What are the best DO schools?

[Charged]

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I am almost done with the aacomas app(still waiting on 2 transcripts) and then I am going to send it out.

I am planning on applying to nycom, touro com(ny) and pcom

what are the other highly ranked DO schools?

Planning on going into FM, IM or EM

stats are 28 mcat and around a 3.6 total gpa

 

[cliquesh]

Private schools: pcom, ccom, nova, KCUMB, dmu are good. I think nycom, azcom, and LeCom- B are fine.
Public: pretty much all of them are fine

With your goals of FM, IM, and EM, you'll be fine anywhere.

If you think you might want to do surgery of some sort, you should probably go to a school with a residency in that particular field.

http://opportunities.osteopathic.org/ has a list of DO residencies.

 

[circulus vitios]

Why a high ranked school? FM, IM, and EM aren't competitive programs unless you want to make them competitive.

 

[cliquesh]

Why a high ranked school? FM, IM, and EM aren't competitive programs unless you want to make them competitive.

You should always strive for the best education or you're going to suck.

 

[Charged]

I dont think I want to do a surgery subspecialty in the future but who knows

I will check into the public DO schools, I didnt even know some were public

Is the list of DO schools in the AACOMAS instruction book comprehensive?

 

[Bomikepa]

will LE reject you if you apply W/O a DO letter? they say its required

 

[SurgeDO]

will LE reject you if you apply W/O a DO letter? they say its required

i'm sure they will let it slide for you as long as your explain to them who you are.

 

[Bomikepa]

i'm sure they will let it slide for you as long as your explain to them who you are.

i dont have a DO letter....didnt want to apply bc i didnt meet the letter requirement

explain who i am?

 

[bionerd89]

i dont have a DO letter....didnt want to apply bc i didnt meet the letter requirement

explain who i am?

I spoke to LECOM admissions and they said you have to have a DO LOR but they will give you an interview before you get one so you have more time to find one. I've heard from some people on SDN that some how LECOM will help you get one if you are given an interview but I called them so many times and they never mentioned it.

 

[Escape_Goat]

You should always strive for the best education or you're going to suck.

Rank != Quality

 

[postbacpremed87]

Private schools: pcom, ccom, nova, KCUMB, dmu are good. I think nycom, azcom, and LeCom- B are fine.
Public: pretty much all of them are fine

With your goals of FM, IM, and EM, you'll be fine anywhere.

If you think you might want to do surgery of some sort, you should probably go to a school with a residency in that particular field.

http://opportunities.osteopathic.org/ has a list of DO residencies.

I'm assuming this is the case if one desires an ACGME Psych residency too, correct?

 

[cliquesh]

I'm assuming this is the case if one desires an ACGME Psych residency too, correct?

Yea, you'll be totally fine. I have a friend who failed the comlex level 1 and still matched at a university based psych program.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Escuala de international osteopatica mucho bueno



But seriously, there's no ranking.

 

[TriagePreMed]

I'm assuming this is the case if one desires an ACGME Psych residency too, correct?

For psychiatry even the caribbean is a good choice. I've seen matches from Ross/SGU to Harvard affiliated programs, albeit not the true top tier Harvard psychiatry programs.

I am almost done with the aacomas app(still waiting on 2 transcripts) and then I am going to send it out.

I am planning on applying to nycom, touro com(ny) and pcom

what are the other highly ranked DO schools?

Planning on going into FM, IM or EM

stats are 28 mcat and around a 3.6 total gpa

In your case, any DO school is fine.

 

[pattr]

I dont think I want to do a surgery subspecialty in the future but who knows

I will check into the public DO schools, I didnt even know some were public

Is the list of DO schools in the AACOMAS instruction book comprehensive?

yes it is comprehensive.

There are no rankings for DO schools. All of them are held in about the same light by ACGME program directors unless there is some regional preference. In general your best bet is the public schools (you'll get the most opportunities for research here) and well-established private schools. Schools that have been around for over 20-30 years probably have their act together in terms of having quality rotations set up for their students.

 

[MedSchoolMama]

In my opinion the best DO school is the one that suits you.

Do your research, find schools which fit your learning style, offer support services and a culture that you will feel comfortable in.

This is your medical education and it is up to you to make the best of it. Some schools may be statistically stronger than others but ultimately the job is yours to make the best of the knowledge given to you.

Good luck finding just the right place!

 

[gmcguitar4]

DO schools aren't ranked. Just concentrate on boards wherever you go. If you have a preferred area of interest like midwest or NYC or California then pick the school based off that.

 

[surfguy84]

Private schools: pcom, ccom, nova, KCUMB, dmu are good. I think nycom, azcom, and LeCom- B are fine.
Public: pretty much all of them are fine

With your goals of FM, IM, and EM, you'll be fine anywhere.

If you think you might want to do surgery of some sort, you should probably go to a school with a residency in that particular field.

http://opportunities.osteopathic.org/ has a list of DO residencies.

This is probably a pretty silly question, but maybe you (or someone) can help me figure it out.

I checked out the lists of DO residencies. One such field I am interested in is PMR. I noticed there are only 5 PMR DO residencies in the country. Wouldn't this make PMR an extremely competitive residency (which I know it's not) to land OR does it follow that most DO PMR students are getting into MD residencies?

