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Hello!
I have a BA in econ and will be finishing up my prerequisites for med school/taking the MCAT this academic year. During my application year (2017-2018), I have the option of taking out another $10,000 student loan and doing a 1-year MA in managerial economics at the University of Oklahoma. I love econ, its a fascinating subject to me, and I think an even better understanding of it might possibly help me be a better physician.
But is it worth it? Does anybody have any experience with the pros/cons of earning a similar graduate degree before your MD/DO? Maybe it could make me more competitive for certain residencies in the sense that I am more "unique" or possibly even prepare me for leadership positions within a hospital/practice group? I'm really just trying to explore all my options here and I am so grateful for the collective experiences this forum offers.
As always, I really appreciate your time!
I have a BA in econ and will be finishing up my prerequisites for med school/taking the MCAT this academic year. During my application year (2017-2018), I have the option of taking out another $10,000 student loan and doing a 1-year MA in managerial economics at the University of Oklahoma. I love econ, its a fascinating subject to me, and I think an even better understanding of it might possibly help me be a better physician.
But is it worth it? Does anybody have any experience with the pros/cons of earning a similar graduate degree before your MD/DO? Maybe it could make me more competitive for certain residencies in the sense that I am more "unique" or possibly even prepare me for leadership positions within a hospital/practice group? I'm really just trying to explore all my options here and I am so grateful for the collective experiences this forum offers.
As always, I really appreciate your time!