Fact Or Fiction

[NIYO2K2]

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Hey everyone

I just want to make sure that I haven't wasted my time. First let me setup the story. I was about to leave my Orgo Chem II review session, and I overheard a student talking about this Medical school. I decided to ask him some question (e.g. What year your in, major , ect..), he seem to have everything in order for a 2nd year undergrad. I then asked him if he had any research experience. He told me he did not have to, quote " You don't have to have research experience unless you plan to apply to a research school, cause that is what my pre-med adviser told me". I didn't want to argue with him seeing that he was confident in everything he said. So I pose this question to you all, is he right?

BWT orgo II is a world away from orgo I.

 

[14931]

well research certainly wouldnt hurt, it might also give u an advantage but there have been posts here from people who got adnitted with no research at all, i dont know if they were reseearch schools or not

if u are interested in research then do it, if not make other areas in uir application strong, very stroonng

 

[Medical123]

I think it depends on which school you are applying to. Some value research experience highly in the application process, while for others, it is not so important.

A lot of people get in to medical school without research experience. However, I imagine that participating in research can only help to enhance one's application.

 

[PhT]

I am inclined to agree with the previous posters about reasearch being, if nothing else, beneficial. To my knowledge, the only programs that require research are MD/PhD programs. I might be repeating something another poster had stated, but forgive me, I was just skimming. If nothing else, research provides an area for individual applicants to really stand out, as the possibilities are endless. With this in mind, I hope to find some great research opportunities of my own!

 

[sflynn]

I think research adds to your overall resume. In my case I think it was a major help. I'm a non-trad with a boat load of research in several different places throughout my undergraduate and graduate school career. The big hole in my application was a lack of medically related volunteer work. When I interviewed with MUSC, one of my interviewers was dying to get me to work on his project.

BTW, I've spent the last 4 years teaching college chemistry.....I have to say that my own application process has given me a completely different outlook on what I always told my students. I would still tell them to get some research experience though.

Stephanie.........heading to MUSC

 

[Cerberus]

Originally posted by NIYO2K2
Hey everyone

I just want to make sure that I haven't wasted my time.

Well, if you'd picked your EC's based on likes and dislikes and not on what adcoms like to see then this wouldnt be a problem🙄