DMU vs. NSU-KPCOM

[amitriptylean]

DMU-COM
Pros

• Reputation for a really great DO program (to my understanding)
• Lower COL in comparison
• Impressive 2024 match list
• Grew up in the Midwest, more familiar with climate

Cons

• Climate (I don't like the cold lol)
• I don't think pre-clinical years are P/F?

NSU-KPCOM
Pros

• NSU offers an MD and DO program- I imagine there's a lot of crossover with faculty and may help if you want to take COMLEX and Step for competitive residencies
• Clearwater campus is newer, better facilities
• Sunshine certainly doesn't hurt

Cons

• No cadaver lab to my understanding
• Higher COL
• Kinda concerned by rumors of bad experiences but not sure how much I should believe, especially since it was 3 years ago? (See NSUKPCOM name and shame reddit thread)

Both are DO programs, and I'm OOS for both. Unsure of what specialty I might want to pursue for residency. Both seem equal in less-than-ideal clinical rotation sites (p much across the board for DO programs) and solid job opportunities for my partner who's a drug design chemist (also a factor in my decision). Please chime in if I missed something!!!

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[chilly_md]

DMU. Cheaper and they haven't had complaints in the past like Nova has. Nova having an MD program is not going to provide any benefits.

 

[WaterPoloGod]

I just toured DMU, love the new facility. They seem really inclined on helping students. Also the A,B,C system is not as big of a factor in determining success, a good location, support system and resources will help you get those higher scores.