Hey everyone. I recently started third year and I am interested in plastic surgery. I already have some plastics related research (nothing too substantial but still), and I also have background in computational research. My school has no home program and it has been incredibly, incredibly difficult and frustrating to try and connect with other institutions. I have some connections but unfortunately every time I think i might tag along on someones project, they stop responding to my emails or the project falls through. Does anyone have any tips on what I should try doing? i have tried attending grand rounds, cold emailing etc. but none of it has worked for me. I also want to take a research year but I will still need connections and research experience for that and I'm starting to panick. (I'm in NYC area if that helps). Any advice appreciated thank you.
Looking for Plastics related research. No home program.
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I'm not familiar with NYC, but I'd imagine it shouldnt be too hard to find research in NYC. Just dont give up keep doing what you're doing. It sucks so many things have fallen through, but that just mean it wasnt meant for you. The right situation will come along as long as you stay vigilant and keep putting yourself out there.
Alternatively, if you're already set on taking a research year. then just do any research. Whatever research you can. Thats still way way better than not having any research if you're gunning for PRS; then for your research year that entire year can be dedicated to PRS research. In an ideal world a research year should have 7+ publications if all are geared towards PRS then by the time you apply for residency you'll for sure still have substantial PRS research despite your current struggles. Good luck!
Alternatively, if you're already set on taking a research year. then just do any research. Whatever research you can. Thats still way way better than not having any research if you're gunning for PRS; then for your research year that entire year can be dedicated to PRS research. In an ideal world a research year should have 7+ publications if all are geared towards PRS then by the time you apply for residency you'll for sure still have substantial PRS research despite your current struggles. Good luck!
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Great advice above. One thing I may add is that if you can't get plastics "specific" research, perhaps you can do things that may be "plastics-adjacent"? Derm, ENT, Hand, surgery, etc. While not specific to plastic surgery, it can still help you get in that direction.
