviewing.

We might end up living closer to Knoxville simply for her to find a good job she can keep (hopefully all four years)..but not sure yet.

I'd rather not commute to school more than about 15 minutes, but might have to, and if that means we're closer to Knoxville...that's fine by me.

Hi I am nascardoc's wife(the OP), we have made a time to go out there pending on DCOM giving him an extension to send in his deposit. The earlist we can go is 2/17 - 2/18, and DCOM would like the deposit on 2/9, so we are hoping that they will grant him an extension on his deposit. I personally want to say thank you to all of you for your input. It will greatly help in our decision.

 

[jjmcentee@hotma]

I'd have to say DCOM. I havent heard good things out of LECOM. A DO doc outta NSU (graduated like awhile back) told me not to apply to LECOM. I told him I was considering LECOM-Br and he didnt know it existed, then he was like, well, dont apply to the branch either, im sure its worse than the Erie one. Evidently, theres organizational/money probs ...

DCOM shouldnt have that prob, for now ....
I'll find out other pros when I interview there on the 30th ...

There is no money problems at lecom, the are known as excellent money managers, they are building a 20 million dollar gym, and paying for it in cash.

But

I would have to agree, Lecom(erie) gets very caught up in intimidating the students. I just drove 20 minutes to school and they wouldn't let me in because I left my Badge in my other jacket, the security gaurd knows me too, but noo entrance. A bit obsurd and an obstacle to my 27k education. I don't know about DCOM, but I would be very leary about LECOM.

As a matter of fact, if you are going to do the interview, and certain you are not going to take it, do the rest of us a favor and ask them some hard questions about attendance, You heard that the dean comes in and belittles students in class, is this right?

You know. Help make the aware of what their doing.

 

[MaximusD]

There is no money problems at lecom, the are known as excellent money managers, they are building a 20 million dollar gym, and paying for it in cash.

But

I would have to agree, Lecom(erie) gets very caught up in intimidating the students. I just drove 20 minutes to school and they wouldn't let me in because I left my Badge in my other jacket, the security gaurd knows me too, but noo entrance. A bit obsurd and an obstacle to my 27k education. I don't know about DCOM, but I would be very leary about LECOM.

As a matter of fact, if you are going to do the interview, and certain you are not going to take it, do the rest of us a favor and ask them some hard questions about attendance, You heard that the dean comes in and belittles students in class, is this right?

You know. Help make the aware of what their doing.

..and i'm not regretting not sending my application to LECOM after all.

 

[jjmcentee@hotma]

This is becoming one of the worst threads. I think my blood pressure actually goes up sometimes when I read some peoples replies. Not to be harsh, but the original poster asked for simple advice for each school, and frankly I could care less where he goes. I would be glad if he were one of my classmates in Erie this fall, but if DCOM is the better fit then more power to him. I, however, believe that all the posters that have to bash a school, especially the one where I plan on investing four years of my life financially, emotionally, and physically, are just very insecure, unimformed people who need reassurance of their choices in life. This is a last shot thing for me to attend medical school, which has been a long dream of mine, and Erie is giving me a chance. There are too many individual factors for every person to make sweeping generalizations about a school. I'm not knocking DCOM one bit, i'm sure it will produce fine physicians four years from now, but I really would appreciate it if all the people who are against LECOM would just keep their mouth closed and not always try to plant seeds of doubt or paint negative pictures of a school that I will be calling home for the next four years. Oh yeah, Go BEARS!!!

It seems to be your keeping your mind and eyes closed yourself to justify your own decisions. If I had to make the decision all over again, i would still go to Erie. But you have to gather as many facts and feedback as you can if a person is going to make such a major decision (as you acknowledged). And sometimes the future is not all dancing cherry plums. So the poster asked for feedback, one should listen to the feedback and work it into their decision.

If I was considering 2 schools, I would want to hear the opinions. Althought you don't make your decision on just one, if 10 people are saying something similar, you may want to give it creadance.

I think if you study hard and are good at following alot rules, and don't mind a cold environment at times. Then I think you'll love the school.

Good parts of the school:

PBL pathway is excellent and has an excellent dean, with around 92% pass rate every year (and that includes attrition)

Erie is cheap, easy to live in. Rents 300-650. Lunch under 5 bucks, everyday. Little traffic, right of the 90, nice community, very little crime. A wonderfull june. So I estimate you will save about 25k-30k over the four years in living expenses compared to Philly, Chicago, or NY.

