武田信玄 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I had an interview with a surgeon the other day for a research assistant position. The project itself is very clinical which is everything I am looking for. However, it's not a paid position and I'm sort of saving every penny for school at this moment. I am just wondering whether it's normal for someone like me (no clinical research experience, leaving in August for med school) to get a paid clinical research position? Especially for people who have worked in similar positions before, were you paid or not paid? Do you think it's a good idea to at least ask him about any potential monetary remuneration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGrisham Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 If they have funding, they have funding - if not, then its up to you to decide if you want to do it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathToMed Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Doesn't hurt to ask.Did you get an acceptance somewhere (kind of sounds like it from your post)? If so congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Doesn't hurt to ask. Did you get an acceptance somewhere (kind of sounds like it from your post)? If so congrats! Some school down in the States. That's why I'm a bit concerned with money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Doesn't hurt to ask. Yeah...maybe I should bring this up the next time I see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridian Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Very common --- many people on here working towards an MD acceptance or other research goal have taken non-paid opportunities for the experience. It is becoming more common with the fierce competition level. Only you can decide the risk-reward equation. If you already have your acceptance at your planned Med-school then you don't need it for your CV. It might be more important personally to help you figure out your own career path. Don't under-estimate the benefit this could provide to you. How important really is the $4-6K you might earn compared to the $200K you are about to spend at a US med-school. It probably doesn't hurt to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Very common --- many people on here working towards an MD acceptance or other research goal have taken non-paid opportunities for the experience. It is becoming more common with the fierce competition level. Only you can decide the risk-reward equation. If you already have your acceptance at your planned Med-school then you don't need it for your CV. It might be more important personally to help you figure out your own career path. Don't under-estimate the benefit this could provide to you. How important really is the $4-6K you might earn compared to the $200K you are about to spend at a US med-school. It probably doesn't hurt to ask Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathToMed Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Some school down in the States. That's why I'm a bit concerned with money. Awesome. Will you decline if there's good news from Queens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savac Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Some school down in the States. That's why I'm a bit concerned with money. You speak so highly of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dassy Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I would look around for scholarships or awards. You can ask your supervisors about these (they often know what previous students were able to do) or ask about a stipend. I've taken non-paid research before when I loved the project and thought the experience would really further my career/contacts. For example, my non-paid position in Oxford has come up in pretty much every interview I've ever had. I don't notice at all the money I didn't get and I pay for all my expenses myself. Like Meridian said $4-6 is nothing compared to the debt you'll be in for med school. If the experience is worth it then take it, regardless of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
武田信玄 Posted March 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2015 Awesome. Will you decline if there's good news from Queens? I don't think any good news will come out from Queens... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squishy23456 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I don't think any good news will come out from Queens... What US schools did you apply to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD2015 Posted June 16, 2015 Report Share Posted June 16, 2015 I would look around for scholarships or awards. You can ask your supervisors about these (they often know what previous students were able to do) or ask about a stipend. I've taken non-paid research before when I loved the project and thought the experience would really further my career/contacts. For example, my non-paid position in Oxford has come up in pretty much every interview I've ever had. I don't notice at all the money I didn't get and I pay for all my expenses myself. Like Meridian said $4-6 is nothing compared to the debt you'll be in for med school. If the experience is worth it then take it, regardless of money. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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