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Table 4 Perspectives and opinions of the MD-PhD graduates from the University of Geneva

From: The MD-PhD program in Geneva: a 10-year analysis of graduate demographics and outcomes

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%)

  1. aOther (Not finding position in desired location, Lack of opportunity, Satisfactory professional advancement)