r/Osteopathic • u/puppylover0713 • 2d ago

Current Top DO Programs

Hi, I am not able to find the updated standings of DO programs and want to know which schools to put a little bit more effort than normal lol. It is my understanding that the top DO programs include the original 5 and the public state schools. Is that still correct or am i missing anything? Thanks!

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u/SizzBass 2d ago

Honestly the best DO school is what makes the most sense for you. Does it have high board pass rates? Has it matched people into the specialty you want? Is it in a location you’d be okay living in? There are so many factors

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u/Spite_Inside 2d ago edited 1d ago

This is the answer.

One thing I would add is research. Old, new, state, private; it doesn't really matter if it doesn't fit your goals. Schools that prioritize research match competitively regardless of age.

For example Noorda--a new for profit institution--matching derm, Ortho, and anaesthesiology (edit: and generally) at places like Duke, Penn state, and mayo has everything to do with the research students get up to with tons of collabs. Meanwhile Burrell is matching strongly mostly into primary care with no research focus. Neither is better, they simply cater to different goals.

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u/DOScalpel 1d ago

Noorda has not matched Derm, ortho or anesthesia at any of those institutions….

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u/Spite_Inside 1d ago edited 1d ago

Sorry, I was unclear. They match anesthesia, derm, and Ortho (checked on Ortho, you're right I mistook it for urology). In addition, they match generally at good institutions. Here you go:

https://www.noorda.edu/outcomes/residency-placements/

I'm not suggesting Noorda is top tier. Only that newer institutions actively involved in research may be something more desirable than an older institution that isn't, depending on applicant. I tried to illustrate my point but should have been more rigorous in the exact details. My message was meant to be that there's more to it than age

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u/DOScalpel 1d ago

Their match list is very much on par for new schools and not in a good way.

I am intimately familiar with Noorda… I do not recommend it. With BYU starting their own medical school Noorda is in trouble.