Value of Prestige

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>How significant is the prestige of your medical school? I'm planning to apply to med schools next year and I'm starting to get more realistic about my options. From what I've gathered, it seems to be a great deal less important than in other professional fields (ie: law, business).</p>

<p>I'm interested in working in a hospital as opposed to private practice, but my plans aren't really set in stone. I'd also like to earn an MPP or MPH so hopefully I can incorporate policy work into my career. I know there might not be a clear answer on this, but any insight would be great. Thanks.</p>

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<ol>
<li>get into ANY US allopathic med school</li>
<li>do well in your classes, boards and rotations </li>
<li>all doors are open to you</li>
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<p>Well, according to CCer, only the top med schools matter. Anything less, and well, you aren’t even a “real doctor.” I trust everything about his magical wisdom, so it looks like we’re all screwed.</p>

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<p>haha, RJ, are you quoting a ■■■■■ now?! lol…</p>

<p>According to one well-established, highly-respected MD I know, all Harvard Med really gives you more of than your mid-tier in-state is more debt! lol… From what I can tell asking around and such, the truth is he seems to be right. Basically, the prestige of your institution only really matters if you’re going into research with your MD but many physicians have gotten there without a prestigious schools. This doc (n=1) attended a mid-tier school and by mid-career was the 2nd most sought-after physician nationwide in his field (not exactly a small, rare, or overly specialized field, mind you).</p>