WHY MD AND NOT DO???

[Smart1]

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I am a junior and have a pre-health committee interview coming up at my university. How do I respond to the question, "Why do I want to become an MD rather than a DO?" I have always heard that DOs are looked down upon by MDs since it's an easier program to get into and since only certain hospitals are affiliated with DOs. In fact, my internist (a MD) replied to my question, "because you have a brain in your head!"
All of my observations and volunteer work including my personal doctors are all MDs. Is it sufficient to just tell the committee I want MD because that's what I've spent all my time with. I do agree with the DO philosophy of treating the whole person, but may MDs use that same philosophy (my internist does). How do I answer this question? I don't want to become a DO. How do I justify wanting to become a MD?
Thanks for your help!

 

[atomi]

In fact, my internist (a MD) replied to my question, "because you have a brain in your head!"

No he didn't.
But otherwise solid first post, really. Bravo.

 

[icevyne25]

Sometimes you have to take a step back and look at what you write or are thinking about saying and think to yourself, how will this be perceived. When you learn this technique med school.... and life in general seems to become so much easier and less troublesome.

 

[ciestar]

I am a junior and have a pre-health committee interview coming up at my university. How do I respond to the question, "Why do I want to become an MD rather than a DO?" I have always heard that DOs are looked down upon by MDs since it's an easier program to get into and since only certain hospitals are affiliated with DOs. In fact, my internist (a MD) replied to my question, "because you have a brain in your head!"
All of my observations and volunteer work including my personal doctors are all MDs. Is it sufficient to just tell the committee I want MD because that's what I've spent all my time with. I do agree with the DO philosophy of treating the whole person, but may MDs use that same philosophy (my internist does). How do I answer this question? I don't want to become a DO. How do I justify wanting to become a MD?
Thanks for your help!

No, MD’s also treat the whole person.
This is such a misconception that keeps getting thrown around for God knows what reason (to make DO schools more appealing? Idk.)

Simply put, being an MD opens up more doors for you.

 

[pewpew95]

I am a junior and have a pre-health committee interview coming up at my university. How do I respond to the question, "Why do I want to become an MD rather than a DO?" I have always heard that DOs are looked down upon by MDs since it's an easier program to get into and since only certain hospitals are affiliated with DOs. In fact, my internist (a MD) replied to my question, "because you have a brain in your head!"
All of my observations and volunteer work including my personal doctors are all MDs. Is it sufficient to just tell the committee I want MD because that's what I've spent all my time with. I do agree with the DO philosophy of treating the whole person, but may MDs use that same philosophy (my internist does). How do I answer this question? I don't want to become a DO. How do I justify wanting to become a MD?
Thanks for your help!

I answered this question by saying that more MD programs have strong research affiliations with basic science programs, which was important for my career goals.

 

[Lawpy]

"Why do I want to become an MD rather than a DO?"

“I’m not interested in OMM”

 

[gyngyn]

Closing.