From knowing quite a few physician-scientists (and being in an MSTP student myself), MD/PhD graduates don't always have to pursue the residency track. Many individuals who follow the bioengineering track will often do a postdoc and go straight into industry positions. Some MD/PhD graduates will go through residency and only perform clinical work for many reasons (although this is very much frowned upon). There are so many combinations of the tracks that I have seen physician-scientists take. Also, depending on the type of research you want to do. If you want to do predominantly clinical-based research or epidemiology, doing med school and getting master's in med school or residency could be sufficient (and will save you a ton of time).
Hello Ashley! Thanks for your question. MD is a Doctor of Medicine. These professionals become medical physicians. PhD for Doctor of Philosophy. You can become a PhD in almost any academic field today. These professionals have versatile career choices in any industry. Hope this helps!
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From knowing quite a few physician-scientists (and being in an MSTP student myself), MD/PhD graduates don't always have to pursue the residency track. Many individuals who follow the bioengineering track will often do a postdoc and go straight into industry positions. Some MD/PhD graduates will go through residency and only perform clinical work for many reasons (although this is very much frowned upon). There are so many combinations of the tracks that I have seen physician-scientists take. Also, depending on the type of research you want to do. If you want to do predominantly clinical-based research or epidemiology, doing med school and getting master's in med school or residency could be sufficient (and will save you a ton of time).
Thank you so much for your comment. This is very valuable information!
What is the difference between MD and PHD
Hello Ashley! Thanks for your question. MD is a Doctor of Medicine. These professionals become medical physicians. PhD for Doctor of Philosophy. You can become a PhD in almost any academic field today. These professionals have versatile career choices in any industry. Hope this helps!
cool vid
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it!
-Nadine
MD/PhD vs MD/MBA 😄
Thanks for your comment and video recommendation. I'll be sure to add this topic to our list of upcoming videos!
-Nadine
In order to apply to an MD/PHD program do they make you take the GRE instead of just the MCAT as part of one of the requirments to apply?
Please explain what technical standards for medical school application and graduation are and what they mean.
Can someone be accepted to and make it through medical school if they are 100% deaf with accomidations?