rad86 Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 Does holding a grad degree put one at a significant advantage when applying to the most competitive residency programs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinknoodle Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I don't think having a grad degree, in itself, will put you at a significant advantage compared to others (some programs may give bonus marks for grad degrees, but not certain if it is really going to push you to the top). I imagine what is more important is what you plan to do with that grad degree. Do you plan to continue with research? Is it in a relevant field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFTs Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I feel like it would be helpful. Residency programs are run by academics, and with such an emphasis on evidence-based medicine these days, the more experience you have with research, the better. Many residency programs encourage performing research and having had formal training would be an advantage. In fact, RBC put out a 'guide to CARMS' or something like that a few years back and I think this question was posed to residency directors, and althought I may be wrong, it was felt that having a grad degree does have a positive effect on your residency application, even if it is not in the same field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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