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Hey All! I saw this thread created in previous years and thought it would be great to have a support network! Applied to 12 clinical and counseling programs this cycle. Have completed 3/4 interviews so far. I was wait-listed for a two programs post interview, and alternate for one program...

MOD NOTE: We are now going to have one thread for all of the inquiries for competitiveness, what are my chances, do I have a shot, can I get into ABC University, etc. Most of the other SDN forums have found success with having one thread, so we are going to adopt that going forward. 1. Please...

Hi, I'm currently a junior biophysics (think biochemistry but more physics and slightly less chemistry) major at a top-30 research university and am starting to embark on the process of applying to MD/PhD programs. My school has a pre-selection committee where they essentially encourage...

Hey there! I'm a French med student (5th year), and I'm planning to get a PhD in Public Health in France (within 5 years or so), and I'll probably try to specialize into health politics and management. Public Health has a bad reputation among med students in France, and many people choose this...

I know CEPH certification is important for MPHs and DrPHs, but what about research degrees? If I wanted to work for the NIH/CDC as a researcher, does accreditation matter as much? Would there be any disadvantages to doing an MS or Ph.D. from a non-accreditated school?

Hey guys, I have been searching this forum for answers to my dilemma and while I have found many threads extremely informative, I find myself a little confused as to what I should do. I am an American, completing my undergraduate degree in Psychology in South Carolina and am preparing for grad...

Hi All, As a 28-year old attempting a career transition, with mind my set on eventually getting a PhD in clinical psychology, I could use some advice about the options available to me. At this stage it seems that I need to beef up my experience to be even considered eligible for a Phd. program...

Hi all, I am a 1st year PhD student (pharmacology), who is interested in switching to MD/PhD, or doing an MD after my PhD. I went to a hyper-competitive and hyper-prestigious engineering school (think sunny weather :) ) for undergrad, and got a 3.5 cGPA, and a 3.2 sGPA, BUT the sGPA is...

Hello! I'm an international student that recently moved to US (dependant visa). I've completed applications for Ph.D. and Psy.D. degrees in Psychology for Fall 2016 in several universities. I'm getting worried about my chances to be accepted, so I'd like to ask an opinion about plan B. First of...

After reading a half dozen MD vs. MD/PhD posts, I wanted to put up my own dilemma since I don't think what I saw really addressed my doubts. I want to be a physician, that much I know. However, I also have a fundamental appreciation of basic science and the steps it takes to bring us closer to...

I am compiling here, resources for STEM PhDs who wish to pursue an M.D for a career as a clinician scientist/physician scientist/ applied physician scientist (I will add information as time permits): FAQs (Read QofQuimica's FAQs first ) - Will a PhD compensate for bad GPA or MCAT? No -...

I am an almost graduated senior with a bs in biology and psychology trying to decide between medical school for psychiatry (possibly child and adolescent) or grad school for clinical psychology. If grad school, I would prefer the psyD route since I'm more interested in clinical practice than...

Hello! I'm applying to PhD/PsyD programs for Clinical Psych at a bunch of schools in the Chicago/Florida/New York area. I was wondering when everyone got their offer for INTERVIEWS

Hi, I am a junior at a top state school hoping to become both a school psychologist and a licensed psychologist. I know there are a few programs in the tri-state area that are either PsyD specializing in school psychology or PhD in school psychology. Because you ultimately become a school...

I am currently thinking about going to get my PhD in epidemiology, but I was wondering whether there are any good programs that accept students without a relevant masters degree. STATS Undergrad: BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at a ranked private liberal arts college Undergrad GPA...

Hello all, I am applying to PHD programs this upcoming month. I have about 10 programs on my list. Many of them offer partial funding/tuition remission; some offer full funding. My schools are: 1. Duquesne University-PHD 2. Rutgers University- PHD 3. CUNY: City College- PHD 4. Adelphi...

Hey everyone, I am an undergraduate student pursuing my degree in Health Management online through Northeastern University. I would like to one day get my MPH in Health Policy and Management, but since I'm taking my classes online I'm confused about what I'll do about my letters of...

Hello everyone! School: The City University of New York GRE Verbal: 160 Quantitative: 154 Writing: 4.0 GPA: 3.8 Psych GPA: 3.9 Publications: (1 being reviewed by journal, awaiting decision) few campus wide publications (probably irrelevant) Internships: 1/2 a year at a state mental health...

Hi everyone, Wondering what MD schools you think I should be applying to. I can't tell if I have a good chance of getting in, or if my stats put me out of the running. Math major in college, so science undergrad gpa a little low, .328, non science 3.42. I will be applying with a PhD in...

Hi,Everyone I am Deven completed my Bpharm from India,now i want to pursue higher degree but need help with it. 1) i am thinking for intregated courses MS + Phd or MS+ MBA which one is better Growth and Salary wise?. 2) which are colleges providing such courses i found out only few. help me...

Hello everyone! I am a current P2 who works as an intern at a big chain and I hate it. Luckily, I have found that I love love love health outcomes research. I've been given the opportunity to apply to get a PhD immediately after finishing my PharmD (basically it's a program where I get a little...

Hi all, I'm in the process of researching Ph.D. (clinical child) programs to apply to next year, and I've found that 2 of my top 5 programs are housed within medical schools. I currently work in a hospital and am very interested in working in a hospital/medical setting for my internship and...

Hi Doctors, I am IMG, Interested in Pathology! I want some opinion. I have just finished MD degree and will take step1 in 3monthes. I am thinking about going into Pathology Phd In my home country for 3years, meanwhile I will get all scores (CK,CS, Step3) and after Phd will apply for Pathology...

Hello everyone, first post here. Quick stats: 28 yrs old, 3.6 undergrad GPA at a competitive tech/science school, 4.0 grad GPA I am a PhD student entering my last year of graduate school in a non-health-related, quantitative field. I am doing a lot of thinking about my career, and have...