md/phd

Hello All, I am simply hoping for some honest feedback for my unique (at least to me and to those I've spoken with) situation. In undergrad I performed quite well at a state school (3.82 for both science and cum GPAs). I was involved in a lot of teaching activities at my institution and like...

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I just started a MS/PhD combined program in Biochemistry in a school that doesn't have a Medical school. I am thinking of going for an MD/PhD after my masters. My undergraduate GPA is only 3.56. My undergrad was in Genetics. I'm in the process of getting my first paper published. Hopefully...

Based on the figure below, I'm curious if the track 3 NIH MD/PhD pathway might but you at a disadvantage when applying to dual MD-PhD programs? My reasoning is that, if you spent your PhD somewhere else, what incentive is there for the med school to pay for your tuition if you will not be...

I'm currently doing a Master's thesis and the research isn't going too great right now. There has been a lot of troubleshooting that has wasted so much time. Therefore, I will probably have few data in my thesis. Will MD/PhD committees look down on me and not consider me to have good research...

I am currently a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Science and Laboratory sciences (also contemplating a minor in computer science). I was previously a double major in Medical Laboratory Sciences, however I switched due to a course load that would not be completed before admissions into a medical...

Hello SDN Experts, I'm hoping you guys can help me settle a little debate I've been having for a few moths. I applied for an F30 and got an impact score of 10 on my first application. Obviously, I was thrilled and feel super lucky to be in an environment that made that possible. But now the...

I'm a nurse that switched from a focus in medicine to get my RN. (I had great grades, I just valued patient contact more than working as an MD would give me.) While being wait listed for some RN classes, I finished a science degree and a certificate in biomedical research assisting. I've looked...

Hello all, I'm completing an MD/PhD through a non-traditional route. During my first year of medical school I decided I wanted to pursue a PhD as well and was granted a leave of absence from my university to pursue one at a different university following completion of M2 year and passing of...

UT Austin just opened their new medical school recently and seems to be getting ready to begin a proper MD/PhD program soon. Does anyone have a good guess of when they're going to open this program?

Hi guys, I have a 3.52 cGPA with a MCAT score ~518 (hypothetically, taking it tomorrow!) I am part of 4 clinical study/projects at Sickkids and Mt.Sinai in Toronto and in one of them I am the first author. I presented my work overseas during summer in California at an annual conference for...

I'm looking for some help in finding more schools that offer MD/PhD programs that I would be interested in. My career goal is research in aerospace medical engineering, and, since it is such a niche field, there are very few schools that offer PhD research on related topics. I am aware of...

Applying to MD/PhD programs this cycle (2017-2018). Applied to 22 schools, mostly MSTP. In retrospect maybe should have applied more broadly. 10 secondaries submitted in July and 12 submitted in August. Haven't received any interviews yet. Considering adding some non MSTP schools to my AMCAS...

I am an undergraduate that is on the fence about medical school. My career goals lie in research, but I feel torn between either attempting MD/PhD program or simply trying PhD program. If I were to do MD/PhD, it should take an extra 2 years to get MD, plus another ~3 years for residency, so I...

Hi, so I am going into my sophomore year and was concerned how an average 1st semester and really poor 2nd semester will possibly impact my chances of getting into a competitive MD/PhD or MSTP program down the road. Fall of my freshman year I did okay and only got a 3.28 with a B- in Gen Chem 1...

Hello everyone, I recently graduated for one of the big ten schools with a very low gpa (2.2). I am not sure what my chances are of getting into Medical schools. But my mcat score is pretty high (525). I have a year of research experience, about 2 years of clinical volunteering and I worked...

Hello all, I am about to begin my senior year of undergrad and will be preparing to apply to MD/PhD programs the coming June (2018). Since I am applying after my senior year, I will have almost a whole year free prior to entering any program. My hope is to participate in one of the many...

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Looking at top MD/PhD Programs (I want to study neuroscience). Don't really have a strong sense on what really great MSTPs are looking for / if they just pull from Ivy undergrads w lots of pubs. I'm wondering if my lack of pubs will hurt me for MD/PhD programs? I just graduated from a...

First off, I haven't taken the MCAT yet ( I know that's one of the main factors). But, with the MCAT aside, do I have chance? -3.96 Undergrad GPA in General Science, currently in a master's program. -I have a senior honor thesis, a lab rotation for a couple months of genotyping (PCR, Gel...