 

[DoctorMom78]

Hi I am nascardoc's wife(the OP), we have made a time to go out there pending on DCOM giving him an extension to send in his deposit. The earlist we can go is 2/17 - 2/18, and DCOM would like the deposit on 2/9, so we are hoping that they will grant him an extension on his deposit. I personally want to say thank you to all of you for your input. It will greatly help in our decision.

Hey! We are going on 2/19. Will you still be there then? We are leaving Monday the 19th and coming back that Saturday. I think you will like the area. Make sure you check out Middlesboro and Knoxville.🙂

 

[MJB]

Hi I am nascardoc's wife(the OP), we have made a time to go out there pending on DCOM giving him an extension to send in his deposit. The earlist we can go is 2/17 - 2/18, and DCOM would like the deposit on 2/9, so we are hoping that they will grant him an extension on his deposit. I personally want to say thank you to all of you for your input. It will greatly help in our decision.

Enjoy your trip, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions...I'll try to help. We were able to see quite a bit in our 2 days there.

 

[Buckeye4life]

It seems to be your keeping your mind and eyes closed yourself to justify your own decisions. If I had to make the decision all over again, i would still go to Erie. But you have to gather as many facts and feedback as you can if a person is going to make such a major decision (as you acknowledged). And sometimes the future is not all dancing cherry plums. So the poster asked for feedback, one should listen to the feedback and work it into their decision.

If I was considering 2 schools, I would want to hear the opinions. Althought you don't make your decision on just one, if 10 people are saying something similar, you may want to give it creadance.

I think if you study hard and are good at following alot rules, and don't mind a cold environment at times. Then I think you'll love the school.

Good parts of the school:

PBL pathway is excellent and has an excellent dean, with around 92% pass rate every year (and that includes attrition)

Erie is cheap, easy to live in. Rents 300-650. Lunch under 5 bucks, everyday. Little traffic, right of the 90, nice community, very little crime. A wonderfull june. So I estimate you will save about 25k-30k over the four years in living expenses compared to Philly, Chicago, or NY.

Thanks for the advice. I actually just pulled the name out of a hat and decided to go there. Maybe I should have been a little more conscientious about my decision.

All sarcasm aside, I simply don't like hearing a bunch of negativity about a school I've already plopped $1500 down for. Maybe students instead of complaining about why their school sucks could give practical advice about managing through the rough waters.

 

[AustinFinklea]

Thanks for the advice. I actually just pulled the name out of a hat and decided to go there. Maybe I should have been a little more conscientious about my decision.

All sarcasm aside, I simply don't like hearing a bunch of negativity about a school I've already plopped $1500 down for. Maybe students instead of complaining about why their school sucks could give practical advice about managing through the rough waters.

As for students attending DCOMs 1st class, they too have to hear it from many other students. You have to just live with the fact that others simply do not like certain schools.....no matter how good a school it is. Another thing, many of the students on this thread that have participated in the crap talking of LECOM and DCOM have never been to the schools anyways, so its not valid info.

 

[bkpa2med]

As for students attending DCOMs 1st class, they too have to hear it from many other students. You have to just live with the fact that others simply do not like certain schools.....no matter how good a school it is. Another thing, many of the students on this thread that have participated in the crap talking of LECOM and DCOM have never been to the schools anyways, so its not valid info.

Exactly 👍

 

[MiesVanDerMom]

Thanks for the advice. I actually just pulled the name out of a hat and decided to go there. Maybe I should have been a little more conscientious about my decision.

All sarcasm aside, I simply don't like hearing a bunch of negativity about a school I've already plopped $1500 down for. Maybe students instead of complaining about why their school sucks could give practical advice about managing through the rough waters.

I agree. with Buckeye. It's one thing to be offering criticism on this thread but it's on every thread I read these days. Even the "white coat ceremony" thread had someone bashing LECOM within 5 posts. It's a huge downer for those of us committed to going to LECOM who would like to spend the enxt few months enjoying the fact we've gotten into med school and looking forward to our future. I wish we could jsut confine it all to a LECOM Is Bad sticky or something.

