Legacy

[oreo2004]

Does anyone know if legacy matters when it comes to applying to residency programs (let's say my sibling attended an Ivy institution, is that same institution more likely to take me if I apply for a residency program there?)

 

[Cranial Gavage]

let's hope not

 

[orientedtoself]

doubt it, but let us know how your superior genes work out for you!

Does anyone know if legacy matters when it comes to applying to residency programs (let's say my sibling attended an Ivy institution, is that same institution more likely to take me if I apply for a residency program there?)

 

[VALSALVA]

Interesting question. Although there's no way to prove it, I have a feeling it's happened a couple times at my institution. Carrying a certain last name may open up more doors especially if your older siblings have done well and paved the way. I hope it doesn't happen.

 

[mlw03]

name may get your application looked at, and might even buy you an interview, but i doubt it gets you any higher on the rank list. fortunately, medicine is becoming more about ability and less about the "ol' boys club."

 

[Rogue_Leader]

name may get your application looked at, and might even buy you an interview, but i doubt it gets you any higher on the rank list. fortunately, medicine is becoming more about ability and less about the "ol' boys club."

Yeah, basically your average legacy may get the benefit of the doubt on various decisions where they could go either way based on your credentials. Unless there are buildings named after your family at the school, don't expect legacy status to augment your application to any significant degree.

 

[Winged Scapula]

If it did, I'd have trained at a Michigan school where my family's name is all over the buildings.

Guess the rest of my app sucked too much to make up for those endowments!😛