deferral

Update: thanks for the advice everyone

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about deferrals, so let’s review the facts. How medical school deferment works After you have received an acceptance to a medical school, you might be able to defer your scheduled start date by a year. In the best case scenario, you will be granted the...

Hi! I recently got accepted off a waitlist at an MD school. I have an identical twin sister who is still on the waitlist who has the same research experience, volunteer experience and hours, clinical experience, MCAT score and a very similar GPA. Basically, I feel that I’m not more deserving of...

I have one A this cycle and 3 WLs. I'd like to defer my acceptance a year (assume the reason for the deferral is an unequivocally valid reason, and that I won't have an issue getting it - such as I need to take care of a sick family member for a year) I've already requested a deferral from...

I am a recently admitted med student. My ultimate goal is to go to med school, but I'd like to graduate with as little debt as possible. I also got a job offer in a lucrative field (think software engineering, investment banking, etc.) and can make $260k next year. Is it a valid reason to...

Hi, I am a canadian student who was lucky enough to get accepted into a school in the states but due to family reasons going to the states will put a HUGE toll on our situation. its doable but its going to put my parents through hell I want to try to get into canada again but my mcat is low for...

Hi Everyone, I'm hoping to hear people's opinions on this dilemma I find myself in. Should I defer my medical school acceptance for 1 year to finish a project I have been working on and submit it as the 1st author? My PI (renowned in the field) is very confident that we can publish in a big name...

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So I am in a bit of a predicament, and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this. I will be an OMS1 this upcoming fall; and have been accepted to 4 schools, and put a deposit on a few. But am considering asking for a deferral for a year due to medical reasons. I have been struggling...

I'm planning on reapplying but since I'm afraid my MCAT may expire I want to reapply this year than wait another year. The thing is that I am starting a MPH program in August that will take two years so I will be looking to either defer or transfer the credits. How would I put this into AMCAS to...

So I recently started a new job at a small biotech before I got my dental acceptances. I locked in my acceptance at BU, but now I'm contemplating applying for a deferral. I guess the reason would be because of my commitment to the job I started (it's project based and I guess they originally...

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I am considering a 1yr deferral of admission in order to save money for tuition. Has anyone done this with the Hopkins program, specifically? How much detail should I include in my request? It stipulates that I have to pay the deposit and accept the offer of admission, but in the rare case I...

So I have 6 interviews coming up and my husband and I are trying to clear out our massive debt before I take off and we lose an entire income. Anyone deferred with a financial excuse without issue? Trying to find stuff all over but cant seem too except UT memphis will give you any reason to...

I came home to a difficult situation today when I found my roommate packing her stuff into a moving van. Apparently she had decided to defer her medical education and never found it important to inform me of her decision (or find me a new roommate). I fear SDN isn't completely anonymous, so I...

Basic question: If there was a 50/50 chance of being a successful screenwriter (my passion) or being a doctor (I'm interested in it, but not as passionate as I am with writing), what should I do? Tough love appreciated. Now for the details: I got accepted into medical school last year and...

There’s a lot of misinformation about deferrals. Let’s review the facts. After you have received an acceptance to medical school, you can request a deferral by submitting a letter or petition to the dean or committee on admissions. The process is different for each school. At most schools...

Does anyone know if deferrals are accepted for MS-OT programs or what the request process might look like?

I'm an MS4 waiting to match in an Internal Medicine residency program. Personal circumstances have raised the possibility that I may need to defer residency by one year. Has anyone done this, or know someone who did it recently? Could you share your/their experience? Can you speak to how...

Hey Guys, I'm between a rock and a hard place and would very much appreciate some level headed advice from anybody willing to listen. I matriculated at the wrong school for MD/PhD and am looking for advice. I am confident that I committed to the wrong school and have been since within a week...