Secondly, he's right it would be much more helpful for those of us planning to go to LECOM for students to offer us advice. No matter how many warnings SDNers issue, LECOM will have a full class each year. If the admin isn't going to change, then maybe we students could help each other out. LECOM can't possibly suck more than having a disabled son (I mean, the fact he's disabled, not that I don't want him! you know what I'm saying...) but we special needs parents support one another, offer advice, try to keep a sense of humor in situations I can assure you are far worse than anything LECOM has ever done to anyone. I know this thread is not about that, but since people are arguing with Buckeye I'll post this here. I'll copy it to the 2011 thread if needs be I guess.

Rules and admins are frustrating but I went to an undergrad like that and I can tell you when I look back on it, I don't spend much time thinking about that part. I remember my friends and my professors and what I did. The battles with the admin and the frustration really don't matter at all in the long run. It's kind of like childbirth that way. The pain becomes a distant memory pretty darn quick....

 

[doctorE2010]

I'm currently at LECOM, and yes, some of the rule are annoying, but the education overall seems to be just fine and I don't doubt that I'll learn what I need to there to be a good doctor. If anyone has any questions about the school specifically, feel free to PM me.

 

[scpod]

it would be much more helpful for those of us planning to go to LECOM for students to offer us advice...

The problem with that is that most of the people doing the "bashing" have never even been to the school. They couldn't possibly give you any advice.

 

[Nickelpennykid]

I hvae a question. I have read at least 3 times on this thread that DUCOM's faculty is "amazing". How was this determined? Maybe they are, I have no idea, but how do we know that they have a staff full of great professors from other schools. Has anyone ever taken a class with these people?

 

[DoctorMom78]

I hvae a question. I have read at least 3 times on this thread that DUCOM's faculty is "amazing". How was this determined? Maybe they are, I have no idea, but how do we know that they have a staff full of great professors from other schools. Has anyone ever taken a class with these people?

I have been told by people from the schools that the professors came from that they are amazing. I have also read a lot of information regarding their CVs and accomplishments, etc. So, I think they probably are great. The ones I met certainly seemed that way. However, we DCOMers will all tell you that it is a "great" school, and at least at this point in time, that is only a matter of opinion. We certainly all believe in our school though and I am sure most of you who chose to attend LECOM feel the same way about it. We all have our own niche in life and end up where we belong. 👍 🙂

 

[AustinFinklea]

I hvae a question. I have read at least 3 times on this thread that DUCOM's faculty is "amazing". How was this determined? Maybe they are, I have no idea, but how do we know that they have a staff full of great professors from other schools. Has anyone ever taken a class with these people?

If you are talking about DCOM; Yes, they have acquired some amazing professors from other med schools. Dr. Jonathon Leo taught at Western COMP for 10 years before heading to LECOM Bradenton for the last 3 years or so. If you read some of the posts in the original Debusk College of Osteo Medicine, there have been quite a few students and doctors who were taught by some of DCOMs new professors....they have expressed how lucky we are to have them and that they are amazing. Also, UNECOMs Anatomy professor for the last few years (cant remember just how many) is at DCOM. There have been multiple UNECOM students posting that we were so lucky to have him and that they were pissed (in a joking manner) that he was leaving them. Dr. Kiick....he was also at Western COMP for years. He writes for the COMLEX.

If you go to ratemyprofessors.com, you can look at some of the reviews some of these professors have recieved by their students.

 

[Nickelpennykid]

Sorry I meant DCOM from the origional post. Thanks for the info.

 

[jen48]

Hey! We are going on 2/19. Will you still be there then? We are leaving Monday the 19th and coming back that Saturday. I think you will like the area. Make sure you check out Middlesboro and Knoxville.🙂

We are leaving on 2/18. It is goign to be a quick trip, just so i can see the area and get a feel of what it is like down there. I have been doing some research on the area, and i am excited to see what it is like there. 🙂

 

[sunnyjohn]

We are leaving on 2/18. It is goign to be a quick trip, just so i can see the area and get a feel of what it is like down there. I have been doing some research on the area, and i am excited to see what it is like there. 🙂

Jen48,

You're Nascar's wife, right? I hope you enjoy your trip down to DCOM. He said here on the thread how he really wanted you to see the school so you could be happy when you guys made your choice.

 

[jen48]

Jen48,

You're Nascar's wife, right? I hope you enjoy your trip down to DCOM. He said here on the thread how he really wanted you to see the school so you could be happy when you guys made your choice.

Yes i am nascar's wife...i am really excited to go down there. We are making a really short trip b/c of work for me. my work will only give me that Saturday 2/17 off. Tax season consumes most of my life from Jan - April. I am just hoping that DCOM will grant him an extension.

