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So I have been interviewing for a gap year position. All of the positions are in the field of cardiology, which, at this moment is one of my strong interests.
#1. Molecular cardiology developing a technology first on cells then maybe pigs.
Advantages- Supposedly, molecular cardiology will help to get into a fellowship 7 years from now. Also, the PI is a faculty at a school to which I am applying. High energy, but possibly intense PI in biophysics. This project has high potential, but could also be frustrating and most of the skills will not help me in the future (except for knowledge in the field). (I would not be paid for this at least until the spring).
#2. Basic clinical research on drug trials related to anti-coagulants.
Advantages- Should prepare me for research both in medical school and as a professional. Still a prestigious medical institute and renowned PI. PI seems very easy to work with and could have less stress. Also, this might help a little later on when applying to fellowship. This would not be considered basic science and is probably more clinically related. But this is somewhat more safe and does not how the potential to be a breakthrough type of project. (This will also be for pay, which is a secondary thing for me).
Which one would you choose? I still have at least one more interview coming up, but I would appreciate any comments.
#1. Molecular cardiology developing a technology first on cells then maybe pigs.
Advantages- Supposedly, molecular cardiology will help to get into a fellowship 7 years from now. Also, the PI is a faculty at a school to which I am applying. High energy, but possibly intense PI in biophysics. This project has high potential, but could also be frustrating and most of the skills will not help me in the future (except for knowledge in the field). (I would not be paid for this at least until the spring).
#2. Basic clinical research on drug trials related to anti-coagulants.
Advantages- Should prepare me for research both in medical school and as a professional. Still a prestigious medical institute and renowned PI. PI seems very easy to work with and could have less stress. Also, this might help a little later on when applying to fellowship. This would not be considered basic science and is probably more clinically related. But this is somewhat more safe and does not how the potential to be a breakthrough type of project. (This will also be for pay, which is a secondary thing for me).
Which one would you choose? I still have at least one more interview coming up, but I would appreciate any comments.
