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  1. DOapplicant

    DOapplicant Senior Member
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    hey!

    does having a md/phd or do/phd aid in attaining a specialized residiency?
     
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    A PhD will help for a lot of things, but an extra 3-5 years is only worth it if you plan to be a research guru. Those extra years could be spent in fellowships or being an attending and getting better at your craft, or taking well-earned time off.

    So, don't think of a PhD just as a door to a good residency. That's like using a bazooka to shoot crickets.
     
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