Not too worry peterpan; in fact; I was 31 when I got in. As far as the curriculum, as you might know is PBL which means there are no classes, only clinical cases. The curriculum gives you the freedom of spending more time with your significant other, of course if you indeed have wife and children. However, starting 2nd year is hell, brutally, you have cases, sim lab, clinic, boards...It's hell believe me. Good luck to you...