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Hi everyone... I doubt I can get a clear cut answer to this, but I'd really appreciate any advice or insight.. I've been searching
I have a pretty strong background in research, and have been encouraged to pursue an MD/PhD by my PI and other mentors. However, although I really like research, I think I'm more interested in becoming a clinician. I know that students that are selected to MSTP programs are expected to complete the entire program, but I was curious about how much pressure there is to do so. How difficult is it to drop out of the MSTP program during the first year or two (or perhaps even right after being admitted) to instead pursue an MD? I've read about the monetary side of things, but I'm more interested in whether doing this will cause faculty to look at a student differently.
I have a pretty strong background in research, and have been encouraged to pursue an MD/PhD by my PI and other mentors. However, although I really like research, I think I'm more interested in becoming a clinician. I know that students that are selected to MSTP programs are expected to complete the entire program, but I was curious about how much pressure there is to do so. How difficult is it to drop out of the MSTP program during the first year or two (or perhaps even right after being admitted) to instead pursue an MD? I've read about the monetary side of things, but I'm more interested in whether doing this will cause faculty to look at a student differently.