clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Trying to choose between the 2 options here. I have a likely-publishable project that is available but not in a specialty that I'm super into... should I focus on publications as the goal or on relevant research projects in my preferred field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Preferred field. If your project may not be publishable as a student, can you do a presentation/poster at least, or write up a case report or review article on the side? clever_smart_boy_like_me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded frog Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 It depends. Depending on the quality, a publication shows that you have the experience/ability to do peer-reviewed research, even if its not directly related to your chosen field. However depending on the chosen field, the topic of research, its relevance/importance then it might be better. Ideally do both. clever_smart_boy_like_me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 Yes, it depends on whether the aim is develop one's research profile, versus demonstrate interest in a field and network for residency matching. From the OP's previous posts, it seems they are primarily trying to improve their competitiveness for CaRMS. clever_smart_boy_like_me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clever_smart_boy_like_me Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Thank you both, I really appreciate the feedback. I also really like the idea of doing both... I am mainly trying to show interest in my preferred field but also would like to strengthen my research experience. I *am* interested in the non-preferred-field research project so that is good, but I will see about coordinating it around the preferred option. And maybe, if I am lucky, a preferred-field research project will arise with a decent chance of publishing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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