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I am having a hard time deciding between MD/MD-PhD/PhD. I want my main focus to be research regardless of what I choose. Because of that, my intention since I started college (am currently a junior) has been going a direct PhD route. After reading these forums (all of them), the consensus seems to be that MD-PhD can provide both the research aspect as well as the stability/financial aspect that PhD-only's lack.
My question is mainly about the hardships/trials that PhD's face and if they are a strong enough deterrent (grant issues, job stability, etc.). Do your PhD-only colleagues regret their decisions? Would it really be worth it for someone not interested in the clinical side of science to get an MD or MD-PhD simply for the stability? Any personal experiences or helpful links would be greatly appreciated.
My question is mainly about the hardships/trials that PhD's face and if they are a strong enough deterrent (grant issues, job stability, etc.). Do your PhD-only colleagues regret their decisions? Would it really be worth it for someone not interested in the clinical side of science to get an MD or MD-PhD simply for the stability? Any personal experiences or helpful links would be greatly appreciated.