M.D/PhD

[deleted357625]

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What would be the outlook if someone applied in-state (Texas) for M.D/PhD with these estimated stats? Just curious, because I have recently been considering M.D/PhD but obviously sounds more competitive.


GPA 3.7+
MCAT 30 minimum +
2 yr research/basic volunteer/shadow.
--Do the scores tend to be above average for applicants applying M.D/PhD?

I'm transferring to a more research focused institution and plan on doing research the two years while I'm there and maintaining my good GPA with hopes of 30+ minimum MCAT. Are there possible chances for acceptances. I know there could be for MD-only, It's just i honestly don't know too much about the joint degree process.

 

[Charles_Carmichael]

What would be the outlook if someone applied in-state (Texas) for M.D/PhD with these estimated stats? Just curious, because I have recently been considering M.D/PhD but obviously sounds more competitive.


GPA 3.7+
MCAT 30 minimum +
2 yr research/basic volunteer/shadow.
--Do the scores tend to be above average for applicants applying M.D/PhD?

I'm transferring to a more research focused institution and plan on doing research the two years while I'm there and maintaining my good GPA with hopes of 30+ minimum MCAT. Are there possible chances for acceptances. I know there could be for MD-only, It's just i honestly don't know too much about the joint degree process.

Have you actually had research experience so far? Based on your post, it doesn't seem like you do. So why are you thinking of MD/PhD? Bench research isn't everyone's cup of tea so wait till you get some experience with it before giving the MD/PhD path more serious thought, IMO.

 

[loveoforganic]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=539268

 

[WeAreNotRobots]

Have you actually had research experience so far? Based on your post, it doesn't seem like you do. So why are you thinking of MD/PhD? Bench research isn't everyone's cup of tea so wait till you get some experience with it before giving the MD/PhD path more serious thought, IMO.

...and not everyone that loves bench research enjoys or is good at PI duties, which is the supposed purpose of the program.

torshi, you might be getting a few steps ahead of yourself on this one. i don't want to be discouraging, but you should get involved in a lab for at least a year, in some serious capacity, before considering this route.

just for information's sake, though, yes, MD/PhD programs are more selective than either single degree. if i were to personally apply to a dual degree program, i would only feel reasonably comfortable with a minimum threshold of something like 3.8/34.

EDIT: Data link---->https://www.aamc.org/download/161878/data/table45-mdphd-mcatgpa-2010.pdf.pdf

 

[deleted357625]

...and not everyone that loves bench research enjoys or is good at PI duties, which is the supposed purpose of the program.

torshi, you might be getting a few steps ahead of yourself on this one. i don't want to be discouraging, but you should get involved in a lab for at least a year, in some serious capacity, before considering this route.

just for information's sake, though, yes, MD/PhD programs are more selective than either single degree. if i were to personally apply to a dual degree program, i would only feel reasonably comfortable with a minimum threshold of something like 3.8/34.

EDIT: Data link---->https://www.aamc.org/download/161878/data/table45-mdphd-mcatgpa-2010.pdf.pdf

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Alright I understand and yes i just wanted to have an idea.

 

[deleted357625]

Have you actually had research experience so far? Based on your post, it doesn't seem like you do. So why are you thinking of MD/PhD? Bench research isn't everyone's cup of tea so wait till you get some experience with it before giving the MD/PhD path more serious thought, IMO.

Nothing to intense so far, I've done the basic assistance in the lab to get my feet wet. But, yea was just planning on doing some more hands-on research the following semester.

 

[deleted357625]

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=539268

Thanks, helps a lot, this was what i was looking for. Just to get an idea.