Hi,
I will be graduating undergrad with a B.Eng in Mechanical engineering in the Spring of 2020. I decided to pursue an MD/PhD degree during my third year of school and after taking part in microbiology research at my institution for a year (my first experience in the biology field ever). Because of scheduling constraints and M.E. degree requirements I am missing almost all of my pre-reqs except for math, physics I, and gen. chem lab. It was not possible for me to switch to a biomed/biology because it was not offered, and it was too late to transfer into ChemE. Therefore, I have been debating whether a formal post bac program at a school would be more beneficial to me for pursuing an MD/PhD within two years of graduating undergrad. Or, if it would be better to find a full time research position and do a diy post bacc in the NYC area by taking night/summer classes. I know that the second option would take me longer and be more challenging, but I am curious as how either path would reflect on me in the MD/PhD admission process. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!
I will be graduating undergrad with a B.Eng in Mechanical engineering in the Spring of 2020. I decided to pursue an MD/PhD degree during my third year of school and after taking part in microbiology research at my institution for a year (my first experience in the biology field ever). Because of scheduling constraints and M.E. degree requirements I am missing almost all of my pre-reqs except for math, physics I, and gen. chem lab. It was not possible for me to switch to a biomed/biology because it was not offered, and it was too late to transfer into ChemE. Therefore, I have been debating whether a formal post bac program at a school would be more beneficial to me for pursuing an MD/PhD within two years of graduating undergrad. Or, if it would be better to find a full time research position and do a diy post bacc in the NYC area by taking night/summer classes. I know that the second option would take me longer and be more challenging, but I am curious as how either path would reflect on me in the MD/PhD admission process. Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much!