I got into MD..he got into DO

[medhacker]

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Careful, you don't want to trip over the mountains of evidence so far...

 

[Animus]

Excuse me? Every source available to an individual for planning the rest of their career implies and even states this... including Iserson's residency guide...backed by statistics, references, citations and years of earned respect.
Don't try and belittle me and imply that I'm falling for a silly pre-med myth or rumour. I want you to show me where anyone could conceivably come to a general conclusion that implies otherwise. The -only- thing I have ever seen to the contrary was word of mouth from an individual (on the internet) I do not know. However, every established, researched book...and the stats themselves (as posted here, in books, etc)...implies that there is a difference.

If I am going to spend 200k and 7+ years of my life toward one singular goal, you bet I'm going to sponge up any information I can. If your advice is that I wait till I get there --- sorry, that's irresponsible and stupid.

Point me in any direction, I'll gladly read anything you can show me.

I believe he was more pointing to your generalization than anything.

Is it harder for DO's to get into some, very specific residencies? The answer is yes. In general is it harder for DO's to get into MD residencies? Actually probably not. The numbers you are refering to do not really tell much do to the significantly small numbers of DO compared to MD students overall.

Bottomline: If you work your *** off as a DO most doors are still open to you. Plus contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of good DO residencies.

In the interest of still staying on topic of the thread I am going to say the OP is a hypocrite. You cannot come on here and ask for advice and then say you do not really care. I agree with most on here, go where you feel you will have a better education and better overall good time. One hour is nothing, my gf and I live half way across the country and have made it work so far.

 

[medhacker]

Excuse me? Every source available to an individual for planning the rest of their career implies and even states this... including Iserson's residency guide...backed by statistics, references, citations and years of earned respect.
Don't try and belittle me and imply that I'm falling for a silly pre-med myth or rumour. I want you to show me where anyone could conceivably come to a general conclusion that implies otherwise. The -only- thing I have ever seen to the contrary was word of mouth from an individual (on the internet) I do not know. However, every established, researched book...and the stats themselves (as posted here, in books, etc)...implies that there is a difference.

If I am going to spend 200k and 7+ years of my life toward one singular goal, you bet I'm going to sponge up any information I can. If your advice is that I wait till I get there --- sorry, that's irresponsible and stupid.

Point me in any direction, I'll gladly read anything you can show me.

The burden of proof is on you pal. It was you who came in the conversation stating facts. And I am not belittleling you, that was your interpretation of how pathetic I found your statement.

Oh, if only life was so easy, you can't just claim every source in the planet agrees with you without a citation even a chimpanzee can follow up on. What is the book, what page, where is the data, where is the study? show me the money...

Reputation? ha, allow me to laugh edgewise, no hard data, no facts.

and then, if and only if you provide significant amount of sources, we will go look at the basis for their claims [the alleged books] and judge their validity.

Until then, it is no more than pre-med rumors...

 

[Willh]

The burden of proof is on you pal.

Then I couldn't care less what you have to say.

Thanks.

 

[Animus]

Then I couldn't care less what you have to say.

Thanks.

Haha wait so he wants actual data to back up your generalized statement and you just act like you are the greater man? Funny.

 

[Willh]

Haha wait so he wants actual data to back up your generalized statement and you just act like you are the greater man? Funny.

He responded to me using only adjectives to make his point...?

I have no bias. I just want to know for a functional sense. You just want to troll.

Why on earth would I believe some anonymous individual on the internet?

 

[Willh]

I believe he was more pointing to your generalization than anything.

Is it harder for DO's to get into some, very specific residencies? The answer is yes. In general is it harder for DO's to get into MD residencies? Actually probably not. The numbers you are refering to do not really tell much do to the significantly small numbers of DO compared to MD students overall.

Bottomline: If you work your *** off as a DO most doors are still open to you. Plus contrary to popular belief, there are plenty of good DO residencies.

In the interest of still staying on topic of the thread I am going to say the OP is a hypocrite. You cannot come on here and ask for advice and then say you do not really care. I agree with most on here, go where you feel you will have a better education and better overall good time. One hour is nothing, my gf and I live half way across the country and have made it work so far.

I agree 100% with this based on what I've read.

But, I do think the disparity you reference is noteworthy. Is that so controversial?

 

[MaximusD]

I agree 100% with this based on what I've read.

But, I do think the disparity you reference is noteworthy. Is that so controversial?

The disparity is based only on the fact that MD residencies are responsible for giving their own students spots. It is not based upon quality of applicant. It is a discrepancy based upon goal, not upon quality. I think people are going to take offense in this forum until you make it clear that this is what you mean...

If a DO candidate is a strong residency applicant, he will not be at an inherent disadvantage based on his training if he/she has finished strong audition rotations. It is the general consensus that DO undergraduate education produces fine clinicians (esp in the established schools) even amongst MD program directors (at least in the philly area). I CAN give references, but it would ruin my anonymity.

