research

Any of you guys know of public health internships (preferable research) in places like India. I've been looking for a while but haven't really found one. Thank you guys a lot!

Hi all! So I've recently been accepted to my top choice school, and now I have about 6 months left of my glide year. So here's my predicament-- I started working as a medical scribe in November, but was just contacted recently about a research internship position. I had applied for this...

2018 Clinical Research Fellowship Opportunity (to start July 1, 2018) Posting for @CaseDermatology The Department of Dermatology at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking qualified applicants for a clinical research fellowship position. 1. Clinical...

Hello everyone. This is my first post on SDN, and I have some concerns in regards to where I should be as a premed student. I am far from a traditional pre-med student, with being back in school is a relatively new thing. I returned to college just two years ago, and despite doing terrible in...

How do Medical Schools view Clinical research? Does it look just as good as lab research? I am currently a Research Assistant at a Neurosurgery and interview patients and assess their pain and see how they have been progressing since they have had the surgery.

Hey guys, I recently got invited to an interview to be part of a very well respected doctor's research. I am, however, very nervous about the interview itself. I've never had to go through an interview before (college didn't require interviews, nor have any of my extracurriculars). My strengths...

I am currently on my drug policy APPE rotation and my longitudinal project is to create another standard operating policy and procedure document that will guide the pharmacy Investigation and research department of the hospital.The last document has not being updated since the year 2013. I...

For some context, I'm currently a sophomore looking to get some clinical research experience and I just accepted a position as a student volunteer for a stress tolerance lab. I'm planning for a long term commitment to a lab/project and I'm hoping that I can also eventually get a LoR from my PI...

I'm an MS1 interested in ophthalmology and a few other more competitive specialties. The problem is I have 0 interest in research. I'd much rather devote my free time to volunteer activities and hobbies I'm passionate about. I go to a top 20 and many of my classmates are super brilliant and...

Hello everyone! I am a student here at TCU. TCU has a rigorous pre-med program, so my GPA is not looking so good. I heard many people talk about how research program has helped to boost their application, so I am looking into doing a summer research program. However, I also need to retake...

Hello guys, I have recently been considering MSW at the University of Maryland because I want to take the LCSW route to directly start doing psychotherapy. Now the problem is that I don’t have much work experience..I have only volunteered at Johns Hopkins Hospital twice and shadowed a doctor. I...

Hello guys, I have recently been considering MSW at the University of Maryland because I want to take the LCSW route to directly start doing psychotherapy. Now the problem is that I don’t have much work experience..I have only volunteered at Johns Hopkins Hospital twice and shadowed a doctor. I...

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anybody had recommendations on projects abroad or research opportunities for the summer between MS1 and MS2? I'm particularly looking at France/Europe because my S.O. is there for work and would like to be close to spend some time together. Thanks!

Hello Everyone, Has anyone attended Touro's MSMHS-COP program before? If so, was it helpful? Where are you at now at your professional career? Pharmacy school is my ultimately goal, but I was thinking this 10 month program would give me an edge when it comes to clinical residency after pharmacy...

I am currently a sophomore. I am doing a certificate research program. I am planning on taking reseach courses with a faculty starting my junior year. My question is, would I need to have a summer internship if I will have research experience during school semesters? I am looking to take...

Hi everyone! I'm a freshman in college that has had some research experience in the past and need some help with my REU and other MD/PhD summer program personal statements. Please let me know if you can help me out and give me constructive criticism/editing advice because I'm around 300 words...

Hey Everyone, A few of the schools I will be applying to really like research as an EC and it's something I enjoy doing. However, I have found it extremely difficult to find research. I go to a public university where there are about 300 people in each class, so finding research opportunities...

I am a preliminary general surgery candidate focused on acquiring a residency position in dermatology. I am an applicant this year through ERAS and may match (I hope so!). However, I have a dearth of dermatology research. Whether I match into a 2019 PGY-2 spot or not, I would like to pursue...

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Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked a bunch in the forums, but after reading a couple of threads I'm more unsure of what to do in my specific case. I'm a Canadian undergrad, planning to write my MCAT at the end of this summer. I had also planned on working 3-4 days a week at a...

