Deferment

[Cerberus]

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what does it take to defer for a year? I know some schools wont let you do it at all.

If I was to get accepted and defer for a reason such as a medical mission abroad would this be ok?

 

[Kashue]

Originally posted by Cerberus
what does it take to defer for a year? I know some schools wont let you do it at all.

If I was to get accepted and defer for a reason such as a medical mission abroad would this be ok?

I think so Cerb. Lots of people take a year deferment to do other things(peace corps, family situation,etc). I don't think it would be a problem as long as you let the med school know in advance.

 

[uclacrewdude]

ive been told by peace corps reps that its better to go through medschool first, then register. you can help them out a lot more that way.

 

[Cerberus]

Originally posted by uclacrewdude
ive been told by peace corps reps that its better to go through medschool first, then register. you can help them out a lot more that way.

probably but I guess I am somewhat afraid that after medical school I will be far in debt and interested in starting a career; thus less likely to do pursue things abroad. I certainly hope the above doesnt actualize but if it does than I feel I may have missed out on something important. Further, i really want to see the world which is something that i am afraid i may never be able to do if I go straight to med school.

Though chances aer I would still just go directly to med school, it is nice to know your options.

 

[carrigallen]

Most schools *will* let you defer, even if they say they strongly will not in their admissions literature. The point is, it depends why you are deferring. Certain schools, like MCW as I recall, will let you defer voluntarily, whereas others will only grant deferments for very serious reasons (ie death of a close loved one, disabling sickness, etc).