With some types of pemphigus, blisters form inside the mouth. A few types cause blisters on moist tissues like those that line the inside of the nose and eyes, throat, anus, or genitals. Anywhere the blisters form, they tend to break open quickly, leaving painful sores. In the throat, the sores can cause hoarseness.
What do graduate schools look for when admitting students? Most graduate programs are looking for applicants with strong academic standing who possess a wide range of personal characteristics, acquired skills and intellectual abilities.
If you feel that you may be in the lower tier of applicants (typically below a 3.4 GPA and 30 MCAT, based on the Swarthmore College premedical website), it may be to your advantage to consider D.O. schools, which typically have less stringent admissions requirements.