How much does being an NIH IRTA Fellow help you get into med school?? Any knowledge on the matter would be great.
Moving to pre-allo
It's a great experience in that there is no better place to do research plus there are many many talks given by leading scientists everyday. You also get the opportunity to shadow.
That said, it's basically just another research experience. It'll be great if you get a pub or can talk articulately about your research but don't expect it to get you into any school you're not qualified for.
But could it bump me into a med school i am statistically qualified for (hitting the averages)?
my lack of passion? are you kidding me? i had a question about how the admissions game worked. yes, i do want to go to med school and i like doing the research i am doing- yes i am currently and IRTA. So far it is a great experience. In applying to med school you have to know where you stand to properly apply. I was uncertain what doing research like i am doing means to med schools. your inability to read people will surely be of value when you are dealing with patients.Oh my goodness. First off, your lack of passion for research is obvious, it's already difficult as it is to become an NIH IRTA, so if you don't really want it, they will know. Second, the fact that you are an "NIH IRTA" will not "bump" you into medical school. You have to show med schools your passion for the research you were doing, what you learned, the accomplishments you made. If you only care about getting into med school please don't apply to become an IRTA. Look for research you are actually passionate about and maybe go from there.
and honestly, if you did your own independent research at XX school it doesn't matter where you did it. I think med schools just want to see your passion in it.
But could it bump me into a med school i am statistically qualified for (hitting the averages)?
my lack of passion? are you kidding me? i had a question about how the admissions game worked. yes, i do want to go to med school and i like doing the research i am doing- yes i am currently and IRTA. So far it is a great experience. In applying to med school you have to know where you stand to properly apply. I was uncertain what doing research like i am doing means to med schools. your inability to read people will surely be of value when you are dealing with patients.