What are the good DO schools out there?

[rockopocko81]

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Hey guys,
so here's my question, I really kinda like the DO philosophy and will be applying to some schools for 2006, I've investigated a little bit about the schools that I will be applying to, maybe you guys can help me out and give me some feedback about these schools:

TCOM the one in Texas - I was reading their website and apparently they take like 90% residents, so if I don't know if I should even waste my time and apply here or not because I'm not a resident of Texas and I don't have fabulous scores for them the even consider me, but it seems like this school is one of the best DO schools there is, I saw it had a pretty good spot among the best med schools in US News. So what should I do about applying here.

PCOM - Philadelphia - Definitely applying, I was very impressed with what I read on their website, they seem to have a good curriculum and good school, at least that's what I think. I would definitely appreciate some feedback on how good is this school and does it have a good reputation and all that kinda stuff.

UMDNJ - SOM - New Jersey - Definitely loved the curriculum at this school, appears like they are a good school too, just one problem they only take like 90 students, and 85% are residents. The only good think was that they seem to have a high rate of minorities, which could work to my advantage, but again I'm not a resident of New Jersey. So any thoought on this school and what should I do about the whole residency thing.

NYCOM - New York - Well I really wasn't impressed with this school as much as I was with TCOM, PCOM, and UMDNJSOM. I don't know really how to assess this school, so I would really like some feed back about this school.

I would also appreciate any feedback on what other DO schools have a good reputation for being good school. Also, is it possible to get MD residencies at any of the above mentioned schools?

Thanks

 

[dr.z]

CCOM. Great curriculum and rotation sites in Chicago during 3rd and 4th year. It is possible to get MD residency from any DO schools. Just depends on you.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Hey guys,
so here's my question, I really kinda like the DO philosophy and will be applying to some schools for 2006, I've investigated a little bit about the schools that I will be applying to, maybe you guys can help me out and give me some feedback about these schools:

TCOM the one in Texas - I was reading their website and apparently they take like 90% residents, so if I don't know if I should even waste my time and apply here or not because I'm not a resident of Texas and I don't have fabulous scores for them the even consider me, but it seems like this school is one of the best DO schools there is, I saw it had a pretty good spot among the best med schools in US News. So what should I do about applying here.

PCOM - Philadelphia - Definitely applying, I was very impressed with what I read on their website, they seem to have a good curriculum and good school, at least that's what I think. I would definitely appreciate some feedback on how good is this school and does it have a good reputation and all that kinda stuff.

UMDNJ - SOM - New Jersey - Definitely loved the curriculum at this school, appears like they are a good school too, just one problem they only take like 90 students, and 85% are residents. The only good think was that they seem to have a high rate of minorities, which could work to my advantage, but again I'm not a resident of New Jersey. So any thoought on this school and what should I do about the whole residency thing.

NYCOM - New York - Well I really wasn't impressed with this school as much as I was with TCOM, PCOM, and UMDNJSOM. I don't know really how to assess this school, so I would really like some feed back about this school.

I would also appreciate any feedback on what other DO schools have a good reputation for being good school. Also, is it possible to get MD residencies at any of the above mentioned schools?

Thanks

PCOM is the best school on your list other than Texas. It's hard to get into TCOM even if you are from Texas.

 

[UNOStudent01]

Don't know if anyone knows (or that it matters) but what is the overall reputation of DMU?

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

UMDNJ - SOM - New Jersey - Definitely loved the curriculum at this school, appears like they are a good school too, just one problem they only take like 90 students, and 85% are residents. The only good think was that they seem to have a high rate of minorities, which could work to my advantage, but again I'm not a resident of New Jersey. So any thoought on this school and what should I do about the whole residency thing.

Hey, that 85% number is not exactly correct or should I say up-to-date....plus i can tell you that SOM cares about numbers involved in the admissions process...not your state of origin.

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

PCOM is the best school on your list other than Texas. It's hard to get into TCOM even if you are from Texas.

