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What does Yale look for in MD PhD applicants besides the usual MCAT scores, GPA, and research experience? What can make an applicant more competitive to Yale?
The medical student culture at Yale is a bit different from that at other places, and I think they do take fit into account as a minor factor in admissions. But I'm sure every program thinks about 'fit' so it's hard to say that Yale is too different in that respect.
Smile, and for goodness' sake don't be overly tense or uptight. You're shopping for a car, and they're shopping for a driver, and ultimately it doesn't much matter whether you end up behind the wheel of a Bimmer or a Benz.
when you say "the medical student culture at yale is a bit different" are you referring to the fact that most yale mstp students go on to become researchers/professors rather than physicians? Im asking cuz I'm an undergrad at a UC school and from the outside Yale mstp is/has everything i've ever dreamed of post-undergrad....however my gpa is on the cusp of the excellent range, and i haven't taken the mcat. any suggestions?