md/phd

First of all, thanks for taking the time to check out my post, I appreciate it. Tl;dr: Masters Degree with 2 first author papers, one co-first in review, and a middle author. 3.69 uGPA and a 515 MCAT. Interested in MSTP programs but not sure how high up the rankings I should reach. If you...

I took the Jan 19th MCAT, and ended up with a score of 511 (128, 128, 128, and 127). I was a bit disappointed when I got back these scores, as I had been doing better on my practice exams (scoring 130-132 in Phys/Chem and CARS) and was hoping for a better score. I'd really like to go for an...

Hey, so I think you guys might be better able to answer this than the pre-MD forum: How much shadowing is enough for pre-MD/PhD applicants? I'm a junior looking to apply this summer. Right now I have a little more than 20 hours of shadowing. I also have experience volunteering at a hospice in...

Hello, I'm an undergrad looking into MD vs. MD/PhD programs. I enjoy research, but I'd also like to practice medicine. I don't care about the pay difference between MDs and MD/PhDs, but I do care about education costs and the time commitment. First off, what sort of research careers are...

Hello, Best of luck to everyone still waiting to hear back from schools! A quick question: I've so far received acceptances from multiple MSTP programs, and am still waiting to hear back from many more. While I'm thrilled about these offers, there is at least one school that I haven't heard...

Hello all, here are my stats and my current MD/PhD school list. Please let me know if you would change anything or have any suggestions. My stats: sGPA: 3.73 cGPA: 3.75 MCAT: 515. 128CP /126CARS (ouch)/130 BB/131 PS Texas Resident Research: *3 month summer experience in a Drosophila...

Hey everyone, There are threads about academic medicine, though most seem old (or limited), so I'd like to get a new perspective on a couple questions I have. What would be an average day in the life of physician in academic medicine? Obviously, this is going to vary, but what avenues might...

Hi All, I'll be applying to MSTP programs this coming cycle. I'd like to know what you think about my current list and if you have any suggestions. I realize it is a bit top heavy but I've heard that when it comes to MSTPs, there aren't really any "safeties". Also I'm hoping that my numbers...

Hi All, I'll be applying to MSTP programs this coming cycle. I'd like to know what you think about my current list and if you have any suggestions. I realize it is a bit top heavy but I've heard that when it comes to MSTPs, there aren't really any "safeties". Also I'm hoping that my numbers...

This might end up being a bit long-winded. I really love bio - from molecular bio to ecology. I also really like using computational tools and mathematics to model systems and analyze data. I've had two computational research experiences - one in molecular systems biology and one in infectious...

Hey All, I'm a second-year undergraduate. I'm looking into doing MD/PhD, so research is a big part of my life right now (and hopefully will continue to be). Anyways, I've been writing much more than I used to. Lots of personal statements/questions for scholarship apps and internships and even...

Hello All, I am contemplating whether or not I should apply to MD/PhD programs this June. If I didn't apply this cycle, I would most likely continue researching for my current PI and/or apply for the Post-Bac program at the NIH. I would then apply next year. My info is below, please let me know...

Would anyone out there be willing to read and critique my MD/PhD essay?

I will most likely end up with a 3.47 GPA. I got a B+ for a 3hr course (honors genetics), a B- for a 4hr course (Calc II), and As in the remaining 8hr of courses. I'm double majoring in biomedical engineering and neuroscience; the latter I am completing as part of an honors program. I want to...

Hello all! Context I am in a situation where I am considering between a mid-tier MD/PhD program (non-MSTP) and some top-tier PhD programs. I am certain at this point that I want to become a physician-scientist, however, I haven't done as well in the admissions process due to a low uGPA. On...

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Hi all, Please let me know if this is the wrong area to post this thread--this is my first post after a while of lurking. Anyway, I find myself in the seemingly unusual place of being competitive for MD and concerned about my competitiveness for PhD. I am aware that research is the focus of...

Hi all, To give you quick context of my situation: I'm a junior preparing to for the 2017 med school application cycle. I technically began studying for the MCAT last June--but I didn't start hardcore, intense studying yet. Hopefully I'll take the MCAT in the spring (March the earliest, June at...

