Residency Question

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Hi,

I am wondering if having research experience and especially publications in pre-medical school years help in obtaining residency positions later on. If anyone has any input on this matter it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[mpp]

Will it help...likely more than not.
Will it hurt...definitely not.

 

[peehdee]

it doesn't hurt to have those things at all. in fact it will put you 'above' everyone else it they are of significant stature. i mean think about it, the average med student who goes right after college can't put too many things on his/her CV. thus anything of substance (this is the key) will divide you, all things being equal. also, it depends on what you're doing into. for things like peds or family med, they may not care so much about 'research' that is based on laboratory work. however, specialties like optho and radiology will definately req. a few publications here and there because everyone is a top candidate in terms of grades and usmle score.

but i suggest you look at the individual residency forum for those.

Hi,

I am wondering if having research experience and especially publications in pre-medical school years help in obtaining residency positions later on. If anyone has any input on this matter it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

[tupac_don]

Hi,

I am wondering if having research experience and especially publications in pre-medical school years help in obtaining residency positions later on. If anyone has any input on this matter it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Really depends what the publications are in and how significant they are. If you are applying to ophtalmology and you have researched cancer, it won't really help. I mean like someone else said it won't hurt either. Although schools will typically look at what you did during Med school. Research prior to med school wont' hurt. Although some programs only care what research you did while in med school. Good luck.

 

[phoenixsupra]

Research basically shows that you are hardworking and have paid your dues. It doesn't really have to be 'relevant'. Pre-med research is fine as long as you havn't become a slackass since then.