I am so excited that other people from Boston are going to PCOM!
Together, I am a clinical research coordinator, too, and I think that it is the best job I could have chosen for my interim period. I work closely with doctors, nurses, patients, regulatory depts - basically everyone. It gave me a lot to talk about at my interviews and I have learned a lot about myself and medicine. It's definitely a job to consider. I would try to stay away from "bench" research, as it takes you away from patients and DO schools, especially, want to see you interacting with actual people.
I agree with fastjoe about PCOM's reputation. No one I knew would give me their opinions on the schools I was deciding between, but after I made my decision they all said that PCOM was by far the best choice (including several DO's). Not that the other schools aren't good, PCOM just has a lot to offer. Also, I am considering doing the combo DO/MPH or MBA program. I think it's nice that the option is there if I want it (although it will take a total of 5 years instead of 4).
I hope that some of this helps you. Good luck with the MCAT. Just put your mind to it and you will be fine (it's not that bad).
Congrats to all!! And, if there are any more people from Boston heading to PCOM, feel free to email me at
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