When do I send an update about a manuscript?

[gerbell]

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I was just notified a manuscript I worked has been submitted for reviews! Very excited, since this is my first paper!

I'm applying to a mix of MD and MD/PhD programs. Should I wait until the paper is fully published before notifying schools about this? Should I tell the MD/PhD programs now since they have a heavier emphasis on research experience?

Thank you all for your help!

 

[JACKRABBIT27]

I think you wait until it gets accepted (bc it could get rejected or need revisions) and then you can notify schools. Waiting until its published could take 6+ months). Congrats!

 

[candbgirl]

Not until it’s at least accepted (which is probably several months away). It’s helpful to include the link so if someone is interested they can go right to it and read it.

 

[Doctor-S]

I was just notified a manuscript I worked has been submitted for reviews! Very excited, since this is my first paper!

I'm applying to a mix of MD and MD/PhD programs. Should I wait until the paper is fully published before notifying schools about this? Should I tell the MD/PhD programs now since they have a heavier emphasis on research experience?

Thank you all for your help!

Although your manuscript has been accepted for review, it has not yet been accepted for publication.

Referring you to @Catalystik's post:

It is preferred that you refrain from mentioning a manuscript in-preparation, or a submitted manuscript, or a manuscript in-review, as there is no guaranty it won't need major revisions, will be accepted by that journal, or will even eventually be published anywhere..

Wait until your manuscript is actually accepted for publication. If it is accepted, you can send an update with its PubMed Identifier Number (PMID).

Hope this information is useful to you ... and best of success with your manuscript!

 

[gerbell]

Thanks for the advice everyone! I appreciated all the responses 🙂 <3