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Hey guys,
I was fortunate to receive acceptances from RVUCOM, CUSOM, and WesterU COMP - Pomona this cycle. However, I loved my interview day and what I have learned about all three schools proving my decision in placing a single deposit to be quite difficult. I am an NC resident applying to DO and MD programs, in which I am still waiting to hear back from some MD interview decisions and have turned down other DO acceptances. I would truly appreciate any feedback you all may have about these schools!
My main pros & cons of each are:
RVUCOM
Pros
-Great curriculum validated w/ top board scores & match list (+ USMLE required 1st year)
-impressive facilities with on-site clinic and affiliations with hospitals nearby (i.e. Skyridge)
-awesome location, as near a family member and love the outdoors and Denver area/population
-small class size and students seemed generally happy during interview day & later discussions
Cons
-no current simulation lab, but is apparently *in the works*
-for-profit status, which students say is not a problem but I worry for funding and stigma, etc.
-curriculum longer than most DO schools, where start earlier and finish later
CUSOM
Pros
-Great curriculum validated by board scores (both USMLE & COMLEX) and single match list
-impressive facilities and faculty, who seem very welcoming
-close to immediate family and friends
-small class size and students seem very happy
Cons
-Very new school with mandatory lecture & dress code
-No curricular longitudinal tracks or additional programs to offer as well as limited research opportunity (although, it is required in curriculum & near triangle)
-Somewhat isolated campus in very rural NC area
WesternU COMP
Pros
-Tons of tracks and additional programs to offer to enrich curriculum
-Well established school and good reputation with competitive board scores, allowing lots of networking in student interest groups as well
-Enjoy location--far enough away from LA, near Claremont and not far from national parks, have family/friends in same state
Cons
-concern for complaints in areas of curriculum and, as stated by students, likely change to curriculum in near future (1 to 2 years), but unknown details
-large class size, ~270 students
-not a lot of research opportunity near campus, but can likely find clinical research at nearby hospitals
I was fortunate to receive acceptances from RVUCOM, CUSOM, and WesterU COMP - Pomona this cycle. However, I loved my interview day and what I have learned about all three schools proving my decision in placing a single deposit to be quite difficult. I am an NC resident applying to DO and MD programs, in which I am still waiting to hear back from some MD interview decisions and have turned down other DO acceptances. I would truly appreciate any feedback you all may have about these schools!
My main pros & cons of each are:
RVUCOM
Pros
-Great curriculum validated w/ top board scores & match list (+ USMLE required 1st year)
-impressive facilities with on-site clinic and affiliations with hospitals nearby (i.e. Skyridge)
-awesome location, as near a family member and love the outdoors and Denver area/population
-small class size and students seemed generally happy during interview day & later discussions
Cons
-no current simulation lab, but is apparently *in the works*
-for-profit status, which students say is not a problem but I worry for funding and stigma, etc.
-curriculum longer than most DO schools, where start earlier and finish later
CUSOM
Pros
-Great curriculum validated by board scores (both USMLE & COMLEX) and single match list
-impressive facilities and faculty, who seem very welcoming
-close to immediate family and friends
-small class size and students seem very happy
Cons
-Very new school with mandatory lecture & dress code
-No curricular longitudinal tracks or additional programs to offer as well as limited research opportunity (although, it is required in curriculum & near triangle)
-Somewhat isolated campus in very rural NC area
WesternU COMP
Pros
-Tons of tracks and additional programs to offer to enrich curriculum
-Well established school and good reputation with competitive board scores, allowing lots of networking in student interest groups as well
-Enjoy location--far enough away from LA, near Claremont and not far from national parks, have family/friends in same state
Cons
-concern for complaints in areas of curriculum and, as stated by students, likely change to curriculum in near future (1 to 2 years), but unknown details
-large class size, ~270 students
-not a lot of research opportunity near campus, but can likely find clinical research at nearby hospitals