Table 4.
Perspectives and opinions of the MD-PhD graduates from the University of Geneva
| Did your MD-PhD degree give you an edge during your career? | |
|---|---|
| No | 3 (14.3%) |
| Yes | 18 (85.7%) |
| If Yes (n = 18), | |
| Better clinical position | 14 (77.8%) |
| Better academic or research position | 13 (72.2%) |
| Better post-doc funding | 4 (22.2%) |
| Are there any obstacles/challenges to combine clinical work and research? | |
| No | 3 (14.3%) |
| Yes | 18 (85.7%) |
| If Yes, what have been the most pressing obstacles/challenges? | |
| Lack of (dedicated) time | 11 (61.1%) |
| Lack of mentoring | 6 (33.3%) |
| Under-compensation | 5 (27.8%) |
| Lack of funding | 6 (33.3%) |
| Balancing family and work responsibilities | 7 (38.9%) |
| Othera | 7 (38.9%) |
| How satisfied are you with the MD-PhD programme? (0–10 scale) | |
| Mean (sd) | 8.3 (1.5) |
| Median (min-max) | 8 (4 to 10) |
| How strongly would you suggest the MD-PhD programme to a colleague/student that is interested in research? (0–10 scale) | |
| Mean (sd) | 8.2 (2.1) |
| Median (min-max) | 9 (1 to 10) |
| Would you do it again? | |
| No | 1 (4.8%) |
| Yes | 20 (95.2%) |
aOther (Not finding position in desired location, Lack of opportunity, Satisfactory professional advancement)