Would this activity be classified as research or something else?

[sPreDoc]

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In my sophomore summer, I worked in a lab but the PI had most of my work focused on spinning the technology out of the lab. I helped to write an SBIR grant with him, went with him to meet with investors about the technology, contacted the office of technology management.

My problem is I just don't know what this would be classified as for AAMC or if it would even matter.

 

[Catalystik]

In my sophomore summer, I worked in a lab but the PI had most of my work focused on spinning the technology out of the lab. I helped to write an SBIR grant with him, went with him to meet with investors about the technology, contacted the office of technology management.

My problem is I just don't know what this would be classified as for AAMC or if it would even matter.

I agree it doesn't fit the usual use of the Research tag, which is engaging in hypothesis-driven scholarly investigations, using the scientific method. Was this an internship, a paid position, or volunteering?

 

[sPreDoc]

Paid position

 

[Catalystik]

Paid position

Then it would go best under Employment-Not Medical/Clinical. It's an interesting activity as entrepreneurial experiences are not often seen on med school applications. Be sure to mention the involvement in grant writing and meeting with investors, etc. If you have any personal involvement in innovative solutions, be sure to flaunt it.