<p>Yes, s/he was denied for being obese. After going through two application cycles and being rejected everywhere, s/he asked for a review of his/her application. S/he was essentially told that despite an otherwise excellent resume, the admission committee had serious doubts his/her “ability to handle the physical rigors of a medical education” because his/her weight.</p>
<p>The individual who was reject for being too thin was suspected of having an undeclared eating disorder. (She didn’t.)</p>