mdphdapplicant

Hello all! I am completing my undergrad this May (biochem major) and on the pre-MDPhD track who was originally planning to take only 1 gap year and apply during this cycle. I am potentially considering taking another gap year to give myself more time to study for the mcat and the rest of my...

Hey guys! I'm planning to reapply to MD programs next cycle (2025-26) and would appreciate help with building my school list and advice on how to strengthen my app. My first cycle, I applied to <10 MD/PhD programs, received two II > W > R. The feedback I received was largely positive, with...

Are you currently interviewing for MD/DO-PhD programs? Have questions? Need help or support? The American Physician Scientists Association is here for you! Come join us for our APSA webinar this Thursday, October 3rd, at 7PM Eastern. A panel of current trainees will be available to answer your...

Hello everyone! At my university, incomplete grades (which are awarded in the event of an emergency or illness that caused a student to miss a significant portion of the course or an exam) lapse into Fs after one semester if the work is not made up in that period. Professors have the...

Hello, I was hoping I could get some advice on cutting down my school list. I want to apply broadly, and I feel like my stats confuse me about my chances. I want a more balanced list, so I put a bunch of options in a doc. I’m at 60 or so, trying to cut down to 30, and I already sent my app to...

Hi all! I am applying to MD/PhD programs this upcoming cycle and wanted some feedback on my school list so far (i.e. schools you would think are worth adding or removing). Some background: MD or MD/PhD: MD/PhD Overall GPA: 3.99 Science GPA: 4.00 MCAT: 522 State of Residence: TX Undergrad...

Hi y'all, I am currently forming my school list and deep-diving into every program to see what may best fit me. I'm generally worried because my stats are on the lower side so I'd love advice on any schools I should apply to (MD-PhD). URM, First-gen, low-income, disadvantaged residency...