How do medical school admissions officers view applicants that take a year off?
Many medical schools view a year off as a means for students to gain maturity, as well as a more concrete understanding of professional goals and aspirations. Additionally, students may find that taking a year off affords them the opportunity to address any potential shortcoming in their application, such as gaining more exposure to the field, re-taking coursework, expanding their research experience or pursuing volunteer and/or shadowing opportunities of interest.
