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Member 251138 · 05-07-2012, 12:44 AM

I think if you were set on being a doctor, helping people, etc first and you recently found out that you enjoy research, you should consider pursuing the dual degree. I have a friend that wants to do an MD/PhD but he can't stand people. I told him to just go for a PhD because it's silly to want to gain that medical degree without a desire to want to be a physician too.

05-07-2012, 12:44 AM	#8
Member 251138 Senior Member Status: Pre-Dental Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 447	I think if you were set on being a doctor, helping people, etc first and you recently found out that you enjoy research, you should consider pursuing the dual degree. I have a friend that wants to do an MD/PhD but he can't stand people. I told him to just go for a PhD because it's silly to want to gain that medical degree without a desire to want to be a physician too.