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Hi all,
I’m starting my 2nd year of med school this summer and wanted to get some quick advice.
I joined a research team involved in a global health project, and they’re planning a trip to developing country for project/research. The trip isn’t mandatory for research but being on-site could help me understand the research better.
The issue is timing. trip overlaps with the start of MS2, including the first week of lectures. (Most of the lectures will be online and I asked my preclinical director if I can access those in advance, I am waiting for response) and we start with Renal we have first exam 8 days we start semester. (I might request push back exam but i have another exam coming week after so idk if this is good idea) I heard Renal is pretty rigorous. If I happen to go that trip I am planning to start studying soon with materials but watch lecture whenever it is uploaded.
Pros of going on the trip:
1. See the research setting firsthand, likely deepening my understanding of the project.
2. Opportunity to gain field experience. i’ve gone global health trips before, but this team has unique program I would like to observe on spot.
Cons of going on the trip:
1. Overlaps with the first week of 2nd year. Risk of starting the academic year behind or overwhelmed
2. The trip is optional , I can still contribute to the research without going in person
3. Need to spend extra $1600 for trip
I’m starting my 2nd year of med school this summer and wanted to get some quick advice.
I joined a research team involved in a global health project, and they’re planning a trip to developing country for project/research. The trip isn’t mandatory for research but being on-site could help me understand the research better.
The issue is timing. trip overlaps with the start of MS2, including the first week of lectures. (Most of the lectures will be online and I asked my preclinical director if I can access those in advance, I am waiting for response) and we start with Renal we have first exam 8 days we start semester. (I might request push back exam but i have another exam coming week after so idk if this is good idea) I heard Renal is pretty rigorous. If I happen to go that trip I am planning to start studying soon with materials but watch lecture whenever it is uploaded.
Pros of going on the trip:
1. See the research setting firsthand, likely deepening my understanding of the project.
2. Opportunity to gain field experience. i’ve gone global health trips before, but this team has unique program I would like to observe on spot.
Cons of going on the trip:
1. Overlaps with the first week of 2nd year. Risk of starting the academic year behind or overwhelmed
2. The trip is optional , I can still contribute to the research without going in person
3. Need to spend extra $1600 for trip
- How’s Renal on 2nd year? Renal 1 was physio heavy is it something similar?
- Any advice on balancing opportunities like this with staying on track academically?