Why is there a stigma against DOs?

[touchpause13]

I'm shocked your Dean said that. Did he say anything more?

Yeah he said if that goes through there will be a grandfathered period. So if you took the COMLEX step 1 and the next year they start doing USMLE-O, you wouldn't have to go back and take the USMLE-O step 1 before taking Step 2.

That's all I can remember. He's like on some big shot board or something

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[Roxas]

Yeah he said if that goes through there will be a grandfathered period. So if you took the COMLEX step 1 and the next year they start doing USMLE-O, you wouldn't have to go back and take the USMLE-O step 1 before taking Step 2.

That's all I can remember. He's like on some big shot board or something

Man that would be nice. Like many other students, for now I plan on taking both but I've heard many rethink that by the end of 2nd year.

 

[NurWollen]

Yeah he said if that goes through there will be a grandfathered period. So if you took the COMLEX step 1 and the next year they start doing USMLE-O, you wouldn't have to go back and take the USMLE-O step 1 before taking Step 2.

That's all I can remember. He's like on some big shot board or something

If true, that's a pretty big deal.
I could be imagining this, or I could be thinking of someone else, but touchpause, I seem to remember you saying something before about your dean saying the merger was going to happen afterall, several months ago. He was prescient then...

or did I just make that up/pull it out of ________, etc? I dunno why, I just seem to remember you or someone else here on SDN saying something about their dean knowing stuff.....

 

[BestDoctorEver]

By the way, which one of the two is easier?

 

[CSqueed]

My thought would be they should do it like the writing section on the MCAT. Have the USMLE part be a number and the OMM part be a letter. Problem solved

Interesting, that's actually better than two scores. Get Polk on that.

 

[CSqueed]

By the way, which one of the two is easier?

Which one of what?

 

[touchpause13]

If true, that's a pretty big deal.
I could be imagining this, or I could be thinking of someone else, but touchpause, I seem to remember you saying something before about your dean saying the merger was going to happen afterall, several months ago. He was prescient then...

or did I just make that up/pull it out of ________, etc? I dunno why, I just seem to remember you or someone else here on SDN saying something about their dean knowing stuff.....

Hmm it wasn't me but I wouldn't be surprised if it was another DMU person. Dr. Polk knows his shet

 

[BestDoctorEver]

Which one of what?

COMLEX1 or USMLE1

 

[NurWollen]

Hmm it wasn't me but I wouldn't be surprised if it was another DMU person. Dr. Polk knows his shet

Yeah, must be. I knew it had something to do with DMU.

 

[hallowmann]

...We can agree that MD opportunities are much more than at DO schools, but I think as long as DO students are aiming for mid-tier programs and come from an established school, inability to do is more about the student than the campus.

I generally agree with this.

The problem with boards is that no one really wants to take 2.

However at a talk with our Dean yesterday he mentioned that they are trying to move towards getting rid of the COMLEX and instead have the USMLE and USMLE-O. With the only difference being the USMLE-O would have an additional OMM section.

Would be nice if it happens, who knows how long it would take though.

 

[Omppu27]

The problem with boards is that no one really wants to take 2.

However at a talk with our Dean yesterday he mentioned that they are trying to move towards getting rid of the COMLEX and instead have the USMLE and USMLE-O. With the only difference being the USMLE-O would have an additional OMM section.

I think that sounds like a great idea. What are the chances of this actually happening any time soon (within about 5 years)?

 

[Omppu27]

Also, on the topic of research opportunities, what about a DO student going back to their hometown/UG during summer of MS1 to do research at an MD school?

EDIT: eh i think this was sorta answered above.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Also, on the topic of research opportunities, what about a DO student going back to their hometown/UG during summer of MS1 to do research at an MD school?

Why not? Tons of people do it MD or DO.

 

[Beth_W737]

Rowan has plenty of research opportunities for those who want it, in EM, Geri, basic science etc. some people worked with Dr Nagele on his major Alzheimer's/Parkinson's findings which may lead to tests. Our Geri department is ranked high in US N&W Reports. I disagree, focus is not high on research but opportunities are there if you look.