The Phd Perspective
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As MCAT season kicks into full gear, many are beginning to think about their next steps. For those interested in a career in research, the MD/PhD program seems like a likely path.
The MD/PhD admissions process is often time consuming, and anxiety provoking. There are over a hundred MD/PhD programs across the country. Some of them are funded in part by the NIH (MSTP) while others are funded privately (non MSTP). Overall, there are about 4500 students participating in these highly competitive programs across the country. With ...
Taking the MCAT is extremely anxiety provoking. But the preparation leading up to the exam can be grueling and soul-crushing. These weeks/months are painful, filled with endless reading, questions, and practice exams. Often, these monotonous routine days can cause students to become discouraged, frustrated, and bored. Having a game plan before ...
Time management on the exam is one of the biggest issues for students taking the MCAT. It’s not only about content, but efficiency when it comes to mastering the exam. In our post we’ll give you the best tips/tricks for speeding up on the exam, and ensuring that you can complete all the questions on the exam. These tips will put you on the path to ...
You've likely never prepared as deeply or intensely for an exam as you will prepare for the MCAT. It's common to feel anxiety, even depression, during the days leading up to the exam. Here, we’ll give you some tips on how to cope and maintain your mental health through this difficult time.
Taking the MCAT can be extremely anxiety-provoking! With the medical school admissions process looming in the distance, even with intense MCAT prep courses, and the countless number of practice passages you’ve done, fear and doubt can get the better of any of us. On test day, you might have the feeling that you’ve bombed the exam and completely ...
After a couple years in an MD/PhD program, you might wear thin and decide you no longer want to pursue this dual degree. Why it happens, and what can you do about it... The path to gaining admissions to an MD/PhD program is difficult, and filled with hurdles. Seeking admissions to these programs can be emotionally draining. At the end of the ...
Taking the MCAT (and the requisite MCAT prep class), filling out applications and writing essays can be a mind-numbing process. However, the process for gaining MD-PhD admissions is not done. This application and your scores only gives a small sense of who you are, and your potential for success. But who you are on paper is only a small part of ...
In our post, we’ll tell you what the next steps are and what you can be with an MD/PhD The path to gaining admission to a dual degree MD/PhD program is long and arduous. In our previous blog, we gave the ins and outs of MD/PhD admission, and showed you what the success profiles of accepted students look like:
You’ve spent countless dollars and massive amounts of energy have been drained on MCAT tutors/MCAT prep, applications and application consulting, and interviews. All this, to secure one of those coveted spots in a prestigious MD/PhD program. I can tell you from past experience, with that letter in hand, relief washes over you. However, that ...
How to make yourself a desirable candidate The hard part is over. After much though and deliberation, you’ve decided to pursue an MD/PhD program as part of your training (After reading our previous post, “What are MD/PhD programs and are they for you”, of course). Now, how do you ensure that you get that coveted spot. Having gone through the ...
MD/PhD programs (also known as an MSTP) are found at medical schools across the country. But, if you’re like me, you’ve never heard about them as a training option until now. What is their purpose, how do they work, and who decides to pursue this course of study? The information in this blog post can potentially help you decide if pursing a dual ...