USP-PCOM 7 year program?

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I was wondering if anyone had gone through the PhD/DO program (3 years at Univ. of the Sciences in Philadelphia and guaranteed seats for 10 at PCOM) that USP offers? I really want to get into this program, and I was wondering if it was exceptionally competitive/challenging. I've only met one other USP student who knows that this exists, and hes a year above me.
 
PM me with any questions you have. I am a current student. I wish I knew about this program freshman year.

Its a 7 year BS/DO program. And it is restricted to a few majors.
 
i think i know you. we're totally facebook friends.
 
Have you heard of this thing, the 8-year-DO-program? Well I've got something that's gonna blow it right out of the water. Are you ready for this?

7-year-DO-program.

Think about it. You're at a health professions fair, and you see an 8-year DO program, and 7-year-DO-program right beside it. Which one are you gonna pick?

And we guarantee just as good of an education as the 8-year folk. You see, if you're not satisfied, we'll send you the extra year... free!

You see, that's it! That's our motto! That's where we're coming from. That's A to B!
 
Texas, I respect you, but do not make fun of my undergrad. We are well prepared after three years to go into medical school. It is not given to those that choose the path, they have to maintain the average GPA (3.5) and must take the MCAT.
 
I wonder if any of you youngsters will even get the reference.
 
I think most people are well prepared after 3 years of med school. I don't know many people finishing up pre-reqs senior year. 😉 One could always apply as a sophomore anyway. I still think I rather just have a normal undergrad and get that extra year of fun. Plenty of time for agony that is work later on. 😉
 
sammelanoma said:
I was wondering if anyone had gone through the PhD/DO program (3 years at Univ. of the Sciences in Philadelphia and guaranteed seats for 10 at PCOM) that USP offers? I really want to get into this program, and I was wondering if it was exceptionally competitive/challenging. I've only met one other USP student who knows that this exists, and hes a year above me.
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OP... are you asking about a PhD/DO program, or a BS/DO program? BIG difference... NYCOM has a BS/DO program, which is 7 years, and most of the students are pretty well prepared. I think the only problem that could arise is that some students may not be mentally mature enough for the rigors of medical school. For the most part, though, all of the bs/do students I know are doing great here.

I don't know about USP, but at most schools, these programs are Freshmen entrance only, so if you are already a USP student (which I take from your post that you are) it is too late for you to enter it.
 
KateGia said:
OP... are you asking about a PhD/DO program, or a BS/DO program? BIG difference... NYCOM has a BS/DO program, which is 7 years, and most of the students are pretty well prepared. I think the only problem that could arise is that some students may not be mentally mature enough for the rigors of medical school. For the most part, though, all of the bs/do students I know are doing great here.

I don't know about USP, but at most schools, these programs are Freshmen entrance only, so if you are already a USP student (which I take from your post that you are) it is too late for you to enter it.
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As a current student, I second this. Talk to Dr. Murphy.

Kate, it is a 7 year BS/DO in either bio or biochem.
 
ahaydt said:
As a current student, I second this. Talk to Dr. Murphy.

Kate, it is a 7 year BS/DO in either bio or biochem.
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I only asked because in the OPs first post, it says PhD/DO.
 
KateGia is the winner

[YOUTUBE]http://youtube.com/watch?v=EzxJy-7ggx0[/YOUTUBE]
 
i think that do/phd program awards a phd in health policy? I'm not sure how useful it would be. I have heard of one guy in the program, I live right near USP and know a lot of students, but I haven't heard much of anything about the program from any of them.
 
packitinstan said:
i think that do/phd program awards a phd in health policy? I'm not sure how useful it would be. I have heard of one guy in the program, I live right near USP and know a lot of students, but I haven't heard much of anything about the program from any of them.
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For freshmen undergrads it is BS/DO. Once matriculated at PCOM you can get a PhD/DO in Health Policy with USP. However, the DO/PhD obviously would not apply to the OP.
 
ahaydt said:
For freshmen undergrads it is BS/DO. Once matriculated at PCOM you can get a PhD/DO in Health Policy with USP. However, the DO/PhD obviously would not apply to the OP.
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would it be possible to apply for the MBA/MPH/PhD/DO program as well?
 
I'm not interested in this because of the 1 year difference, whats the difference between 12 years and 11 really (I'm counting residency). I want it because they basically set aside a seat for you as long as you maintain a 3.5 and a 24 MCAT (and dont **** up your two interviews).

As for being a freshman, you apply at the end of your first year.
 
sammelanoma said:
I'm not interested in this because of the 1 year difference, whats the difference between 12 years and 11 really (I'm counting residency).
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About $120K - $400K a year salary at the back end of it. Depending on your chosen specialty.

Think of it that way too my friend!
 
i cannot even begin to fathom the workload for DO/PhD
 
TexasTriathlete said:
KateGia is the winner

[youtube]EzxJy-7ggx0[/youtube]
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lol when i was reading it i was like damn his joke sounds like it came from something about mary movie...lol and sure enough it was...damn im good...i totally got your joke LOL😀
 
DOCTORSAIB said:
About $120K - $400K a year salary at the back end of it. Depending on your chosen specialty.

Think of it that way too my friend!
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People say this, but it's not nearly that much bc most of us going into medicine will live a more expensive lifestyle and have a family that is used to a better lifestyle so the net change to your worth is far less than that...

If you lose 200,000 dollars for one year of earnings, it is likely that you are really only losing 1/4 of that in net worth over the course of yoru career. Still a consideration, but not as great of one as you make the case to be.
 
DOCTORSAIB said:
About $120K - $400K a year salary at the back end of it. Depending on your chosen specialty.

Think of it that way too my friend!
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Maybe you'll live a year longer if you choose the 8 year program because of the lack of pressure to finish undergrad in 3 years. Then you'll be making money for a year longer at the end of your career, where it really counts! Just sayin....
 
MaximusD said:
People say this, but it's not nearly that much bc most of us going into medicine will live a more expensive lifestyle and have a family that is used to a better lifestyle so the net change to your worth is far less than that...

If you lose 200,000 dollars for one year of earnings, it is likely that you are really only losing 1/4 of that in net worth over the course of yoru career. Still a consideration, but not as great of one as you make the case to be.
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Salary is what goes into your bank account. What you do with it and how much is left over, depending on your lifestyle, is a whole different story. $200K is still $200K no matter how you slice it.

I stick to my original statement. If you're dead set on med school, pick the shortest route possible. Start making money in your chosen specialty as reimbursements almost across the board have been/are/and will continue to DECLINE.

KatieGia, if finishing undergrad in 3 years is so stressful that you might live a year less then getting through the first 3 years of med school will likely lower your life expectancy by a decade! Just sayin...😉
 
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