Most common type of discrimination

[drmoon]

Does anyone have an opinion on the most common type of discrimination a prospective medical student might encounter in the application process

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[Diogenes]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by drmoon:
•Does anyone have an opinion on the most common type of discrimination a prospective medical student might encounter in the application process

[There are no ordinary moments]•••••I'm not sure you would call this discrimination, but applying to a state school if you are from out of state can be rough business at times. There are many exceptions of course, because each state school has its own policy about stuff like that. But there are some schools that won't let you apply if you live out of state.

 

[JulianCrane]

Perhaps being stereotyped as how some view your school??

 

[lady in red]

Blonde hair--if you are a girl and your mailing address is in California.

 

[trout]

I was asked if I planned on having a family during medical school, I found it both sexual and age discrimination...and left a very bad taste in my mouth <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> It however, did not stop me from being accepted

 

[Trek]

Well scoobs tells me papa came home after one interview and almost threw away his brand new Prada purse because he had been outed at an interview. To be honest, if i was interviewing a queen of Papa's stature, i would be a little unnerved, but apparently the interviewer really hated him. Don't worry papa, a new pair of Steve Madden shoes will bring you out of that funk, sweetie :wink: --Trek

 

[barb]

Trout, I hear ya! On at least three of my interviews they asked me about the whole motherhood thing and balancing being a mom and a wife and a doctor. I neither have a child nor do I have a husband and I plan on waiting to have children until after med school (and after I'm married). I don't know why it is such a constant issue. At one school, they even asked me how I would balance my coursework if I got pregnant in my third year? Now come on, do they ever ask guys about the fine art of balancing fatherhood and med school?

 

[Joe Joe on da Radio]

my answer to an interviewer:

"just because i grew up in california does not mean i'm a beach bum!"

amazing...

 

[medicine2006]

Some schools are affraid of "academic incest" and therefore might discriminate against accepting too many of their undergrads. They want a more diversified class.

 

[Hallm_7]

Most medical schools seem to discriminate against those with low MCATs and GPAs. I think this type of discrimination needs to stop right now!

 

[Dr. Will]

I agree! We must all band together to get rid of "low GPA and low MCAT" discrimination. It is getting way out of hand.

 

[spacecadet]

Almost every interviewer asked me what I was going to do with my kid while I'm in med school. It's actually illegal for them to ask that. Of course, it is also illegal for them to discriminate against me based on it, but that doesn't mean they didn't do so. Not that I'll ever know.

There were several new fathers and soon-to-be fathers in my interview sessions, and I doubt they were asked this question.

 

[CANES2006]

The discrimination that pisses me off is when they assume that you are stupid because you belong to some ethnic group. Finally, when they realize you aren't stupid, they assume you are the exception to the rule. I have encountered this throughout my undergrad education and in a medical school interview.

 

[mdmom]

Age. Don't ask me to prove it though. All of the evidence is purely COINCIDENTAL.

Oh, I forgot to add, too much experience!! No, you didn't read that wrong. Guess they think I can't be molded.

OK, I'm over it now.

Have a great one!

 

[tater tot]

female posters:

when you were asked about marriage and/or kids, how did you respond? i know it's really an off-limits question, but they obviously ask and you're stuck
i'll be 29 when i apply, so i'm curious..... I also have a strong interest in surgery. i'm really asking for it!!