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Hey y'all I've applied to like twenty labs but no reply :( I need a volunteer position, what am I doing wrong??? I already volunteer at one lab, my cgpa is 3.8 and I'm going into my third year. TIA!!

Hello all, I am planning on applying to MS (not MPH) in Biostatistics programs for next fall and am trying to land myself in NYC. Does anyone have any opinions on the quality of the various programs in the city? Which are worth the application? As of now I am aware of programs at Columbia...

So I am applying this cycle and have the option of joining a paid vs unpaid research position. I am not worried about the pay too much as it is going to be minimal. But my question is, do ad coms look at paid vs unpaid positions differently? And how Could this affect my app? Thanks!

This is my first post ever in a forum, so I'm not quite sure how to do this but I'll give it a try. I was planning on starting research in this coming fall semester but I'm unsure about when would be a good time to email them this summer. Should I do it now? Mid-summer? Later than that? Any help...

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So I volunteer at my local hospital and the development team wants to see how the hospital is doing in terms of sanitation and health among the physicians and of the facilities. They brought this to the infectious disease department and in the hospital and they are starting to do it and asked me...

Hi all! I will be a D1 this fall and I'm considering getting involved in a research lab at my school (currently an undergrad, will continue as D1 in the fall) this summer. I didn't apply for any research programs so my plan was to look at the research of faculty and shoot them an email asking if...

Hello, If you have the interest and experience in research projects including review articles and meta analysis, please respond to this post with your contact information. This is a paid opportunity.

Hello, We are looking for someone with the interest and experience to be involved in different projects. Experience in review articles and meta analysis is required. Work can be done remotely. Please, respond with your contact information if interested. Thank you,

So I just got a research position, and I want to include it in my application for this cycle. But I am curious as to how I should write about it? I have no previous research experience and I am going to be doing this for a while so it will give me plenty of hours. But I will only have about 60...

So I am going to be interviewing with a PI involved in research regarding public heath and how social demographics can influence healthcare. I was wondering if any of you have tips for me in regards to our meeting?

Mount Sinai Dermatology Research Fellowship in NYC – MD required Dermatology research fellowship position available for July 2019. The Dermatopharmacology Fellowship is a two-year, non-ACGME accredited program that introduces fellows to the fundamental principles of conducting clinical...

I'm a 3rd year medical student doing electives over the next few months in order to decide what to apply in this August. I have a longstanding interest in the nervous system, and have been involved in clinical neuro research for a long time. While I think epilepsy, movement disorders, MS, acute...

Hello, Would anyone be willing to read the 350-word abstract of an undergraduate thesis about Alzheimer's disease I'm working on? I'm posting about it in oncology because many of the mechanisms and themes are also integral to cancer biology (e.g. signal transduction networks, metabolism...

Hi, Short story: I'm a non traditional student with a bachelors degree in Social Studies Education (GPA 3.3) and Masters in Special Education (GPA 3.6). I am currently enrolled in a post-bacc program at a local university to complete my pre requisite courses for Med School and hope to finish...

Hello everyone, I am an IMG with low scores (Step 1: 212, CK: 222, CS: pass, Step 3: 199) all on first attempt. I have 5 USCE (University of Miami, Northwestern and Cleveland Clinic FL) and received 5 LORs. Had 5 interviews for Internal Medicine, but did not match this cycle. Now, I have been...

Hi all! I've been sorting out my list of schools to apply to and I'd really appreciate any feedback. Quick facts about me: California resident, probably want to practice in California as well. I'm not sure if I'd like to specialize but I'd definitely like to keep that option open (perio and...

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Hi, I am a 3rd year nursing student trying to go to medical school, hopefully in 3 years. Unlike other nursing students, I did not apply for any nursing internships for this coming summer, because I am taking summer classes for pre-reqs which I do not have time for to take with my nursing...

I hope this is a nuanced enough question that it has not been answered previously. I'm 2nd year medical student about to take Step 1. My school is not a top 20 school and recently had it's dermatology residency cut. I've come to the conclusion that I definitely need to do research if I want...

I'm a graduating 4th year who unexpectedly had to drop out of the match due to some life events, and am looking for paid research opportunities. Location can be flexible, but I would prefer to stay in the western US; unfortunately, the position would need to be paid since I won't have an income...

