Medical School Prep Courses Promote Equality Of Opportunity

Getting a place in medical school should be a matter of meritocracy. One’s socioeconomic background or personal connections should not affect one’s ability to secure a place. In other words, there should be a level playing field. How do we achieve this? Not everyone has a parent who is a doctor or a sibling who is currently in medical school. Access to information and assistance available to these candidates is enviable compared to other candidates. This is where preparation courses can help bridge the gap. By providing personal statement reviews, interview technique tips, and mock interviews, these courses enable isolated candidates to have access to the information that they otherwise would not have.\n\nThe primary contentious point surrounding these courses is the cost involved: expensive courses are most accessible to those of higher socioeconomic status. Undoubtedly, this is a valid concern. Unequal …