SAK, I interviewed at neither. I would choose CCOM 'coz it's more established and thus have a more established curriculum and will likely have affiliations with hospitals with more established clinical programs. You'll be more taken care of in your rotations and residencies, IMHO. The school at least has had >1 graduating classes and know what works and what doesn't for them as far as curriculum and rotation/residency matching are concerned. Hospitals will have known the reputation of students from your school (quality, etc.). Plus, I think CCOM has a hospital nearby. My school (KCOM) has one and we have 2-3 lectures a week from hospital staff during our anatomy course (eg. thoracic surgeon when we are learning about the thoracic cavity) plus an opportunity to scrub in. Last year's 2nd years have 3 main rotations sites; this year 2nd years have 8. Board passing rate went from 85% to >95% the last few years and 98% for last year. KCOM is also moving towards a seamless 7-year education (4 years at KCOM and 3 years at a hospital, all intergrated). That would be impossible at a newer school. And the Midwest and East Coast are more DO-friendly than the West. At the time of my application, Touro wasn't fully accredited; it probably is now. The school doesn't make you a good doctor; they only provide the means thru which you can become a good doctor. It's you who decide what you wanna be. The school that's good for me is not necessarily so for you. Hope this helps somewhat in your decision between the two.
Good luck and welcome to the DO family.
MS1 KCOM
