Dear DO Medical Students and Residents email received from the NBOME
Dear DO Medical Students and Residents:
In light of USMLE’s announcement (1/26/21) that MD medical students would no longer need to take “Step 2 CS”, the USMLE national clinical skills exam, we have heard from many DO medical students that they would like us to discontinue the COMLEX-USA Level 2-Performance Evaluation (Level 2-PE) clinical skills exam for DO medical students. We hear you. We had heard from both the Student Osteopathic Medical Association (SOMA) and the Council of...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - January 30, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: wxman Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
ATSU-SOMA vs. LMU-DCOM
Hi everyone! As the fall semester comes to a close, I am deciding between these two schools that I both really loved interviewing with. I am wondering if anyone has any further information, positives, negatives, or other thoughts about either school. Much appreciated. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 18, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ahopefulmed Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
RVUCOM - CO VS. ATSU SOMA Arizona
Hey SDN Community,
I've been fortunate enough to be accepted into Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM-CO) as well as AT Still in Arizona in early November, and I am having a hard time picking a medical school. A deposit is due on Dec 14 and I need to make a decision soon. I'd appreciate advice on which is the better school. I'll share why I liked each program. My spouse is also in the military. So he will me moving in with me in my second year once he gets mil...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - November 27, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Baby_Yoda_DO1 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
ATSU SOMA v CUSOM v ATSU Kirksville
Background info: I have HPSP scholarship so the cost of school and the cost of living is not a factor. Entering med school I am leaning towards residency in orthopedics. My strengths are clinical; my weakness is pure sciences.
ATSU SOMA:
Pros:
-Early clinical cycle, would like to work in a CHC 1 day a week as a break from academics
-location of the school and my top 3 CHC choices.
-small group learning 2nd year at CHC
Cons:
-No established ultrasound program
-Minimal international...
ATSU SOMA v CUSOM v ATSU Kirksville (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 16, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: medic2doctor22 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Reposting this in DO forum instead of the other Please help me decide between BCOM or ATSU-SOMA
I have 3 days to choose between BCOM and ATSU SOMA which should I pick?
SOMA
Pros
1.Older school/ reputation/ name
2.Consistent match rate and comlex scores
3.I am from Phoenix AZ so the first year will be
familiar environment
4.Probably more established faculty( can’t confirm)
Cons
1.During years 2-4 we are sent to Community health centers elsewhere in the country for rotations but they are assigned before your first year starts and I would be matriculating late, so all the good...
Reposting this in DO forum instead of the other Please help me decide between BCOM or ATSU-SOMA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 29, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Danny16 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
2020-2021 A.T. Still University (Mesa, Arizona) ATSU-SOMA
Please feel free to tag a pre-medical moderator when the secondary prompt is posted.
Good luck to everyone applying!
Interview Feedback:
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Secondary Prompt:
Describe your experience with Community Health Centers or free clincs (500 words or less)...
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2020-2021 A.T. Still University (Mesa, Arizona) ATSU-SOMA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 24, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PapaGuava Tags: 2020-2021 Osteopathic School-Specific Discussions Source Type: forums
UIWSOM vs ATSU-SOMA
Hello! After a rough cycle, I'm so happy to have been offered two seats. I would really appreciate if you could help me choose between these schools. Tuition doesn't matter to me-- I'm trying to focus on location, curriculum, and quality of life (their importances not in any kind of order)
UIWSOM - University of the Incarnate Word SOM (San Antonio, TX)
Pros:
Abundant friends and extended family in Houston, Austin and Dallas for support system (MY MAIN REASON FOR...
UIWSOM vs ATSU-SOMA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 17, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: deleted953743 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
ACOM vs ATSU-SOMA (Mesa)
Hey guys I was accepted of the WL at ATSU-Soma Mesa yesterday and trying to make a fast decision here. I think both have pretty good board scores and both have decent match lists. I have been planning ACOM for months now so I was pretty set on ACOM so just trying to get an honest assessment. Also, I did not go to the dean's dinner for ATSU-soma so never toured the campus or anything like that just interview day, so I would appreciate ATSU student input
ACOM
Pros
about...
