Question about non-traditional students

[bguman]

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At what age do medical schools deem someone a "non-traditional" student?

Thanks

 

[dr.z]

Anyone who didn't enter medical school right after undergrad (maybe).

 

[MHC]

I would guess that's maybe true. But I don't think taking a year or two between undergrad and med school really makes you "non-traditional." Maybe 25 and over? I've heard that allo schools are less likely to take you on if you are over 25. But things are changing and this is seems to be less true now than it was several years ago, but probably depends on the school. It does seem true, however that the average age of osteo schools is older than that of their allo counterparts, and some schools even seem to prefer older applicants (like TUCOM, where I think the ave age is around 27).

 

[Krazed_Medic]

I would think anyone over the age of 25 would be considered non-traditional. Keep in mind, there may be many things that could be considered non=trad. Those who didn't go to college right away, those that are married, or those who have had a career before going to med school. Those are just a few examples and there are many more out there. Take care.

 

[jules0328]

Yes, I would have to agree with the above posters. I am 27, married, and have two totally different degrees. I would say that non trad means that you are a bit older, maybe 23 and over, and have a non science degree.