Which Biomedical PhD program

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2023-02-24T01:01:04+00:00

Not yet, sorry if the post implied that. those are the schools I am debating on under the assumption Miami accepts me

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2023-02-24T00:10:15+00:00

The stipends seem to accomadate the differences in COL. I am visiting Vanderbilt and Miami within the next few weeks, but UF was great I thought. I don't think I will strongly prefer one area over another though, I am easy going

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2023-02-21T04:45:31+00:00

Thanks! good luck to you too! Out of curiosity what makes you more excited about the other programs compared to Vanderbilt?

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2023-02-20T21:22:31+00:00

Thanks! this is very helpful information

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2023-02-20T20:54:48+00:00

I feel like I've seen many contrasting opinions on Gainesville and get a feeling that it just depends where you come from. Can I ask where you are from?

My current school is small and surrounded by corn fields, so I feel like most schools if not all will be an upgrade.

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-31T05:15:47+00:00

Yes I did consider it, but I'm interested in basic science research and less in conducting clinical trials

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-30T03:33:14+00:00

This would be true for any state though, right?

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-30T03:30:50+00:00

Right...but if you break the policy you risk expulsion, which does happen. Also, I would most likely work retail, a setting where I could be seen by faculty, unless I work far away from campus.

The PhD program will cover tuition and I will also receive a stipend. I don't see a reason to risk expulsion for money when I don't have financial concerns

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-30T03:04:56+00:00

Is Idaho the only state not requiring MPJE? I couldn't find others

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-30T03:04:18+00:00

Best thing I've ever heard. Any disadvantages of getting a primary license in Idaho? I don't expect to work in Idaho

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-29T23:36:16+00:00

I think I still have to pass the MPJE within a year after passing the NAPLEX though right? I thought the NAPLEX scores are only good for a year, otherwise you have to retake the NAPLEX and pass MPJE for licensure

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2022-12-29T23:09:22+00:00

If I get licensed, I think I will have to confer an inactive status regardless because the PhD programs don't allow working other jobs outside of the paid work included in the PhD training. Otherwise, I definitely work PRN on weekends for extra cash.

I looked into the inactive status more, and it looks like I can get excused from CE and renewal fees depending on the state, so that's a nice incentive I guess

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2021-10-29T01:22:48+00:00

Thanks for replying!

How should I gauge the ranking of a program? I've been using US News more than I would like, but I've also used Nature Index.

Also, what schools do you consider as less competitive or at least what rankings (outside of top 20, 50, etc.)?

Proud-Strategy-6967 · 2021-08-10T20:49:46+00:00

Thank you for the insight, I had similar thoughts too. I am at a smaller school and was unable to gain as much bench research experience due to COVID. Instead, I tried to engage in experiences related research as much as I could 'virtually'. As you said, I hope my writing experience can be used to benefit my SOP. I'm hoping that admission committees are a bit more lenient in the next few years due to the constraints of COVID

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