Harvard HST vs New Pathway

[Bostonienses]

Hi Everyone,

I looked at the HMS website, trying to figure out the difference between the HST and new pathway. Can anyone explain to me the differences between these guys?
Thanks

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[14931]

for the HST, u take some classes at MIT and u do research and work on a thesis, thats about all i know

 

[Rapid Decomposition]

Most students do New Pathway - it's the problem based learning, emphasis on independent study kind of thing. HST, as I understand it (I'm not applying for it), is the program with MIT that is more research based, lots more lecture time - it's kind of for people with more of a hardcore science/math background or interest.

 

[The Chronic MD]

http://www.hms.harvard.edu/admissions/html/medical_student_education.html#Education-HST

this should help you out...

 

[Bostonienses]

Thanks, guys. That link was very helpful, I missed it somehow... I guess I've been spending waaay too much time in the lab!

 

[medilicious]

Originally posted by Bostonienses
Thanks, guys. That link was very helpful, I missed it somehow... I guess I've been spending waaay too much time in the lab!

That might be a reason to apply to HST...very research-based (for example, almost ALL MD/PHD students at Harvard are in HST).

 

[Bostonienses]

Uff, after clicking "refresh" 5 times I finally get to post!!
Yeah, I read more about that HST thing. I am currently a PhD student at BU Medical, and I think I might be able to defend in the summer of 2004 (just in time to start med school, am I crazy or what?!)
I like doing research and I do think that I would be a good candidate for HST. At the same time, I would really enjoy to take part into problem based learning; after slaving in lab for soo long, the last thing I want to do is feel like all I am doing in going to class... Does this make any sense?
Another question: Do you guys feel that it would be to my disadvantage (being that I am a PhD candidate) if I decided not to go for HST?
Thanks!