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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Check out some of my other videos!
Day in the life Year 2: https://youtu.be/Bb1Q5IB1pkA

Why you should hand-write your notes: https://youtu.be/BV2V1wcStPA

How I watch Lectures/Take Notes in Medical School (online): https://youtu.be/oQa3eEoqTBM

Results from my Med School Application Cycle: https://youtu.be/a4MUKeq6tPQ

How I studied for the MCAT: https://youtu.be/i8oiG9W4Rms

College Study Strategies: https://youtu.be/eK88Rt1b388

My Medical School Application Broken Down: https://youtu.be/UQZjMGFfJk8

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