UIWSOM vs ATSU-KCOM

[vishy23]

Hello Everyone!

I am stuck in between UIWSOM and AT Still KCOM. Both tuitions are about the same and are roughly similar distance from my house though UIWSOM is a bit closer. I'm having a hard time deciding and keep going back and forth. Any insight or help would be much appreciated!!

UIWSOM
Pros

• P/F grading
• Better location (in a bigger city) with newer facilities
• Most rotations are within city
• Strong residency match

Cons

• Newer school (~10 years old)
• Slightly lower board pass scores on COMLEX
• Required class (8am-12pm most days)

AT Still KCOM
Pros

• Super established program (oldest DO school)
• Solid curriculum with ultrasound and other unique classes included
• Strong residency match
• Well recognized in DO community and good network

Cons

• Located in rural Missouri
• Graded curriculum
• Most likely need to move elsewhere for 3rd year rotations

Thanks again for your help!

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[SOtheProdigy]

The P/F grading sounds nice for UIWSOM, but the required class would annoy me a lot IMO. I vote for AT Still KCOM due to being a very established DO program and strong residency match. Also UIWSOM tests have short answer responses in their exams. Unless if you really care about being in an urban environment, then I would go with AT Still KCOM!

 

[vishy23]

The P/F grading sounds nice for UIWSOM, but the required class would annoy me a lot IMO. I vote for AT Still KCOM due to being a very established DO program and strong residency match. Also UIWSOM tests have short answer responses in their exams. Unless if you really care about being in an urban environment, then I would go with AT Still KCOM!

That's a good point, I believe they're working to make more of the exams multiple choice and move away from the short answers.