ACOM vs ATSU-SOMA (Mesa) (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - June 11, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: drstranger Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
ATSU (SOMA) vs Rocky Vista
AT Still
Pros: In Arizona closer to Home in california. Unique 1+3 curriculum
Cons: Tuition, the 1+3 year can be disorganized and mainly matches into primary care
Rocky Vista
Pros: Really high board scores, decent match list, curriculum is tailored for the boards, near Denver.
Cons: Its a pretty new school and the name hasnt really gotten around much. The actual building is pretty small and could be updated. Very expensive. COA is around $90,000. And the class size is...
ATSU (SOMA) vs Rocky Vista (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - May 16, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: MDFUTURE123 Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
ATSU-SOMA vs BCOM
Sorry for posting to the MD page, but for some reason, the DO page doesn’t allow me to post.
That being said, both have relatively similar tuitions, but ATSU-SOMA has a slightly higher cost of living, plus, with their unique 1-3 program, my fiancée (wife then) would have to move to a second location for the last three years. It would possibly be more difficult for her to start her career.
On the other hand, BCOM is in the town I grew up in; I actually attended undergrad at the neighboring...
ATSU-SOMA vs BCOM (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - April 22, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: The-Adster Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
local PCP retires. dumped all their patients on me - opioids benzos etc etc
Methadone, short acting, long acting, opioids, benzos, soma
WTF?
I don't have the bandwidth to see these patients to wean them down. I'd rather not even pick up that hot potato since we already refuse if they are already on benzo and opioids in combination
what to do? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - December 19, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: oreosandsake Tags: Pain Medicine Source Type: forums
KCU-KC vs ATSU-SOMA vs TUNCOM
Okay fam, I've been fortunate enough to have a choice for schooling this cycle, so I would love some input from y'all. I'm deciding between KCU-KC, ATSU-SOMA, and TUNCOM.
KCU-KC:
Pros:
- Loved the campus and the vibe from students
- The statistics concerning boards and match placement speaks for itself
- Awesome anatomy program and new SIM center
- Super cool city
Cons:
- I don't have any connections to KC and my family is on the west coast, so I'm wanting to try and stay in KC...
KCU-KC vs ATSU-SOMA vs TUNCOM (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - November 23, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: PinPointed Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
WesternU Pomona vs. ATSU-SOMA
WesternU COMP
Pros
California medical school - established DO program
Good weather and in SoCal - I have family in Northern California
Good board scores and good residency matches
Cheaper Cost of Attendance compared to ATSU-SOMA
Conference weeks after exams - gives you time to breathe and relax
More opportunities for elective rotations during 3rd and 4th years?
Campus feel
Cons
New-ish curriculum
LA traffic
Students ℅ driving a lot...
WesternU Pomona vs. ATSU-SOMA (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - October 30, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: ilovecorgisandboba Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
ATSU-SOMA vs TCOM
Basically, I got accepted at ATSU-SOMA, and have other IIs (TCOM, ATSU-KCOM, BCOM, and my state MD school). I just want to know if it is worth skipping the TCOM interview? It’s not scheduled yet, and it will be a pain to schedule it with my work schedule and other IIs.
I also plan on attending all other MD IIs as well as IIs from DMU-COM, KCUMB, PCOM, and CCOM (if I get them).
I only have another 2 days to book my interview at TCOM, with hardly any of the dates working, leading me to miss...
ATSU-SOMA vs TCOM (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 20, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: The-Adster Tags: Help Me Decide: X vs Y Medical School Source Type: forums
Get cranial osteopathy off COMLEX
DMU's SOMA branch just sent out a survey to members of national SOMA that asks for student opinion on cranial osteopathy. Please look for this email if you are a member of SOMA and fill it out. The goal is to assess students' experiences with cranial, and perhaps to adopt a SOMA-wide resolution that supports eliminating cranial from COMLEX and curricula. Please fill out the survey and, if your opinion is anything like mine, help support any organization that tries to eliminate this aspect...
Get cranial osteopathy off COMLEX (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 15, 2019 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: brucecanbeatyou Tags: Medical Students - DO Source Type: forums
