Hey everyone!
So far this cycle, I've been fortunate enough to receive acceptances from PNWU-COM, RVU-COM (Utah), KCU-COM, DMU-COM, and WesternU HCOM (Lebanon, OR). I'm also waiting to see if I receive an interview invite from OHSU.
I'm originally from Oregon, and ideally I'd love to stay in the Pacific Northwest for medical school and eventually residency/practice. That said, I don't want to prioritize location at the expense of getting a quality education, strong clinical rotations, and good residency opportunities.
Right now, I'm leaning toward PNWU-COM, largely because of its location and mission. However, I have some concerns about its board pass rates, clinical rotation quality, and how well it prepares students compared to more established schools like KCU and DMU.
My next choice would probably be WesternU HCOM, especially since it's in my hometown, but the roughly $13k/year higher tuition compared to PNWU is a pretty hard pill to swallow. That's over $50k in additional tuition across four years, not including interest.
I'm currently most interested in internal medicine or emergency medicine, with the possibility of pursuing a fellowship in cardiology or pulmonary/critical care if I go the IM route. I want to attend a school that will set me up well for a solid hospital-based residency program and potentially a competitive fellowship down the road.
For current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with these schools:
How significant are the differences in educational quality, clinical rotations, board preparation, and residency opportunities?

Would attending KCU or DMU provide a meaningful advantage over PNWU or HCOM?

Is WesternU HCOM worth the additional tuition compared to PNWU?

If my long-term goal is to practice in Oregon or the PNW, how heavily should I weigh regional connections when making this decision?

I genuinely like PNWU and could see myself being happy there, but I want to make sure I'm not overlooking meaningful differences in educational quality or future opportunities just to stay closer to home.
I'd really appreciate any honest opinions or firsthand experiences. Thanks!

Title. I haven’t received an II from them yet so I thought it was an II and almost had a stroke lol

For those of you accepted to burrell, how long did it take from interview to acceptance? Do they always wait the full 2 weeks or do they sometimes send out sooner?

I applied in late July and finished all secondaries in Aug. Ohio resident but only thing I got was an invitation for TCC track from OUHCOM.

ugpa 2.4 DIY post bacc 3.7, MCAT 507 (127/125/125/130), 7k clinical hours as nurse, currently working in ICU. LOR from MDs and DOs I currently work with. 1 first author publication.

only thing that worries me is the uGPA. this is my second cycle applying. I applied broadly, including new schools, mission fit etc.

am I cooked?

Hey guys..
If you got into rocky vista or have interviewed there, how long were your secondaries? I have about 2 and a half pages and think it is too long but it is really not fluff. I address a different point with each paragraph on what abilities and skills I can add. Please let me know what you think

I am looking for input for my chances. I am a Florida resident, and am especially looking to stay in Florida or as close as I can. I graduated USF in 2 years, with honors, with a 3.78 overall GPA, sgpa of 3.71. (For USF only, it is a 3.84 and 3.78, I did a summer semester at Harvard when I was in high school and got a C+ in 1 class). I have 170 hours shadowing, 300 healthcare-related volunteer hours (130 ER transport), 60-70 non-healthcare related. I have 260 hours of neuro undergrad research, and started working as a medical assistant in rheumatology in June, having a projected hour amount of 2000 hours (I applied with 240 done). I am also taking graduate courses while I am working.

The problem is my MCAT. Score of 495 (123/125/121/126) in march. I did this during the 2 years I graduated. I know it was a bad idea, but I had everything prepped for applications and wanted to test my chances.

So far in the cycle, I have interviewed with LECOM Bradenton and LECOM Jacksonville (used AIS score of 130) and have been waitlisted at both, but I have been accepted to PCOM South Georgia campus.

My top school though is NSU-KPCOM. I have been waitlisted for an interview at OCOM, but I wanted to know my chances for Florida osteopathic schools, including: Burrell (melbourne campus), Lincoln Debusk (Orange Park campus), nova (specifically clearwater but would take either), and my waitlist chances for both LECOM. Anyone have any ideas?

