MD/PhD Neuro Match Rate

[jake2]

Does anybody know what the match rate is for MD/PhD's going into neurosurgery? Obviously it helps to have the PhD but I was wondering how much. Is it really very important to match into the top academic programs?

I ask because I've been given the oppurtunity to transfer into my school's MSTP after the basic science years and am trying to decide whether to go for it. I actually rather enjoy doing research and would like to go academic medicine, but am unsure whether it's worth 4-5 years of my life when I could be doing research with just an MD. Will it help much with getting grant money after residency? I'm fairly set on neuro, and would appreciate any advice.

Thanks

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[Doctor&Geek]

Match rates seem to be good for all specialities across the board for MD/PhDs.

As to whether or not to pursue the MD/PhD path with the goal of neurosurgery residency:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=106516
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=60735
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=46488
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=39693

Yours,

JP

 

[cache20033]

which school are you from if you don't mind me asking.....you can PM me if you want....