Pursuing rMPH or doing a year of research

[Transformers]

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I was wondering:

For all intensive purposes in a cost/benefit analysis, when applying to medical school...would it be more worthwhile pursuing an MPH or doing research at a top-ranked department at medical school (in a specialty in which you plan on pursuing down the road) ? Which would benefit your application more? I realize the MPH is a guaranteed master's degree while the year of research may or may not lead to a tangible end product (publication/poster) let alone by the time of winter when you have interviews to bring it up to adcoms.

Thanks.

 

[NotSur]

I was wondering:

For all intensive purposes in a cost/benefit analysis, when applying to medical school...would it be more worthwhile pursuing an MPH or doing research at a top-ranked department at medical school (in a specialty in which you plan on pursuing down the road) ? Which would benefit your application more? I realize the MPH is a guaranteed master's degree while the year of research may or may not lead to a tangible end product (publication/poster) let alone by the time of winter when you have interviews to bring it up to adcoms.

Thanks.

what r u interested in?

 

[Transformers]

Well, I had the opportunity to continue with my skin cancer summer research project from this past 2010 summer at UPenns department of dermatology. I am more interested in academic dermatology (negative stigma aside) so I was wondering specifically, if as a graduating senior from undergrad (may 2010 graduation date) with a 3.9+ gpa/other credentials, what would be a more a fulfilling experience as an applicant to medical school. I think I am just trying to weight the short-term (applying for medical school) and long-term goals (applying for residency) goals.

Thanks.

 

[shindotp]

I would speculate that research would look more favorably to residency directors.