What's so great about PCOM???

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Sonic Wig

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I'm asking for info for a friend who's appling in june. I'm at an MD school right now, but did apply to some DO schools, but not PCOM. So this is my friends question, what is all the hype over PCOM, why do so many people want to go there? What's so great about it?

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i've been wondering the same thing.
i looked at an aacomas publication and the school that recieved the most appications last year was pcom.
 
Large school with great facilities which include:
pro-athlete quality (literally) gym, workout equipment
research labs
spacious ampitheaters
standardized patient rooms
new automated patient (some mechanical/computerized patient simulator that is brand new)

Top notch faculty...many top DOs have been recruited from other schools to come teach here

New emphasis on research with the addition of a highly regarded DO

Student friendly atmosphere, non-competitive

104 years of history and reputation. Well known, certainly in surrounding states, but all over the country as well.

Located in Philadelphia...a mecca for medicine and social life

Top residency placement, often 50/50 primary care/specialty

Large OPTI, many places for rotations

Plus the people are great. Students, faculty, administration.

Hope this helps.
 
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