<p>I'm from an area that among the poorest in the country. I was wondering if this would be considered in med school admissions. Regardless of speciality, would this be an advantage?</p>
<p>It might help if you’re committed to returning to that area to practice medicine after graduation or if you’ve overcome significant obstacles on your road to med school application.</p>
<p>Simply coming from a poor area by itself doesn’t convey any special advantage, nor will it make up for a weak application. But either or both of the above will be pluses when the committee reads your application.</p>