nontraditional international MD/PhDs

[galactica2001]

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Hi
I'm a nontraditional MD, since I went into medicine after finishing pharmacy and have completed a PhD in medicinal chemistry (europe). I'm currently an intern at a university clinic in one of the EU countries, but I'd really like to do both research and clinical work. Somehow that doesn't seem likely from where I stand right now. I was wondering if maybe I could do that in the USA (or somewhere else), since it odesn't seem likely to do any kind of worthwhile research in the home country.
Do you think I should do another PhD in medicine (personally I'm a bit against that solution) or should I just try to get a postdoc in a medical (clinical?) research?
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on the matter. thanks!

 

[Scottish Chap]

Hi
I'm a nontraditional MD, since I went into medicine after finishing pharmacy and have completed a PhD in medicinal chemistry (europe). I'm currently an intern at a university clinic in one of the EU countries, but I'd really like to do both research and clinical work. Somehow that doesn't seem likely from where I stand right now. I was wondering if maybe I could do that in the USA (or somewhere else), since it odesn't seem likely to do any kind of worthwhile research in the home country.
Do you think I should do another PhD in medicine (personally I'm a bit against that solution) or should I just try to get a postdoc in a medical (clinical?) research?
I'd really appreciate your thoughts on the matter. thanks!

Your post is a little confusing, but it seems like you want to practice medicine and conduct research in the U.S., correct?

To to this, the most direct route would be to take Step 1, Step 2CK, and Step 2CS of the USMLE (national board exams). Then, apply for your ECFMG certificate (use Google to figure out where and when to take them). This will make you eligible to enter an internship in the U.S. You will not be given credit for your post-graduate clinical work overseas. There are several residency programs in the U.S. that support research and clinical medicine.

It is not necessary to complete another Ph.D. in the U.S. You are already trained in research, and it won't add any further value. It is not necessary to complete a medical degree in the U.S. because you already have one. If you want to go to medical school a second time (in the U.S.......I have seen this, believe it or not), you'll need to complete 60-90 credits of undergraduate work in the U.S. or Canada (including 8 credits in each of: general chemistry, biology, physics, organic chemistry, and English). I strongly advise against the last option.

Good luck!

 

[galactica2001]

thanks for the info!👍