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K00l, I would say that age per se should not be a factor. Coupe of things that would matter though are
- How occupied & involved you were during those 8 years?
- Scores, Lors and your application overall etc etc
If you can make a convincing case that you were attached to your speciality or even the world of medicine in any way and can explain the gap, it should help bigtime.
Finally, I know a lot of postgraduates apply for residency positions. They would be anywhere between 27-30 years. Search the forums for more pearls.
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| atlanta2006
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I graduated 13 years ago and the major problem that I see is that several programs put a cutoff in the years after graduation - most are 3 years, lots are 5 years and very few 10 years. It leaves a really reduced number of places that accepts people at my age. There is nothing we can do about it- it is what it is and it can't be changed. Just know it and face it. Stress your other strong aspects and try to overcome the age issue. That is what I am doing. I am sure we will get there.
Good luck
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| medicnull
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you are not alone in this boat mate ....there are lotz but i dnt know what will happen to it..................some time i feel though i was attached to clinical field for last so many years but when they (PDs) have said that they are not going to consider more then 5 years then whatever we have or done back home will make any diff to our life.....sometime i feel this is a big gamble but there is nothing to loose .......................so lets try  ...i hope this will be of any help( though i dnt have much info........)
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| cali2007
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I will go with premonition's opinion. Lots of AMD are about 35 year old when they graduate (they usually went to college first, some worked a little or tried other majors before landing on medicine). Ask them whether age matters. They will answer you that maturity and experience make them a better candidate in the residency match! Always look at the positive side, fellows!
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| ngt
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I am 33, graduated in 1999 and applying this year. I guess some places will filter our applications, but others will take an overall look, so my advice is to try to strengthen your other aspects as much as possible. IM and NEURO re less compititive than Radiology (very competitive).
Good luck to you and all in the same situation.
ngt.
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| atlanta2006
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It is really good to see that we are not alone in this process. And everybody is so optimistic. It is a great attitude! I think it is part of the maturity. We have been through a lot in the past and this will certainly be a piece of cake (well...a large piece...and somewhat dry...but still manageable).
Good luck to all "senior citizens" of this forum! (sorry for the joke, couldn't resist - probably because I am the most senior here)
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