research experince

[moy_05]

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does this weigh heavily on adcoms decisions for acceptance or are these research experiences just a plus?

 

[Rxbound]

I would say that it is a plus...

 

[patmcd]

During my interviews my reseach experience seemed like a plus. The exception to this would be if you've been doing some sort of research that directly applies to pharmacy, then it could more than a plus.

 

[Tarutaru]

I think it is a plus if the school is known to receive lots of funding for research. The UC's are big on this. If the school does a lot of community service and clinical practice then work experience is more important.

 

[patmcd]

I think it is a plus if the school is known to receive lots of funding for research. The UC's are big on this. If the school does a lot of community service and clinical practice then work experience is more important.

That is a good point. When I intervered at Ohio State my interviewers where extra interested in my research since they are huge research institution.

 

[PbintoAu]

I have to agree with the previous posters, but in my case my research experience was, in my opinion, a big factor in me getting in. My gpa wasnt stellar, my pcat was ok (ok for not studying for it) and I don't have any pharmacy experience, but I have done research in pharmacology and drug development for several years. Every interview I went to ended with a pretty heavy discussion on my research projects and techniques/instruments I have used.

Just a note...Im sure this is well known, but it is easy to get reserach exp if you really want it. Just search around and see waht research is being done at your school and if any of it is interesting to you send an email to the prof to meet her/him. The majority of labs can use a few extra hands, esp if only for a few hours a week.