Does Rad-onc programs give preference to applicants with MD-PhD background? What are the chances of getting into Rad-onc with a low step 1 score? Thanks.
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Does Rad-onc prefer MD-PhD?
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In my opinion academic programs do favor MD/PhD (just see this year's match results); these programs include Vanderbilt, UMichigan, UCSF, Harvard, etc. If you have an excellent track record in research, with publications, it is more likely that such programs may be able to overlook a lower than average board score, because such programs are looking for future academic "leaders" and they believe prior research experience increases the likelihood that you will remain in academics. Once you get an interview, the field is probably level once again. I would suggest you consider taking Step II to increase the chance of getting the interview and making that first cut.
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md/phd's typically have "low" usmle scores. i cant tell you what your chances are. you dont provide much informtation about yourself and in any event, an intereview can make or break you and throws the "chances" issue out the window. but are you out of the running? not necessarily.
