PNWU vs COMP-NW vs ICOM

[pnw_123]

Deciding between these three DO schools. Here's the pros I see with each,

ICOM: New facilities, seems to be in an area with more research opportunities (relative to the other schools)

COMP-NW: Well-established, reputable. Students seem to match better into more competitive fields and have better clinical sites.

PNWU: Also well-established. Very close to home (family and friends) for me as well. I would prefer doing an eventual residency in western WA and PNWU has clinical sites there. But I'm open to going elsewhere too if that is the better/realistic choice.

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[chilly_md]

Choose between COMP-NW or PNWU as they are established. Any difference in cost between those two? Might be better to take the more optimal clinical sites at COMP if there is significantly more travel expected at PNWU.

 

[pnw_123]

Cost is very similar. PNWU is cheaper by ~2000 the first and second year, same cost third year, and then COMP-NW is cheaper by ~2000 the last year.

I think when it comes to travel, they are both pretty similar. It seems everything is in the Pacific Northwest.