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I did basic science research M1-M2 summer and got a lot out of it (abstracts and maybe 1-2 pubs) but I wanted to learn how to do clinical research esp since im an MD only student. Dedicated for STEP is coming up in maybe 2 months and I haven't really done much to study for it.
I tried reaching out to mentors for clinical research since last fall and havent had much luck with them (I agreed to work on a project but then the mentor stopped responding all of a sudden).
My question is should I continue to try to start a new project as an M2 now right before dedicated period? Or should I wait until 3rd year? I'm just worried I'll be a lot busier 3rd year than now and not have as much time to start a new project or learn how this clinical research stuff works.
My goal is to become an academic physician and go to an academic residency in a competitive location so research would help me a lot, but if it means sacrificing a good STEP2 score then probably not worth. Anyone have any experience with this?
I tried reaching out to mentors for clinical research since last fall and havent had much luck with them (I agreed to work on a project but then the mentor stopped responding all of a sudden).
My question is should I continue to try to start a new project as an M2 now right before dedicated period? Or should I wait until 3rd year? I'm just worried I'll be a lot busier 3rd year than now and not have as much time to start a new project or learn how this clinical research stuff works.
My goal is to become an academic physician and go to an academic residency in a competitive location so research would help me a lot, but if it means sacrificing a good STEP2 score then probably not worth. Anyone have any experience with this?