Oh yeah...the best. But nothing beats good ol' OSU-COM. They must be the best b/c they have the only ER residencies in the state of oklahoma. Plus, TRMC is WAY better of a clinical teaching affiliate than any other D.O. school's....WAY WAY better than the Kennedy System at UMDNJ. Damn, I wish I would have went to OSU-COM. Then maybe I could have been an awesome and brilliant ER doc....instead of a dumb sh1t-for-brains lowly internist from UMDNJ-SOM.

I smell piss....so I hope Dr. Mom doesn't close this thread. I wouldn't necessarily call it a contest though...b/c, hey, I'm a lover, not a fighter. Plus, how can I compete with any MS2 from OSU-COM. Again, just a dumb ol' PGY1 from UMDNJ-SOM who happens to LOVE sarcasm.

I know I'm gonna get crap for this response, so I hope my friend Boomer backs me up. But then again, Boomer is a loser too cause he didn't go to OSU-COM either. That poor dumb bastard went to AZCOM, and since they haven't been around for at least 20 years, that MUST be a terrible school. Plus, they don't have an ER residency, so for sure it must be an awful school. So he may not be the best, but I sure as hell hope HE is the one who takes care of me medically if necessary....not the neophyte ER hopeful from the great OSU-COM.

Go Cowboys!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

 

[Boomer]

Oh yeah...the best. But nothing beats good ol' OSU-COM. They must be the best b/c they have the only ER residencies in the state of oklahoma. Plus, TRMC is WAY better of a clinical teaching affiliate than any other D.O. school's....WAY WAY better than the Kennedy System at UMDNJ. Damn, I wish I would have went to OSU-COM. Then maybe I could have been an awesome and brilliant ER doc....instead of a dumb sh1t-for-brains lowly internist from UMDNJ-SOM.

I smell piss....so I hope Dr. Mom doesn't close this thread. I wouldn't necessarily call it a contest though...b/c, hey, I'm a lover, not a fighter. Plus, how can I compete with any MS2 from OSU-COM. Again, just a dumb ol' PGY1 from UMDNJ-SOM who happens to LOVE sarcasm.

I know I'm gonna get crap for this response, so I hope my friend Boomer backs me up. But then again, Boomer is a loser too cause he didn't go to OSU-COM either. That poor dumb bastard went to AZCOM, and since they haven't been around for at least 20 years, that MUST be a terrible school. Plus, they don't have an ER residency, so for sure it must be an awful school. So he may not be the best, but I sure as hell hope HE is the one who takes care of me medically if necessary....not the neophyte ER hopeful from the great OSU-COM.

Go Cowboys!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

We do TOO have an ER residency...it's in Kingman, but by God, we have it.

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

Oh yeah...the best. But nothing beats good ol' OSU-COM. They must be the best b/c they have the only ER residencies in the state of oklahoma. Plus, TRMC is WAY better of a clinical teaching affiliate than any other D.O. school's....WAY WAY better than the Kennedy System at UMDNJ. Damn, I wish I would have went to OSU-COM. Then maybe I could have been an awesome and brilliant ER doc....instead of a dumb sh1t-for-brains lowly internist from UMDNJ-SOM.

I smell piss....so I hope Dr. Mom doesn't close this thread. I wouldn't necessarily call it a contest though...b/c, hey, I'm a lover, not a fighter. Plus, how can I compete with any MS2 from OSU-COM. Again, just a dumb ol' PGY1 from UMDNJ-SOM who happens to LOVE sarcasm.

I know I'm gonna get crap for this response, so I hope my friend Boomer backs me up. But then again, Boomer is a loser too cause he didn't go to OSU-COM either. That poor dumb bastard went to AZCOM, and since they haven't been around for at least 20 years, that MUST be a terrible school. Plus, they don't have an ER residency, so for sure it must be an awful school. So he may not be the best, but I sure as hell hope HE is the one who takes care of me medically if necessary....not the neophyte ER hopeful from the great OSU-COM.

