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Navigating the MD-PhD Path at Weill Cornell Medicine | Med School Years Ep. 5

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