Painful, sore, red gums can be a symptom of gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or, more likely, periodontitis (inflammation of the attachment fibers of the teeth and supporting bone), which can arise due to a number of different causes. Inflammation of the gums may manifest as. 1  pain,  sensitivity,
Originally Posted by SurfDoctor I've been musing on the idea that the GPA you earn while attaining a doctorate degree is not all that important anymore. I busted my hump earning a high GPA on my masters, but I'm not sure that it is all that relevant once you reach your terminal degree.Of course there is a minimum GPA to be able to stay in a program and I think that's usually a 3.0, what I'm wondering is whether there is any benefit to having a GPA that is higher.ome programs have a minimum GPA in coursework to qualify for comprehensives. Your dissertation is what people will review and question. Originally Posted by SurfDoctor. I've been musing on the idea that the GPA you earn while attaining a doctorate degree is not all that important anymore.
How many years of university do you need to become a doctor?   To become an MD you need 4 years of collage and 4 years in med school. A very few do it in less time (7 years total), quite a few take longer.5 people found this useful.Edit. Share to: Liam Frayne. 27,068 Contributions. Synthesist, Photo and Electrochemical PhD student at Dublin City University. Technically, you need at least 5 A-C grades to apply. But in reality, most of your applicants have 9-12 GCSEs, the vast majority with A*s and As. As an example, I ea â¦ rned 4 A*s and 5As at GCSE, 4As and a B at AS level and 3As at A2 to get my place.