Touro Harlem vs. CHSU COM

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turtlegirl22

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hello! I'm super grateful to have the chance to decide between the two schools, but the deadline for one of them is fast approaching.

CHSU-COMTouro-COM Harlem
Pros
  • Cost is less expensive
  • Cost of living in California cheaper
  • Closer to my family and friends
  • Match rates tend to be California-based
Pros
  • Very established DO school for connections and residencies
  • High COMLEX pass rates at 93-100%
  • 99% match rate for residencies
  • Cadaver lab is w/ real cadavers
  • Manhattan NY, lots to do
Cons
  • New school (still gaining pre-accreditation status), harder for connections and residencies
  • COMLEX pass rates unknown
  • Match rates for residencies unknown
  • Cadaver lab is simulated
  • Clovis, more central CA
Cons
  • Cost is more expensive
  • Cost of living in NY is very expensive
  • Far away from family/friends for holidays and visiting home
  • Match rates are not California-based

i would love to hear some input from other students or people that might have a better understanding. ty!!