WesternU-COMP vs LECOM-B

[QTG]

WesternU
Pros

• ISAC (summer intensive anatomy course to fulfill gross requirement prior to first semester--go on to TA other incoming first years)
• Lots of other TA opportunities, such as the ISAC gross TA, clinical skills, and OMT
• Academic tracks: anatomy (my favorite), lifestyle medicine (my second favorite), chronic disease...
• Beautiful SoCal

Cons

• Astronomical tuition (~$55K, off the top of my head)
• Distant clinical rotations, but probably won't have to move often
• Not as warm year-round as I was led to believe
• Minimal research, but potential to work in other labs nearby if necessary

LECOM-B
Pros

• PBL curriculum
• All tests are composed of 200 "board-styled questions"
• More reasonable tuition (~$35K, off the top of my head)
• Always warm (hot)

Cons

• Minimal research, volunteer, clinical opportunities (as far as I'm aware)
• Both clinical years require moving
• Prosection only

Summary: I could see myself enjoying either school, being a frozen New Yorker, but am just not sure what to look for as far as DO schools go if I decide to pursue a competitive specialty. Thanks for any suggestions!

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[sixersfan]

First off, congrats on your acceptances!

You'll need to compare match lists between the two schools, as well as COMLEX and USMLE performances. I am not too familiar with COMP, but off the top of my head I know LECOM-B has had a few matched into some pretty competitive specialties like ortho, derm, radiology, ENT each year.

The tuition for LECOM sure is tempting, especially an $80k difference over 4 years...

As far as weather, being from the north east myself, I am sure you will be just fine in either climate

Another important factor to consider is distance from home, if this is important for you.

 

[TheaterOfTheme]

Edited to PM -- I am student at westernU, I'd say go to LECOM. PM me