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1. Yes, unless you have some other incredible ECs in lieu of research.
2. If you are doing some research and its not going to be published in a "real" journal, may as well get it put in the UG journal. Its not as good, but its at least something to show for the research you did.
1. The vast majority of applicants, both MD and MD-PhD, do not have publications.
2. Publications are a poor way of demonstrating quality undergraduate research experiences. Some labs publish after every experiments, others after multiple years. It's also very field-dependent.
Other ways of show something for your researhc: excellent LORs from your PIs, being able to articulate your research both in paper and during interviews, presenting posters/oral at scientific conferences.
What's your point? The vast majority of applicants don't get into a "top 20" program.
I believe the poster is saying that you are wrong about a publication being crucial for acceptance into a top 20 school
Yes, and as I said, barring some other incredible activities, s/he is wrong.
mind briefly sharing your research experiences that you were complimented on?Nah, I go to a research-heavy school and the majority of students definitely did not have pubs. Research was possibly the strongest part of my application and I had no pubs, though I was still complimented on my research at other schools.
1. Yes, unless you have some other incredible ECs in lieu of research.
2. If you are doing some research and its not going to be published in a "real" journal, may as well get it put in the UG journal. Its not as good, but its at least something to show for the research you did.
Disagree. Publications are absolutely positively not a requirement. You don't need something super special beyond good stats and generally strong ECs/communication skills (+ some luck).
Also VitaminVater got into like 15 of the top 10. I think he knows what he's talking about.
Yes, and as I said, barring some other incredible activities, s/he is wrong.
Yes, and as I said, barring some other incredible activities, s/he is wrong.
Yes, and as I said, barring some other incredible activities, s/he is wrong.
Depends on many factors. Your other ECs, LORs, URM/SES disadvantaged status etc.1) Do you basically need pubs if you're gunning for a top 20 med school?
mind briefly sharing your research experiences that you were complimented on?