
005: Navigating the MD-PhD Path at Weill Cornell Medicine
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Welcome to the fifth episode of The Med School Years podcast! In this episode, we interview Cristian Ovies, a 3rd-year MD-PhD student at Weill Cornell Medicine, offering a deep dive into the unique world of dual-degree programs.
Cristian unravels the often-complicated timeline and competitive nature of the MD-PhD dual degree, sharing how he navigated a record number of interviews to find his perfect fit. He also gives us a glimpse into life in the heart of NYC, and explains how his PhD knowledge influences patient care and his MD training integrates with lab work. Get ready to understand the dynamic synergy of an MD-PhD!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
01:51 Committing to living in NY
04:21 Explaining the MD-PhD timeline
11:27 Finding opportunities to excel your application
16:58 Importance of second looks
22:17 Highlight of the journey so far
30:26 Picking a specialty
35:36 Tackling OBGYN politics
39:31 Forming a successful medical application
44:49 Concerns about residency
50:29 Advice & final thoughts