Biology or Psychology Research for Medical School?

[eggsntoast]

Hi Guys! So right now i am a pre-med student in a post bacc. I have the opportunity to assist in research in either a biology lab or a psychology lab. I would like to use this research opportunity to bolster my medical school application. Would it be viewed unfavorably by medical schools if i did psychology research? Would someone who did biology research be viewed as a stronger applicant? Thank you!

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[anon198]

Hi Guys! So right now i am a pre-med student in a post bacc. I have the opportunity to assist in research in either a biology lab or a psychology lab. I would like to use this research opportunity to bolster my medical school application. Would it be viewed unfavorably by medical schools if i did psychology research? Would someone who did biology research be viewed as a stronger applicant? Thank you!

Did you ever find an answer to this? I'm an undergrad involved in psychology research, however, I'm only a freshman so if biology research is more favored by Med school admissions, I still have time to get involved if needed..

 

[secretje]

It doesn't matter. As long as you're productive and contribute intellectually. That will reflect in how you discuss your work and how your PI will write about you.

 

[lex2089]

Hi Guys! So right now i am a pre-med student in a post bacc. I have the opportunity to assist in research in either a biology lab or a psychology lab. I would like to use this research opportunity to bolster my medical school application. Would it be viewed unfavorably by medical schools if i did psychology research? Would someone who did biology research be viewed as a stronger applicant? Thank you!

This is ENTIRELY up to you. You can get into medical school without research. Do what you're interested in.