I don’t understand the dislikes. This is extremely valuable information to anyone who is an aspiring physician and/or scientist! I’m premed and have been doing research in biomedical engineering (CAD) for 10 months (I’m currently writing the manuscript introduction). A few years ago, I helped in an organic chemistry research project for about 8 months. Reaching out to a Professor is way easier than it seems! An easy way to do it is by looking them up prior to reaching out to see if they are involved in research. If they are, bring it up one day after class or via email, and demonstrate your interest in getting involved. That is how I did it both times. Great content as always, thank you!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Alessa! It sounds like you are already doing incredible things! Keep crushing it and please always feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
@@EvolvingMedic Thank you so so much!!! you could say I'm one of those premeds who are "reinventing themselves" as I went through some rough patches throughout undergrad (including two program changes and feeling demotivated and lost), and two Spring terms ago was when I hit rock bottom but thankfully after that I was able to put my head back in place and ever since I have been working hard to make up for that and to prove that I am dedicated and capable of enduring the vigors of med school. I know there are many premeds like me out there and it is important for us to know that we are capable and it all comes down to willpower! Thanks again @Evolving Medic and keep it up! 😊
Thank you for sharing pieces of your story Alessa! You are so right that premeds need to know that. Overcoming those parts of your life demonstrate perseverance and dedication! You’re going to make an incredible doctor!
This is probably one of the most thorough videos I've seen about the research process and how to get involved! I'm starting med school in August and am going to try on getting some kind of involvement in research from the get go. With USMLE being P/F now I think research is going to become more and more important, especially with trying to get into more competitive specialties. Thank you!
I’m so happy you found this video helpful Mikalah! And I couldn’t agree more! Research will likely be weighted more heavily, especially for competitive specialities. Congrats on getting into medical school! It’s great to hear you’re going to get involved early! 🙌🏽
Great video! PreMed here in my gap year working as an oncology clinical research coordinator. I've done a lot of basic science research in college but clinical research is very new for me. I've been working with an M2 on the systematic review process and I am learning so much about the research process. Came to this video for more clarification and how it will benefit me in applying next year. Thank you for the info, keep striving!
That’s awesome to hear! It sounds like you’re having an incredible research year and I’m sure it will pay off in the long run! I’m glad you enjoyed this video!
Thank you so much for this. I was very curious about getting published, I'm taking Foundations of Medical Research next semester, this was really helpful. Keep up the great content!
Congratulations and keep them coming! As a researcher and faculty in a DPT program, I love when students get involved in the process! Love the videos and wish you nothing but the best moving forward!!
@@EvolvingMedic can’t wait to see all the incredible things you do and excited to follow along! Btw, read your papers and loved them! Arthroscopy and Orthopedic journal of Sports Medicine as a student...absolutely incredible and you should be extremely proud! Cheers mate!
I worked as a research assistant and then CRC in undergrad and really enjoyed it. I didn’t have much administrative responsibility because the other CRC, the site directors and owners of the clinic would take more on that responsibility. I was able to participate in multiple studies and go to a few conferences. I left the job and now I’m an MA because even though I had patient interactions as a CRC I wanted more and to work even more closely with physicians, even though I interacted with them as PIs as a CRC, as an MA I’m interacting with them even more. Hopefully I get to do more clinical research in med school along with mentors and other med students. Clinical research isn’t my biggest passion tbh but it is very rewarding and I love helping patient obtain some relieve from diseases they have been enduring for so long, after realizing there might be a cure or better treatment for them ❤
I just started medical school and this is a great intro video with steps on how to involve yourself in the publication process. Thanks for your help, JR!
I love the video, King. As an inspiring Doctor/Surgeon I love your insight and voice as I am looking into different ways to make my Med School application more appealing and relevant. As well as I am looking to increase my knowledge about being published. Also, you are really attractive.
Hit it out the park with this one! Clinical research in Ortho is a gold mine haha have you been able to publish any prospective studies? Wondering if it’s worth it since they take more time/commitment..or if for residency simply publishing in volume is key🤔
Thank you so much bro! And you’re right about that ortho clinical research plug! Hahah. I haven’t done a prospective study, but I would say residencies would appreciate someone with a high volume as well as someone with a few very impactful articles. The problem with putting all eggs in one basket by just doing a few studies is if those don’t work out then you won’t have anything to prove for it (sometimes the case with basic research). So I’d recommend hopping on a few clinical studies that have a high chance of getting published.
