Taking a research year after MS2 vs after MS3

[maruchan]

Quick question about taking a research year:

Do most people do this after MS2 or after MS3? I saw an old thread about this but it seemed a bit dated and not overly conclusive. What are the pros+cons of each? It seems like DDCF is only for post-MS3, is that correct?

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[mmmcdowe]

Quick question about taking a research year:

Do most people do this after MS2 or after MS3? I saw an old thread about this but it seemed a bit dated and not overly conclusive. What are the pros+cons of each? It seems like DDCF is only for post-MS3, is that correct?

After 3rd year is the standard as far as I know. Advantage of doing it after 2 would be you don't disrupt your clinical training, but disadvantage is you will lack clinical knowledge and will also be possibly less sure of your career goals.

 

[evilbooyaa]

Doing it after 3rd year. I've generally seen people take research years after 3rd year, and if they're going for a masters, between 2nd and 3rd year.

 

[tco]

I did a path fellowship after 2nd year. MD/PhD is after 2nd year. Masters is after 2nd year.

 

[maruchan]

Is it done at all to take a research year, no master's/fellowship, between 2 and 3?