Help for a Doctor

[MDPhD]

Hii
I am an International Doctor with a MBBS degree who want to apply for PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology before pursuing MD and work to work in translation. My profile is not stellar with 109/120 in TOEFL and GPA of 4(Liberal system used) . I am yet to give GRE. I have 9 weeks research experience in a Laboratory in India and now I am going for a yearlong Research Trainee in Harvard University.I have 6 publications but all are clinically oriented and not Laboratory Research.I was wondering to apply after 5 months of research in Harvard for PhD with GRE. Do you think I stand a chance to do PhD from good Universities mostly IvY league places with my CV??

Thanks a ton!!

[Asimio]

Hey neighbour! I'm in a similar situation as you, but I don't have the nice credentials that you do (Just 2 low-key clinical publications)

I want to get some research experience in too and am considering volunteering at labs that interest me. Good approach in your view? What exactly is a Research trainee?

[jrnc]

Its been 1.5 years, and would it be possible to share both of your experiences on what happened to your application process?