<p>Keck USC Los Angeles California
UCSD San Diego California
UCLA Los Angeles California</p>
<p>I've heard it's hard to get into these programs as a non-resident to California. Is that true?</p>
<p>That is indeed true. Be aware that these programs only admit up to 20 people (not sure about the specifics). </p>
<p>Which state are you a resident of? I’m sure there are similar programs in your home state that, while still difficult, will be RELATIVELY more manageable. </p>
<p>I’m a Texas resident and will be applying to 4 such programs, including UT PACT and Rice/Baylor.</p>
<p>I live in CT and we have UCONN but its ranking is absolutely terrible.</p>
<p>U Conn medical is perfectly respectable. You would be lucky to get into that program as it is highly competitive!</p>
<p>Honestly, I would be perfectly satisfied if I got into ANY direct MD program because I know that I have guaranteed admission to medical school! You can still do great things with your career if you get a good GPA/ECs while you’re studying.</p>
<p>I don’t think Keck USC exists anymore…</p>
<p>As a medical doctor I can tell you that the most important thing is to go to a US medical school and then you can do your residency at a highly prestigious institution. Good luck and keep up the good work!</p>
<p>I see. I was under the impression since FOREVER that as long as you go to med school, you can get a great residency if your grades, GPA, everything are great. It doesn’t matter which med program it is. Recently, however, I read on this site and heard from a friend’s father that it does matter (his dad went to Yale so I’m not sure). I’d like to shoot for UCONN because it’s super close to home but I’ve heard that rank matters recently.</p>
<p>It’s all about rankings for undergrad, grad, and post-grad bro. It sucks but eh numbers don’t (usually) lie.</p>