Archive for December, 2010

Taking an MD-PhD Degree in Med School – Is This Highly Advised?


Taking MD-PhD degrees in med school may be a good option for graduate students who have plans of pursuing higher degrees to further their future careers. But while these may sound like a good investment for a more rewarding career in medicine, there are also some downsides medical students have to consider before pushing through [...]

Filed under medical school application, December 30th, 2010

MD-J.D Programs – Getting a Law Degree while in Med School


Getting a law degree while in med school can sound daunting, and somewhat terrifying to someone who is already nervous but ready to become a doctor. The common questions would be: How many years will you spend studying? How much student loans will be waiting after graduation? In spite of all these, there are those [...]

Filed under medical school application, December 16th, 2010

MD-MBA Programs – The Best Link to Hospital Director Positions and Managerial Posts?


Are MD-MBA programs the best link to hospital director positions and managerial posts? This is the question an aspiring doctor might ask one’s self if he or she is considering administrative positions in his or her field. Doctors with a particular specialization focus primarily on their patients after several years of residency. As one grows [...]

Filed under medical school application, December 2nd, 2010