Hey guys! I'll be graduating in May 2017 and plan to apply to medical school in June-July of 2017 for 2018 matriculation. Originally, I had intended to use my gap year to complete an MPH or work. Recently, I've thought more about my research interests and am wanting to pursue MD/PhD instead...

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Hi everyone, I'm in the midst of applying to MD/PHD programs. I realize it's a little late, but I have some questions. Is this too late to apply? Should I wait til next year? I'm worried having to re-apply will hurt my application. A lot of these schools are really competitive and some of the...

I am considering leaving my PhD (in plant biology- researching aspirin derivatives in plants) and pursuing an MD program. I am a 4th year PhD student. My professor did not get tenure and left my university. I am currently labless. I think I may have done enough laboratory work to warrant a PhD...

If I'm applying MD/PhD for the upcoming cycle, should I contact potential thesis advisors like I would do for normal graduate school admissions? If so when?

Hey everyone As you probably figured out, I'm wondering what my chances are to get into an American medical school. Please let me know what your thoughts are! Academic Background: cGPA - 3.8 sGPA - 3.78 MCAT - 516 MCAT Breakdown: Psych - 127...

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When choosing the combined degree area of study, there is usually a list of check boxes. Does this mean we should pick more than one that is of interest? If so, how many is a good number to pick? Or do schools prefer for applicants to only pick one?

Good afternoon all, I just graduated at A&M with a BSc in Biochemistry, and I am now working at UTSW as a research assistant. I am clearly on this forum because I want to be an MD/PHD. However, I am unsure as to what are some qualifications I would need to be a competent applicant. I intend in...

Hello. I've been strongly considering getting an MD/PhD. My current interests are in computational biology/bioinformatics, and image analysis/illness representations. I consider Radiology and Immunology to be particularly strong specializations to augment my research, which would mostly be...

Hello SDN, Did some searching, but I couldn't find an answer to the following question. Can you choose any PhD in an MD/PhD program as long as you have sufficient reasoning? For example, I have a chemistry background (i.e. no engineering), but pursuing a bioengineering/bme program is in line...

How much does major matter when applying to MD-PhD programs? I have a summer's worth of bioinformatics research, a summer of part time computational neuroscience, as well as some psychology research on genetic bases of differences in human's cognition (mainly statistical analyses of large...

I'm at a small liberal arts college that generally doesn't encourage year-long research (only summer research is usually available). Based on my limited research experience, I think I would like to get an MD-PhD. I know that I need more experience for this to happen. Would I be better off in a...

I am applying MD and MD/PhD. I have 3 publications, and wrote about them in the respective work/activity section I was published in. I did this so I could include 14 unique work experiences rather than wasting 3/15 on publications that were the product of the work I did in the labs I describe...

Hello! I'm very interested in pursuing an MSTP MD/PhD program. However, with the way my classes are looking like they'll work out, I'll probably be taking one or two gap years. What I'm wondering is how do MD/PhD programs view gap years? I know MD programs don't care but MD/PhD admissions seem...

I'm sure that the MD/Ph.D vs MD question has already been asked, but I'm curious specifically about neurology and neuroscience. Aside from better funding, what would you be able to do as a neurologist MD with a Ph.D in neuroscience, as opposed to just being a neurologist?

Hey everyone, I'd like to get some feedback on what people here believe would be the best course of action from my current situation. First off, some info: Graduated 2 years ago from top 15 school with BS in Chemistry (with Conc. in Biochem) and minor in Physics, Summa Cum Laude Country/state...

Hello, thanks for opening this thread. For the first time in my life, I feel like I have failed in my academics seeing my GPA drop from a 3.73 to a 3.66 (science GPA 3.80 to a 3.68) when I'm just about to apply to medical school. I didn't manage my time well, and overall was unmotivated...

I'm a rising senior applying this summer. I know my numbers are subpar for most MSTPs, but I've been encouraged by my research mentor to just go ahead and try. He said all it takes is one acceptance. My adviser said not to apply, but I don't think they're right. I know that since it's such a...

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