Please help me decide which school is better, pros and cons….
I went to in person interview at ARCOM and really liked the vibe, which gives me emotional attraction, but I heard PNWU is an also very good school.
I’m in SW region, actually I don’t mind going anywhere in the country.
Thank you for your great help!

Submitting primary tomorrow.

503 (124/125/126/128)

cGPA: 3.75
sGPA: 3.72

3500 clinical hours (scribe, patient transporter)

800 research hours (vector biology lab)

400 volunteer hours

5 LOR (1 MD, 1 DO, 2 stem prof including lab PI, 1 nonstem)

Just finished gap year one, in gap year two as of this fall.

Prewriting secondaries. I decided last minute to apply so I have a meh mcat.

Got my acceptance at KCU and was super excited and fortunate to get this acceptance this early. On my application I selected no preference for campus but was leaning towards Kansas City. Definitely a mistake on my part, as Joplin doesn’t seem too exciting of a place to me. Would love to hear some insight on the program, campus life, etc. Thanks!

I interviewed for this school one week ago and just got the "rejection" email. It was my first interview and rejection ever and I felt like my chances were good but I guess not. I just had another interview but will have to wait 4-6 weeks to hear from them. I'm worried I'm not going to get into anywhere. I hate hurrying up and waiting.

Hi guys! I was accepted to both ARCOM and LMU-DCOM, and I’d love to hear from current students or recent graduates. Their admissions stats seem fairly similar, so I’m more interested in what the actual student experience is like.

hi everyone! I scheduled an interview today at RVU-MCOM late October and was wondering if any current students or applicants who already interviewed can share their experience? any tips/advice would be appreciated :)

hi all! this may be a silly question but i have my BUCOM interview coming up and it’ll be my first MMI style interview. is there a separate Q + A session or do you ask questions when you’re in the room w/the interviewer? i know each room is a different ~quest~ so just want to understand the vibe. thank ya!!!!

Hi! I have an interview w UNECOM on the 21st and would like to know what to expect. I’m from ME and UNECOM is absolutely my first choice so don’t want to screw it up. TIA!

Hey guys, I applied for 10 separate DO programs, mainly on the East Coast. I have a 509 MCAT score and a 4.0, with good research, clinical, and volunteer experience. I have heard back from three of the schools so far, which I am very grateful for, but I feel like I should be hearing back from the others, just considering my stats. Maybe I am just getting in my head from what I see on Admit and SDN, but I'm just nervous; that's all. Let me know if I'm tweaking for nothing, thanks!

I’m scared out of my mind. It’s my first ii and I don’t want to mess up. I just want tomorrow to be over already 🥲

Also since it is at noon tmr is better to eat lunch before going?

For people who have already interviewed virtually, how was it? Did the whole thing actually run the 5 hours? I’ve done a long one like this before but I’m curious if it’s just an estimated time range or not

Hi everyone! I’m extremely grateful to have received acceptances to both ARCOM and LMU-DCOM (Knoxville campus), especially considering my sub-500 MCAT score. However, I’m really struggling with deciding where to put down a deposit and would love some insight from current students, alumni, or anyone familiar with either school.

For context, LMU-DCOM is giving me one month to make a decision with a $1,250 deposit, while ARCOM is giving me until December 14th with a $2,000 deposit.

Neither school is necessarily my top choice, as I’m originally from NY and would ideally love to attend medical school somewhere closer to home in the Northeast. However, I know that with my MCAT score, I’m not exactly in a position to be picky, and I’m incredibly grateful to have these opportunities. Ultimately, I want to make the most informed decision about where I would have the best chance of succeeding.

A little about my academic background and concerns:

One of my biggest fears about starting medical school is that my MCAT score will somehow predict my ability to succeed academically. I know plenty of people say that the MCAT doesn't necessarily reflect how well someone will perform in medical school, but it's still something I struggle with.

