SGA and other student organization

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I am a first year medical student who just finished the first set of exams and doing fine academically. I would like to get involved in one or two student organizations but I am worried about the time commitment. Since we have limited free time, I want to use it wisely.
If I have the option to use my time to do research instead of SGA, would it be more beneficial when time comes for residency apps?
I know this is not undergrad and I should do what I like, I am just asking because there are a lot of things I want to do but can only do one or two. I want to do things I like but at the same time can be useful down the line.

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[AnatomyGrey12]

If I have the option to use my time to do research instead of SGA, would it be more beneficial when time comes for residency apps?

Research>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>SGA

 

[The Knife & Gun Club]

Sga is really something people do because they enjoy it. It’s a cool thing to add to an app, and I’ve heard of it talked about in interviews as a point of conversation...but nothing bolsters an app like working with those in a field to contribute to the body of knowledge.

X10 Bonus points if you’re on a study that actually adds to the field in a meaningful way.

 

[Neopolymath]

SGA is a great way to find people to avoid talking to ever.

 

[ortnakas]

Research will be a bigger boost to your app than SGA, but do whatever you’re interested in that doesn’t get in the way of studying.

 

[Oso]

By far the most haughty of the bunch.

Learned a cool new word today ...