<p>I have looked into MD-PhD programs suited for people wanting to earn a PhD as well as the MD, often performing clinical research.</p>
<p>How are the job prospects for these people, and are these programs usually funded as a PhD would be?</p>
<p>yeah, i am wondering the same thing about the job prospects. However, i do know that most md/phd programs are fully funded by the federal government, so students would not have to pay if admitted to these programs! I think this is true at least…correct me if i’m wrong!</p>
<p>Thanks for the answer. How do students often fund these programs? Direct full-tuition grants from he government?? I’m surprised it would be, considering you would be getting the benefits of a medical school education…</p>
<p>Not all MD/Ph.D. programs are funded by the NIH. The ones that are call themselves MSTP programs – Medical Scientist Training Programs. The money goes to the school and students are paid by the school in terms of a stipend. Some MD/Ph.D. programs that are not funded by the NIH might also provide funding for students but you need to check by program. There are some that don’t provide full funding, I believe. In terms of job prospects, it depends on what you want. If you want an academic position it’s probably competitive. But after a residency and fellowship, you’re employable – it just might be the specific place you wanted which is true for anyone going into academic/research medicine.</p>