New MD school vs Established DO

[Dyerseve30]

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I know it's early but I received my first MD interview last night to Central Michigan's new medical school (inaugural class starts in 2013). However I've already been accepted to CCOM. What would you do if you were accepted to a new, partially accredited MD school like CMU college of medicine and an established, well-known, and well respected school like CCOM?

Not being fully accredited worries me a bit, and residency competition also worries me. Any thoughts?

If this is already discussed, just give me the link to the forum.

 

[WildEMDoc]

I know it's early but I received my first MD interview last night to Central Michigan's new medical school (inaugural class starts in 2013). However I've already been accepted to CCOM. What would you do if you were accepted to a new, partially accredited MD school like CMU college of medicine and an established, well-known, and well respected school like CCOM?

Not being fully accredited worries me a bit, and residency competition also worries me. Any thoughts?

If this is already discussed, just give me the link to the forum.

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=958395

 

[Dyerseve30]

I'm talking about new MD versus established DO schools

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

I'm talking about new MD versus established DO schools

That depends. Do you have a specialty choice in mind?

 

[WildEMDoc]

I'm talking about new MD versus established DO schools

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=958395

That is the title of that thread 😕

 

[Dyerseve30]

I know I was replying to myself (I forgot that's what I named the title of the thread lol)

And primary care but that can all change come rotations. I would like to keep my options open

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

I know I was replying to myself (I forgot that's what I named the title of the thread lol)

And primary care but that can all change come rotations. I would like to keep my options open

All of your options will be pretty open but you may have to work harder with the DO route, but it shouldnt stop you. Do what works best for you. Which school did you like better?

 

[racerwad]

I know it's early but I received my first MD interview last night to Central Michigan's new medical school (inaugural class starts in 2013). However I've already been accepted to CCOM. What would you do if you were accepted to a new, partially accredited MD school like CMU college of medicine and an established, well-known, and well respected school like CCOM?

Not being fully accredited worries me a bit, and residency competition also worries me. Any thoughts?

If this is already discussed, just give me the link to the forum.

People always forget the amount of time you have to dedicate to OMM. It isn't hard by any stretch of the imagination, but anything that takes away from sleep or real class is frustrating. If you aren't fully committed to the idea of OMT/OMM/OPP/NMM (or whatever else they want to call it), you will resent the 4+ hours/week plus time spent prepping for exams plus time spent prepping for boards. Otherwise, it's cool.

 

[Night Hawk]

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[Oo Cipher oO]

First off I would definatly go to the interview at the MD school. I think you should go to any school interview unless you are super strapped for cash (as in close to taking out an extra loan). You never know how you will feel about a program till you visit. The school I go to know was the last one I interviewed at. I had already put down a deposit on another school I would have been happy to go to. But at this last interview I felt I fit better with the students and the area so I changed my mind. It cost me an extra $2500 after the lost deposit and interview travel but I'm happy I gave them a chance.

Also I would look into whether the school will give any discounts in tuition for the inaugral class. It's rare but not unheard of. That would definatly sway my vote. Otherwise go to the school you fit best at DO or MD.

 

[488677]

Unless you fall in love with UCM or want to live in Michigan, I would 100% without a doubt choose CCOM.

PM me if you would like to discuss this more.

 

[ThirdEye]

CCOM for sure

 

[Dyerseve30]

Yeah I live in Michigan, about an hour and a half from the school. Plus the tuition is 20,000 dollars cheaper than CCOM. That's saving me $80,000 after 4 years. I am 100% going to the interview because it'll cost me close to nothing and I have nothing to lose. So idk. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I get accepted first.

 

[JeetKuneDo]

I know it's early but I received my first MD interview last night to Central Michigan's new medical school (inaugural class starts in 2013). However I've already been accepted to CCOM. What would you do if you were accepted to a new, partially accredited MD school like CMU college of medicine and an established, well-known, and well respected school like CCOM?

Not being fully accredited worries me a bit, and residency competition also worries me. Any thoughts?

If this is already discussed, just give me the link to the forum.

