Gap Year Dilemmas

[medmonster91]

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Hello!

I have already decided to take a a gap year and am researching one year masters programs. However I did some reading and I noticed that the biggest aspect medical schools look from applicants going into these masters programs is research.

This concerns me because I already have 2 years of research under my belt as a undergraduate ( I am primary author, the project is mine and doing well) If I already have research should I still consider doing a one year masters? If not what are some other things to do with a gap year?

I am looking into USF masters is medical science, and will be applying to a few others as well. I just need to make a decision soon before I take the GRE.

Also, how helpful is to to have a masters (MS) as well as an MD? Would that allow entrance to clinical research jobs and pharmacutical companies as well?

 

[Gerbie]

Hello!

I have already decided to take a a gap year and am researching one year masters programs. However I did some reading and I noticed that the biggest aspect medical schools look from applicants going into these masters programs is research.

This concerns me because I already have 2 years of research under my belt as a undergraduate ( I am primary author, the project is mine and doing well) If I already have research should I still consider doing a one year masters? If not what are some other things to do with a gap year?

I am looking into USF masters is medical science, and will be applying to a few others as well. I just need to make a decision soon before I take the GRE.

Also, how helpful is to to have a masters (MS) as well as an MD? Would that allow entrance to clinical research jobs and pharmacutical companies as well?

I would check if the program lets you use your MCAT score in lieu of the GRE - that would save you some trouble.

 

[Pigglyjuff]

Hello!

I have already decided to take a a gap year and am researching one year masters programs. However I did some reading and I noticed that the biggest aspect medical schools look from applicants going into these masters programs is research.

This concerns me because I already have 2 years of research under my belt as a undergraduate ( I am primary author, the project is mine and doing well) If I already have research should I still consider doing a one year masters? If not what are some other things to do with a gap year?

I am looking into USF masters is medical science, and will be applying to a few others as well. I just need to make a decision soon before I take the GRE.

Also, how helpful is to to have a masters (MS) as well as an MD? Would that allow entrance to clinical research jobs and pharmacutical companies as well?

The reviews from here about USF MS program is bleh. Although traditional MS students have potent residency potential, moreso than just B.S/B.A. degrees statistically speaking.

 

[medmonster91]

I would check if the program lets you use your MCAT score in lieu of the GRE - that would save you some trouble.

They do accept MCAT but I wouldn't be ready to take it until after the MS application is due. 🙁

 

[medmonster91]

The reviews from here about USF MS program is bleh. Although traditional MS students have potent residency potential, moreso than just B.S/B.A. degrees statistically speaking.

I've read some of the reviews, I am a mildly competitive student as of right now. But I want something worthwhile to do during that year.