WVSOM vs. Nova Clearwater (NSU-KPCOM)

[confusedalmostdoc]

Accepted to both but need to make a decision within 24 hours.. it seems like a tough decision given that Nova Clearwater is a new campus and I didn't even enter the school. WVSOM is a solid institution, but very different from Nova due to location. Also Nova offers dual degrees unlike WV.

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[mc29012]

I'd pick WVSOM, too much unknown about Clearwater. Congrats on both acceptances!

 

[PapaGuava]

I'd vote for WVSOM because it is a well-established and solid DO school. However, if you absolutely hate the area up there, then that is something to consider.

@confusedalmostdoc

 

[DrMcLovin]

I would pick NOVA since success in medical school mainly comes from the individual student. More opportunities around Clearwater/Tampa for research and connections for residency. I also wouldn’t want to live in West Virginia.

 

[sixersfan]

I would pick NOVA since success in medical school mainly comes from the individual student. More opportunities around Clearwater/Tampa for research and connections for residency. I also wouldn’t want to live in West Virginia.

whats wrong with WV?

 

[DrMcLovin]

whats wrong with WV?

Personal preference of not wanting to live there. I’m sure WVUSOM it is a fine school though.

I did not go to NOVA or WVUSOM, but objectively looking at the opportunities I feel like there is a higher likelihood of making academic connections in Tampa/Clearwater than rural WV. Hence why I made my previous comment. You will find out being sucessful in med school is 99% on the individual student. Going to an “established” DO school makes no difference.