Economist Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Hi, I'm wondering if research actually does help you in getting residency and stuff once you're in medical school? I have an opportunity to do a clinical research during this summer and because I would do it starting July, it won't impact my application for next year. I also wouldnt do it for my application since I would rather spend the time on volunteering, but I have heard from few people that clinical research will help you gain network and will ultimately help you in medical school, and residency. Should I spend the 2 month on clinical research? If I dont do this, I'd spend it with my family, taking a break and some light volunteering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Family, break, light volunteering is what I would do. I had no research experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gametime24 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Family, break, light volunteering is what I would do. I had no research experience. Have you matched into CaRMS yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Nope. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 you're in undergrad? i would do it maybe if you were thinking a pharma job as a backup, lol, besides that **** no... LOL Hi, I'm wondering if research actually does help you in getting residency and stuff once you're in medical school? I have an opportunity to do a clinical research during this summer and because I would do it starting July, it won't impact my application for next year. I also wouldnt do it for my application since I would rather spend the time on volunteering, but I have heard from few people that clinical research will help you gain network and will ultimately help you in medical school, and residency. Should I spend the 2 month on clinical research? If I dont do this, I'd spend it with my family, taking a break and some light volunteering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechowchowmix Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 I would take the clinical research experience. It will open other doors down the road, and its an new area to be explored and gain experience in (i.e.. summer jobs and etc.). I think it is very possible if you do research, volunteer and have fun at the same time! I know many who do that atm even with a full course load + other e/cs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolelol Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Family, break, light volunteering is what I would do. I had no research experience. What no Do the clinical research it opens a lot of doors for you and definitely helps on your med school app (specially if you get some patient contact etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavrik13 Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 It certainly can't hurt when you are matching for CaRMS. Many residency programs expect you to complete some form of research during your training. I would speculate that having done prior clinical research would make you a more attractive applicant to a selection committee. That being said, having done research isn't the be all, end all of matching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 It certainly can't hurt when you are matching for CaRMS. Many residency programs expect you to complete some form of research during your training. I would speculate that having done prior clinical research would make you a more attractive applicant to a selection committee. That being said, having done research isn't the be all, end all of matching. Come up a couple of times already in my part of the CARMS tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economist Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Does it matter if it's in the field that I'm not really interested in at the moment? Although my thoughts could change when I'm in medical school... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 most of the time... lol, i'm sure my top 2 will never change... then again, i might be so one dimensional that i'm not even satisfied working in the field of greatest interest... guess i'm the ultimate nut gunner Precisely, nothing is for certain until you get into residency. Observership and clerkships is where you're supposed to get some idea of what you want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 i got to ummm, well diversely as it sounds, play ball hockey and take down violent potential future patients (more the kind i hope to never see after res) What noDo the clinical research it opens a lot of doors for you and definitely helps on your med school app (specially if you get some patient contact etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gametime24 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Nope. .... Then you're not answering the OP's questions. He is asking if this will be a benefit once he is in med school in the future and if it will be useful for CaRMS, etc. Sure you dont need it to get into med (although it can't hurt) but that's not what the OP is asking, he is asking about its uses IN med school and for CaRMS. I can't answer for him, cause I don't have experience with either, but just thought I'd clear up what he was asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 at the least, shows curiosity... a desire to learn about something before venturing into it, and in a sense, forethought Then you're not answering the OP's questions. He is asking if this will be a benefit once he is in med school in the future and if it will be useful for CaRMS, etc. Sure you dont need it to get into med (although it can't hurt) but that's not what the OP is asking, he is asking about its uses IN med school and for CaRMS. I can't answer for him, cause I don't have experience with either, but just thought I'd clear up what he was asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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