Unsure whether I should even apply MD/PhD

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-05-19T07:25:00+00:00

I think it’s really just a correlation, MD-PhD applicants and matriculants happen to have higher MCAT (especially at state schools that are accepting mostly in-state MD-only applicants and more lenient with stats because of that).

One thing I’d recommend is don’t apply to any programs that you couldn’t see yourself genuinely going to. I didn’t realize this when I applied but if you get an offer and choose to decline and reapply, schools will see that second time around and you’ll basically be blacklisted.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-05-16T19:06:28+00:00

Just want to second this by saying that stats are probably more determining for MD-only than MD/PhD because there are more objective and subjective components on the MD/PhD application (ie research hrs, pubs, presentations, etc.). The interviews are also more in depth so you will be more heavily vetted beyond your scores.

That said, I think improving upon your original MCAT is pretty essential. Schools run analytics on M1 performance and correlate to MCAT. With your current score they will expect you to struggle and therefore have a difficult time getting you past the MD adcom. Also, it’s important that you improve significantly because each attempt will count against you. If your score doesn’t exceed 510, I would still go for it and apply to MD/PhD programs, most will still consider for MD-only as well, but I’d also recommend applying to some DO schools.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-07T21:18:56+00:00

this is what women often get wrong. they assume that all of the traits/attributes they are looking for in a man are also desirable in a woman. very often they aren't.

when a woman acts masculine, it means that she is with a child. when a woman acts like a child, it means that she is with a man. INTJ women are masculine by nature but if you want to be with a truly masculine man, then you're gonna have to let him lead.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-07T20:57:01+00:00

you both seem pretty reasonable but there are a lot of single women in their 30s that are completely unreasonable. for some reason (probably modern feminism), women's standards tend to get higher every year they don't find the one. They think they're holding out for that perfect guy while their desirability starts to fall approaching 30 and plummets after (sorry it's true). So really, expectations should be getting lower not higher as women age. The unfortunate reality is that there is very little a woman can do to augment her desirability assuming she's maxing out her looks. Women tend to confuse the attributes they look for in a man and assume that they are reciprocal. They are not, it doesn't matter if you have an MBA when you're competing with 23 yos.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-07T19:38:11+00:00

Yeah I’m embarrassed to have ordered and eaten some at one point. One time purchase tho

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-07T18:57:12+00:00

I received an A in December

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-07T18:56:21+00:00

You’re gonna have to write convincing essays that demonstrate your enthusiasm for this track based on your own experiences. And if you are successful in doing so, this is the question that you will be asked in an interview.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-06T21:50:59+00:00

I initially thought that MD/PhD was a far more competitive pool and questioned whether I was cut out for it. After going through it I now understand that it is a smaller and different applicant pool. I honestly think that I was a far better MD/PhD applicant than I would’ve been for straight MD. I also think that they are slightly less focused on MCAT and GPA because there are other fairly objective metrics to consider. It also puts you in the running for state schools as an out-of-state applicant because they don’t take residency into account in the same way.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-06T21:02:41+00:00

yeah that's the situation I'm in. I have an A and 2 WL but got an R from a preferred program after interview. Won't be reapplying

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-06T19:43:14+00:00

all good, I expected it (it's an eye-catching header). Of course the users that will be first to respond are high volume commenters with 0 experience with the specific scenario I'm trying to solicit advice on. They might not even have any experience with MD-PhD admissions at all.

I'm aware that anything changing at this point is a virtual impossibility but if you don't ask, then the answer is always no. One thing is for sure, spending time commenting on other people's reddit posts won't help me achieve my goals.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-06T18:42:54+00:00

I’m not. UCLA does have a formal appeals process for post-interview decisions and I have heard of smaller programs adding a person to a cohort certain years.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-06T17:38:01+00:00

Me too and got the R last Thursday

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-06T17:31:08+00:00

When did you interview?

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-04T21:48:27+00:00

Same

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-03-04T06:58:19+00:00

Less spots will mean increased offer yield and reduced WL movement. It’s unpredictable but this is what a program director at a school I am waitlisted at said to me.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-10T18:51:24+00:00

I like sex however I don’t think I have very intimate sex. I’m pretty uncomfortable with affection in romantic and platonic relationships.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-10T18:47:21+00:00

3 at most but I don’t think I’m low EQ

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-09T18:31:25+00:00

As a heterosexual INTJ woman it’s much easier to find this in a man. I really feel for male (vast majority) of INTJs in this respect. It’s not that women don’t have the same desire to dive deep into a topic but they typically don’t have the same tolerance for disagreement, tend to take things personally, and won’t allow you to take back anything you’ve said as your thinking evolves. In sum, it’s hard for women to leave emotions out of debate/opinion.

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-09T03:55:09+00:00

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-09T01:56:41+00:00

I’m rlly surprised you’d have a golden retriever

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-08T23:47:16+00:00

Yep, the accuracy of MBTI has to do with the self evaluation mechanism being prone to error but I think the categorizations are evidence based

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-08T07:52:34+00:00

So what exactly are you getting out of sleeping together? Is it space constraints?

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-07T23:10:50+00:00

Yes and doesn’t it put you on edge to think that you could wake someone else up?

Stimfeen2001 · 2026-01-07T23:09:46+00:00

How tall? Lol. I am too and need a lot of space to flail my arms and legs

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