<p>To demonstrate how much worse it’s gotten…just because it’s impressive (sorry to exacerbate any anxiety attacks)</p>
<p>One of my best friends is finishing up his first year of residency. When he applied in 2002-2003 to the state medical school we attend, there were barely 700 applications. This most recent application cycle…over 2000. (It’s a small population state that people aren’t really dieing to move to, but still, that’s impressive growth).</p>