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Hello SDN!
I just graduated from undergrad last May and I have been working a non-for-profit, my position here continues until December. I absolutely love my non-for-profit work through the serious fun network. I have been working with chronically ill children but while working with this population over the last 3 years I have developed an interest in research. Seeing the direct need for it.
I have what I would consider minimal research experience, my senior year of undergrad I did a project on gene mutations with tissue culture and put about 230 hours into it and did one presentation at my undergraduate institution's undergrad research showcase. This project was a lot of fun but was only supposed to be temporary position to help students learn biomedical-research basics. It did have some project design but there was a lot of instructor guidance too.
Looking ahead for anytime after December I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how I could break into research post-undergrad? I would need a position that either pays for my living expenses or is flexible enough to allow me to work another position to pay for my living. I also would probably have to relocate because I currently live in a very rural area.
I intend to apply to medical school in June 2019. My current intention is to only apply for MD programs. This would give me potentially up to 18 months to spend at a lab. Seeing that applying next cycle already has me out of school for 2 years, I worry about being away longer due to being afraid of forgetting information from undergrad.
I know of some programs like the NIH post-bac program but am unsure if I would qualify for such a position. Does anyone have any suggestions to programs/jobs/etc that would be a good match for my experience level that could help me farther break into the field? Also I would be very interested in potentially getting into clinical research if anyone is aware of any programs or has any suggestions?
Thank you in your advance for your time and any suggestions you may have!
I just graduated from undergrad last May and I have been working a non-for-profit, my position here continues until December. I absolutely love my non-for-profit work through the serious fun network. I have been working with chronically ill children but while working with this population over the last 3 years I have developed an interest in research. Seeing the direct need for it.
I have what I would consider minimal research experience, my senior year of undergrad I did a project on gene mutations with tissue culture and put about 230 hours into it and did one presentation at my undergraduate institution's undergrad research showcase. This project was a lot of fun but was only supposed to be temporary position to help students learn biomedical-research basics. It did have some project design but there was a lot of instructor guidance too.
Looking ahead for anytime after December I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how I could break into research post-undergrad? I would need a position that either pays for my living expenses or is flexible enough to allow me to work another position to pay for my living. I also would probably have to relocate because I currently live in a very rural area.
I intend to apply to medical school in June 2019. My current intention is to only apply for MD programs. This would give me potentially up to 18 months to spend at a lab. Seeing that applying next cycle already has me out of school for 2 years, I worry about being away longer due to being afraid of forgetting information from undergrad.
I know of some programs like the NIH post-bac program but am unsure if I would qualify for such a position. Does anyone have any suggestions to programs/jobs/etc that would be a good match for my experience level that could help me farther break into the field? Also I would be very interested in potentially getting into clinical research if anyone is aware of any programs or has any suggestions?
Thank you in your advance for your time and any suggestions you may have!