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I am really debating wether or not I should spend this upcoming summer doing research (assuming I don't have to remediate anything ). The only type of research available to apply to at this point is bench research. This is something I greatly dislike, and would really prefer doing something else, like shadowing. However, I don't want to regret this when time comes to applying for residency. The application deadline to apply for summer research opportunities at my school is approaching and I need to make a decision.
As of now, I'm not sure what I am going to pursue, but I have a pretty much good idea about what I DON'T want to do. I don't think I will be applying to any surgical specialty or other notoriously competitive fields (RadOnc and Derm). However, I'd still prefer to have the credentials to be competitive for academic ACGME programs. Assuming I end up applying to either IM, EM, Gas, Neuro, or Psych, how badly do I need to have some research experience and publications on my CV?
As of now, I'm not sure what I am going to pursue, but I have a pretty much good idea about what I DON'T want to do. I don't think I will be applying to any surgical specialty or other notoriously competitive fields (RadOnc and Derm). However, I'd still prefer to have the credentials to be competitive for academic ACGME programs. Assuming I end up applying to either IM, EM, Gas, Neuro, or Psych, how badly do I need to have some research experience and publications on my CV?