What is an MD/PHD program?

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I know that after 7-8 years, you end up with a PHD. What do I need to get in though?

 

[MexicanDr]

Great stats/mcat, a strong research background in a desired field of study.

 

[LizzyM]

You need to have an application strong enough to get you into a doctoral program in whatever field of study you will undertake, plus an application strong enough to get you into medical school.

Physician-scientists *write protocols and grant proposals, conduct research, train and mentor junior scientists, serve on academic committees, write papers and make presentations of their work, review and evaluate the work of others, repeat from *. If you can see yourself as a physician-scientist who will spend several days per week in the research setting and a few half-days per week providing clinical care, then this might be a good fit for you.

 

[schrizto]

I know that after 7-8 years, you end up with a PHD. What do I need to get in though?

find out if you like research first.

 

[Naijaba]

find out if you like research first.

Say hello to the MD/PhD forum:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forumdisplay.php?f=32

 

[RogueUnicorn]

if yuou have to ask...

 

[argonaute]

to be seriously interested in doing research, and having a very strong application. the MSTP MD/PhD programs are among the most competitive programs in existence

 

[jtimmer1]

Just out of curiosity, would it be possible to get a Ph.D in Chemistry when doing a M.D./Ph.D program? From what I have seen, a Ph.D in a Biology related field is usually rewarded.

 

[Naijaba]

Just out of curiosity, would it be possible to get a Ph.D in Chemistry when doing a M.D./Ph.D program? From what I have seen, a Ph.D in a Biology related field is usually rewarded.

"Awarded" not rewarded. And yes, you can get your PhD in chemistry or even a distantly related field like mechanical engineering at some schools. It depends on the program.