Triple-Jount Degres? Getting 3 degrees concurrently?

DespSeekPhd
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:45:19 +0000

I think getting PhD is time consuming, and three PhDs is, well, triply so. Personally, I think that the research, publications, etc. that one does for a field will suffer tremendously if one spreads that work over three fields. it’s bit like the “Jack of all trades” phenomenon. Specialists aren’t narrow-minded, they’re specialists. Educated specialists. Keep in mind that PhDs also study several subfields. Also keep in mind that if you really have an interest in an area but do not plan on pursuing it for your career, it’s fine to pursue that education outside of grad school. Grad school isn’t the only only place to learn, and it’s not even always the best place.

I personally don’t see grad school as “what it will do for me.” I think you misunderstand me. But learning certainly isn’t even close to completed in grad school. Getting a PhD is a lifetime commitment to a field, and having that kind of commitment to three fields lessens each of them. That’s just my opinion, and of course you can take it or leave it.

Expect each PhD to take you anywhere from 4-7 years. A combined MD/JD program takes seven years. Also count additional time for undergrad to meet all entry reqs for med school and your grad program.