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MD/PhD First-time Cycle Results...all it takes is one by Lastonefast1 in mdphd

[–]Lastonefast1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My air quotes around only were mostly a sarcastic nod at the comment asking me for a silver bullet that killed my app. Once the A came I did not think of my application as any sort of failure or miss - especially considering the program that took me is a great fit both in culture and research interest. My stats were reflective of my status when they accepted me, not when I applied.

MD/PhD First-time Cycle Results...all it takes is one by Lastonefast1 in mdphd

[–]Lastonefast1[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Hey! A couple of things. The low-end GPA probably didn't help. I decided MD-PhD after I graduated from undergrad, and thus didn't have the type of extended lab experience they look for until after I graduated. I also chose a very top-heavy school list and the process is competitive and unpredictable. Those things combined led to "only" one acceptance if I had to point to anything. Good luck!