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Hi, all.
My career goal, like most of you, is academic medicine -- specifically in biological basis of depression.
My question is this: if I get an MD and finish residency, is it possible for me to them apply to Ph.D programs in neuroscience? Is it typically done? What pitfalls are there? Will having an MD make me more competitive for the very best graduate schools?
I ask this because even though I have good grades and research experience, I don't feel I will get into any MD/PhD programs when I apply in 1 year. And I just wanted to know, does not getting into an MD/PhD program destroy my chances of being able to get both degrees? The life of a clinician-researcher appeals to me so much. The idea of working with the mentally ill on Thursday and then researching their illness on Friday just seems so cool -- I am being a part of the solution on all fronts (research and clinical care).
So, any thoughts? Is it possible to get a Ph.D after medical school and residency?
My career goal, like most of you, is academic medicine -- specifically in biological basis of depression.
My question is this: if I get an MD and finish residency, is it possible for me to them apply to Ph.D programs in neuroscience? Is it typically done? What pitfalls are there? Will having an MD make me more competitive for the very best graduate schools?
I ask this because even though I have good grades and research experience, I don't feel I will get into any MD/PhD programs when I apply in 1 year. And I just wanted to know, does not getting into an MD/PhD program destroy my chances of being able to get both degrees? The life of a clinician-researcher appeals to me so much. The idea of working with the mentally ill on Thursday and then researching their illness on Friday just seems so cool -- I am being a part of the solution on all fronts (research and clinical care).
So, any thoughts? Is it possible to get a Ph.D after medical school and residency?