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Hi all,
I've noticed, especially on some WAMCs, that some applicants have 2-3+ publications, oftentimes with first authorship in reputable journals. As a first year post-bac at the NIH working in a molecular biology lab, I've spent a good 6 months working on tasks that won't ultimately result in publication, and am lucky enough to now have my own project which my PI claims will eventually be publishable. From my knowledge, however, this will take at least one year and I currently don't even know what to expect from the writing and editing process (which looks very intense based on what I've observed from my senior coworkers). How exactly do part-time college students performing research amass so many high-end publications?
Also, how important are publications to medical school applications? I've heard they don't matter much at all as long as you can speak confidently and competently about your work.
I've noticed, especially on some WAMCs, that some applicants have 2-3+ publications, oftentimes with first authorship in reputable journals. As a first year post-bac at the NIH working in a molecular biology lab, I've spent a good 6 months working on tasks that won't ultimately result in publication, and am lucky enough to now have my own project which my PI claims will eventually be publishable. From my knowledge, however, this will take at least one year and I currently don't even know what to expect from the writing and editing process (which looks very intense based on what I've observed from my senior coworkers). How exactly do part-time college students performing research amass so many high-end publications?
Also, how important are publications to medical school applications? I've heard they don't matter much at all as long as you can speak confidently and competently about your work.