MD/PhD vs MD vs PhD: Why I chose MD/PhD

For those not familiar with it, MD/PhD programs are typically laid out in the following order: 2 years of medical school, 4 years of PhD work, then the last 2 years of medical school. In this video I look at some of the factors that went into my decision to go down the MD/PhD route as opposed to the MD or PhD route alone. There's a lot to consider because enduring both medical and graduate school is quite the commitment!

Here are the timestamps for the video:
00:25 You gotta love research
01:36 MD/PhD vs PhD
02:43 MD/PhD vs MD
03:37 Finances
05:02 Job Security
06:06 Program length
07:04 Final thoughts

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[aladir-fccb]

Thanks for doing this video! I'm currently struggling between MD/PhD vs. PhD alone and this definitely helps!

[isaiahwhitten]

This is an amazing video! It’s exactly what I was looking for regarding all things MD/PHD.

[lorenzoplaserrano]

I am so happy for you.

Your video has strengthened my decision to apply.

[TA-ojrg]

side note, the background lighting is really nice!

[FreddyWangNX]

So in china, (the place where I currently live), there is an 8/9 yrs combined program for students straight out of highschool called an 8 year track MD program(basically it's 5 yrs of MBBS studies + 3 years of residency/research trainings) which is actually pretty similar to a MD/PhD in the US but the PhD is actually the MD in this part(since ecfmg acknowledges MBBS as MD equivalent ) thus it actually saves a med student 4 yrs of undergraduate studies compared to schools in north america

[crystalmcleod]

This video is giving me life! Doing my mcat tomorrow and I would love to get where you are! Thanks for sharing 💕

[nolanhanna]

This was very helpful, I am a chem pre-med wanting to get a pharmacology doctorate, but lately I've felt like being a physician and interacting with patients is an important part of what I want to do with my career so I've been looking into MSTPs/MD-PhD programs but wasn't sure if it was the right thing

[alexiskelley]

OMG I FINALLY FOUND THE VIDEO I NEEDED

Edit: Hi I am reconsidering doing this program, I already want to do a PhD, and graduated with my BS in May 2021 (Applied Mathematics with an emphasis in Computational Biology). The reason I am reconsidering is because with thinking about my career i have a couple of things I want to do. 1. Teaching at a medical school ( how to provide care to patients, and as well as my research ( math biology) ) 2. Using my research to potentially connect with my patients ( How does my research directly impact with the patients I am caring for, is that is something this career path seriously does. )

I would like to talk more, and I am really sorry for the long comment! I hope you can answer some of my questions!

[SKARTHIKSELVAN]

All your videos are very helpful. All the best to do well in your MD/PhD program.

[yousifabdulhussein]

I LOVE YOU TOO MUCH HELL YES!!! I WANTED MORE VIDEOS ABOUT MD/PhD AND NEVER FOUND MANY

[JEENIE]

Wow thank you so much this really gave me an great insight on what I want to do

[worldwildmed]

Hey just came across your page but this was a very well done video! I have a similar video on my page about why I chose MD/PhD and I feel like we had a very similar breakdown! Great video and am looking forward to what's next!

[razasyed]

you're gonna be a fricking genius homie

[usmans.]

This is the exact question I've been thinking about!

[adebimpeonikan]

this is so interesting, we don't have this option in Ireland. but I might do biomed then med school :)

[sum]

how did u fit all the pre reqs in your two years before u took the mcat. i am in the same position as you and im graduating in three yrs instead of four (incoming freshman here). im honestly not a fan of taking 2 gap yrs for mcat and applying and i have NO IDEA as to when im taking the mcat and how i fit it in before my pre reqs.. pls help king 🤩

[jordanvodonos]

I am only a high school junior, but I am technically also taking enough units to qualify as a full-time college student. I plan to be a doctor at some point in my life and this video really helps in starting to think about the paths I can pursue. I'm applying to a high school research internship next summer for a Standford med school professor. Do you have any tips for getting research opportunities at my age? I guess I technically qualify as a freshman undergrad...

[Funmiawobiro]

Will I need to go for residency after an MD/PHD program?

[Ana-ycnu]

Thank you for this video I was debating on which path I should take so it helps to hear another perspective!!!😭

[historyhongkong]

May I ask what if one do if someone have a master degree but still unemployed for that particular working sector, but he cannot turn back to the starting point because he has already overqualified and job skills mismatch for another field's starting position. What should he do?