F forsparta Full Member 10+ Year Member Joined Nov 11, 2011 Messages 186 Reaction score 0 Nov 11, 2011 #1 When applying for Hem/Onc, would having a MD/MPH help make you more competitive? Members don't see this ad.
When applying for Hem/Onc, would having a MD/MPH help make you more competitive? Members don't see this ad.
gutonc No Meat, No Treat Staff member Administrator Volunteer Staff Verified Member Physician Faculty PhD Verified Expert 15+ Year Member Joined Mar 6, 2005 Messages 21,401 Reaction score 17,986 Nov 11, 2011 #2 forsparta said: When applying for Hem/Onc, would having a MD/MPH help make you more competitive? Click to expand... More competitive than an otherwise identical applicant without an MPH? Maybe. Will it make up for mediocre Step scores, IMG status or a crap residency? No.
forsparta said: When applying for Hem/Onc, would having a MD/MPH help make you more competitive? Click to expand... More competitive than an otherwise identical applicant without an MPH? Maybe. Will it make up for mediocre Step scores, IMG status or a crap residency? No.
coffeebeanjenn Full Member 15+ Year Member Joined Mar 15, 2008 Messages 280 Reaction score 15 Nov 12, 2011 #3 gutonc said: Will it make up for mediocre Step scores, IMG status or a crap residency? No. Click to expand... What do mean by crap residency? Like going someplace less prestigious or doing poorly?
gutonc said: Will it make up for mediocre Step scores, IMG status or a crap residency? No. Click to expand... What do mean by crap residency? Like going someplace less prestigious or doing poorly?
gutonc No Meat, No Treat Staff member Administrator Volunteer Staff Verified Member Physician Faculty PhD Verified Expert 15+ Year Member Joined Mar 6, 2005 Messages 21,401 Reaction score 17,986 Nov 12, 2011 #4 coffeebeanjenn said: What do mean by crap residency? Like going someplace less prestigious or doing poorly? Click to expand... Yes.
coffeebeanjenn said: What do mean by crap residency? Like going someplace less prestigious or doing poorly? Click to expand... Yes.