Go Cowboys!!! YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

Congrats for taking a perfectly good thread and dumping it down the drain.

 

[USArmyDoc]

I do not know what turned you off to NYCOM, but as a NY state resident I have heard nothing but praise for NYCOM from many doctors. For example, I was recently talking to the president of New York State Medical Society and he told me to seriously consider NYCOM over schools such as Stony Brook, Buffalo, etc.

Thats just some food for thought.....Good luck

 

[Nate]

I would be careful about taking anybody’s opinion here too seriously, in the end the best school will depend on entirely personal factors. Anyone who say’s this school is better than that is blowing smoke up your ass. Where do you want to practice? Do you thrive in large classes or like more personal attention? How crowded do you want that cadaver while you dissect? Do you mind traveling all over for your core rotations or are having a hospital on campus better for you? What are you getting for the tuition difference (tuition can be around 15k more per year at some schools than others)?

As for UMDNJ taking 85% from out-of-state, I would be careful about those types of numbers. Your best bet is to call schools to show interest and find out the real deal. Students entering UMDNJ can get NJ residency for the purpose of tuition by simply showing a signed lease from the area or a NJ driver’s license and save 10k on tuition per year thus most students end up “NJ residents”. However, the school officially told me that about half of the entering classes applied from out of state and out of state applicants are encouraged to apply.

For me, I was invited to interview at those schools you listed (except TCOM) and some others but UMDNJ won hands down for many reasons. First of all, and most importantly, UMDNJ has at least a 10k difference in tuition per year for 4 years which comes out to 40k or more in the end. That is a lot of money which won’t pay for any minor advantage that any school MAY have over UMDNJ, at least in my eyes. The curriculum is awesome as you said but it also has some draw-backs. The use of internet, small class discussion, PBL, and simulated patients along with the traditional class room learning is a good mix, especially with the small class size of 90. That means more access to professors and a more personable experience i.e. networking. Having weeks off during exams to read and study is also a huge advantage to the curriculum. However, there are a large number of months dedicated to family med in third year which may or may now appeal to you. Either way, this meat and potatoes type education is necessary for any specialty so take it for what it is worth. Third, the school is laid back but very interested in student success. There is no silly dress code during pre-clinical years, some classes don’t have mandatory attendance so you can choose what works best for you, and students are ranked but the ranks are hidden from the students so there is no competition, there is no curve you get what you earn. If everyone earns honors then everyone gets honors. The students (all the students I have met) insist on how much the faculty listens and makes changes to and for the students. There are big sister/brother peer mentoring, shared resources with sister UMDNJ schools (Robert Wood Johnson, New Jersey Med), wireless network all over campus, modern facilities, location in center of Philadelphia, New York, and DC, and whatever other factors appeal to you. The last factor that is difficult to explain is what I have referred to as the “Quiet air of confidence” in the students. They are not pompous or arrogant but they are confident and they just draw you to be a part of them. This is a sign of the worth of the admissions office which chooses the students and the people in the admissions office are simply amazing (you will see what I mean if you apply and meet them).

So, it is up to you to decide what are important, you can see what was important to me. Don’t listen to some anonymous guy on an internet board who says randomly “PCOM” (although PCOM is a great school for its own reasons).

 

[Boomer]

I do not know what turned you off to NYCOM, but as a NY state resident I have heard nothing but praise for NYCOM from many doctors. For example, I was recently talking to the president of New York State Medical Society and he told me to seriously consider NYCOM over schools such as Stony Brook, Buffalo, etc.

Thats just some food for thought.....Good luck

Class size would turn me off at NYCOM.

That said, I've met some of their students/grads, and they're all very good.

