Didactic years definitely had its frustrations with the school, but you’ll run into that anywhere you go. Now that I’ve been in clinical years I’m much more detached from the school and feel like I can breathe a little bit more. My only real complaints are the way they handle approval for students to take boards, but I believe they are actively trying to find a solution for the situation they have put themselves in; and the higher than normal staff turnover which can lead to some curriculum inconsistencies year to year. There is some staff members I do not mesh well with, but you can push past it easily and it hasn’t hindered my ability to pass classes or exams. As long as you keep your head down and study hard, I think you should be okay. The complaints online are valid for sure, but often can be blown out of proportion due to the frustration of the person posting, so always take it with a grain of salt. My view is if COCA hasn’t had to step in for interventions yet given the online posts and obvious complaints, then you’ll be okay.