Sorry no more "probe" figured I'd prob die inside if I got the SDN boot.

 

[TexasTriathlete]

Haha you said "probe"

 

[kylecare]

My uncle told me it's even harder for MD's to get into DO residencies

Yeah it is so hard in fact it is impossible for MD's to go to a DO residency.

MD's can't go to a DO residency because they don't have the proper training.

 

[TexasTriathlete]

I heard that only the dalai lama can appoint an MD to a DO residency.

Big hitter, the lama.

 

[EngineerDr2B]

So... From reading the previous post, I guess it is possible to apply to both DO and MD schools at the same time, right???
And also, can you tell me if there is any difference between DOs and MDs when it comes to hospital privileges?

 

[J1515]

Yeah it is so hard in fact it is impossible for MD's to go to a DO residency.

MD's can't go to a DO residency because they don't have the proper training.

Chuck Norris graduated from an MD school and got a DO residency, but then again he can also:

-Slam a revolving door
-Order a big mac at burger king and actually get it.

 

[LauraDO]

Chuck Norris graduated from an MD school and got a DO residency, but then again he can also:

-Slam a revolving door
-Order a big mac at burger king and actually get it.

I want my WHOPPER!

 

[spazzz]

Boyfriends come and go, your degree is forever. Do whatever is going to make you happy in the long run. Do you really see yourself getting married in the near future? Do you want to feel resentment and regret for the foreseeable future for not pursuing your dreams? I don't mean to sound harsh, but people have made some really poor decisions based on relationships that didn't last. If you really want to go MD, you guys can live somewhere in the middle. If you want DO, go DO. If you guys are really committed, you will make it work out either way...

agree 100% here. someone should post the percentages of marriges that don't work out, because regular relationships are even more fragile.

 

[Caligrl2008]

Yeah I can see myself marrying him.. we have been best friends for 3 years before we started dating. I still can't decide what to do.. but, im thinking that i will go MD and he will go DO. As long as we are close, it shouldn't be a huge problem..

 

[VCgirl]

Hey Caligirl,
I feel your pain! My boyfriend is MS2 in a DO program in AZ. I have been working to get my green card in MA and have been accepted to a MD school in Philly and his DO school! My question is do I move to AZ and go to his school and finally be together with him or do I go to Philly (where my heart is set). Despite being apart for almost two years now, everything in me is telling me to go to Philly. If my problem was being an hour away from him I'd be laughing now! As for residency, we thought of that and depending on what specialty you both choose you are not guaranteed to be near each other whether one is MD and one is DO or if you are both DO. Choose what is a better fit for you and you'll be happier in the long run 🙂. Good luck with your decision and wish me luck with mine...I just wish that I wasn't going to be 29 when I start. That kind of complicates things since I am ready to settle down and don't like the idea of doing distance for 2+ more years....

 

[madcye]

Don't put all your eggs in one basket 👍

 

[Lamborghini1315]

Ok my long time bf got into a DO school and I got into a MD school 1 hr away. I also got into the same DO school as him. what should I do? How will residency placement work? Would it just be easier if I go DO with him? MD or DO after my name means very little to me.

hmm first you are so lucky! Second, don't make career choices based on loved ones..family, friends are imp but this is your career!! Its not my place to judge your interest in MD and DO schools..but think about what you want to be an osteopath or an allopath. Your bf is one hour away anyways its perfect in all honesty you should want him to be a little far away from ya so you can do well in school and still see him when you want to...thats best of both worlds. Relationships are tough to hang on to in med school..however most of med students are in relationships, so you can make it work.

 

[Caligrl2008]

Hey Caligirl,
I feel your pain! My boyfriend is MS2 in a DO program in AZ. I have been working to get my green card in MA and have been accepted to a MD school in Philly and his DO school! My question is do I move to AZ and go to his school and finally be together with him or do I go to Philly (where my heart is set). Despite being apart for almost two years now, everything in me is telling me to go to Philly. If my problem was being an hour away from him I'd be laughing now! As for residency, we thought of that and depending on what specialty you both choose you are not guaranteed to be near each other whether one is MD and one is DO or if you are both DO. Choose what is a better fit for you and you'll be happier in the long run 🙂. Good luck with your decision and wish me luck with mine...I just wish that I wasn't going to be 29 when I start. That kind of complicates things since I am ready to settle down and don't like the idea of doing distance for 2+ more years....

Hi! I totally understand what you are going through! Long distance relationships are really difficult. My bf is actually across the country right now in grad school and it really sucks! That's why I am really hoping to be close to him in med school. But I am really happy with my situation.. driving 1 hr to see him is not too bad! I do wish you the best of luck on your decision, in med school, and with your relationship. I actually interviewed in Philly as well and would really love to go to med school there!🙂