So does this hospital (seems like a small community teaching hospital) have a leg up on other hospitals in the region? I know that one of the big differences between MD and DO education is the quality of rotation sites/education that students receive. I believe that Ohio's DO school has a teaching hospital, thus making it a competitive school with a great clinical curriculum attached with it. How does this new teaching hospital compare with schools that have their own teaching hospitals as well?
How does this new and upcoming hospital compare with a bigger bed hospital but isn't a "teaching" hospital? I'm sure it's hard to compare as well.
I'm just unsure of where and how this new 200-bed teaching hospital compares with other hospitals. I will probably try to apply for a spot to rotate there and maybe apply for PGY-1 positions there, but want to know what the other options and the quality of those options are.
You will get a good education no matter where you go for rotations. They will most likely not have any residencies initially. The DO school will also share this with the MD school in 2018. This is going to be a good thing and just add to making NSU a more prestigious school. They will still keep the other rotation sites they have. I wouldn't worry about the quality of your education. You will get a great education and have options for a good residency in whatever you decide to do. Do well on your boards and lots of doors open. The 4 years fly by so enjoy yourself!