rocky222 Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Currently during my undergraduate career I have been fortunate enough to rack up 3 publications. One is a 2nd author, another a 3rd author, and the final involves me being way down on a list that includes upwards of 20 authors (due to it being a long drawn out research endeavor with multiple collaborators). Anyhow, my question is what sorts of authorship/publication record is consistent with applicants to some of the more competitive specialties? I know research/publications within the desired field of study are more coveted, but do medstudents have the ability to secure first authorship publications during their research stints? I'll be doing another project this summer which has the flexibility of me working on my own project (potential first author) or doing multiple other projects (most likely 2nd/3rd author). The latter might yield lower "quality" publications but has a greater potential for more volume as I'll be working on a few things already in progress. Just wanted a rough idea of where I currently stand, and what I should be gunning for. Any advice would be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalslacker Posted February 2, 2008 Report Share Posted February 2, 2008 Dude, just chill. You don't need to be "gunning for" anything just yet. Do whatever interests you most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnface Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I was going to start a new thread, but the title of this one seems fitting to my question, so I decided not to clutter the forum. I was just wondering whether only original research is viewed favourably in CARMs. I have managed to get the opportunity to publish a few lit. reviews in a specialty I am interested in. Is this considered equivalent to original research when applying through CaRMs? Or do they actually look at your research (i.e. quality, type of publication, authorship, etc). I guess, my question boils down to: are they most interested in seeing that you have an 'interest' and some experience in the research environment, or are they actually evaluating how well you have performed in the research world to date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I know research/publications within the desired field of study are more coveted, but do medstudents have the ability to secure first authorship publications during their research stints? Hi there, Yes, it is possible for medical students to secure first author papers. In order to do so it requires organization, advanced planning and a willing supervisor. Yes (#2), publications within the field to which you're applying are going to be a bit more attractive than those in other fields. Especially if you've published with some known folks within that field. Cheers, Kirsteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solocup Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I have 2 first author publications but one is not related to medicine at all. Should that be axed from my CV and CaRMS applications later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 I would leave it on - your CV is a compilation of all your academic accomplishments. Certainly programs like to know about your other achievements, and may ask you about them to learn more about you. (Unless it's the rather unlikely scenario where it's work you're not proud of) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky222 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Dude, just chill. You don't need to be "gunning for" anything just yet. Do whatever interests you most. What interests me most is putting my thumb in my ass and sitting on the couch all day watching TV. Unfortunately, that interest is not conducive to becoming successful in life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alastriss Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 What interests me most is putting my thumb in my ass and sitting on the couch all day watching TV. Unfortunately, that interest is not conducive to becoming successful in life isn't that uncomfortable tho? your hand would go to sleep cuz ur sitting on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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