How does state residence affect residency?

[kjj17]

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Hi all, I am a recently accepted applicant and was told I might get more feedback on my question here 🙂

I just got accepted to a state school where I am OOS and am looking into the policies of how to qualify for in-state tuition after the first year.

But I am wondering for afterwards, how much does official state residence factor into matching for residency? (I'm originally from NY and would love to end up in NY again, so I imagine that if there is any preference for state residence during matching, I would love to stay NY... no idea though)

 

[Serous Demilune]

I'm not sure how one gets accepted to an OOS public school without getting into any of the four SUNYs, but I'll play.
Residencies look for ties to the area, so if NY is your state of residence you will have a leg up on the programs here compared to someone from the Midwest or West coast. However, board scores, grades, etc. have a much bigger impact on your competitiveness for a particular program than where your from or what school you go to.

 

[kjj17]

thank you!!

I'm not sure how one gets accepted to an OOS public school without getting into any of the four SUNYs, but I'll play.

haha I do have solid ties to that state, just not official residence! and yep still waiting on the SUNYs

 

[Spikebd]

Hi all, I am a recently accepted applicant and was told I might get more feedback on my question here 🙂

I just got accepted to a state school where I am OOS and am looking into the policies of how to qualify for in-state tuition after the first year.

But I am wondering for afterwards, how much does official state residence factor into matching for residency? (I'm originally from NY and would love to end up in NY again, so I imagine that if there is any preference for state residence during matching, I would love to stay NY... no idea though)

I'm sure having regional ties helps you a little bit when applying to residencies. Luckily for you, you plan to go back to the Northeast which is over represented with respect to residency slots. So relax, you don't have it as bad as people from the West.

 

[kjj17]

awesome thanks 🙂

 

[Aloft085]

I just got accepted to a state school where I am OOS and am looking into the policies of how to qualify for in-state tuition after the first year.

I'm not aware of any schools where that's possible, unless you defer for a year or something. Generally you cannot build residency while enrolled at a school.

 

[kjj17]

I'm not aware of any schools where that's possible, unless you defer for a year or something. Generally you cannot build residency while enrolled at a school.

I think it varies by state... I know for NY there's a possibility of qualifying after the first year but other schools are much stricter/impossible

 

[IlDestriero]

Residency rules vary by state. You should be able to google that info for the state in question fairly easily. Residencies don't necessarily give any preference to residents, but it may seem that way as they may rank the good local medical students a bit higher because they have more experience with the product of those schools. They also want to know you'll be happy in the area for 3-7 years. Having significant ties to the area makes checking that box easier.

 

[Wordead]

I'm not aware of any schools where that's possible, unless you defer for a year or something. Generally you cannot build residency while enrolled at a school.

Varies widely...you can in ohio I know

 

[maxxor]

Varies widely...you can in ohio I know

Texas as well if you buy property.

 

[kjj17]

yeah my school allows qualification after the first year as long as we get a new driver's license, file taxes, and buy/rent property for 12 months

 

[miszfifi820]

I'm not aware of any schools where that's possible, unless you defer for a year or something. Generally you cannot build residency while enrolled at a school.

almost every OOS school i looked into allows you to claim residency after 1 yr. i wuld actually be surprised if a school doesnt let you do that.

 

[kjj17]

ok I can confirm that at the school I was accepted to, switching to in-state is quite simple and commonly done

still curious to hear some more thoughts on my original question (how switching residence might affect my matching later on)

 

[medstudent7860]

Switching residency will have no impact on your chances of matching.

But having residency in a state does help a little with matching, right?

 

[colbgw02]

But having residency in a state does help a little with matching, right?

Not really. Residencies aren't going to know or care about your state of domicile when you apply. As other's have mentioned, they might give you bonus points for having ties to an area, which may or may not have anything to do with your domicile. For example, I am almost positive that I got bonus points when applying for my fellowship because it was at the same hospital as my medical school, even though my domicile had not been in that state for nearly a decade at the time of application.

 

[lelemenopi]

I'm a 4th year at a state school (but not my state) originally from NY. I got interviews at all but one of the NY programs I applied to, but a friend of mine who's in the same situation (also from NY, at my school now) got no love from NY at all. I think this is because 1) I am a somewhat stronger candidate (but not a huge difference) and 2) I wrote in my personal statement about wanting to come back to NY. That stuff matters -- you need to let people know you want to return, but then I think you'd be in fine shape. And whether or not you officially change your residency status can't possibly matter at all.

 

[kjj17]

I'm a 4th year at a state school (but not my state) originally from NY. I got interviews at all but one of the NY programs I applied to, but a friend of mine who's in the same situation (also from NY, at my school now) got no love from NY at all. I think this is because 1) I am a somewhat stronger candidate (but not a huge difference) and 2) I wrote in my personal statement about wanting to come back to NY. That stuff matters -- you need to let people know you want to return, but then I think you'd be in fine shape. And whether or not you officially change your residency status can't possibly matter at all.

great thanks!!!