U of Toronto MD PhD

[MNIkid87]

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Hi,

I am currently contemplating an MD PhD program (it's why I am taking a year or off to get some "practical" experience in the field (i.e. doing research with + shadowing an MD PhD), and a program that really interests me is the University of Toronto's MD PhD program (there are one or two people I would love to work with).

Is anybody here familiar with the program? On their website they're not posting average admissions stats for the MD PhD program, so it's hard to know whether I'd be competitive (I contacted them and all they did was redirect me to a page that said you need a minimum of 9 on each section to be considered....but somehow I feel like at a competitive uni like UofT a score below 32 wouldn't get you considered whatsoever, especially as an international student). So if anybody knows a bit more about the program (from their own or a friend's / colleague's/ whatever experience), some info would be appreciated 🙂

Thx



PS: sorry for potential grammar or spelling mistakes, sleep-deprived weekends in the lab tend to affect my writing skills negatively

 

[john316]

I'm interested in this program too, it's probably the most competitive in canada though.

 

[docbill]

Try to find the name of a current MD/PhD student at UofT and contact them directly to get the best info.

If you plan on going to UofT, in my opinion, do an MD then do the PhD during residency. I have seen some MD/PhD students take 5 years to finish their PhD.

 

[Neuronix]

I have seen some MD/PhD students take 5 years to finish their PhD.

Some? This is a relatively common occurance at all programs. Given that the recent average time to graduation (say over the past 5 years) is around 8 years at many programs, 9 year totals are becoming as common as 7 year totals.

 

[docbill]

I know the average at UofT is 6-7year for non md/phd (with a Masters already).

However if you do your PhD during residency at UofT, it is easier and you can be done in 3-4 years. Mostly because you get more technical help and easier time by the committee.

Don't forget that in Canada many people get a Masters first before doing PhD.

 

[JPR22]

Since Toronto has a number of PhDs available during residency, it would be way easier to do that, as mentioned. You still get a residents salary and benefits during your PhD if done during residency.

 

[Albasha]

please you donot describe the aim of the your program regarding.:
1- speciallity you want.
2- The practical part and how to apply it.
3- The accesiability of references...........etc.
It needs more informations and details.
Albasha
Professor of anatomy