Medical School Admission Monday: From The Emory Wheel: Medical School Gap Year Rates Continue to Rise at Emory, Nationally

The article discusses the increasing trend of students taking gap years before attending medical school, particularly at Emory University School of Medicine. Over 90% of Emory’s 2022-23 first-year medical students took a gap year, a significant rise from past decades. This trend mirrors a national increase, with the average age of first-year medical students rising from 22 to 24. The article attributes the rise in gap years to the competitive nature of medical school admissions and the desire for students to gain more experience and clarity about their career paths. It also explores the financial and academic challenges of taking a gap year, including lower wages for common pre-medical jobs and the difficulty of readjusting to academic life. The piece highlights the importance of clinical experience in medical school applications and the varied perspectives on the value and implications of taking a gap year.

Link to full article: https://emorywheel.com/medical-school-gap-year-rates-continue-to-rise-at-emory-nationally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=medical-school-gap-year-rates-continue-to-rise-at-emory-nationally