tvu2 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I have been offered a position at both programs and I admit that I'm extremely torn on which choice to make. I'm a resident of Massachusetts and I live 25 minutes walking distance from MCPHS, but PCOM is an incredible opportunity as well: PCOM Pro 100% recent PANCE Pass rate Cheaper by over $30 grand 26 month program Con Located in a rural/surburban? area of Philadephia I would have to move MCPHS Pro Ability to continue with my research position and solidify relationships with medical professionals Is the location I would want to work in the future I wouldn't have to change my living situation and could still be close to my family + I like living in Boston Con under 90% recent PANCE pass rate more costly by $30 grand 30 month program Help! I know that in the end the final opinion depends on me, but I would love to hear your opinions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzpa Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I would go with the cheaper program with the higher pance rate. 30 grand is significantly cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASASM92 Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 I would go where you want to work. Sounds like that is Boston. The relationships you build on your clinicals are critical to finding a job after you gain PA-C status. Just my 2 cents and the advice I get from other medical professionals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarreb Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I would go where you want to work. Sounds like that is Boston. The relationships you build on your clinicals are critical to finding a job after you gain PA-C status. Just my 2 cents and the advice I get from other medical professionals. I agree with this advice. I have question though, that calculated cost you have for PCOM includes your living situation? Because if not, we can say that staying in Boston will still be cheaper. Maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjl12 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I would go with the cheaper program with the higher pance rate. 30 grand is significantly cheaper. I live in Philly area. Living expense (housing) would exceed the $30,000 saved in tuition. However, I know PCOM is highly regarded (even higher than some MD schools), and the PANCE rate is extremely appealing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted December 20, 2012 Moderator Share Posted December 20, 2012 pcom is a better program but if you want to end up in boston go to mcphs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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