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[soccerchick747]

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I've noticed that most MD/PhD's will consider you for MD admissions should you be rejected from MD/PhD. Do any programs consider you for PhD in that case? Or would you have to submit two separate applications for this particular "backup?"

 

[Neuronix]

It depends on the program. At no school is the consideration for PhD automatic after a MD/PhD waitlist or rejection. At many schools, a separate application is required for PhD programs that includes a GRE requirement. At some schools, you can be considered for PhD by request with a MD/PhD application.

I'm afraid you will have to check the policy at each school to which you apply. I believe that you will find most will have separate PhD-only applications.