I'm slightly concerned about my chances of getting into a MD/PhD or DO/PhD program (or really any DO or MD program) with my stats from undergrad. I'm currently applying for the 2018 cycle. I'm also wondering if my upward trend in GPA over the last two years will help my lackluster cumulative...

Yo friends, So I currently am a pre-med student. I have just finished my 3rd year majoring in biomedical science. I am taking my MCAT in a month by the way. I have a decent amount of shadowing hours and about a year and a half worth of research, with 5 research projects total (about 6 to 8 more...

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Hello, My goal has been to go to a top tier MD/PhD program. In terms of stats: Major: Biochem/Mathematics School: State school, not highly ranked but was in honors college Research: Very strong. 1 Publication 3rd author. 2 submitted 2nd author. 1 in prep. Currently working at the place I want...

If I do apply this year I'll be a 3rd time reapplicant. I always really wanted to do MD/PhD but I applied straight MD the previous two times because I was too intimidated by the competition (bad decision making I know). My prospective school list is now mostly MSTP institutions. I have a...

If I do apply this year I'll be a 3rd time reapplicant. I always really wanted to do MD/PhD but I applied straight MD the previous two times because I was too intimidated by the competition (bad decision making I know). I have a 3.6/3.5 GPA/sGPA from UC Berkeley in a molecular bio major. I did...

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Hi everyone! I am a South-Asian IMG, with a quite twisted experience and background. I am in my mid-thirties, and haven’t done any clinical practice in the past 7+ years. I migrated to Canada seven years ago and have become a citizen now. In the past years I have done a MS in epidemiology, and...

Figured a waitlist thread would be useful DO NOT ERASE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! 1) click reply on the most recent list 2) delete the QUOTE tags on the top and bottom 3) add your user name, (Interview date, waitlist, any other pertinent info, and if needed, add the school name to the list) 4) Enter...

If I wanted to be a trauma surgeon or an ER doc could I also work in like a toxicology lab or do research like that either throughout my residency or while I was a practicing physician? (without doing an MD/PhD program)

First of all, thanks for taking the time to check out my post, I appreciate it. Tl;dr: Masters Degree with 2 first author papers, one co-first in review, and a middle author. 3.69 uGPA and a 515 MCAT. Interested in MSTP programs but not sure how high up the rankings I should reach. If you...

I took the Jan 19th MCAT, and ended up with a score of 511 (128, 128, 128, and 127). I was a bit disappointed when I got back these scores, as I had been doing better on my practice exams (scoring 130-132 in Phys/Chem and CARS) and was hoping for a better score. I'd really like to go for an...

Hey, so I think you guys might be better able to answer this than the pre-MD forum: How much shadowing is enough for pre-MD/PhD applicants? I'm a junior looking to apply this summer. Right now I have a little more than 20 hours of shadowing. I also have experience volunteering at a hospice in...

Hello, I'm an undergrad looking into MD vs. MD/PhD programs. I enjoy research, but I'd also like to practice medicine. I don't care about the pay difference between MDs and MD/PhDs, but I do care about education costs and the time commitment. First off, what sort of research careers are...

Hello, Best of luck to everyone still waiting to hear back from schools! A quick question: I've so far received acceptances from multiple MSTP programs, and am still waiting to hear back from many more. While I'm thrilled about these offers, there is at least one school that I haven't heard...

Hello all, here are my stats and my current MD/PhD school list. Please let me know if you would change anything or have any suggestions. My stats: sGPA: 3.73 cGPA: 3.75 MCAT: 515. 128CP /126CARS (ouch)/130 BB/131 PS Texas Resident Research: *3 month summer experience in a Drosophila...

Hey everyone, There are threads about academic medicine, though most seem old (or limited), so I'd like to get a new perspective on a couple questions I have. What would be an average day in the life of physician in academic medicine? Obviously, this is going to vary, but what avenues might...

Hi All, I'll be applying to MSTP programs this coming cycle. I'd like to know what you think about my current list and if you have any suggestions. I realize it is a bit top heavy but I've heard that when it comes to MSTPs, there aren't really any "safeties". Also I'm hoping that my numbers...

Hi All, I'll be applying to MSTP programs this coming cycle. I'd like to know what you think about my current list and if you have any suggestions. I realize it is a bit top heavy but I've heard that when it comes to MSTPs, there aren't really any "safeties". Also I'm hoping that my numbers...

This might end up being a bit long-winded. I really love bio - from molecular bio to ecology. I also really like using computational tools and mathematics to model systems and analyze data. I've had two computational research experiences - one in molecular systems biology and one in infectious...