DO/PhD Programs

[victorias]

Are there any any DO/PhD programs that provide the same type of funding (tuition waiver and stipends) as the MD/PhD programs? Is there a list of these schools that I can find somewhere?

Thanks

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[Peach Newport]

Are there any any DO/PhD programs that provide the same type of funding (tuition waiver and stipends) as the MD/PhD programs? Is there a list of these schools that I can find somewhere?

Thanks

Rowan and MSU are the ones I can name off the top of my head. In GENERAL these programs are pretty much only offered by the state schools.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

OSU has an DO/PhD program as well. Don't know about the tuition thing though

I'm pretty sure there is a stipend but not sure about the tuition waiver either. Yeah OP only the state schools have the PhD option, so you're options are limited, I've heard that at MSU you first get into the DO program and then apply to get a PhD as well, so it works a little different than the MD/PhD programs

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

Maybe things have changed lately, but every program I saw required you pay the first 2 years of med school then the rest of your education is paid off and you get a small stipend. I'd say almost all DO/PhD programs are close to worthless. MSU is the only program with some faculty and funding that is competitive in the research world. OSU's PhD in forensics is probably okay too because they are leaders in that field. All the other programs are either at weak institutions or won't give you access to renowned faculty and publications. In the research world, it matters where you went, who you worked for and what you published. The same is not true for DO degree after residency training.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Maybe things have changed lately, but every program I saw required you pay the first 2 years of med school then the rest of your education is paid off and you get a small stipend. I'd say almost all DO/PhD programs are close to worthless. MSU is the only program with some faculty and funding that is competitive in the research world. OSU's PhD in forensics is probably okay too because they are leaders in that field. All the other programs are either at weak institutions or won't give you access to renowned faculty and publications. In the research world, it matters where you went, who you worked for and what you published. The same is not true for DO degree after residency training.

OSU doesn't necessarily have to be in forensics. I'm pretty sure you can do it with any of their academic departments, including the clinical departments. Definitely agree that unless you really want a university academic position down the road the PhD is mostly worthless.

 

[AlbinoHawk DO]

OSU doesn't necessarily have to be in forensics. I'm pretty sure you can do it with any of their academic departments, including the clinical departments. Definitely agree that unless you really want a university academic position down the road the PhD is mostly worthless.

Yes, you can, but all their other departments are weak.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Yes, you can, but all their other departments are weak.

Ah I thought you were saying it was just a PhD in forensics. I would rather do a PhD with an ortho department and was just pointing out that was an option. Do agree that it won't be this world beater PhD by any means.

 

[bengalsfan0525]

Rowan and MSU are the ones I can name off the top of my head. In GENERAL these programs are pretty much only offered by the state schools.

Maybe things have changed lately, but every program I saw required you pay the first 2 years of med school then the rest of your education is paid off and you get a small stipend. I'd say almost all DO/PhD programs are close to worthless. MSU is the only program with some faculty and funding that is competitive in the research world. OSU's PhD in forensics is probably okay too because they are leaders in that field. All the other programs are either at weak institutions or won't give you access to renowned faculty and publications. In the research world, it matters where you went, who you worked for and what you published. The same is not true for DO degree after residency training.

Rowan does this. They pay for the first two years and then the remaining is paid with a stipend.

 

[Engineeringaway]

When you apply for a DO/Phd do you have to be accepted to both programs separately? Or is it a different application altogether?

 

[bengalsfan0525]

When you apply for a DO/Phd do you have to be accepted to both programs separately? Or is it a different application altogether?

I know that Rowan requires you to apply in between the first and second year, after you are already working on the DO portion. There is a requirement where you have to do research with a faculty member in the summer after the first year to be considered eligible to apply for the dual degree track. It all depends on the school though.

 

[BoroPreMed92]

Are there any any DO/PhD programs that provide the same type of funding (tuition waiver and stipends) as the MD/PhD programs? Is there a list of these schools that I can find somewhere?

Thanks

OU-HCOM offers the DO/PhD program at the Athens campus which currently hold millions in NIH money. The research done there is pretty great if you're looking for a quality program comparable to other top institutions in the DO world!


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