guelph_biomeder Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 I am currently in my first year of an M.Sc, but I'm coming to realize that grad school/research is really not for me. Can anybody offer some input on whether or not it will negatively impact my chances of getting into med school if I drop out of my masters program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 On basis that you are competitive applicant, I don't see this affecting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
war485 Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 you will unfortunately have some explaining to do on your app if you do drop out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 it probably would hurt you more than help. It's only a 2 year Masters, isn't it? Why not finish it? A lot of med schools will allow you to include your graduate grades (which are normally higher than UG grades). It would help you, if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satsuma Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 I cannot see how it would hurt you, as long as your application was strong to start with and you weren't using your grad degree as a means to compensate for a previously deficient application. It's not a big deal to explain you thought you would like research but didn't. I assume you are only mid-way in your first year, so why continue down a road that is leading you nowhere you want to go. It isn't like you'll be the only MD who doesn't like research! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WtsupDoc? Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'd think of it this way: 1. Finishing your masters won't be detrimental to you application - you'll have a Masters and all the research experience (publications, conferences etc) that comes with that. You'll also have the opportunity for more EC's, volunteering and teaching - all great things for a med application 2. Not finishing your masters could hurt you. Will it for sure? Maybe not, but it is possible. You will have to put that you started one, and likely explain why you didn't finish. It may be a challenge to positively convey why you didn't finish. I'd say stick it out. Those are my two cents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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