trying to be realistic and hopeful at the same time...

[jayzgrl]

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hey guys, i have this genetic problem which creates an isolated, yet noticeable, physical problem...it doesn't really interfere with my academic, social, and athletic skills, but still, it's 'odd' and people may look twice at it...
considering this, and that i am a 4.0 student double majoring in biology and spanish, and that i have well-balanced, creative, and diverse extracurriculars, what do you suppose are the chances of admissions committees being biased and rejected me?

 

[Irene Adler]

Well, you're a little vague on what kind of physical problem you're talking about, but if it doesn't interfere with your academic and social skills, then I would say that any school that rejects you on that basis alone isn't worth attending.

Apply anyways. You've got the stats for it. I'm sure there are plenty of people with "physical problems" who become physicians. Look at the surgeon described in one of Oliver Sack's books. He had Tourette's.

 

[Neuronix]

It's all about diversity. If it's very minor, it won't count against you. If it's something everyone is going to notice and that you can talk about, it's going to help you. You can talk about it and it might reflect on you that you've overcome negative stereotypes or teasing or what have you. You can also make the case that you will be a more compassionate doctor because you understand what it's like to have a problem.

I dunno, it depends on severity and so I may be overdramatizing. I just want to get across that it's not going to hurt you. Don't worry about it.