I have an interview coming up back in my home city across the country (haven't lived there in 7 years). One huge draw for me is moving back to where I have approximately 300 relatives instead of zero. I'm very close to my family (not physically, right now, clearly) and am considering the local school to be near them again.
Obviously, I would prioritize other aspects I like about the school in an interview. But my question is: Do med schools see you having family/personal reasons to be in that location as a positive, like you have a support system and are likely to matriculate? Or a negative, like maybe they think you aren't that interested in their school, it's just convenient for you geographically?
Just wondering how much to downplay the family factor.
Thanks!
Obviously, I would prioritize other aspects I like about the school in an interview. But my question is: Do med schools see you having family/personal reasons to be in that location as a positive, like you have a support system and are likely to matriculate? Or a negative, like maybe they think you aren't that interested in their school, it's just convenient for you geographically?
Just wondering how much to downplay the family factor.
Thanks!