hey everyone, just wanted to think out loud here and ask people's opinions
CCOM
- Pros: great location (Downers grove) and then chicago city (my dream location to be in..im a city girl and chicago is my ultimate goal for moving); Very reputable among DO schools, cushy school
- Cons: $$$$$$, grading system
MSUCOM
- Pros: much cheaper, P/F format
- Cons: maybe not as prestigious as CCOM (? not sure), location is not nearly as exciting (although rotations in detroit would be fun)
Other fators:
Both schools have great clinical opportunities and good connections to their base hospitals, it seems.
My interest in research is kind of minimal -- just for residency purposes
Currently, I'm undecided on what specialties I would like to go for but ultimately would rather be able to choose than be limited by potential poor stats (for ex: would choosing CCOM ultimately make it hard for me to have a good GPA and place into a good residency or does that not really matter since many schools are P/F)
I know tuition is a HUGE factor but I would also like to consider other factors & make an informed decision
thanks!
CCOM
- Pros: great location (Downers grove) and then chicago city (my dream location to be in..im a city girl and chicago is my ultimate goal for moving); Very reputable among DO schools, cushy school
- Cons: $$$$$$, grading system
MSUCOM
- Pros: much cheaper, P/F format
- Cons: maybe not as prestigious as CCOM (? not sure), location is not nearly as exciting (although rotations in detroit would be fun)
Other fators:
Both schools have great clinical opportunities and good connections to their base hospitals, it seems.
My interest in research is kind of minimal -- just for residency purposes
Currently, I'm undecided on what specialties I would like to go for but ultimately would rather be able to choose than be limited by potential poor stats (for ex: would choosing CCOM ultimately make it hard for me to have a good GPA and place into a good residency or does that not really matter since many schools are P/F)
I know tuition is a HUGE factor but I would also like to consider other factors & make an informed decision
thanks!