TUNCOM vs KCUMB

[brighterdaze]

Hi, hope all is well. Thanks for the replies in advance.

So I am in the pickle of deciding between two of my top choices at KCUMB (Kansas City, Missouri) and TOURO NV(TUNCOM in Henderson, Nevada, close to Vegas). I am not basing my decision off a weather factor, I think they are pretty similar based on my research. I am just looking if someone has perhaps a more personal experience with either.

I loved both of my interviews at both schools.. having a hard time deciding here.

KCUMB
Pros:
-reputation of an established program
-great board scores, assuming due to great curriculum
-lovely campus

Cons:
-safety?
-not a fan of mid-west weather
-class size larger? (270)
-flanked by 2-3 medical schools in immediate area

TUNCOM
Pros:
*special note: TUNCOM does have a new dean that was a prior dean at KCU recently
-Location (weather is great)
-rotation sites at affiliated hospital all 4 years
-only one of two medical schools in the state (closest other one in Reno)

Cons:
-facilities weren't "as" impressive
-warehouse feel to the school campus

Similarities:
-match lists seem good for both

Any advice would be great, thank you for your time people.

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[fball22]

Just a note, UNLV will have its first medical school class starting this year.

 

[brighterdaze]

Oh damn, did not know that. Well that's one slightly less pro for Nevada. But it still has its teaching hospital affiliation.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

special note: TUNCOM does have a new dean that was a prior dean at KCU recently

KCU is the "better" school. They have an in with a lot of the residency programs at the surrounding MD schools it seems. And just for note to the above, the guy was NOT the dean at KCU. He was a prior clinical dean, which isn't the same thing and he wasn't the brains behind the KCU curriculum like I've seen some people tout on here.

 

[brighterdaze]

@AnatomyGrey12 Ah, I see. Thanks for the insight, I agree about the affiliations; seems like a double edged sword though. Still going tough none the less to decide for me. Thanks again.