<p>This may not be the best place to post this since I'm guessing mostly highschoolers check this forum, but here goes . . .
I was wondering, is it easier to get into a med school for grad if you went there for undergrad? Or, do they consider the prominence of your undergrad school more than that? Some say you should go to a public in-state to save the money during undergrad so you can go to a really good med school, but will this hurt your chances? I mean, grad school is what matters when it comes to residency, right? I know University of Washington and UNC Chapel Hill are ranked highest by US News in med schools - primary care, so should I apply there for undergrad, or should I shoot for Harvard-esque well known schools?</p>
<p>Thanks!!!</p>
<p>there are many threads on the importance of undergrad school in regards to med school admissions. Please look for those first, you may find your answers there.</p>
<p>From what I have heard, it is more difficult to get into a medical school coming out of their undergraduate program than coming out of another undergraduate school. One example- Johns Hopkins. However, I don't think there is a significant difference.</p>
<p>spydersport824, where are they?</p>
<p>midwestviola, i'm so sorry. I didnt read your entire thread. I read the topic and that by itself has been covered numerous times by sakky and others. I'm not sure if there are many threads on your question, but I will try to find some threads or info for you. Didn't mean to be a jerk, I think I was in a bad mood at the time.lol</p>
<p>My advice would be to avoid debt wherever possible and attend the state school. Obtaining at least a 3.5 GPA and at least a 30 on the MCAT will give you a decent shot at getting into medical school. (Of course, the closer to 4.0 and 45 you are, the better your chances become)</p>
<p>As for med schools, they all offer the same opportunities if you are interested in primary care. Those who are interested in academic medicine (research, teaching medicine someday, etc... etc...) would benefit more from attending the "higher ranked" med schools.</p>
<p>auroral corona is right. Another example is Vanderbilt, they offer 12 spots to their undergrads for their med school each year. Go where you will have the least amount of debt. If you decide on a state school try to go to the one with a med school sciences will typically be better there. At least that's true where I live.</p>