Do i NEED a Undergrad degree even when i have a PhD?

[DHM]

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Hey! I am a graduate student at the University of Florida. I am an international student on F-1 visa.
I am hoping to get permanent residence with in next year.
If i can manage to take a couple of pre med courses at UF will they count when i eventually take the MCAT.
If i already have a PhD from UF, College of Pharmacy, will i still need to get an undergraduate degree to be eligible?
If so can i finish all requirements with in two years?

[leadsled]

The PhD is the creme de la creme in academia. You've arrived! You're a doctor with the highest academic credential! I would be amazed if a school wanted you to go back and earn a bachelor degree but amazing things have happened!

[DHM]

Thanks!! that was very encouraging. I guess it will really depend on the particular med school.

[jameslynton]

Actually - all you need are the medical school pre-reqs. You would be surprised the number of non science majors in medical school - who only took the per-reqs. I would suggest you look at the post bac programs. Most likely you already have the chemistry pre-reqs done if you have general chemistry and organic. Just need physics and biology for 98% of the US schools. I use to know the pre-med advisor at UF. Talk with them about what you need. Also you can PM Tipton who works for AUA or Earl Mainer at Trinity. Both will give you good info.

[trex]

So long as you have the pre-med science courses, you’ll be fine.