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I did a few searches and couldn't find a definitive thread on the topic so I'm wondering how big of a factor is research during the med school years when it comes time to apply for residencies. As we all know, life is full of hoops you sometimes have to jump through. Is research one of them at this point in life (med school)? I was involved in research during undergrad mostly cuz I thought it seemed like an interesting career, and I stuck with it after deciding on medicine since it looks good on applications (one of those hoops). I know that for trying to get into med school having some good quality research experience can really make you stand out, but is it the same when it comes to applying for residencies in the military? Lifes a **** and if the guy next to me is gonna hop on the research band wagon just so he can stand out a little higher than me and get the residency he wants, well then dammit I'm gonna do the same so I can be up there with him, such are the realities of life these days.