<p>do med. schools consider regional diversity too? for ex, if an applicant is from montana, oklahoma, alaska, etc., but not an URM, will he/she have some advantage? also, your residence…is that defined by where you were born/grew up or where you are currently living?</p>
<p>If you are from a state without a med school, there are certain programs at state schools across the country that give you consideration as an “in-state” resident. There are several out west to serve students from Montana and Idaho.</p>
<p>However if you are applying to mainly private schools, or even other state schools, it’s not particularly likely that they are looking for students from all 50 states. </p>
<p>Schools typically define residence by certain legal guidelines: like which state issued your driver’s license and what do you consider your permanent address, or where do your parents live.</p>