I'm sure UCM will be fine; it won't have any problems being accredited. Just pay the deposit for CCOM and go to the UCM interview. If you're accepted to UCM, I'd probably go with that. If not, CCOM is a great school, one of the best DO's. At least currently, options are more open with MD and you won't have to dedicate time to studying omm and potentially two boards. Also, forget about the merging of the match and residencies. That future is still uncertain.

 

[thepoopologist]

I know it's early but I received my first MD interview last night to Central Michigan's new medical school (inaugural class starts in 2013). However I've already been accepted to CCOM. What would you do if you were accepted to a new, partially accredited MD school like CMU college of medicine and an established, well-known, and well respected school like CCOM?

Not being fully accredited worries me a bit, and residency competition also worries me. Any thoughts?

If this is already discussed, just give me the link to the forum.

LCME accreditation? Go there.

 

[GypsyHummus]

Niether. Go to MSUCOM. Best school, MD or DO.

 

[QualityProcess]

Plus the tuition is 20,000 dollars cheaper than CCOM. That's saving me $80,000 after 4 years.

enough said.

 

[cliquesh]

I'm sure UCM will be fine; it won't have any problems being accredited. Just pay the deposit for CCOM and go to the UCM interview. If you're accepted to UCM, I'd probably go with that. If not, CCOM is a great school, one of the best DO's. At least currently, options are more open with MD and you won't have to dedicate time to studying omm and potentially two boards. Also, forget about the merging of the match and residencies. That future is still uncertain.

This. Go to UCM if you get accepted.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Yeah I live in Michigan, about an hour and a half from the school. Plus the tuition is 20,000 dollars cheaper than CCOM. That's saving me $80,000 after 4 years. I am 100% going to the interview because it'll cost me close to nothing and I have nothing to lose. So idk. I guess I'll have to wait and see if I get accepted first.

Lol... you're saving over 100k then.

Furthermore while he might be a guinea pig, we can be certain that the schools rotations are likely going to be strong and likely have connections to big hospitals for the OP to train in. On top of that, I'm certain he'll also have a better time in the match.

 

[488677]

Niether. Go to MSUCOM. Best school, MD or DO.

👍

 

[488677]

Lol... you're saving over 100k then.

Furthermore while he might be a guinea pig, we can be certain that the schools rotations are likely going to be strong and likely have connections to big hospitals for the OP to train in. On top of that, I'm certain he'll also have a better time in the match.

Good point. It is always certain that brand new schools who have never experienced clerkship years are going to have strong rotations and connections to big hospitals.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Good point. It is always certain that brand new schools who have never experienced clerkship years are going to have strong rotations and connections to big hospitals.

They are if they're MD schools.

 

[488677]

They are if they're MD schools.

Duh! Silly me, I forgot how that works.

 

[Instatewaiter]

Good point. It is always certain that brand new schools who have never experienced clerkship years are going to have strong rotations and connections to big hospitals.

No, it is not certain.

This is one of the reasons that going to a new school is a bit of a gamble no matter the degree. Generally the requirements for rotations at an MD school are more stringent b/c of the LCME but, there will always be kinks to work out no matter where you go. It takes a few years to make the rotations run smoothly.

It is important that you really look into the rotations for any new school. What you should be looking for is a strong ward experience at a single (or a few) large, local hospitals. If the place has less than 300 beds or you are shipped all over the midwest, the odds are it is not going to be a great wards experience.

 

[nwmedapplicant]

People always forget the amount of time you have to dedicate to OMM. It isn't hard by any stretch of the imagination, but anything that takes away from sleep or real class is frustrating. If you aren't fully committed to the idea of OMT/OMM/OPP/NMM (or whatever else they want to call it), you will resent the 4+ hours/week plus time spent prepping for exams plus time spent prepping for boards. Otherwise, it's cool.

Wise words - hope the op seriously takes these to heart when deciding!

Your future career area of specialty/interest REALLY does play a huge effect on if going the MD /DO route would be better for you.

 

[488677]

http://www.cmich.edu/academics/medicine/about/Pages/Affiliation_Agreements.aspx

Unless you absolutely fall in love with CMU, I would go to CCOM. They are both great schools, but I personally would much rather go to a school that has been established for over a century with a successful curriculum and strong rotation sites throughout Chicago.