Hey guys,
So when I signed up for the MCAT I checked the box that allowed AAMC to release my scores to the recruiting service, and, thus far, I have received a few emails from schools--no "heavy hitters" really, none previously on my radar. But today I got one about an MSTP program and it really got me thinking about the whole MD/PhD thing.
First off, I just need to say that I did NOT participate in undergraduate research in a "hard" science. Honestly, I haven't done nearly enough research thus far to justify even applying (i.e. wasting an admission committee's time) for an MD/PhD, but I've been starting parts of my PS for the AMCAS application and I stress the importance of research, particularly biostatistics, in my past experience and future goals. I have been considering a combined MD/MPH program for about 2 years now, but I never really thought much about a PhD in biostats. So I guess I just really want to know if it's completely insane to, even for a second, consider taking another year off (I'm already one year out of university) to do more research--the type of research I enjoy and would want to continue in the future--and apply to MD/PhD or MSTP programs.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Ciao,
Tlaloc
So when I signed up for the MCAT I checked the box that allowed AAMC to release my scores to the recruiting service, and, thus far, I have received a few emails from schools--no "heavy hitters" really, none previously on my radar. But today I got one about an MSTP program and it really got me thinking about the whole MD/PhD thing.
First off, I just need to say that I did NOT participate in undergraduate research in a "hard" science. Honestly, I haven't done nearly enough research thus far to justify even applying (i.e. wasting an admission committee's time) for an MD/PhD, but I've been starting parts of my PS for the AMCAS application and I stress the importance of research, particularly biostatistics, in my past experience and future goals. I have been considering a combined MD/MPH program for about 2 years now, but I never really thought much about a PhD in biostats. So I guess I just really want to know if it's completely insane to, even for a second, consider taking another year off (I'm already one year out of university) to do more research--the type of research I enjoy and would want to continue in the future--and apply to MD/PhD or MSTP programs.
Thanks in advance for the advice!
Ciao,
Tlaloc
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