Socioeconomic Characteristics on Med Students

[Jlance]

Is anyone aware of the socioeconomic statistics on students actually admitted to medical school? Specifically parent incomes, attended a private vs. public (city not suburban) highschool or parents education level? Any other factors? I understand AMCAS(?) requests this information when students apply to the MCAT and most likely the medical school themselves have this information.

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[Sheon]

The socioeconomic statistics are available in the one of the books offered by the AAMC. It was the one that was put together for minorities. Unfortunately, I donated mine to my undergrad college to help a few of the students applying for this year so I don't have the exact figures.

However, I remember that the median family income for medical school acceptees was $70,000. I also remember that over 60% of acceptees had parents with BA/BS degrees or higher. They didn't offer the information about public vs. private schooling.

I hope that helped. If not, you may want to order the Minority Student Opportunities book from AAMCAS. It costs about $12.50.

[This message has been edited by Sheon (edited 06-27-2000).]