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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ม.ค. 2022
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Dr. Herman “Flash” Gordon, an Accepted consultant and former chair of the University of Arizona Tucson College of Medicine's admissions committee, provides a deep dive into the application process for MD/PhD programs, highlighting crucial preparation tips.
In this episode:
How and when did you get involved in med school admissions and then specifically the MD/PhD world?
How long were you the chair of the committee and roughly how many applications did you evaluate in that period?
Are there different kinds of MD/PhD programs? And if so, what are some of the major categories?
Would those non-MSTP programs also provide at least some funding in order to compete?
Who in your opinion should consider the MD/PhD, whether it's MSTP or non-MSTP?
Once a student decides that he or she wants to pursue the MD/PhD program, what should they consider as they go about the task of selecting where to apply? How should they research the programs?
In addition to the typical AMCAS application and secondaries, applicants have to write an MD/PhD essay and a significant research experience essay. Can you tell us kind of what the difference is? How long are they? When should they be submitted? What is the purpose of each one?
What are some of the critical differences between the regular MD application and the MD/PhD admission in terms of how the application is evaluated?
Did it ever happen that a student was steered to just straight PhD?
How do you recommend applicants avoid the twin traps of having an application reader question why they need both degrees?
What if you have somebody who had some rough spots academically, maybe in the first couple of years. They got their act together in their junior and senior year, they got really good clinical exposure, but their GPA is what their GPA is. Do you have any advice for that kind of person, who really would like the MD/PhD?
What role does the MCAT play in MD/PhD admissions? Is there a minimum GPA or MCAT?
What about MD/PhD applicants who didn't make it and are thinking of a reapplication? What should they do if at first they don't succeed? Should they try, try again or try something else?
What are some of the common mistakes that you've seen applicants make in an MD/PhD application or that you correct?
How do you typically help an MD/PhD applicant?
