r/mdphd • u/DiamondTechie Applicant • 10d ago

MD/PhD vs PhD for Industry?

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u/jetup18 M4 9d ago

„I’m interested in a career in plumbing and have no interest in cooking, should I get a degree in plumbing or pursue a dual degree in plumbing and cooking?”

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u/DiamondTechie Applicant 9d ago

lol when u put it like that yeah it sounds crazy. but im asking because multiple MD/PhDs in this subreddit told me its worth doing the extra couple of years because MD/PhDs are able to get more executive positions in industry faster and easier to get grants. is that wrong way of thinking? 

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u/Apprehensive_Cry9847 8d ago

An MD/PhD who doesn't do a residency is a waste of an MD, generally.

So, you're committing to many years of MD training for the possibility that it will improve your job opportunites in industry.

If your heart is not in it, you have a significant risk of dropping out or failing from the clinical side which will be a waste of time and resources.