MD vs PA | VLR.gg

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I have been so back and forth on these two it’s insane man. I just cannot decide. I graduate x-ray school in a year and I’m going to finish my undergrad right after and I have no idea which I want to pursue more

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JonahPork

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What’s the appeal for PA? I never understood cuz I always knew I wanted to go the MD/DO route

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michaelisupset

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Less schooling, less debt, no residency, slightly less competitive, no MCAT, most schools don’t require research

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JonahPork

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Is there no standardized test that they have to take? Like is there a PA school MCAT equivalent? Also when you mean research do you mean undergrad research or research during PA school?

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michaelisupset

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There’s the GRE, but some school, like Emory, don’t require it.

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juraf

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maryland is way better, philly and pittsburgh both suck and theres nothing else in pennsylvania

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syndefi_x

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md takes so long and the debt is crazy (as someone currently doing it)

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ScatterSen

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If you want advice, I'm a DO who just finished residency and happy to give you my perspective. Reach out whenever.