How Do You Prepare An Application For An MD/Phd Program?
MD/PhD programs are some of the most elite and grueling academic programs out there, and it is very difficult to get into a good MD/PhD program. These programs usually last 7-8 years and prepare clinical investigators who can do bench to bedside research. These investigators graduate with an MD and a PhD, so they are not only prepared to care for patients like a regular doctor, but they are also highly trained and ready to research conditions and improve the health of many Americans. Especially since many of these programs give you a full scholarship for medical school, it is very difficult to get into an MD/PhD program. This guide will help you to understand the requirements to getting in. Prerequisite Classes: You will need to take the same basic prerequisite classes that most students need to get into medical school: 2 semesters each of biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. In addition to these classes, upper level biology classes such as genetics, physiology,
