So as most of you are probably aware, Im trying to decide whether to defer and reapply or just stick with the medical school that accepted me. Your commentary on that subject should be directed here:http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=295306
The responses and PMs I have been getting have pointed towards the fact that it really does NOT matter where you go for your MD as long as you actually get one. Most people say that your grades, your board scores and LORs will make you competitive for any residency. And that where you do your residency does in fact matter. So, does anyone know where the residency programs/hospitals are ranked? Also, what if you do match into your field but not at one of the more sought-after and/or coveted top-tier places, then what? Are you destined to become a craptastic doctor?
Pre-meds always say Oh dont worry, it doesnt matter where you go for medical school! It only matters where you do your residency! I guess Im wondering how medical students console those that match into their specialty but dont get a particularly coveted spot. Do they say Oh dont worry, youre still going to be a doctor I would imagine that it would be a lot easier matching into a residency somewhere that is top-tier if you attended a school of similar ranking and/or recognition and dare I say it prestige (sorry Law2Doc)? I mean wouldn't the top residency programs favour students coming from their own institutions? And since the top students presumably get into top schools, then wouldn't other highly qualified students who werent fortunate enough to get into the top schools be at a disadvantage come residency matching time?
Thoughts, anyone?
Monette
The responses and PMs I have been getting have pointed towards the fact that it really does NOT matter where you go for your MD as long as you actually get one. Most people say that your grades, your board scores and LORs will make you competitive for any residency. And that where you do your residency does in fact matter. So, does anyone know where the residency programs/hospitals are ranked? Also, what if you do match into your field but not at one of the more sought-after and/or coveted top-tier places, then what? Are you destined to become a craptastic doctor?
Pre-meds always say Oh dont worry, it doesnt matter where you go for medical school! It only matters where you do your residency! I guess Im wondering how medical students console those that match into their specialty but dont get a particularly coveted spot. Do they say Oh dont worry, youre still going to be a doctor I would imagine that it would be a lot easier matching into a residency somewhere that is top-tier if you attended a school of similar ranking and/or recognition and dare I say it prestige (sorry Law2Doc)? I mean wouldn't the top residency programs favour students coming from their own institutions? And since the top students presumably get into top schools, then wouldn't other highly qualified students who werent fortunate enough to get into the top schools be at a disadvantage come residency matching time?
Thoughts, anyone?
Monette