Summer Research -- helpful?

[gmcsierra]

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I've applied for some summer research, one at a cardiovascular research institute and one in bioengineering working on an implantable glucose monitor. Would these research experiences be helpful for a dental school application? I know observing a dentist is important, but haven't read anything about research before dental school. I would like to get back to a smaller town/rural area when all is said and done.
Thanks

 

[jes1ca]

On the AADSAS application, there is a place where you can include research experience (and write and essay about your research experience). Therefore, it must be something that at least some dental schools find to be important. Certain schools care more about research than others. It definitely would not hurt you and might give you an extra edge over other applicants (especially if you had some publications). I would encourage you to also get some experience in dental offices to make you look like a more diverse applicant as well. Research experience could also give you manual skills (there is an essay about manual dexterity on the AADSAS application as well). I included many manual activities on my essay ranging from performing magic tricks to research activities such as injections and micropipetting.

Hope that helps,
Jessica

 

[ecdoesit]

just go to the place you want to go.
like everything else, the more u like that project, the more u learn from it.

 

[lmgonza2]

I worked in a molecular genetics lab as an undergrad. I used the micropipetting as an example of manual dexterity....Fo sho

and...ever milked a poisonous snake? that is always a nice conversation piece in an interview....steeeeeaaady hands

hee hee

 

[LestatZinnie]

yes it will help more or less especially when applying for specialties. I'm glad of my extensive research experience- I have little problem getting into dental research programs to make a little extra $$ during the summer. It also opens the door to dental research/academics, which is always a good option when you're older the the hands are a bit shaky for private practice 🙂

 

[trypmo]

Originally posted by LestatZinnie
yes it will help more or less especially when applying for specialties. I'm glad of my extensive research experience- I have little problem getting into dental research programs to make a little extra $$ during the summer. It also opens the door to dental research/academics, which is always a good option when you're older the the hands are a bit shaky for private practice 🙂

Just curious, but about how much do those thingys pay (ballpark)?

 

[toothlord]

Originally posted by LestatZinnie
yes it will help more or less especially when applying for specialties. I'm glad of my extensive research experience- I have little problem getting into dental research programs to make a little extra $$ during the summer. It also opens the door to dental research/academics, which is always a good option when you're older the the hands are a bit shaky for private practice 🙂

hi
can you tell us how can we apply for research job? iam interested in that field and iam ready to participate even for free for part time basis,but i dont know how to start,i mean do i have just to call dental schools and asking them about it or else?hope you gonna highlight the subject for us.