Please explain what you gained from it, and if you would do it over again. Also, if you think your research/publications helped you during the Match, explain why you think so. Still going back and forth about whether it's the right decision for me. I would be relocating for a year, and financing...

Hey guys, I have a unique situation and wanted to get your thoughts on it. So I applied for a summer research grant with an MD school in the area. Have everything set up (Timeline, materials, research aims, etc) but sadly did not win the grant. The PI still wants me to do the summer research...

Hello all! I was accepted into the FIU OT program and I was wondering if there's anyone who can give some insight into the program? (e.g., is it a good program, are the fieldworks well organized, do they prepare you clinically, etc. etc.). From my experience at the interview, they seemed to...

Hi there! I am conducting a research study internationally as part of my masters thesis. It focuses on mental health outcomes and resilience and only takes about 10 minutes of your time. The study has received full ethical approval from the UCC board of ethics. If you are over 18 and have a few...

I'm from Chicago and I plan on doing premed. Any help in making a decision would be great. Thanks!

Hi everyone! I recently landed an interview for a summer term position as a research assistant for an entomology lab. I have only done a small part in a public health research project (it had no laboratory work, and the majority of the work was done through making calls and reporting on a...

I am currently doing my bachelor's thesis on infant asymmetry in physiotherapy with a survey. I have been trying to post it to different facebook groups and I don't really understand how Twitter works. Currently I have 1 valid response and 5 responses in total. I think one of the major issues is...

I graduate from undergrad in December and plan to apply to medical school next cycle. My undergrad research was a systematic review, which is pretty much a big literature review. I have gotten my paper published and presented at local as well as statewide conferences. Does this meet the research...

Hey! I thought I had a research project down for the summer - met with the PI and did IRB training. However, he stopped responding to my emails. I'm trying to find something, but summer is ~1.5 months away. I'm reaching out to people now and have a few leads, but, worst case scenario, I don't...

Hello! I recently got accepted into a DDS/PhD Program and extremely excited to start my independent research! However, I am having a difficult time trying to decide the research lab. I'm unsure if my PhD research will matter when I choose a residency. If it does matter, I'm not sure what...

Hey everyone, I'll have 600 hours of scribing and medical assisting when I graduate. I'd like to diversify my experiences over my gap year. What kinds of research jobs or volunteer positions can I find that match these criteria? (Part-time is preferable so I have time to volunteer and study for...

I am a recent ECFMG certified IMG, looking for a PGY-1 clinical position in family or internal medicine or a research fellowships position. I am currently situated in Chicago, studying for step 3, but willing to move to other locations. Thank you for your time.

PGY-1, assistant or associate physician, externship or research positions in the following specialties: internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine-pediatrics or psychiatry Willing to relocate without any geographical limitations. I would be able to start as soon as May...

So I met the PI whose lab I'm going to start working in and he mentioned that he would definitely pay me and if I wanted to do an independent project later on we could definitely talk about that, and he would support me in maybe getting it into something like PLoS. So I was super excited to hear...

Hey everyone, I am looking for some advice on how good my chances are based on my GPA, hypothetical MCAT score, and extracurriculars. Also is there anything else I can add to my resume, or do to increase my competitiveness? (white male, age 25) By the time I apply I will have: ~10 months...

Hey, I was looking for advice for a situation I am in. I reached out to a PI in person (we happened to be at the same social gathering, he initiated conversation). I asked about research in general and then in his field, because it is totally something I am interested in. I even took a class...

Hello guys! The clock is ticking fast and I wanted to get some feedback to ensure that I am doing what is needed to be successful in the 2019 application process. I'm a rising junior at a public state university and planning to study for the MCAT during this upcoming summer and fall, then take...

Hello everyone, I am a NON-US IMG with low board scores (Step 1: 212, Step 2 CK: 222, Step 2 CS: Pass 1st attempt, Step 3: 199). I had 5 USCE (3 at University of Miami, 1 at Northwestern and 1 at Cleveland Clinic FL) and received 5 strong LORs. I applied into Internal Medicine Categorical, had...

Does anyone know which conference is the "official conference" for publication in JAMA? Most journals list this information, but I've been unable to find it. Thanks in advance.