Clinical hours question for applying to MSTP/MD-PhD

[applyingthiscycle]

I'm applying to MSTP/MD-PhD programs this coming cycle (2024-2025) and am somewhat anxious about my clinical hours. All the research I've done online points to fact that most dual degree programs dont require much clinical experience (of which I have about 100 hours of decent quality experience), but I'm worried my lack of hours will get me screened out of a lot of programs (especially those that dont have seperate md/phd committees). Plan on adding another 100ish hours by time I apply (currently an IRTA fellow at NIH)

I have a good sGPA (3.8), decent MCAT (516), and very strong research resume so less worried about that aspect of the application.

Have talked to a few md phds that were in similar positions but they emphasized that its not something to worry about. Is that true? Or have I only talked to outliers...

Applying to wide range of programs.

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[eteshoe]

Yes that should be fine

 

[Fencer]

In general, you don't need more than 50-100 shadowing areas if you are applying MD/PhD only. Your research resume is the most critical element and you have the median academic benchmarks of the national matriculating class. Apply broadly, see: my corner's thread and PM me, if needed.