Could a current med student please enlighten me as to the relative importance of prestige in a medical school? Though I realize that this is a highly subjective variable, I am most curious as to whether there is reliable statistical evidence that demonstrates the importance of institutional prestige in determining residency placement and future career opportunities.
Does it make sense to opt for a less prestigious state school over a top-tier/ivy league school for financial reasons? While I realize that students at prestigious schools are more likely to be accepted to competitive residencies, is this simply a function of the more stringent admissions requirements at their med schools? To rephrase and personalize, if I were to perform well at my state med school and receive high marks on the USMLE exams, would my efforts be discounted because they were gained at a school with an 'average' reputation?
Any thoughtful insights would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lbo
Does it make sense to opt for a less prestigious state school over a top-tier/ivy league school for financial reasons? While I realize that students at prestigious schools are more likely to be accepted to competitive residencies, is this simply a function of the more stringent admissions requirements at their med schools? To rephrase and personalize, if I were to perform well at my state med school and receive high marks on the USMLE exams, would my efforts be discounted because they were gained at a school with an 'average' reputation?
Any thoughtful insights would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Lbo