Research but no publications?

[PolarPop]

I've been updating my CV and reading into residency applications and stuff and realized I've been in the lab at school for almost 3 years but have no posters or publications because all the research we do is proprietary work. One of the main projects I've been working on for 2 years has been pre-clinical work for a drug that was approved in January for phase I trials beginning next month.

Is this a good or bad thing for residency applications? It seems like most residencies prefer normal research that is published by the student which is making me think the last 2-3 years has been a waste of time.

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[takins33613]

The last 2 to 3 years have not been a waste of time. I am sure you have learned a great deal through your research. If the question about publications comes up, just be able to explain why you have not been able to publish and you should be okay

 

[2015pharmacist]

I've been updating my CV and reading into residency applications and stuff and realized I've been in the lab at school for almost 3 years but have no posters or publications because all the research we do is proprietary work. One of the main projects I've been working on for 2 years has been pre-clinical work for a drug that was approved in January for phase I trials beginning next month.

Is this a good or bad thing for residency applications? It seems like most residencies prefer normal research that is published by the student which is making me think the last 2-3 years has been a waste of time.

Polarpop, I have similar problem. I have been doing pre clinicals too and they actually included my data but couldn't include my name. unfortunately I did research at 2 different schools and in 2 different departments. But I don't know what to explain when they ask why I don't have poster or publication.

 

[KidPharmD]

Research experience is important, and many interviewers will ask about your research. Just be prepared to talk about it. I would rather you have real research experience than pretend publication experience. Most pharmacy students don't have real publication experience as much as they have their name tacked on by a grateful professor.