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Hi everyone,
I’m currently a rising senior applying to medical school this cycle. My college uses a trimester system, so my final term ends in November, and I’ll be graduating early. This leaves me with a gap from November through July, when I would ideally begin medical school, and I’m looking for paid employment during that time.
Right now, I’m completing an unpaid research internship in a city away from home because I wanted to gain more independence and research experience. I would really like to continue working in this lab after graduation, but they are unable to hire me as a research technician because they require a minimum two-year commitment. I’m not able to promise that because I’m hoping to start medical school next year.
I would still love to continue the research from approximately November through June, but I would need some form of funding to cover housing and living expenses. I also have a phlebotomy certification and have considered applying for clinical or part-time positions, although I’m unsure how willing employers will be to hire someone for less than a full year.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or found short-term research funding, stipends, clinical jobs, or flexible work during a gap like this? I would really appreciate any advice on how to approach the next several months. Thank you!
I’m currently a rising senior applying to medical school this cycle. My college uses a trimester system, so my final term ends in November, and I’ll be graduating early. This leaves me with a gap from November through July, when I would ideally begin medical school, and I’m looking for paid employment during that time.
Right now, I’m completing an unpaid research internship in a city away from home because I wanted to gain more independence and research experience. I would really like to continue working in this lab after graduation, but they are unable to hire me as a research technician because they require a minimum two-year commitment. I’m not able to promise that because I’m hoping to start medical school next year.
I would still love to continue the research from approximately November through June, but I would need some form of funding to cover housing and living expenses. I also have a phlebotomy certification and have considered applying for clinical or part-time positions, although I’m unsure how willing employers will be to hire someone for less than a full year.
Has anyone been in a similar situation or found short-term research funding, stipends, clinical jobs, or flexible work during a gap like this? I would really appreciate any advice on how to approach the next several months. Thank you!
