Hi guys,
I want to do an MD/PhD in Epi. I'm currently looking at a fellowship that would allow me to earn a stipend-supported, free MPH if I stay on for an additional year.
At first I wasn't going to consider it because it's an additional year in the already gargantuan trek for MD/PhD. Also, I've been told by the health professions advising office at my university that applying to only MD programs while also applying to MD-PhD makes the dual degree look like an afterthought. I figured the same could be said in this case - there are very specific reasons why I'm interested in the PhD, and the MPH-MD alone wouldn't cut it. Or at least make achieving my goals a lot more difficult.
Then again - free MPH at a public health school that I am incredibly, incredibly excited to be studying at. Even if I don't get the MPH I'll be able to take courses/find mentors/generally immerse myself as much as I can. I'll be doing research as part of the fellowship anyway, as well.
Would love to hear people wiser than I weigh in. Thank you!
I want to do an MD/PhD in Epi. I'm currently looking at a fellowship that would allow me to earn a stipend-supported, free MPH if I stay on for an additional year.
At first I wasn't going to consider it because it's an additional year in the already gargantuan trek for MD/PhD. Also, I've been told by the health professions advising office at my university that applying to only MD programs while also applying to MD-PhD makes the dual degree look like an afterthought. I figured the same could be said in this case - there are very specific reasons why I'm interested in the PhD, and the MPH-MD alone wouldn't cut it. Or at least make achieving my goals a lot more difficult.
Then again - free MPH at a public health school that I am incredibly, incredibly excited to be studying at. Even if I don't get the MPH I'll be able to take courses/find mentors/generally immerse myself as much as I can. I'll be doing research as part of the fellowship anyway, as well.
Would love to hear people wiser than I weigh in. Thank you!