But in another few years, the great majority of rep jobs will probably be held by contract field force at a 30-40% reduction in salary from we currently have. I hate to say it, but it makes sense to me. Most of us only get a few minutes with our docs anyway, good relationships or not.
MDs catch a break with mortgages, loans, and there is ALWAYS a need for more.
OP should've asked this question: how many of your colleagues had a 3.5 or above GPA, and got A's in classes like physics, biochemistry, organic chemistry, and neuroanatomy? My wife is a resident, and that's what she pulled, and she didn't get in to her 1st 2 choices for med school.