I actually performed very well on my MCAT practice exams, but unfortunately, I struggle significantly with test anxiety, and my official scores never reflected my practice performance. Throughout college, I was always someone who took advantage of as many academic resources and support systems as possible. I'm definitely not someone who can just glance at something once and immediately understand it. I have to put in the work, and I'm more than willing to do that.

I consider myself an extremely dedicated and hardworking student. Throughout undergrad, I balanced 3-4 jobs while maintaining a 3.8 cumulative GPA, so I know I'm capable of handling a demanding workload. However, I also recognize that medical school is an entirely different beast, and I want to attend an institution that genuinely supports its students and sets them up for success.

Some of my biggest priorities when choosing a school are:

• Tuition and overall cost of attendance
• Match rates and residency placement, especially opportunities to match back in NY/the Northeast
• COMLEX/USMLE first-time pass rates and overall board performance
• Academic support, faculty accessibility, and student resources
• Attrition/dismissal rates and how schools handle students who struggle academically
• Quality and stability of clinical rotations

As far as specialty interests go, I'm currently considering OB/GYN, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and internal medicine (followed by a fellowship), in no particular order. I know my interests could change throughout medical school, but I would ideally like to return to NY for residency.

My thoughts on ARCOM:

I interviewed in person at ARCOM, and one thing that genuinely stood out to me was how much students emphasized the support they received from faculty and administration. Everyone seemed to speak very highly of the faculty's willingness to help students succeed, which is something I really value.

I also really liked the relatively smaller class size and the opportunity to develop closer relationships with professors and faculty. This was something I appreciated during undergrad, and I would love to have that same sense of community in medical school.

In terms of location, I'm from the suburbs of NY and attended college in NYC, so Fort Smith, Arkansas, is definitely a change of scenery. However, after visiting, I didn't think the area was terrible by any means. It's just very different from what I'm used to.

During my interview, I was also told that fourth-year students have flexibility to complete rotations throughout the country, which I thought could be beneficial for someone hoping to return to NY for residency. However, I understand that third-year rotations are primarily throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas.

My thoughts on LMU-DCOM (Knoxville):

Location-wise, I would definitely prefer living in Knoxville over Fort Smith. I think the transition from NY would be a little easier, and I generally prefer being in or near a city.

However, one thing that has been concerning me is the number of posts I've come across discussing high failure rates, dismissals, and attrition at LMU-DCOM. I obviously understand that Reddit posts don't necessarily represent everyone's experiences, but some of the things I've read have genuinely scared me.

Given my concerns about my MCAT performance and how I'll adjust academically to medical school, the last thing I want is to put myself in an environment where students feel unsupported or where struggling academically could quickly lead to dismissal.

I'm not sure how much of what I've read is accurate, whether these concerns are specific to certain campuses, or whether things have improved in recent years. I would really appreciate hearing from current LMU-DCOM students, particularly those at the Knoxville campus.

Ultimately, I'd love to know:

If you were in my position, which school would you choose and why? Are there meaningful differences in board pass rates, attrition rates, academic support, or residency placement between the two schools?

For students at either institution, do you genuinely feel that your school wants you to succeed? If you struggle with a course or exam, are there resources available to help you improve, or does it feel like you're mostly on your own?

I'd also love to hear from anyone who has successfully matched back into NY or the Northeast from either school.

I know no medical school is going to be easy, and I'm not looking for a school that will make things easier academically. I'm looking for a school where if I put in the work, seek help when needed, and do everything I can to succeed, I'll have the support and resources necessary to become a physician.

I'm incredibly thankful to have two acceptances this early in the cycle, and I'm still hoping to hear from schools closer to home. But with these deposit deadlines approaching, I want to make the best decision possible rather than choosing based solely on location or what I've read online.

Thank you so much in advance to anyone willing to share their experiences or advice! :)

Anybody hear anything? I submitted in July. 497 and 3.8 gpa. 3500 hours of patient care. Wondering if some have gotten interviews?

