CA Schools

[rockettt]

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What do CA medical schools (specifically the UCs) look at when selecting students? Does the applicant's undergrad institution matter? Do they prefer students that went to undergrad at a UC?

For example, I'm a CA resident, but I attended undergrad at an OOS public institution. Would this put me at a disadvantage (assuming my mcat and gpa fall within their IQR, and that my stats otherwise match up with their matriculated students)?


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[gyngyn]

We are all looking for evidence of the core competencies plus personal qualities or accomplishments that align with our respective missions. For example, UCR is looking specifically for people to serve the IE. UCD is the only school with a specific goal to address a lack of physicians in the San Joaquin valley. Drew is looking for those who will become civic leaders in the face of urban poverty. UCI is the only med school in CA that designates Filipinos as UiM. Each of us has our own flavor and preferences, though these do overlap to a certain extent.