 

[abolt18]

This is probably a pretty silly question, but maybe you (or someone) can help me figure it out.

I checked out the lists of DO residencies. One such field I am interested in is PMR. I noticed there are only 5 PMR DO residencies in the country. Wouldn't this make PMR an extremely competitive residency (which I know it's not) to land OR does it follow that most DO PMR students are getting into MD residencies?

No, the MD residencies in PM&R are EXTREMELY DO friendly.

 

[cliquesh]

This is probably a pretty silly question, but maybe you (or someone) can help me figure it out.

I checked out the lists of DO residencies. One such field I am interested in is PMR. I noticed there are only 5 PMR DO residencies in the country. Wouldn't this make PMR an extremely competitive residency (which I know it's not) to land OR does it follow that most DO PMR students are getting into MD residencies?

PM&R is a very DO friendly field. It's not unrealistic to go to an ivy league program for PM&R as a DO. Therefore, the AOA has no incentive to make more PM&R spots. Of the 397 Acgme PM&R spots offered last year, 118 were filled by DOs.

 

[postbacpremed87]

Yea, you'll be totally fine. I have a friend who failed the comlex level 1 and still matched at a university based psych program.

You think it will be the case by the time I get there 4-5 years from now? I know you cannot predict the ways of the world, but would appreciate your speculation. My interest in Psych is growing, especially psychosomatic disorders. I know there will probably be a residency shortage in the next few years - that is my only source of concern. A mid-tiered university ACGME psych program would be fine for me. I just want to practice!

 

[cliquesh]

You think it will be the case by the time I get there 4-5 years from now? I know you cannot predict the ways of the world, but would appreciate your speculation. My interest in Psych is growing, especially psychosomatic disorders. I know there will probably be a residency shortage in the next few years - that is my only source of concern. A mid-tiered university ACGME psych program would be fine for me. I just want to practice!

yea, I seriously doubt psych will feel a crunch anytime soon. You should be fine. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[as1212559]

PM&R is actually the most DO friendly ACGME field if we are to believe the PD survey. 97% of PDs said they accept/look at/rank/whatever DO applications. Very doable field as a DO, and not as competitive as many other fields.

To the OP, just pick one, you are competitive at pretty much all of them. The state schools and older privates are by most accounts good but that doesn't mean newer schools aren't. LMU seems to be pretty well liked and successful for a start-up, for example.

 

[coolingglasses]

No, the MD residencies in PM&R are EXTREMELY DO friendly.

Yeah, that flow chart that got posted in the group wasn't inaccurate

 

[Smooth as Eggs]

Who are these people saying EM isn't competitive? Maybe it's a regional thing but where I'm from it's very competitive. As mentioned above, the best school is the one that fits you best taking into account location, proximity to family/friends, financial concerns among, other things. The actual education part is largely up to you as an individual studying on your own unless you are purely an auditory, can sit in class and remember everything said by the lecturer kind of person, which I for one am not and don't know too many who are. Wherever you go the main focus the first 2 years should be about dominating step 1. Grades in particular classes are not as important beyond passing them although typically a higher grade correlates with a better understanding of the material, thus a higher score for board exams...

 

[corpsman33]

Who are these people saying EM isn't competitive? Maybe it's a regional thing but where I'm from it's very competitive. As mentioned above, the best school is the one that fits you best taking into account location, proximity to family/friends, financial concerns among, other things. The actual education part is largely up to you as an individual studying on your own unless you are purely an auditory, can sit in class and remember everything said by the lecturer kind of person, which I for one am not and don't know too many who are. Wherever you go the main focus the first 2 years should be about dominating step 1. Grades in particular classes are not as important beyond passing them although typically a higher grade correlates with a better understanding of the material, thus a higher score for board exams...

I thought the exact same thing when I read this thread. EM is becoming incredibly competitive (more so every year). Shift work, an average of 45 hours a week, and a darn good income make it a very appealing specialty. Step 1 scores have become very very competitive in EM. It's still doable, but I wouldn't call it a cakewalk either.

 

[Anicetus]

Who are these people saying EM isn't competitive? Maybe it's a regional thing but where I'm from it's very competitive. As mentioned above, the best school is the one that fits you best taking into account location, proximity to family/friends, financial concerns among, other things. The actual education part is largely up to you as an individual studying on your own unless you are purely an auditory, can sit in class and remember everything said by the lecturer kind of person, which I for one am not and don't know too many who are. Wherever you go the main focus the first 2 years should be about dominating step 1. Grades in particular classes are not as important beyond passing them although typically a higher grade correlates with a better understanding of the material, thus a higher score for board exams...

However, they are still important nevertheless I would assume. Attendings from WesternCOMP claimed so.

 

[corpsman33]

However, they are still important nevertheless I would assume. Attendings from WesternCOMP claimed so.

Better grades = Better class rank (and class rank is a little bit important)

Considering grades are what determine class rank I could never understand why people suggested they weren't important. Granted step 1 and audition rotations are more important, I still think grades are something that shouldn't be ignored.