 

[topworm]

TCOM the one in Texas - I was reading their website and apparently they take like 90% residents, so if I don't know if I should even waste my time and apply here or not because I'm not a resident of Texas and I don't have fabulous scores for them the even consider me, but it seems like this school is one of the best DO schools there is, I saw it had a pretty good spot among the best med schools in US News. So what should I do about applying here.

Also, keep in mind that TCOM uses the texas medical and dental application service, so you'd have to fill out an entirely different application than the AMCAS or AACOMAS. I filled out all three and had to edit my essay for each one because they were all slightly different. I had some out of state people in my interview group, and although they won't take more than 10%, that's still about 15 students, so you do have a chance. PM me if you have any specific questions...

 

[OSUdoc08]

Also, keep in mind that TCOM uses the texas medical and dental application service, so you'd have to fill out an entirely different application than the AMCAS or AACOMAS. I filled out all three and had to edit my essay for each one because they were all slightly different. I had some out of state people in my interview group, and although they won't take more than 10%, that's still about 15 students, so you do have a chance. PM me if you have any specific questions...

Also, TMDSAS will not use "plus" grades, whereas AMCAS & AACOMAS do, thus make your GPA lower for Texas schools.

(i.e. 70-79 = a 2.0 for Texas; 75-79 = 2.5 for AMCAS/AACOMAS)

 

[SOUNDMAN]

What about Kirksville (KCOM)? Any thoughts about this program from people?

 

[Fenrezz]

I'm willing to bet you'll be happy with any school you choose. I don't remember ever seeing a post where a student wished he/she had gone somewhere else.

Once you get used to how things work in the program, meet people that become close friends, and get comfortable with life in med school, you'll be happy you chose the school you did. All of them have strengths and weaknesses, but in the end, you're gonna learn the same thing in every school.

Just my opinion.

 

[jkhamlin]

Also, TMDSAS will not use "plus" grades, whereas AMCAS & AACOMAS do, thus make your GPA lower for Texas schools.

(i.e. 70-79 = a 2.0 for Texas; 75-79 = 2.5 for AMCAS/AACOMAS)

Using the +/- system actually inflates grades? Ironic. My university thinks it's the panacea for grade inflation. They are actually working on converting to it while the other popular university in town is converting away from it. LOL

 

[MasterShakeDO]

Using the +/- system actually inflates grades? Ironic. My university thinks it's the panacea for grade inflation. They are actually working on converting to it while the other popular university in town is converting away from it. LOL

My undergrad (an 'elite' new england liberal arts college) didn't use +/- when I went there. You don't know how many 79.x and 89.x's I got and the professor refused to round up. Since a 79 doesn't deserve a B, I got a C. If there were +/- the professor would have been a little more willing to grant a B-... a C+ at the very least. That's a difference between a 2.0 and a 2.7. Finally my school realized the ludicrosity of its grading system and installed +'s and -'s, but not til after I graduated.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Using the +/- system actually inflates grades? Ironic. My university thinks it's the panacea for grade inflation. They are actually working on converting to it while the other popular university in town is converting away from it. LOL

Well, you see my undergrad used a plus system only (no minus grades):

B+ = 3.5
B = 3.0
C+ = 2.5
C = 2.0

Obviously you can see that if all of your grades are B+'s and C+'s, then you lose 0.5 points for every course with the Texas application, which only gives an X.0 grade.

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

CCOM is teh awesomeness

 

[lgriffie]

KCOM is a great school if you don't mind being away from a large city. It is almost entirely just D.O. students taking the classes so you get to know everybody and you don't have mutiple studies all in the same classes like P.A. students and dental students and physical therapy students. They are very up to date on their facilities although the outside of the buildings don't give you that modern feel. They have smart boards in almost every study room, wireless internet, and "Stan" which is a life size dummy that does about anything you want it to. It breathes, you can put it under anethesia, you can give it drugs and it will react accordingly, you can cath it and analyze the urine, you can pump it's stomach and shock it, and a wide array of various other stuff, including actually killing it if you do something wrong. It is one of a kind. They have two "Stan's" so far and are hopeing to get 6 more relatively soon. The only drawbacks I found about the school is the small town but it makes cost of living really cheap. Also, they assign your rotations for you. You are not the one that has to call up hospitals and set them up yourself like some other schools do. You just pick the general geographic area that you want to go and they assign you a place. And of course, they always have an impressive match list every year. I think you will be happy anywhere that you choose to go though. Go to the interviews and see which one you really felt like home in and that is the place you should go.