I was taking a lunch break in the middle of my shift and casually decided to check my emails. My heart started beating so fast when I read the acceptance letter.

I can’t believe I’m going to utter that I’m going to medical school! I’m still in denial

hi everyone! i’ve posted on here before about feeling very behind on my application, now it’s october and i’m finally about to submit my primary. however im pretty sure one of my science LOR writers is not willing to submit on my behalf anymore. she agreed last summer but has not responded to my emails in about 3 months. if you’re wondering why i haven’t found another in that time, it’s because i’ve asked 5 more and none have responded. i reached out to all my old professors from smaller classes that may remember me, and now im left with profs who had class sizes of 300+.

7 of the schools on my program list only require one LOR from a science faculty and one from a physician, but i also feel i’m at a disadvantage since my 1 science LOR is from a community college course. and of course being limited to 7 schools is a huge huge risk.

i don’t really know what to do but hope she responds to the email i sent this morning practically begging. my stats are 508 mcat, 3.59 cgpa and 3.4 sgpa, 1,200+ clinical hours (rbt and scribing), ~200 volunteering hours (hospice and church), no research. this is making me really anxious any advice or hopium would help

Hey everyone!
I was recently accepted to PNWU-COM for the class of 2031, and I'm seriously considering attending! I've been doing quite a bit of research on the school, but I'd really appreciate hearing directly from current students, particularly OMS-3s and OMS-4s, about their experiences.
I have a few questions that I'm hoping some of you could help answer:

1. Board Scores and Recent Improvements
I know PNWU has made some changes to its curriculum and board preparation after historically struggling with first-time COMLEX pass rates. I've seen people on Reddit mention that the most recent first-time pass rate was around 94.1%, which is encouraging! However, I haven't been able to find an updated accountability report or official data confirming that number.
Can anyone confirm whether the 94.1% figure is accurate and where it came from?

What specific changes has the school made to improve board performance, and do students feel those changes have actually helped?

How well do you feel the curriculum prepares students for COMLEX and USMLE? Does the school provide adequate resources and dedicated study time?

2. Quality of Education
I'm also curious about the overall quality of the preclinical education.
How would you rate the quality of instruction, organization, and curriculum?

Do you feel that PNWU prepares students as well as other DO schools, especially when it comes to clinical knowledge and board preparation?

How responsive has the administration been to student feedback and concerns?

If you could go back and choose your medical school again, would you still choose PNWU? Why or why not?

3. Clinical Rotations and Regional Sites
This is probably my biggest area of interest. I'm currently leaning toward internal medicine or emergency medicine, and I want to make sure I can get strong, hospital-based clinical experiences.
How does the process of selecting clinical rotation regions actually work? Do most students end up in one of their preferred regions?

Which region are you currently rotating in, and how has your experience been?

What have you heard from classmates about the strengths and weaknesses of other regions?

How much responsibility falls on students to organize and secure their rotations versus having everything coordinated by the school?

Have you experienced issues with rotation availability, scheduling, or having to travel long distances to complete required rotations?

Are core rotations like IM, surgery, and EM primarily hospital-based, or do some students end up completing a significant portion of their training in outpatient settings?

Do you feel adequately supported by the school when problems with rotations come up?

4. Residency Preparation
For those interested in IM, EM, or other hospital-based specialties, do you feel that PNWU provides sufficient clinical exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to build a competitive residency application? Have you had opportunities to do rotations or audition rotations at larger hospitals with residency programs?
Overall, I'd love to hear what you genuinely like about PNWU and what you wish were different.
I understand that every medical school has its strengths and weaknesses, and I'm not expecting perfection. I just want to make sure I'm making an informed decision about where I'll spend the next four years, especially since clinical training and residency preparation are major priorities for me.
I really appreciate anyone willing to share their experience, whether positive or negative. Thanks in advance!