If my memory serves me well, it seems UChicago has a higher percentage of their kids going into primary care. The following may be somewhat related:
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They have a relatively generous FA for many of their students. So their average debt may be lower.
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Their students seem to have a lower STEP-1 average.
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The mission of this med school is such that those high stats kids without other soft qualifications may not be that valued (as compared to, say, WUSTL.)
Actually, the “top” med school where the wife of the CEO of Facebook attended seem to share a little bit the same characteristics (albeit it has the notorious “California med school” effect so its standard is high.)
At one time, I mentioned that someone (I forgot the details) went into the primary care. My S’s reply: “He is a true hero!” Not sure whether he will be different after a few years into this “endeavor.” (I heard he is currently not into a competitive specialty, even though I think his step-1 is likely on the high side - likely one of the top 10 or so scorers in his class (in my guess, but I am biased.))