Could someone help me understand the advantages of each school? I'm wondering which would be the best to attend? Any insights?
Year old thread ....
totally missed that one...oops
Question: Does NOVA accept mostly in-states (like NYCOM does) ???
No. NOVA receives a small stipend of federal money so they supposedly have a slight preference for instate applicants, but it's quite hard to notice on any given interview day. Class from all over the place, and don't hesitate to apply because of instate discrimination, at all.
all good schools in my opinion... can't go wrong with any of them
NOVA tries to be more family medicine oriented though. They have a mandatory rural rotation or something like that.
Don't think there's discrimination, but the tuition does rise from 29 grand in-state to about 36 grand if you're out-of-state.
Weird. I thought it was only a couple grand (29 vs 33 or something).
2009-2010 In state: 32,287 and Out of State: 38,818
http://medicine.nova.edu/do/admissions/tuition_fees.html
Nova is getting pretty steep themselves.
2009-2010 In state: 32,287 and Out of State: 38,818
http://medicine.nova.edu/do/admissions/tuition_fees.html
Nova is getting pretty steep themselves.
I'm very happy at Nova so far, I'll be even happier in a week once finals are over! I don't personally know anyone at the other schools listed so I can't comment on them. I'm sure you will get a good education at each, it just depends on what you are looking for in a school.
So, as I'm sure a lot of people know, I'm pro-PCOM. But, quite frankly, UMDNJ is a great school and so much less expensive that I can't even endorse PCOM 100% in your case. Tuition is 12K lower and the COL is probably lower too. In your case $$$ talks.
I love PCOM. I chose it over UMDNJ and didn't get accepted to NOVA. Didn't apply to NYCOM. All of the schools you're trying to decide between seem like they will give you very good education and I haven't heard too many negatives (I know a couple of people at UMDNJ and 1 person at NOVA). It's basically a personal decision and location played a pretty big factor for me. I'm very happy with my choice and can't think of too many cons. If you have specific questions feel free to PM me.
all good schools in my opinion... can't go wrong with any of them
NOVA tries to be more family medicine oriented though. They have a mandatory rural rotation or something like that.
You're referring to placing the deposit, right?
Nope and this is our test week. We have no classes except for OMM practicals and a case conference so you probably won't be seeing many first years around.
i know you mentioned location (i am kinda weary of staying in jersey, not gonna lie) but would you be willing to expand on why you chose pcom over umdnj?
thanks so much!
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