How is taking a 5th year viewed by med schools? Is not graduating in 4 years a red flag? On top of that, I will have a lighter course load during the 5th year as I have already completed most of my classes. Is a lighter load in the last year of school negative (12 credits and only 6 will be academic classes + senior thesis)? I will be on a research project, involved in EC, and obtaining community and clinical hours.
Thanks.
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