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New AAMC resource for MD/PhD info

cardinal04 — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 23:13:44 +0000

The AAMC Graduate Education, Research, and Training (GREAT) Group and its MD-PhD Section have developed new informational websites for students considering biomedical science careers. The websites can be accessed at: www.aamc.org/phd and www.aamc.org/mdphd. The sites are linked through a Considering a Career in Medical Research hub. The site is new, so take a look and give them some [...]

MudPhuders: meet MOM

mdphd.programs — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:52:25 +0000

The Stanford School of Medicine has a great nickname for their 5-year masters in Medicine-PhD hybrid program: MOM. The program was spearheaded by Dr. Ben Bares, a great neuroscience researcher and allows basic science oriented students to get some medical training before heading into a research career. This should interest many readers of this blog. [...]

What the Recession Means for MD/PhDs

cardinal04 — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:34:11 +0000

A recession is a great time to be in school because you're mostly sheltered from the economic downturn. But basic science labs at most institutions still have significant exposure to the stock market collapse. That's because the endowments fund a great deal of the research at a University--and only the tip top universities can run a research department at a profit.

Oops! Hosting issues now resolved

cardinal04 — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:54:38 +0000

MDPhds.org had a little snafoo that coincided with a busy time for the MD/PhD students who host the site. The hosting issue has been worked out (it was our fault), and we expect to be up 99.9% of the time for the rest of the year. Thanks for those of you who offered [...]

When it Comes to a Mentor, NIH Funding Counts

cardinal04 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:54:28 +0000

How do you find the right mentor? Your advisor, your big sib, and several others have likely weighed in. Obviously funding, graduate student training records, and publication records will be among the most important factors to examine. Searching publications is quick, but students should not a PI’s NIH funding record. Because NIH grants come from federal [...]

What are your admissions chances?

cardinal04 — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:08:22 +0000

Of the 1,698 MD-PhD applicants, 53% of applicants received invitations to interview with at least one program