SUH2160158
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I am sure this question has been asked many times, but I wanted to know if there's more accurate information on criminal convictions, and how they affect the admission process for entry into medical school. My convictions were a DUI, and an attempt to help illegal aliens elude from inspection by immigration officials. I went to prison for four months, and the initial charge was a felony on the second misdemeanor conviction. I do not have any felony convictions, or assaults, sexual offenses or anything like that. Both convictions happened in Arizona, so expungement is not a possibility. Anyone have a clear idea how much these two convictions could impact me, and whether or not pursuing medical school is still a viable option? I'd like to have as much information as possible moving forward, so I don't end up wasting three to four years working very hard for nothing. I understand the process is very competitive, and people without criminal records get denied every year, but I'm trying to look past that, and focus on out performing most people academically. Despite my intentions of doing that, I still have to be realistic moving forward with a criminal history. There is the possibility I might be able to get the convictions Set Aside in Arizona with an attorney down the road, but I'm not too sure on specifics of what that takes. Thanks for any assistance.