Research before M1?

[MedPR]

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Is it worthwhile to seek out research between now and matriculation? I have some research experience but no pubs. How likely is it for me to get lucky and get a gig in a lab that is close to publishing? If it matters, I live very close to two med schools (one is a top 10, perhaps top 5) and have affiliation/connections to both.

Also I've already graduated and will not be in school once this semester is over so my daytime hours are pretty much wide open.

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[Frazier]

...Are you thinking competitive residency?

 

[NickNaylor]

Highly unlikely. It can't hurt but unless you're extremely lucky it probably won't produce anything for you other than having the experience. Basic science takes time and it's difficult to contribute significantly to a project in a few months. Perhaps if you jump on a project that is effectively finished and do some good stuff you'll get a pub.

I'd use that time for drugs, sex, and rock and roll while you have it.

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[MedPR]

...Are you thinking competitive residency?

Yes. And that's the only reason I'm even considering selling myself into indentured servitude for the last summer ever.

Highly unlikely. It can't hurt but unless you're extremely lucky it probably won't produce anything for you other than having the experience. Basic science takes time and it's difficult to contribute significantly to a project in a few months. Perhaps if you jump on a project that is effectively finished and do some good stuff you'll get a pub.

I'd use that time for drugs, sex, and rock and roll while you have it.

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Okie dokie.


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[Bangersandmash]

Will you be able to continue this research into medical school? I know I'll be continuing my work in the lab I'm already in the summer of my matriculation. I am however going to the same med school as my undergrad where I already do research and it happens to be related to the residency I am currently interested in.

If you can't continue the research beyond the summer, I'd agree with Nick.

 

[IslandStyle808]

Yep it is pretty hard to do and can take at least a year if you are doing an original research article.

Currently, I am working on a review article since this is faster to publish than original research. As you know, you don't need any experimental procedures at all to generate this type of article. Plus I have noticed that most review articles that need corrections only take around at least a month to correct. I guess this is why it is faster to do a research article. I cannot comment too much about publication since this will be my first try.

If you are looking for just a publication, then writing a research article would be the best route (must be done under a PI). Otherwise, the other route will take 1-2 years depending on your results and corrections from the peer reviewers of the paper.

 

[MrBrightside167]

Highly unlikely. It can't hurt but unless you're extremely lucky it probably won't produce anything for you other than having the experience. Basic science takes time and it's difficult to contribute significantly to a project in a few months. Perhaps if you jump on a project that is effectively finished and do some good stuff you'll get a pub.

I'd use that time for drugs, sex, and rock and roll while you have it.

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This.

 

[Sophocles]

Will you be able to continue this research into medical school? I know I'll be continuing my work in the lab I'm already in the summer of my matriculation. I am however going to the same med school as my undergrad where I already do research and it happens to be related to the residency I am currently interested in.

If you can't continue the research beyond the summer, I'd agree with Nick.

Yeah, I'm thinking about something along these lines. If I stay where I'm at for med school, I might try to get started on some research to continue all throughout the next four years and start making some good relationships. Having a family kinda changes things in regards to going out and getting crazy for the summer.

 

[lobo.solo]

Unlikely, but what do I know.

 

[Fivo]

Along these lines, how feasible is it to start research in a field you aren't familiar with, once you start medical school? Are professors usually okay with teaching you the ropes or do they expect you to already be knowledgeable about their particular interests?

 

[Josh7]

Is it worthwhile to seek out research between now and matriculation? I have some research experience but no pubs. How likely is it for me to get lucky and get a gig in a lab that is close to publishing? If it matters, I live very close to two med schools (one is a top 10, perhaps top 5) and have affiliation/connections to both.

Also I've already graduated and will not be in school once this semester is over so my daytime hours are pretty much wide open.

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Even if you do happen to get involved with a lab that is close to publishing they aren't just going to throw your name into the author list because you were there for a month

 

[Ismet]

Along these lines, how feasible is it to start research in a field you aren't familiar with, once you start medical school? Are professors usually okay with teaching you the ropes or do they expect you to already be knowledgeable about their particular interests?

Might depend on the school/specific PI's, but very feasible.

 

[mmmcdowe]

Is it worthwhile to seek out research between now and matriculation? I have some research experience but no pubs. How likely is it for me to get lucky and get a gig in a lab that is close to publishing? If it matters, I live very close to two med schools (one is a top 10, perhaps top 5) and have affiliation/connections to both.

Also I've already graduated and will not be in school once this semester is over so my daytime hours are pretty much wide open.

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If you were near the school of your matriculation, I wouldn't be totally adverse to supporting someone very interested in research who was keen on finding a clinically oriented lab to dabble in. At least this way you will be in close proximity to the lab in case you don't finish your project in the time you have designated.

 

[MedPR]

If you were near the school of your matriculation, I wouldn't be totally adverse to supporting someone very interested in research who was keen on finding a clinically oriented lab to dabble in. At least this way you will be in close proximity to the lab in case you don't finish your project in the time you have designated.

Sadly, I'm not. I haven't heard back from either of the schools near here 🙁