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Hi,
Due to my interest in research, I've been aiming towards a PhD in psychology. I thrive on the entire research process - conceptualizing, coordinating details, collecting data, and writing.
Would an MD/PhD program be right for me?
Pros:
- Love science (in psychology, would go into biopsychology or neuroscience)
- Guarantees a job at the end with a life of research
- Guarantees to earn enough money to put food on the table
- No worries about what to do if I don't get into grad school, and if I do get into grad school, being funded
Cons:
- Background in the sciences unrelated to psychology in some way is nonexistent although I'm planning to take 'Biology for [biology] majors' next semester.
- Adds a year to my undergraduate and I'm a junior aged 21
- Have very little research experience, all in psychology so far, and no contacts in the MD/PhD field
- Takes 4-5 years more than a PhD in psych
I appreciate any and all advice.
JuniperTree
Due to my interest in research, I've been aiming towards a PhD in psychology. I thrive on the entire research process - conceptualizing, coordinating details, collecting data, and writing.
Would an MD/PhD program be right for me?
Pros:
- Love science (in psychology, would go into biopsychology or neuroscience)
- Guarantees a job at the end with a life of research
- Guarantees to earn enough money to put food on the table
- No worries about what to do if I don't get into grad school, and if I do get into grad school, being funded
Cons:
- Background in the sciences unrelated to psychology in some way is nonexistent although I'm planning to take 'Biology for [biology] majors' next semester.
- Adds a year to my undergraduate and I'm a junior aged 21
- Have very little research experience, all in psychology so far, and no contacts in the MD/PhD field
- Takes 4-5 years more than a PhD in psych
I appreciate any and all advice.
JuniperTree