Pre-reqs at University B while enrolled at University A for PhD?

[Curlywhirly1]

Hi all - Posting about a unique situation for a fellow non-trad friend:

"I am currently a PhD student enrolled at University A. However, I wanted to simultaneously take all my pre-med pre-reqs at University B (a 4-year university down the road), due to their class time offerings and financial reasons.

Would Adcoms look down upon or question this?"

@Goro @LizzyM @Mr.Smile12 @wysdoc @Faha @gyngyn and any and all adcoms, your perspective is much appreciated - thank you in advance!

Edit: adding that my friend's intention is to apply to medical school only after the completion of their PhD.

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[gyngyn]

Would Adcoms look down upon or question this?"

Not likely.
They might be disinclined to accept someone before they finish their degree, however.

 

[LizzyM]

Adcoms are not likely to care. However, your PhD mentor may care and may trash you in a LOR given that you are dividing your loyalties and not devoting 100% to the lab.

When do you anticipate completing the PhD? Why stay in that program? Will the skills/expertise you are developing stay fresh through four years of med school? Do you anticipate a career as a physician-scientist or is this a pivot away from research to patient care?

 

[Goro]

Hi all - Posting about a unique situation for a fellow non-trad friend:

"I am currently a PhD student enrolled at University A. However, I wanted to simultaneously take all my pre-med pre-reqs at University B (a 4-year university down the road), due to their class time offerings and financial reasons.

Would Adcoms look down upon or question this?"

@Goro @LizzyM @Mr.Smile12 @wysdoc @Faha @gyngyn and any and all adcoms, your perspective is much appreciated - thank you in advance!

Edit: adding that my friend's intention is to apply to medical school only after the completion of their PhD.

Nope

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Agreeing with @LizzyM. The prospect should inform the PI. You probably want to finish thesis writing before doing this.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Don't tell your PI. Your free time is your time to do with your life as you wish. If what you want to do is pre-reqs, that's your business. You don't owe any extra loyalty to them. You're a work monkey in exchange for cash