The Essential MD-PhD Guide

CONTENTS<br/><span>Background</span><br/>1. Is the MD-PhD path right for you?<br/>2. What are your options?<br/>3. Getting in: putting together a competitive application<br/>4. Applying to MD-PhD programs and choosing the right<br/>one<br/>5. The interview process<br/><span>Early Days in Medical School</span><br/>6. Beginning medical school and balancing medical<br/>school with research<br/>7. Research rotations and choosing a laboratory,<br/>supervisor, and project<br/><span>Transitioning to Graduate School</span><br/>8. Tips for making the most of your (sometimes)<br/>shorter-than-average PhD<br/>9. Applying for external funding<br/><span>Essential Skills for the Trainee</span><br/>10. Abstracts, articles, and publications<br/>11. Networking as an MD-PhD student<br/>12. Biostatistics: sample size and powerc alculations<br/>13. Grant writing<br/>14. Teaching<br/>15. Mentorship<br/>16. Peer-review<br/>17. Presentations (poster, oral)<br/>18. Knowledge Translation and Exchange<br/><span>Transitioning Back to Medical School</span><br/>19. Brushing up on your medical knowledge and<br/>preparing for the USMLE<br/>20. Choosing your rotations and electives strategically<br/>21. Fitting in with a new class and preparing for<br/>residency<br/><span>Residency, Fellowships, and Career</span><br/>22. Conducting research during residency<br/>23. Fellowships and post-doctoral training for MD-PhD<br/>graduates<br/>24. Finding the right job and enjoying a successful<br/>career as an MD-PhD graduate<br/>Parting Advice<br/>25. Work-life balance in the MD-PhD career path<br/>26. Mentors<br/>27. Conclusions<br/>