Does it matter where you live?

[Columbia09]

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Is it true that if you live in Texas, you're more likely to get into one of their state school vs. a New Yorker who applies to one of New Yorks state schools? Also I know there are 2 D.O schools in NY, they're both private correct? I'm a NY resident btw. Will it be harder for me to get into med school because I live in NY?

 

[lgroomes]

I am no expert on this subject, but it definitely matters at least little bit and I think the extent to which it matters depends on the school itself. For example, at UNECOM 60-70% of students are from New England and 10-20% are from Northeastern states like NY, NJ, and PA (although that is students attending not students accepted; I imagine that a larger percentage of accepted students from farther away go elsewhere). I think that is because UNECOM wants its students to stick around and work in underserved areas of Maine (I could definitely be wrong though). But that being said I'm a MA resident and got 2 IIs on the west coast. My Pre-med advisor told me to apply to all schools in my state and then any others I was interested in. I'm not sure about Texas but imagine that is true to a certain extent, I would imagine their admissions looks at other things too. Hope that helps!

 

[Mehd School]

It certainly matters.

Without going into much detail, I live in one of the least DO-friendly states. I also hope to practice here, so I hope things change in the next 10 years.

 

[coolingglasses]

Absolutely. Texas public schools are obligated to take 90% of their own residents, and that's further emphasized by the fact that they use TMDSAS. (Not sure how Baylor falls into the equation though.)

 

[Goro]

Rule of thumb: it's NOT an issue for private schools, but is for state schools (MD or DO).

At private schools, it can be a nissue because you have to consider the liklihood that someone will cross the country to go to your school. For example, is someone from CA really going to go to DMU, especially if he has no ties to iowa. I certainly can be an issue if someone has no support group, because medical school can be really stressfuil.

We never reject someone ust because we think it's unlikely that they'll come here, but it does cross out minds.

Is it true that if you live in Texas, you're more likely to get into one of their state school vs. a New Yorker who applies to one of New Yorks state schools? Also I know there are 2 D.O schools in NY, they're both private correct? I'm a NY resident btw. Will it be harder for me to get into med school because I live in NY?

 

[lobo.solo]

Yes.
Cali= difficult state
Texas= relatively easy to get in.