How much does a higher tier MD program help?

[volacrity]

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[bananafish94]

If I told you that going to a "top" medical school would be better for your career than going to a state school, would you really work any harder? If I told you that it doesn't matter at all where you go to medical school would you really work less? Just do your best and see what happens.

 

[Oso]

I never understand these types of incredibly multi-faceted and subjective questions that seek a simple objective answer.

 

[892002]

Take a look at the faculty/resident profiles at some of the top hospitals. You’ll find people who went to all sorts of medical schools. While top schools may provide more opportunities, ultimately, it’s up to you to determine where you end up.

 

[Goro]

I'm not asking whether name-brand matters. I know that posted too dadgum much already. I do want to know how much the benefit is of trying to do what it takes to get into a higher-tier MD program compared to a mid-tier or low-tier one. Is it a larger marginal benefit than MD vs DO? I would almost certainly want to do private practice and maybe have some research endeavors when I am finally practicing.

To a certain point, it helps.

You can answer the question by playing the "who are our residents?" game.

Google "name hospital residency program" and "X" specialty.

See where the residents went to med school.

I'd say that at any Top Program, about 50-70% were from a Really Top School, and about 30-50% weren't.