Getting Older Better Not Hurt My Chances!

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lol I think you're more than fine, after all there are the 21-22 year olds that bring down the average.
 
JT3 said:
I have passed the average age of MD matriculants, I feel like a few years here or there are whatever. What do you think the cutoff is/does it matter?

What about the youngins?
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I'm a number of years past the mean, and will likely be 40 by the time I'm an attending. You're not old.
 
WillburCobb said:
I'm a number of years past the mean, and will likely be 40 by the time I'm an attending. You're not old.
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I'm only 26, not too worried. I was more wondering when it does become significant/if it does.

I'll be 37ish, I bet grandpa status is good for residency interviews; shows maturity
 
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I'm almost 33. Stop making me feel old.

I was already told by an older friend that my age might be a factor. I have enough things going against me, I doubt my age is that much of a factor especially since I look 16.

I have much more obvious ways to discriminate against me. 😉
 
JT3 said:
I'm only 26, not too worried. I was more wondering when it does become significant/if it does.

I'll be 37ish, I bet grandpa status is good for residency interviews; shows maturity
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I don't know that it really does. Some of the mods on here who are surgeons have said there may be some discrimination in that area for older applicants (later 30s+). However if you can provide strong evidence that age and family won't be an issue for you as a resident and attending you should be fine.
 
familyaerospace said:
I'm almost 33. Stop making me feel old.

I was already told by an older friend that my age might be a factor. I have enough things going against me, I doubt my age is that much of a factor especially since I look 16.

I have much more obvious ways to discriminate against me. 😉
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You have an awesome app surprised you haven't gotten in, realistically the only way I could see it being a factor would be if you were flirtin with 40

Even then I have heard of 40 year old med students
 
WillburCobb said:
I don't know that it really does. Some of the mods on here who are surgeons have said there may be some discrimination in that area for older applicants (later 30s+). However if you can provide strong evidence that age and family won't be an issue for you as a resident and attending you should be fine.
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I agree, To some extent I feel like having people relying on your success would be a good thing

I have a family member in GS residency, even being on q3 its not like you NEVER see them; its just not a ton
 
JT3 said:
I agree, To some extent I feel like having people relying on your success would be a good thing

I have a family member in GS residency, even being on q3 its not like you NEVER see them; its just not a ton
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Just where you place priorities and what you really want out of life.
 
I'll be honest: it's kind of a bummer being an older applicant. In my (admittedly limited) experience, DO schools seem to be more open to the 35+ crowd. I was typically the oldest at MD interviews by at least a few years and felt a little bit out of place. Plus, many older applicants are moving over from other healthcare fields (eg - nursing) and it was hard to compete with them in terms of clinical experience.

At 26, though, you're perfectly fine. Plenty of folks in their mid-20s at interviews.
 
WillburCobb said:
Just where you place priorities and what you really want out of life.
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Yeah, the only thing that irks me is being on call with young kids, I'm not trying to miss out on first steps, words, etc.

Short term sacrifices for long term rewards, rewarding career, financial security, its worth it. I feel like if you want it, you make it work.
 
Well Im 26, my joints ache, my sight is going, and there are just some things that you can't do at 26, that you can do at 22. Its so easy to gain weight at this age, and so hard to lose it. Eat one cracker and gain 5 pounds, You have to lift more to maintain the same amount of muscle mass. Need more recovery days between workout days, you kids enjoy your youth.
 
I've probably aged like 5 years through the application process, so I doubt it will.
 
JT3 said:
You have an awesome app surprised you haven't gotten in, realistically the only way I could see it being a factor would be if you were flirtin with 40

Even then I have heard of 40 year old med students
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Lol, I was still pre-med at 40. When I was good and ready, I sent in an application and did quite well. I think Tulane even accepted a student in his 50s last year.

Anything is possible, as long as you show the desire and capability to be a physician.
 
familyaerospace said:
I'm almost 33. Stop making me feel old.

I was already told by an older friend that my age might be a factor. I have enough things going against me, I doubt my age is that much of a factor especially since I look 16.

I have much more obvious ways to discriminate against me. 😉
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I'm 32. I was accepted into great programs. A friend of mine who was recently accepted to a top medical school is 42. I think age is irrelevant. What matters is you.
 
hubriz said:
I'm 32. I was accepted into great programs. A friend of mine who was recently accepted to a top medical school is 42. I think age is irrelevant. What matters is you.
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I would rather hear it is my age.

Worst advice someone can give me is "Be yourself." If I am myself, I scare people.
 
WhippleWhileWeWork said:
****. In your mid 20s and complaining about being older. GTFO. Yes this is hyperbole, and yes I sort of mean it. You people make me sick, aka I miss my 20's.
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The title of my post was more of a joke... I was more curious about how people felt about well beyond the average, a few years give or take means relatively little.

Its nice to hear that plenty of people matriculate regardless of age
WhippleWhileWeWork said:
Ever heard, "Teach a man to fish...". You're seeing the results in that avatar, BroSci.
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Don't be hating on how REAL MEN eat sushi
 
EMDO2018 said:
Well Im 26, my joints ache, my sight is going, and there are just some things that you can't do at 26, that you can do at 22. Its so easy to gain weight at this age, and so hard to lose it. Eat one cracker and gain 5 pounds, You have to lift more to maintain the same amount of muscle mass. Need more recovery days between workout days, you kids enjoy your youth.
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Even if this is a joke I do take extra rest days here and there, I'm starting to feel the last decade of powerlifting in my shoulders especially
 
You're fine. I'm 32. I have a friend who is in residency now. She was 45 when she matriculated. No worries, man.
 
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