So i was initially trying to go for the MD/PhD program... but after further research I gathered that the MD/MPH program is probably more suited for me. I enjoy research, but 1) do not have enough of it on my application for a medschool to accept me for a PhD, and 2) I prefer more clinical work than research.
Do medschools hold the same GPA/MCAT/etc. etc... requirements for MD/PhD acceptance as MD/MPH?
For some reason I feel like this is a "downgrade" to MPH from PhD though... What are ya'lls opinions on this?
Also, as far as medschool goes between the two programs... I know the MD/PhD program is 7 years, whereas the MD/MPH can be completed in 5 years. Is this a good reason to pursue the MD/MPH?
My ambition is to specialize in surgery (specifically cardiology). Will an MD/MPH give me an equal chance as a MD/PhD at accomplishing this?
Thank you all. I love this forum!!
Do medschools hold the same GPA/MCAT/etc. etc... requirements for MD/PhD acceptance as MD/MPH?
For some reason I feel like this is a "downgrade" to MPH from PhD though... What are ya'lls opinions on this?
Also, as far as medschool goes between the two programs... I know the MD/PhD program is 7 years, whereas the MD/MPH can be completed in 5 years. Is this a good reason to pursue the MD/MPH?
My ambition is to specialize in surgery (specifically cardiology). Will an MD/MPH give me an equal chance as a MD/PhD at accomplishing this?
Thank you all. I love this forum!!