Research before vs during med school

[Guest sn0w0wl]

After hearing that research looks good on the Carms app, I was wondering if having done research/been published prior to med school would score you any points, if it wasn't precisely related to your area of specialty (though still health-related)--does any demonstrated research ability make a difference?

 

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[Guest Kirsteen]

Hi there,

 

I believe the CaRMS application does ask for a publication list as well as a CV (or at least, the Residency Directors will require a CV). Thus, if you have some research productivity, then it should become evident on the application. Bonus points are given if the research is within the specialty to which you are applying.

 

Cheers,

Kirsteen