<p>not every doctor makes as much money as some falsely assume. some live very middle-class lives. the name of your medical school matters quite a bit if you take a look at the match lists (residency placement) for top schools like Hopkins and Yale vs. lesser known schools. top schools place a huge chunk of their graduating classes into prestigious (as BDM said, the ROAD) specialties at top programs. do a google search and you'll see the difference.</p>