Hello,
I am beginning medical school in the fall and I am interested in doing research at some point. While domestic research, or research at my own institution, would suffice, I am most interested in trying to obtain an international research position, preferably in Europe. I am interested in gaining a wider perspective of scientific research, specifically in medicine, outside of the U.S. I am also interested in possibly practicing medicine/earning a Ph.D. in Europe and would like to get a feel for living in Europe and what the field of medicine is like there as a career.
I know that there are a plethora of opportunities as an undergrad, but I am having difficulty trying to find opportunities as a medical student. Programs already put in place for this type of exchange would be preferable, but if not then has anyone ever done research abroad while in medical school? What were the logistics? Did you have to seek out a mentor/P.I.? Did you have to find your own funding and through what outlets did you find the funding?
I know this is a slightly rare and unusual desire, but it is something important to me personally and I could really use some advice!
Thank you so much!
I am beginning medical school in the fall and I am interested in doing research at some point. While domestic research, or research at my own institution, would suffice, I am most interested in trying to obtain an international research position, preferably in Europe. I am interested in gaining a wider perspective of scientific research, specifically in medicine, outside of the U.S. I am also interested in possibly practicing medicine/earning a Ph.D. in Europe and would like to get a feel for living in Europe and what the field of medicine is like there as a career.
I know that there are a plethora of opportunities as an undergrad, but I am having difficulty trying to find opportunities as a medical student. Programs already put in place for this type of exchange would be preferable, but if not then has anyone ever done research abroad while in medical school? What were the logistics? Did you have to seek out a mentor/P.I.? Did you have to find your own funding and through what outlets did you find the funding?
I know this is a slightly rare and unusual desire, but it is something important to me personally and I could really use some advice!
Thank you so much!