Hi All, I'm a freshman and am coming up on my summer deadlines. It's coming down to either... a) Working at a summer camp. I would be a counselor, in charge of two sets of 15 kids for two 1 month sessions, taking them to activities, etc. It's not volunteer, it's not for people of disabilities...

Looking forward to my M1 summer, I have an opportunity to continue research in a lab that I worked at last summer. Although I didn't find the research incredibly interesting, I liked it well enough and I have a really good relationship with the PI. I got a decent publication out of the...

Hello everyone! I just want some feedback so that I can figure out what I should be working on. Dual-enrolled high school senior graduating with my diploma and Associates in Arts degree with a Biology major GPA: 3.52 (Will improve to a 3.6 by end of 2nd year. Goal is 3.7-3.8 by end of junior...

Hi guys, Looking into opportunities this summer and ran into the summer scholars program hosted by carolina's healthcare in my home city, but when I try to contact the coordinator it says her email does not exist and I can't find anyone else to contact regarding this program. Anyone know if the...

Hello! I am an undergrad student in my senior year right now and need different opinions on the next step I should take before applying to med school. My cGPA is 3.6 and my sGPA is around a 3.3-3.4. I have yet to take the GRE or MCAT. I am planning on taking the GRE general exam late this...

I saw a post that said if an admissions person saw a lot of research hours in comparison to volunteering that would be frowned upon, and I spent two school years and two summers doing research. My volunteer hours pale in comparison. I volunteered every summer since college started and during my...

Undergrad premed students, please consider this great opportunity to do clinical research: Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation will hire 12 interns for paid, 12week internships this summer. The application DEADLINE is JANUARY 15! Interns work 1:1 with a cardiologist mentor, and participate...

Hi all, I would like to seek your opinions regarding whether I should pursue an ABIM research track or not. I'm an IMG graduated 8 years ago, had completed residency and GI fellowship at my home country, and had invested some time in GI research. My focus is on clinical research, and I don't...

For someone that just graduated and is taking a gap year due to a late decision to go to med school, how would you advise them in choosing between a Pharm Tech or Lab tech job? Personal Background to potentially influence decision: . 500 hours as a Medical Assistant . 630 hours as an ER Scribe...

Hi All, I'm a senior taking a gap year, and I'm trying to figure out what would fill out my application. I'm really passionate about research, and I have years of experience in neuro labs (by the time I apply, I will most likely have authorship on one paper, and pending authorship on another)...

Alright, i am about to be a second semester junior bio major with a 3.0 cum gpa, yet to take the mcat, and currently have 2 research publications in medical journals. I have at the moment 8 Cs on my transcript, all except one are in pre-med reqs, and i just want to know in the scenario i do well...

I have a question for those further on in their dermatology training and/or applying for positions in academia: I am a medical student interested in dermatology. At this stage, I would obviously love to publish prolifically. One of our attendings is notorious for publishing esoteric case...

Hello all, I am making this post to seek guidance/advice about the activities and relationships that I should prioritize during my next 2 years as a transfer student (and whether or not its a terrible idea). I am currently in my second year at a regional university and majoring in Biology...

hey guys, I'm an MD/PhD trying to plan my next career move. My current dilemma is trying to have a firm understanding how viable a research career is going down a CP-only physician-scientist track. Note, I'm interested in feedback from people who are already there or are heading in that...

I am currently doing research in a lab under a graduate student mentor and the Ph.D. PI does not really know me that well and I have never taken a class with him. Should I get a recommendation letter from my grad mentor alone? Or should I try and have the PI cosign it? Thanks for your inputs

I'm a first semester senior majoring in biochem at a state school. I haven't taken the MCAT yet. My GPA and sGPA are both a little over 3.7 (although I did my first two years a community college, which I know works against me), so not stellar. I've been a medical scribe since this summer and I...

Hello all! I am currently a pre-med student and like to read research articles and general topics in medicine often. Since I am not a professional and do not fully understand medical jargon quite yet, what would be the best journal for me to subscribe to and consume for my own personal interests?

Hello everyone. Trying SDN for the first time, would like to get some inputs with whole residency-fellowship match fiasco. I'm a first year IM Resident at one of university affiliated community programs and gung-ho on going into cardiology post residency. The university itself has fellowship...

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I'm a Ph.D./MPH student studying advice residents/fellows receive about personal health, practice, etc. What is the best way/channel to disseminate surveys to residents/fellows?