MSUCOM vs. Touro CA

[Lighting4748]

MSUCOM
Pros

• Well-known large public school with undergrad affiliation.
• Has its own residency programs/rotation sites through Statewide Campus System
• Very strong match list (Multiple Ortho, Ophtho, ENT, Anesthesiology and Gen Surg matches. Couple of Urology and even NSGY matches in past years.)
• Good COMLEX pass rates
• P/F with internal ranking
• More affordable cost of living
• More research available
• More clinical opportunities at affiliated hospitals

Cons

• Farther away from home
• Colder climate
• Earlier start date (July)
• Larger class size (~300)
• Higher tuition ($65,325)

Touro CA
Pros

• Closer to home
• Mild climate
• P/F with an internal ranking
• Good COMLEX pass rates
• Good match list
• Smaller class size (~150 students)
• Lower tuition ($61,380)

Cons

• Expensive cost of living
• Doesn't have it's own residency programs
• Less research available
• Smaller private school with no undergrad affiliation.

Summary: Overall, the cost of attendance will be similar since there is a drastic difference between the cost of living. I may actually save money in Michigan even though I am out of state. I am interested in a surgical specialty but honestly am open to other options as well. MSUCOM obviously has the stronger match list but many of their matches are in Michigan. At the moment, I am not sure if I want to be back in CA for residency or stay in Michigan for residency. I am super grateful to be in this position and would appreciate any insight!

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[chilly_md]

As you noted, MSUCOM is a public DO and you'd have a lot more resources there. It seems you're open to the cold and moving, so that is a good option, especially since you'd like to pursue a surgical specialty.

 

[deleted1158770]

I don’t know much about these schools but based on your list it seems like you prefer the academic offerings at MSUCOM, so if you can handle the move across country I would say go there!

 

[tzuyu&yuqi]

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