Are systematic reviews and meta analysis considered valuable research for CaRMS applications?

[wetbeans]

I was just wondering if this type of research is viewed positively by IM residency programs or if I should focus on other types of research

[Edict]

Yes, it is definitely viewed positively, these are probably the most valuable project you can do as a medical student. 

[wetbeans]

16 minutes ago, Edict said:

Yes, it is definitely viewed positively, these are probably the most valuable project you can do as a medical student. 

Good to know, thank you!

[Pakoon]

No, only first authorship on a Phase 3 randomized controlled trial published in NEJM has any merit. The lancet is acceptable but may hurt you depending on who views it (low tier journal for CARMs). The average applicant will have maybe like 8 of these by the time they reach clerkship (20 by CARMs). Retrospective studies and case series will be looked down upon negatively. God help you if you have a case report on your CV (poster presentations and abstracts will be viewed as a criminal offense)  /s

[shikimate]

I keep getting solicitations from no name journal of medicine for manuscripts lol. I think at least their impact factor is above 1!

Honestly I think the stuff I publish on premed101 gets more likes than what I've published in scientific journals.

[LostLamb]

On 8/27/2022 at 7:21 AM, shikimate said:

I keep getting solicitations from no name journal of medicine for manuscripts lol. I think at least their impact factor is above 1!

Honestly I think the stuff I publish on premed101 gets more likes than what I've published in scientific journals.

Is this a new staff phenomena? I get a ton of these too…so much delete delete delete!

[HounsfieldUnit]

20 hours ago, LostLamb said:

Is this a new staff phenomena? I get a ton of these too…so much delete delete delete!

If your name appears on a published paper then you're at risk of receiving these solicitations.