Lindsay

 

[Khirurg]

Whoever said they are thinking of picking NYCOM over Stony Brook or Buffalo due to its high quality is either FOS or has alterior motives. While I have met quite a few students from Stony Brook who are clueless during their rotations, generally it is considered to be one of the strongest state schools in NY. Another thing is that the opportunities for residency after Stony brook are ten levels above of what you can obtain graduating from NYCOM.
I would characterize NYCOM as school that gives you an opportunity to do well. What you make of it is up to you. That being said, i am almost done with school and the big changes that came with OMM faculty etc., happened after my time.

 

[VUMD2be]

Also, TMDSAS will not use "plus" grades, whereas AMCAS & AACOMAS do, thus make your GPA lower for Texas schools.

(i.e. 70-79 = a 2.0 for Texas; 75-79 = 2.5 for AMCAS/AACOMAS)

...may have been different when you applied, but texas system doesn't use plus or minus in gpa calculation (ie straight A, B, C etc). this actually improved my gpa about 5% as I had more A-s than B+.

http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/General Instructions/DetInstRCW.htm

...and a C+ on amcas would be a 2.7.

 

[OSUdoc08]

...may have been different when you applied, but texas system doesn't use plus or minus in gpa calculation (ie straight A, B, C etc). this actually improved my gpa about 5% as I had more A-s than B+.

http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas/General Instructions/DetInstRCW.htm

...and a C+ on amcas would be a 2.7.

If you have a 2.5, it is counted as a 2.0 on your GPA for TMDSAS, which I was saying.

I don't see how that helps?

 

[VUMD2be]

If you have a 2.5, it is counted as a 2.0 on your GPA for TMDSAS, which I was saying.

I don't see how that helps?

huh? 2.5? Im not understanding you man. did your school give out 2.5s? sorry, but im confused.
😕

Texas system uses a straight A B C... system where an A-=A, B+=B etc. So, for instance, last semester I got three A-s, an A, and a B+. AMCAS gpa (as is): 3.68. Texas gpa (4 As, 1 B): 3.8.
significant difference.
hope this helps.

 

[NeuroDO]

My rankings...

#1 UNECOM

#2 CCOM

#3 PCOM

These schools are all really top medical schools, and you'll get a great education at any of them.

 

[OSUdoc08]

huh? 2.5? Im not understanding you man. did your school give out 2.5s? sorry, but im confused.
😕

Texas system uses a straight A B C... system where an A-=A, B+=B etc. So, for instance, last semester I got three A-s, an A, and a B+. AMCAS gpa (as is): 3.68. Texas gpa (4 As, 1 B): 3.8.
significant difference.
hope this helps.

My school gave out X.0's and X.5's

So if for 2 classes I had a 3.5 and a 3.0, my AACOMAS/AMCAS GPA would be 3.25.

For TMDSAS, the GPA is 3.0. (Any B is a 3.0 no matter what)

So, TMDSAS made that GPA 0.25 LOWER.

 

[CR7]

Funny. But wrong.

The top schools are MSU-COM, TCOM, KCOM, OSU-COM, CCOM, & PCOM.

UNECOM has the lowest average GPA (3.17) of all DO schools. I suppose it ranks #1 in the lowest GPA category.

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradprof/healthprof/premed/osteopathicstats.html

Come on OSUdoc, you don't think DMU makes the top five?

 

[Buckeye(OH)]

Interesting, either CCOM isnt on that list or my eyes are teh sux.

