Former engineers now residents/MS4's, did you put engineering projects in ERAS/CAS?

[idkididk]

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I have 2 engineering projects from undergrad that I spent 6-12 months on, each. One is gen surg related and the other is more basic science/device related. I'm applying for ophtho. Should I list these 2 projects under "Research activities, papers and/or additional information?"

 

[Hyahh15]

I have 2 engineering projects from undergrad that I spent 6-12 months on, each. One is gen surg related and the other is more basic science/device related. I'm applying for ophtho. Should I list these 2 projects under "Research activities, papers and/or additional information?"

Yes, do it. Interviewers will think it's super fascinating and it will make you stand out. I talked a lot about engineering in my residency interviews.

 

[idkididk]

Thanks! Another opinion I got was that since it's not ophtho related, no one will care. Personally I think it would be unique and I'm inclined to include it

 

[GoSpursGo]

Thanks! Another opinion I got was that since it's not ophtho related, no one will care. Personally I think it would be unique and I'm inclined to include it

That opinion is wrong.

 

[LoGo]

That opinion is wrong.

Agree.

I included all my engineering-related work on residency applications, and it came up in most interviews.

 

[CherryRedDracul]

Yes.