How important is research?

[allied32]

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My school requires all science majors to take research classes in which we will conduct our own project and present it in front of faculty. Other than that, I won't have any research experience. Is that going to be a deal breaker? I have clinical experience and worthy volunteer experiences. Doing research just doesn't really interest me so I'd rather spend my time doing other things.

 

[Ace Khalifa]

I got accepted without any. You're good unless you apply to all the top 20 research-heavy schools.

 

[gjitec]

My school requires all science majors to take research classes in which we will conduct our own project and present it in front of faculty. Other than that, I won't have any research experience. Is that going to be a deal breaker? I have clinical experience and worthy volunteer experiences. Doing research just doesn't really interest me so I'd rather spend my time doing other things.

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Do "you." That's my opinion.

 

[Lucca]

Not that important for most schools. Most people do *some* kind of research but it is usually small, non-productive, temporary, etc. It isn't for everyone. You are better off spending your time gaining valuable clinical experiences, volunteering, or doing something you actually care about.

 

[MDporfavor8888]

I got accepted without any. You're good unless you apply to all the top 20 research-heavy schools.

^--- this is true. i have 0 research experience.

 

[Ace Khalifa]

^--- this is true. i have 0 research experience.

We both got into the same school too lolololol.

 

[HCHopeful]

1. MCAT & GPA
2. Clinical Experience (shadowing or working)
3. Volunteering (clinical or non-clinical)
4. Research
5. Hobbies

 

[LizzyM]

You will have research experience. The vast majority of successful applicants have research experience. One box checked; thank you, science major.

 

[senzen]

OP, you can list that research on your application!

I think if one gets course credit for research it is important to mention somewhere on the application that you did receive course credit. I'm not exactly sure how as I haven't looked extensively at the AMCAS application but I'm sure there's space somewhere to mention that the research was for a class. Good luck!

 

[Doug Underhill]

It depends on the mission of the school. Furthermore, it is very important for MD/Ph.D admissions.