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Hey everyone!
I'm currently a senior who's been working in my lab for about two years now, which I love. It's a great lab environment and I have a lot of freedom and flexibility, and will likely get one or two mid-tier publications from it. My PI has already offered me a full-time position for my gap year, which I'm strongly considering. I'm interested in applying to MD/PhD programs and want to get as much research experience as possible. However, I don't think the subject of my lab is what I want to pursue for my PhD (I liked the topic of my summer internship at another institution better), and I'm interested in getting exposure to another research lab for my gap year by working as a junior scientist or lab tech.
Do you think that the benefits of working in a new lab (more diverse experience, potentially more "reputable" lab than my small one) outweigh the costs (ie. time-consuming applications, adjusting to a new environment for only one year, potentially less flexibility)?
Do MSTP programs look favorably on applicants who work for a year at their institution?
Thanks so much for your help!!
I'm currently a senior who's been working in my lab for about two years now, which I love. It's a great lab environment and I have a lot of freedom and flexibility, and will likely get one or two mid-tier publications from it. My PI has already offered me a full-time position for my gap year, which I'm strongly considering. I'm interested in applying to MD/PhD programs and want to get as much research experience as possible. However, I don't think the subject of my lab is what I want to pursue for my PhD (I liked the topic of my summer internship at another institution better), and I'm interested in getting exposure to another research lab for my gap year by working as a junior scientist or lab tech.
Do you think that the benefits of working in a new lab (more diverse experience, potentially more "reputable" lab than my small one) outweigh the costs (ie. time-consuming applications, adjusting to a new environment for only one year, potentially less flexibility)?
Do MSTP programs look favorably on applicants who work for a year at their institution?
Thanks so much for your help!!