Advice needed. Stable MD vs less reliable PhD.

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<p>“MD+PhD programs are extremely competitive - much more than medschools. They are a very attractive option for those who want to be physician-scientists. Some are fully funded (no tuition, and you get a stipend).”</p>

<p>Md/PhD programs come in 3 varieties:

  1. Unfunded
  2. Funded by the med school
  3. Most common: MSTP programs funded by the NIH</p>

<p>I’m not sure if the NIH would be willing to fund a PhD in something like medical anthropology though.</p>

<p>And, yes, MSTP programs are very competitive. 3.8+ GPA’s and 35+ MCAT scores are the norm.</p>