Importance of Basic Science Research?

[Premed2003]

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How important is basic science research to match well in a competitive residency? Is clinical research just as good (or better) than basic science, or do people suggest basic science research too?

 

[edinOH]

It's nice if you have it but nobody will miss it if you don't. I can't think of any specialty where research is expected to be a component of your application.