Wet lab vs clinical research? Better to have both?

[kfcchikin]

I know there are already a million questions about which is "better," but I'm wondering more whether a continued commitment to one or the other is preferred over demonstrating experience in both

Last summer I did clinical research which I really enjoyed and the doc let me be extremely involved w it. I would enjoy it for sure if I did more clinical research since I enjoy writing and the content is very interesting, but I've often heard from premeds (ik, not always the most reliable source) that wet labs are often preferred to dry ones. I've never done wet labs before, so I'm not sure if I should just continue with clinical research or if I'd be a more well-rounded applicant having done both.

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[eteshoe]

It doesn't matter unless you're aiming at a dual degree pathway where wet lab is all but required.

 

[Goro]

I know there are already a million questions about which is "better," but I'm wondering more whether a continued commitment to one or the other is preferred over demonstrating experience in both

Last summer I did clinical research which I really enjoyed and the doc let me be extremely involved w it. I would enjoy it for sure if I did more clinical research since I enjoy writing and the content is very interesting, but I've often heard from premeds (ik, not always the most reliable source) that wet labs are often preferred to dry ones. I've never done wet labs before, so I'm not sure if I should just continue with clinical research or if I'd be a more well-rounded applicant having done both.

It doesn't matter, so long as you learn something about the scientific principle. You could go and research clams off of South Padre Island; it won't matter.

 

[Goro]

I dont know, that sounds a little fishy to me

Are you fishing for a compliment?

 

[infectiousdisease101]

Research is research. As Goro said the only time what kind of research matters is if you want to do MD-MPH or MD-PhD.