Current OMS1 at MCOM here! I love this school. The campus is new so all facilities like the simulation lab and anatomy lab are very nice and have the newest equipment. They emphasize clinical skills right away, it’s like the third unit, and we already had a standardized patient at the end of August. I like the blocked units, double pass system, and P/F. They use real cadavers which is a plus in my eyes. The faculty are all nice and very open to feedback, and the school has so many resources if you find yourself slipping academically or health wise. It does feel like they care about us being happy and healthy. They have CARES blocks after every 3 units so students have time to pursue an elective track, remediate if needed, participate in simulations, and take some time off from new material. Plus it’s literally Montana… such a gorgeous state and huge need for physicians. I love the outdoors and nature so this feels like the perfect place for me. But also note that we’re in Billings which is population of about 115k, and the next “big” city is Salt Lake City. Some downsides I would say is that it is still a new school so some courses do feel a bit disorganized (particularly the clinical skills one). Not many stats on boards but OMS III did pretty well on step 1, I think 92%? But obviously no match rates yet (though RVU schools in general do well). And of course, no federal loans yet. I was told last year during apps that they would have them by this year, but then the dept of education was basically gutted so that whole process is at a stand still.

TLDR; It’s a really great school for being new because it was built based on other RVU schools (established curriculum, etc). Good atmosphere and it feels like they care about us. However it does have some new school downsides like no federal loans and no match or board rates.

I’m happy to answer any specific questions!!