Is writing a book chapter on medicine a big plus?

[FroYoOreo]

Hi everyone,

As the title says, I am wondering if being a second author on a book chapter about medical related issues (specifically about addiction) adds much to the MD application. I am also debating whether I should put it as one of the significant ECs.

Thanks!

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[HomeSkool]

List it as a publication. Consult the style guide for JAMA or NEJM to see the format you should use.

 

[21Rush12]

Question answered perfectly by @HomeSkool. Here’s a pun instead.

 

[Goro]

OP, it's a major accomplishment!!!

 

[FroYoOreo]

OP, it's a major accomplishment!!!

Thanks! Hopefully it can catch admissions' eyes...

 

[confusedpremed12345]

Hi everyone,

As the title says, I am wondering if being a second author on a book chapter about medical related issues (specifically about addiction) adds much to the MD application. I am also debating whether I should put it as one of the significant ECs.

Thanks!

how does one get involved in writing a medical book chapter?

 

[aldol16]

I'm not sure if listing it as one of your most significant activities is the best move - it'll definitely make an impact as a listed publication - but I like to think of the significant activities as the ones that had the most formative impacts on you and your development. Unless this was something you worked on longitudinally for a long period of time and you can really reflect on how it helped you along on your medical school journey, it may not be the best move to put it as one of most significant activities.