How to get involved in research in medical school?

[Naruto]

I'm confused pretty much where to start. I have reached out and have meetings scheduled with the research department at my school so that they can help me but I was wondering how med students generally go about finding research opportunities. In undergrad I would email people who I found interesting but I would've thought there would be a more direct and less random approach in medical school? Any tips? The area of research I want to get involved is unrelated to my previous research work.

[robclem21]

It's pretty much the same process. There are usually some more formal programs offered depending on the school, but just email people who you want to work with. Major difference is they may give your email 30 seconds more consideration if you are a medical student.

[premed72]

Yeah I ended up emailing a supervisor and it worked out fine. Very much the same process as undergrad. 

[Mel96b]

You email a researcher & show interest. As simple as that