 

[112258]

Yes i am nascar's wife...i am really excited to go down there. We are making a really short trip b/c of work for me. my work will only give me that Saturday 2/17 off. Tax season consumes most of my life from Jan - April. I am just hoping that DCOM will grant him an extension.

Have you called them and asked yet? I got accepted in November, and my deposit was due mid-december. I asked for an extension, and back then they said a few days MAX, and they specifically said "if this was later in the cycle we could not afford to give you even an extra day"....so good luck!

 

[jen48]

Have you called them and asked yet? I got accepted in November, and my deposit was due mid-december. I asked for an extension, and back then they said a few days MAX, and they specifically said "if this was later in the cycle we could not afford to give you even an extra day"....so good luck!

He is calling today. They would like the money on 2/9, I am hoping they will give him until the end of February. I just don't want to send them $2000, and decide that i don't like the area, and I wouldn't be able to live there for 4 years.

 

[sddoc]

I am a recent graduate of the Lecom PBL program. Generally speaking, I couldn't be happier with the results of a Lecom education. There were a few minor annoyances during my 4 years in med school, but they were few and far between. If you have any questions about what Lecom was really like (good and bad) then feel free to PM me.

 

[DoctorMom78]

He is calling today. They would like the money on 2/9, I am hoping they will give him until the end of February. I just don't want to send them $2000, and decide that i don't like the area, and I wouldn't be able to live there for 4 years.

Good luck with that phone call. I wouldn't be suprised if they say no though. I don't think that most schools will give extensions lke that.

 

[jen48]

Good luck with that phone call. I wouldn't be suprised if they say no though. I don't think that most schools will give extensions lke that.

seriously...he is supposed to be calling after class today. I know he really likes what the school has to offer, but doesn't want me to be uncomfortable, b/c there is not a lot around the school to do.

 

[jen48]

Good luck with that phone call. I wouldn't be suprised if they say no though. I don't think that most schools will give extensions lke that.

He was able to get an extension until 2/21...so this means 1 day after we get back to decide...i am getting really excited to see the area!

 

[DoctorMom78]

He was able to get an extension until 2/21...so this means 1 day after we get back to decide...i am getting really excited to see the area!

Wow! That's great! I hope you like the area. The school and the faculty are really wonderful.🙂

 

[sunnyjohn]

He was able to get an extension until 2/21...so this means 1 day after we get back to decide...i am getting really excited to see the area!

I hope you and Nascar decide to go to DCOM. I will enjoy meeting both of you when I get there in 2008! (We can watch Bears' game together and yell at Rex Grossman!) 👍

 

[Dr JPH]

LECOM has been around longer, has strong community connections and good clinical affiliations. It is located in Pennsylvania, one of the most "DO Friendly" states in the country...I think PA actually has more DOs than any other state (OH, MI probably close too).

I have stressed my opinions on this before.

When chosing a school that is new there are undoubtedly going to be kinks that need to be worked out. I wouldnt want to be the one struggling to work them out.

Sure...there is something "noble" about trailblazing. But in the end you need to match into a residency. IMO the investment of medical school is too important to your future to risk it on a new school with questionable community support, no postgraduate training programs and no precedent to help you along the way.

Lots of people on here disagree with me and thats their opinion. After a few years of being around you get to talking with people. Name and reputation mean a lot more than you think...name and reputation of your colleagues, name and reputation of your professors, name and reputation of your recommendation writers and yes folks, name and reputation of your school.

 

[MJB]

questionable community support

I'd say it's fairly obvious you haven't visited DCOM.

Yes, there are risks, and I was very apprehensive...then I visited, looked at who was on the faculty, and spoke with the people and saw the investment (both personal and financial) that is being made, and I was sold. This is not to mention the rotations that have been set up and the cooperative strategies being set up with UT Knoxville.

I'm sure there will be bumps...but I look forward to being a leader rather than a follower.

 

[DoctorMom78]

I'd say it's fairly obvious you haven't visited DCOM.

Yes, there are risks, and I was very apprehensive...then I visited, looked at who was on the faculty, and spoke with the people and saw the investment (both personal and financial) that is being made, and I was sold. This is not to mention the rotations that have been set up and the cooperative strategies being set up with UT Knoxville.

I'm sure there will be bumps...but I look forward to being a leader rather than a follower.

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