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And do they matter equally or less than those made during med school?
Yeah they definitely matter. Period. I didn't have any because I didn't do any science stuff in undergrad, but I would have definitely listed them and I'm sure they would have added to my application.
That said, they are not a substitute for research in medical school. I think this is the key point that most people are getting at. Having pubs from undergrad will not make up for having zero pubs during medical school. Yes, this applies even if you have really awesome pubs from undergrad. No matter how great they are, it doesn't bode well for your productivity as a resident if you clearly had experience getting things published and then blew off research for 4 years (relatively easy with lots of free time years compared to residency). Don't be that person.
They matter, especially if...
-you ate the first author
They matter, especially if...
-they are high(er) profile journals
-you ate the first author
-you have also been involved with research during med school
-the interviewer knows nothing about your field of research.
Of course, satisfying the last point means that your research wasn't relevant to the program to begin with. But it does show capacity and willingness to research!
Why? This question is about residency applications. What would people in premed know about that?Moving to Pre-Allo
Why? This question is about residency applications. What would people in premed know about that?
Regardless, I'm grateful for the answers, which answered my question