Episode 38 - World's #1 Hospital: MD vs PhD — Which Path Should Your Kid Actually Take? - Dr. Soulmaz

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe Sebestyen sits down with Dr. Soulmaz Boroumand, a Mayo Clinic scientist with a PhD in biomedical sciences from Durham University, to break down what a career in medicine actually looks like beyond just becoming a doctor.Dr. Joe Sebestyen and Dr. Boroumand discuss what students and families need to understand about medical careers, including the real differences between an MD, a PhD, and an MD-PhD path, why a GMP certification can open up pharmaceutical and device-industry careers that don't require a hospital or university, and the networking approach she used to stand out at a global stem cell summit. This episode is especially useful for high school students considering a medical career, parents trying to understand the difference between becoming a doctor and becoming a medical scientist, pre-med students weighing their options, and educators advising students through STEM pathways. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on academic strategy, college prep, and the future of student success.📲 Connect with them: https://www.mayoclinic.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulmaz-boroumand-83aa9138/📲 Learn more about us: supportedtutoring.com, @dr_joe_ap_exams Thanks for tuning in to the SupportED Learning Podcast with Dr. Joe. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe for more insights on education, critical thinking, and AI integration in learning. Visit our website at supportedtutoring.comRemember to share this podcast with fellow parents and educators who are passionate about reimagining education for tomorrow's world. Until next time, keep supporting learning!