<p>That is HARDLY a broad statement. We all know that med-school admissions are based far more on just your stats. You can have killer stats and still not get in anywhere. Surely you've seen it happen. I know I have. </p>
<p>Med-school admissions, particularly at the top schools, also hinges on "well-roundedness" as well as clinical medical experience. However, MD/PhD admissions consider these things to be far less important, instead keying on people's research skills. </p>
<p>In short, those candidates who are "unrounded" will probably do better via MD/PhD admissions than in MD admissions.</p>