How Do You Apply To An MD/Phd Program?
So you’re ready to apply to an MD/PhD program. You’ve checked out the qualifications that you should aim for and have decided that this year is your year: you are going to get in! This is a lofty goal – if you apply successfully, you can often get a full scholarship for medical school, which is nothing to sneeze at. Your application consists of three stages: The primary application, the secondary application, and the interview. This handy guide should help you through most of the process and over some of the common pitfalls of the application process. Ask for letters of recommendation around March of the year you plan to apply to medical school. This gives your professors plenty of time to write you a glowing letter of recommendation – and gives you plenty of time to find a replacement if one of your professors just can’t seem to get your letter done. Start writing your personal statements around March of the year you apply as well. The AAMC (American Association of Medical Colleges) a
