Finishing MSc and PhD before going to medical school. Is it seen as not determined enough to join medical school earlier? I really wanted to strengthen my research skills as it requires full commitment and not sure if doing PhD during my residency would have allowed me to be involved and strengthen research skills as much as I would if I am focusing only on MSc or PhD. I am in my 5th year of PhD and applying to medical schools in Canada. Do medical school also consider age as a negative factor when accepting students? Since I finished MSc and almost done my PhD, I am not in my mid-twenties. Does being in thirties affect medical school acceptance chance?

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I think the most prestigious schools will require it (think Harvard, John’s Hopkins, etc). Most schools won’t require but will still value it. Ultimately if a premed wants to pursue it, great, but if not that’s okay too

@@MM-rm4mp I figured. I don’t know of a school explicitly requiring it, but it would be nice if they did

@@MM-rm4mpYes only for the top schools.

It’s not needed but I think it’s becoming a soft requirement these days. If you look at MSAR, around 80-90% of all matriculants have some sort of research experience. When people talk about research being required only for top schools, I think they refer to publications since these schools are more research focused.

Research is absolutely not required, and you'll find instances of students getting into top programs without research. However, they will have very compelling applications for other reasons. Because of how beneficial research can be, we definitely recommend most students pursuing it.

4.2?!?! How is that possible?

🙄 High School doesn’t count.

What’s your college gpa?👀

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Damn so deep

I dont know but Ill be glad to never enter youtube comment section again

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@@LittleElectricChickenHeart God said in Quran :And whenever there comes down a Surah (chapter from the Quran), some of them (hypocrites) say: "Which of you has had his Faith increased by it?" As for those who believe, it has increased their Faith, and they rejoice.But as for those in whose hearts is a disease (of doubt, disbelief and hypocrisy), it will add suspicion and doubt to their suspicion, disbelief and doubt, and they die while they are disbelievers

First, many research positions don't actually require any lab experience, so don't let that hold you back. Secondly. research experience will help for both MD and DO, however it's generally more helpful for research-focused programs.