DrA
05-08-2006, 07:37 PM
is publishing in an undergrad research journal considered "publishing". in other words, is this journal good enough for medical schools?
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View Full Version : undergrad research journal DrA 05-08-2006, 07:37 PM is publishing in an undergrad research journal considered "publishing". in other words, is this journal good enough for medical schools? MJM - Editor 05-10-2006, 11:48 AM "good enough"? If you are asking whether or not it well be well looked upon by admissions committees, the answer is probably a yes (although highly variable depending on institution, individuals reviewing your file, the quality of your journal, etc.). Surg Path 05-10-2006, 01:37 PM is publishing in an undergrad research journal considered "publishing". in other words, is this journal good enough for medical schools? Certainly wouldn't hold the value of publishing in a peer reviewed journal with a decent impact factor. But still nice to get research published somewhere. relentless11 05-19-2006, 10:16 PM Any publication is better than no publication, but if given a choice a peer-reviewed article is better than a school journal. Surg Path 05-19-2006, 10:33 PM Any publication is better than no publication, but if given a choice a peer-reviewed article is better than a school journal. A school publication is fun. But no one will read it for reference and it won't be cited (not even indexed in pubmed). Better off to work for a real publication, or send something to your local OpEd tabloid. BTW, not intending to discourage, but rather just reality from my experience. Best of luck, a relentless11 05-19-2006, 10:44 PM A school publication is fun. But no one will read it for reference and it won't be cited (not even indexed in pubmed). Better off to work for a real publication, or send something to your local OpEd tabloid. BTW, not intending to discourage, but rather just reality from my experience. Best of luck, a I completely agree. However pulication opportunities varies between schools, departments and labs. So undergrads should get what they can get, but always strive for real pubs as you said. Ultimately, I think the other big factor is knowing what you wrote, and knowing it well if ever asked during interview. Surg Path 05-20-2006, 03:24 AM I completely agree. However pulication opportunities varies between schools, departments and labs. So undergrads should get what they can get, but always strive for real pubs as you said. Ultimately, I think the other big factor is knowing what you wrote, and knowing it well if ever asked during interview. I agree, know your data upside down and inside out. |