To get into medical school, it seems like any research publications are good. Is the same true for residency applications?

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Is the same true for residency applications or does only research/publications related to one's desired specialty matter?

 

[Lawpy]

For competitive specialties like surgical subs and derm, you need research specific for those fields. But publications are permanent so list them all

For less competitive specialties, any medical research is fine

 

[Hzreio]

For competitive specialties like surgical subs and derm, you need research specific for those fields. But publications are permanent so list them all

For less competitive specialties, any medical research is fine

Just wanna add that it’s research is outside of intended specialty isn’t bad, but you need field specialty stuff

 

[GoSpursGo]

Agree with above. All research is helpful. For the most competitive specialties you will need the majority of your research to be in your field of interest.