Confusion about Research and Primary Care

[Bretzel]

I see rankings for USNews are split between Research and Primary Care. What sort of research do physicians coming from research medical schools typically do? What sort of career opportunities differ from attending one and not the other? I am just generally confused about which one would be right for me. I want patient interaction, but I think the option of doing studies with patients would be nice as well. I don't want to graduate medical school and be working in a lab, however....Can someone sort me out?

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[wannabeharvardm]

the research rankings are based on how much nih money the schools get and are a general ranking of the med school's prestige. the primary care rankings really don't have any validity at all. you can do research at virtually any med school in the country, however

 

[luv2sd]

primary care rankings really don't have any validity at all

prove it

 

[wryandwatchful]

I believe the primary care rankings are rated by patients, not by people who consider the pros and cons of each school. The research rankings are probably what most people are looking for.

 

[PilSeungKorea]

if you want to do research, go get PhD, not MD. Thank you

 

[luv2sd]

if you want to do research, go get PhD, not MD. Thank you

md phd >>>> phd

thank you narrowed minded

 

[luv2sd]

I believe the primary care rankings are rated by patients, not by people who consider the pros and cons of each school. The research rankings are probably what most people are looking for.

in simple words, if patients like the hospital, the hospital must be good. period.