 

[Nate]

Funny. But wrong.

The top schools are MSU-COM, TCOM, KCOM, OSU-COM, CCOM, PCOM, & DMU-COM.

UNECOM has the lowest average GPA (3.17) of all DO schools. I suppose it ranks #1 in the lowest GPA category.

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradprof/healthprof/premed/osteopathicstats.html

What a load of crap, so an entering classes GPA average is what determines a school's worth? What a sad perspective 👎

 

[UNE2009LMD]

Why compare med schools? Choose what's best for you! 🙂 In my personal ranking list, I agree w/ NeuroDO...CCOM, UNECOM, and PCOM were my top choices for osteopathic med schools. I love having access to large cities and the hospitals w/in them. Chicago, Boston, Philly. Who cares about avg gpas? We all 'got in'. What matters now is the school's vision, the students in it, and the faculty support. my 2 cents. 🙂

 

[OSUdoc08]

What a load of crap, so an entering classes GPA average is what determines a school's worth? What a sad perspective 👎

Competitiveness certainly has some bearing on a school.

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

Funny. But wrong.

The top schools are MSU-COM, TCOM, KCOM, OSU-COM, CCOM, PCOM, & DMU-COM.

UNECOM has the lowest average GPA (3.17) of all DO schools. I suppose it ranks #1 in the lowest GPA category.

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradprof/healthprof/premed/osteopathicstats.html

I think OSU-COM is the best med school in the whole wide world. Period. They are #1 in my book. My degree from UMDNJ-SOM is worthless. GPAs and the opinion of an MS2 from OSU-COM means everything to me.

Before you all comment on me being an a-hole and before it gets closed, keep in mind that this thread was useless to start out with. And is now even more mind-numbing. You know what D.O. school is #1 really?? The one you attend. That should be your opinion, and your opinion only. Nobody on SDN, not even OSUdoc, has the right to say what schools are the "top" D.O. schools. How absurd and ridiculous!!

 

[smellycat22]

I think OSU-COM is the best med school in the whole wide world. Period. They are #1 in my book. My degree from UMDNJ-SOM is worthless. GPAs and the opinion of an MS2 from OSU-COM means everything to me.

Before you all comment on me being an a-hole and before it gets closed, keep in mind that this thread was useless to start out with. And is now even more mind-numbing. You know what D.O. school is #1 really?? The one you attend. That should be your opinion, and your opinion only. Nobody on SDN, not even OSUdoc, has the right to say what schools are the "top" D.O. schools. How absurd and ridiculous!!

I agree with you on this, whats the point of this thread...its just a matter of personal pref anyway...for me for example I prefered NSU-COM over PCOM and CCOM but thats just me, I liked the bigger campus and friendly environment but that doesnt mean that one is better than the other...at the end we will all be doctors so who cares..

 

[raptor5]

Hey guys,
so here's my question, I really kinda like the DO philosophy and will be applying to some schools for 2006, I've investigated a little bit about the schools that I will be applying to, maybe you guys can help me out and give me some feedback about these schools:

TCOM the one in Texas - I was reading their website and apparently they take like 90% residents, so if I don't know if I should even waste my time and apply here or not because I'm not a resident of Texas and I don't have fabulous scores for them the even consider me, but it seems like this school is one of the best DO schools there is, I saw it had a pretty good spot among the best med schools in US News. So what should I do about applying here.

PCOM - Philadelphia - Definitely applying, I was very impressed with what I read on their website, they seem to have a good curriculum and good school, at least that's what I think. I would definitely appreciate some feedback on how good is this school and does it have a good reputation and all that kinda stuff.

UMDNJ - SOM - New Jersey - Definitely loved the curriculum at this school, appears like they are a good school too, just one problem they only take like 90 students, and 85% are residents. The only good think was that they seem to have a high rate of minorities, which could work to my advantage, but again I'm not a resident of New Jersey. So any thoought on this school and what should I do about the whole residency thing.

