MD/PhD programs that don't require prereqs

[projectplat]

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I have found one but am looking for others as I am transplant. Anyone know of any programs?

 

[idontwatchgreysanatomy]

If you aren't a US citizen you are going to have a hell of a time trying to get accepted into an MD/PhD program since most only provide funding for US citizens.

 

[MemeFactory]

A lot of the MD/PhD programs have the same pre-reqs as their affiliated medical schools. If I recall, USC MD/PhD does not have any pre-requirements as their medical school does not have any pre-reqs.

 

[eteshoe]

I would suggest that you don't try to find the needle in the haystack and just work on completing the standard med school pre-reqs.

 

[projectplat]

I'm only interested in md/phd

I'm a transplant to science not the country. I don't want to get a third undergrad degree if I can just bypass the prereqs and prove competency on the MCAT. I'm already taking PhD courses that apply to the MD / PhD.

 

[tantacles]

I'm only interested in md/phd

I'm a transplant to science not the country. I don't want to get a third undergrad degree if I can just bypass the prereqs and prove competency on the MCAT. I'm already taking PhD courses that apply to the MD / PhD.

You don't need a third undergraduate degree, but almost all medical schools do require a year of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and physics. You can take these courses a la carte or in a formal post-baccalaureate program for a fraction of the cost of your undergraduate. If your state school has science courses, this would be a good avenue to go down as the courses are often deeply discounted.

 

[projectplat]

A lot of the MD/PhD programs have the same pre-reqs as their affiliated medical schools. If I recall, USC MD/PhD does not have any pre-requirements as their medical school does not have any pre-reqs.

Thanks

 

[projectplat]

You don't need a third undergraduate degree, but almost all medical schools do require a year of general chemistry, organic chemistry, biology, and physics. You can take these courses a la carte or in a formal post-baccalaureate program for a fraction of the cost of your undergraduate. If your state school has science courses, this would be a good avenue to go down as the courses are often deeply discounted.

I asked which schools don't require prereqs

Your answer - take prereqs

yeah dude no

 

[projectplat]

I would suggest that you don't try to find the needle in the haystack and just work on completing the standard med school pre-reqs.

again, I don't plan on taking the prereqs - I'm already taking 700 level courses and can just learn the material for the MCAT at my own pace rather than taking all those courses. I'm doing research as well now and it just doesn't fit in my schedule.

 

[New_Slang]

again, I don't plan on taking the prereqs - I'm already taking 700 level courses and can just learn the material for the MCAT at my own pace rather than taking all those courses. I'm doing research as well now and it just doesn't fit in my schedule.

I think what we're all trying to tell you is that VERY, VERY FEW schools don't have prereqs.

 

[eteshoe]

I think what we're all trying to tell you is that VERY, VERY FEW schools don't have prereqs.

Ditto. It's a sucky situation for someone like you but unfortunately it is what it is. I mean your other option is to call up every med school in the US until you find the schools that are willing to work with you.

 

[projectplat]

^ Yeah I think I'm going to have to contact the Deans one by one.

My target school doesn't require prereqs but from the response I received from the MD/PhD dean via email said that basically 'yes it is possible' but offered little encouragement only that I lacked research and advanced courses and so now I am doing research and advanced courses but will make up a list on excel to see if there are any deans out there open to consider at the very least my application. Furthermore, the average for MD/PhDs on the MCAT is 35/515 so I would at the very least have to get higher than that so would like to spend time preparing for that test rather than taking all these courses so yeah wish me luck as it will be a journey to remember.

 

[bearintraining]

If you aren't a US citizen you are going to have a hell of a time trying to get accepted into an MD/PhD program since most only provide funding for US citizens.

not true. yes the federal MSTP program doesn't support non-citizens/residents, but several schools still provide funding for MD/PhDs out of their own pocket.

 

[idontwatchgreysanatomy]

not true. yes the federal MSTP program doesn't support non-citizens/residents, but several schools still provide funding for MD/PhDs out of their own pocket.

true, hence why I said most.