Do any MD/PhD programs prefer *younger* applicants? What programs have the lowest average age?

[krispykreem]

Applicants who started college when they were young, and who graduate at 19-20, and take a gap year.

Which MD/PhD programs have the lowest average age of first year students?

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[Microglia]

Applicants who started college when they were young, and who graduate at 19-20, and take a gap year.

Which MD/PhD programs have the lowest average age of first year students?

No point in addressing this question. Age really matters very little to admissions unless you're starting an MD/PhD at 35, in which case you're at a disadvantage. If you have the Prereqs and extracurrics, and can represent yourself well at an interview you will be fine.

 

[gbwillner]

No point in addressing this question. Age really matters very little to admissions unless you're starting an MD/PhD at 35, in which case you're at a disadvantage. If you have the Prereqs and extracurrics, and can represent yourself well at an interview you will be fine.

I think the "old" category for admissions starts at less than 35... maybe like 28 or so, but otherwise I agree with your post. You basically have to have a good explanation as to what you've been doing with your life since you finished undergrad. If you've been in a coma then probably you have a good shot. If you've been in the health care field or a lab tech, both of those will cause minimal damage.