Age and matching for Residency

[spursss]

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If I will be 31 when I finish medical school, will the different residency programs for neurosurgery look down upon me because I am older?

 

[trout]

If I will be 31 when I finish medical school, will the different residency programs for neurosurgery look down upon me because I am older?

I am 32 applying this year and my home program as well as the other places I have done sub-Is have only been supportive. I should say I look really young (like 24-25 even sometimes confused for 18) so I am not sure people realize how old I am until they see when I graduated from undergrad.

 

[spursss]

Well that is good to know. You should let me know how it goes as you finish applying and get accepted. Also, where are you applying? Thanks

 

[mpp]

I wouldn't worry about it. I was older than you and got many interviews and matched just fine.

 

[Good Mountain]

If I will be 31 when I finish medical school, will the different residency programs for neurosurgery look down upon me because I am older?

btw, what is the mean age of a US MD when applying for a residency?