NYCOM - New York - Well I really wasn't impressed with this school as much as I was with TCOM, PCOM, and UMDNJSOM. I don't know really how to assess this school, so I would really like some feed back about this school.

I would also appreciate any feedback on what other DO schools have a good reputation for being good school. Also, is it possible to get MD residencies at any of the above mentioned schools?

Thanks

Read what I said about PCOM in a previous thread
Pros and Cons

 

[Nate]

I don’t think there is anything wrong with asking for opinions and perspectives about schools from people who have gone through this process and done their homework. Last year I searched these forums and read dozens of threads from the past about the schools I was interested in and was able to look for certain qualities in the schools I visited from that knowledge. We are all proud of the school we decide on and hope we made the right choice but validating your decision by saying your school is better than others is wrong in my opinion.

 

[Boomer]

My penis is bigger than yours.....period.

 

[Echinoidea]

Funny. But wrong.

The top schools are MSU-COM, TCOM, KCOM, OSU-COM, CCOM, PCOM, & DMU-COM.

UNECOM has the lowest average GPA (3.17) of all DO schools. I suppose it ranks #1 in the lowest GPA category.

http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/careerservices/gradprof/healthprof/premed/osteopathicstats.html

Ah, more gospel from the mouth of infinite knowledge.

I am so incredibly sick of seeing your posts on every damn topic on the osteopathic boards. Look, I know that you KNOW EVERYTHING about EM, being a paramedic, school rankings, Oklahoma residencies, and all other assorted and sundry crap, but for god's sake, shut your damn trap about ranking schools. I wouldn't rag on OSU-COM, becuase I havn't been there, but I sure would hate to be in a class with a jerk like you. I'm sure you're Mr. Popularity there.

 

[newbie04]

Ah, more gospel from the mouth of infinite knowledge.

I am so incredibly sick of seeing your posts on every damn topic on the osteopathic boards. Look, I know that you KNOW EVERYTHING about EM, being a paramedic, school rankings, Oklahoma residencies, and all other assorted and sundry crap, but for god's sake, shut your damn trap about ranking schools. I wouldn't rag on OSU-COM, becuase I havn't been there, but I sure would hate to be in a class with a jerk like you. I'm sure you're Mr. Popularity there.

I couldn't have said it better. Best post I have seen in a long time!!

 

[UNE2009LMD]

I couldn't have said it better. Best post I have seen in a long time!!

Agreed! 👍 Unfortunately, there are arrogant ones out there. Can't we all just get along????

 

[Scrub MD]

My penis is bigger than yours.....period.

Couldn't have said it better myself. About mine that is.

 

[crys20]

I'm sure you're Mr. Popularity there.

 

[truth99]

Hey Enhinoidea i Love your quote at the end of your message

 

[kaikai128]

To me, everything is based upon the person's priorities. There are a lot of different factors

Is PBL something you want, or not? Would you rather travel for your 3rd and 4th yr rotations, or not? Would you rather live in an urban or rural area? What type of climate do you prefer? Do you have an issue with a dress code? Do you have an issue with attendance policies? How would you prefer the anatomy lab to be set up (disection versus prosection)? Do you have a preference on how the school year is set up? Do you prefer block testing or not? When do you want your first exposure to clinical medicine? Would you prefer a traditional college campus setting or not? Is cost an issue for you? Are there any certain things in the curriculum that you really want to see? How much time do you want off before boards? Do you need to be in close proximity to family? Do you prefer an established school? How "young" is too young for you?

etc, etc, etc.

After deciding what works best for you...there will probably be one school that is the "best" for you. Good luck figuring it all out.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Ah, more gospel from the mouth of infinite knowledge.

I am so incredibly sick of seeing your posts on every damn topic on the osteopathic boards. Look, I know that you KNOW EVERYTHING about EM, being a paramedic, school rankings, Oklahoma residencies, and all other assorted and sundry crap, but for god's sake, shut your damn trap about ranking schools. I wouldn't rag on OSU-COM, becuase I havn't been there, but I sure would hate to be in a class with a jerk like you. I'm sure you're Mr. Popularity there.

I didn't rank the schools. US NEWS did. I only listed them. Get over it.

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

Ah, more gospel from the mouth of infinite knowledge.

I am so incredibly sick of seeing your posts on every damn topic on the osteopathic boards. Look, I know that you KNOW EVERYTHING about EM, being a paramedic, school rankings, Oklahoma residencies, and all other assorted and sundry crap, but for god's sake, shut your damn trap about ranking schools. I wouldn't rag on OSU-COM, becuase I havn't been there, but I sure would hate to be in a class with a jerk like you. I'm sure you're Mr. Popularity there.

Bravo!! Well written!!!

BTW, I've been to OSU-COM. As it stands right now, they have lost AT LEAST two of their best profs.....both b/c of politics - one to private practice and the other to the Univ. of Oklahoma COM (MD school - where i'm a resident). Rag all you want - you're really not missing much!


I SMELL PISS...................................................

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

THE best professor is still here.

Nice come back, Sam. Regardless, Haas and Seabass made your school pretty sweet. Now you ain't got JACK!!! In YO FACE!!

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

Ironically, half of the residents in your program are from my school, and will continue to be.

Get over your anti-OSU thing, because it looks like you will be stuck here in Tulsa for a while.

Ummm... Here are the people in my program:

http://tulsa.ou.edu/im/residents.htm

Notice.....6 D.O.s, 3 from your school, 1 from TCOM, 1 from AZCOM, and 1 from UMDNJ-SOM.

Next years PGY-1 class for OU-Tulsa IM has 2 D.O.s, neither from your school - one from COMP and the other from DMU I beleive.

So, 6 out of 48 residents are D.O.s, or 1/8th which equals 12.5%. One-half of them are from your school....that means 6.25%. That number will fall to 2 out of 52 or 3.9% rounded up.

I may not be a statistician nor am I a grad of OSU-COM, nor am I an ER doc, yet it seems to me that 6.25% nor 3.9% = 50%.

I will get over the ant-OSU thing if you get your head out of your ass. So it looks like we're at a standstill since neither is bound to happen anytime soon.

Moral of the story: You are wrong again.

Have a nice day!

 

[docbill]

I am not going to even comment about the UNECOM statement made.

I will say however that UNECOM has a great reputation of making great Physicians and the Res Match every year gets better and better. So they must be doing something right.

 

[DrFeelgoodDO]

I am not going to even comment about the UNECOM statement made.

I will say however that UNECOM has a great reputation of making great Physicians and the Res Match every year gets better and better. So they must be doing something right.

docbill - we agree. everyone I have met from your school is superb.

 

[Boomer]

Ummm... Here are the people in my program:

http://tulsa.ou.edu/im/residents.htm

Notice.....6 D.O.s, 3 from your school, 1 from TCOM, 1 from AZCOM, and 1 from UMDNJ-SOM.

Next years PGY-1 class for OU-Tulsa IM has 2 D.O.s, neither from your school - one from COMP and the other from DMU I beleive.

So, 6 out of 48 residents are D.O.s, or 1/8th which equals 12.5%. One-half of them are from your school....that means 6.25%. That number will fall to 2 out of 52 or 3.9% rounded up.

I may not be a statistician nor am I a grad of OSU-COM, nor am I an ER doc, yet it seems to me that 6.25% nor 3.9% = 50%.

I will get over the ant-OSU thing if you get your head out of your ass. So it looks like we're at a standstill since neither is bound to happen anytime soon.

Moral of the story: You are wrong again.

Have a nice day!

Can we not count the dude from TCOM? I had respect for that school, until I learned that they gave that assclown a diploma. Oh well, I guess every school makes decisions it regrets, huh?