@@EvolvingMedic For sure! So far i’ve been in a similar boat only doing retrospective studies. It seems to be the fastest way to publication but seeing prospective trials highlighted in ortho journals definitely makes me itch to get involved in one some day! Haha
@@TerenceThomas I definitely feel that! If opportunities come up to jump on some prospective studies I definitely would take advantage of it. And that’s why it’s nice that we can always be working on multiple projects simultaneously!
Thank you for posting this video! I'm starting medical school this July and I am committed to match into neurosurgery or orthopedic surgery residencies. Your advice on research and getting published is incredibly helpful, and congratulations on your publications! That is amazing.
Appreciate that! And I think the best thing to do is to start developing the habit of doing Anki daily. You can find certain decks throughout the Reddit community related to your classes and begin cranking away at those cards. You can set a number of new cards you want to complete each day and always make sure you do your review cards. Developing that habit will make maintaining it in medical school a lot easier. And if you are in the middle of a gap year(s) you can download the “Anking” deck (also found on Reddit) and start looking at certain topics in that deck as that is what you will likely be using in medical school. You can watch TH-cam videos on certain topics and then do cards related to those topics. That will definitely make you more prepared when medical school starts. Hope this helps!
Informative video JR! My question is how to navigate being a lab that doesn’t allow undergrads to publish or undergrads may not have published in the past?
Thank you! I think this would relate to the idea of working with someone who publishes quite a bit. I don’t know why someone would not let undergrads publish, but this may not be the best person to work with as a student. I’d recommend looking into other faculty who may have a different track record. Also, it sounds like you may be doing basic research which will be much more difficult to publish regardless of who you work with. I’d determine whether your goal is to get published (and if this is the case consider seeking clinical research opportunities with someone who publishes frequently) or if it is to get basic science research experience ( and if this is the case, staying in this lab may be an appropriate fit and you never know, you may be the first undergrad student to be on a published paper in that lab). I hope this helps!
I hope this message finds you well. I am a postgraduate student in nephrology at LGH, Lahore, Pakistan, and I have been following your TH-cam channel regularly. I have a question regarding the publication of our research in reputable PubMed indexed journals. I have observed that some of my colleagues or seniors have been able to publish their research in notable journals without any financial burden. I have also explored the policies of various journals and found that some offer a 50% waiver on publication fees. However, even after this waiver, the publication fees remain significantly high for me, making it difficult to afford. Unfortunately, our hospital does not provide any subscriptions to journals or any sponsorships for publication fees. I have tried seeking help from my colleagues and seniors, but they have not been able to assist me in this matter. I would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me on how I can publish our research freely or with minimal financial strain in reputable PubMed indexed journals. Thank you for your time and assistance.
Really helpful video. I’m an incoming first year at a big state school and I really want to get involved in research. Problem is people applying to the research programs at my school typically have prior research experience, so it’s kind of a chicken and egg situation. Should I just wait for sophomore year and then seek opportunities, or is there a chance I can get LITERALLY anything in my fall or spring semester 😂. Every professor I’ve emailed at my school so far says they don’t take first years, it’s really frustrating!
Appreciate the knowledge J.R. I'm curious what your thoughts are about gaining research experience in potential fields you see yourself in while in medical school versus going after research experiences that will yield publications? (e.g. I see MDs and PhDs who have a sizeable timeframe between publications; such as, publication in 2015 and then one in 2020.)
I think your research experience should center around your interests. For medical students applying to residency programs, the programs will be looking for research experience in that specific specialty for the most part. There should be opportunities to publish research related to your interests, but sometimes projects can take a considerable amount of time (particularly those related to basic research which can take multiple years). I think that’s why there’s benefit in being on multiple projects at once because you can have 1 long term basic research project that you are working on as well as a few clinical studies. And all of these projects can center around a particular specialty or are of interest. I hope this helps!
I don’t have a specific one but I’d suggest: including who you are, what research the person does that interests you, and ask if there are opportunities to get involved
Hey, thank you for some quality content. I have a question regarding working as a research assistant during my gap year.. If I have an option to apply for: 1. a research assistant position at a hospital, getting paid, but not knowing which lab I will be working at until later and whether I will be having any publishing opportunity OR 2. a research assistant position at a lab of my choice where I know I will have publishing opportunities but might not get paid -- which one do you think is a better option for me to stand out on med school apps? Trying to commit for 1+ years so:((
Hey! That’s a great question (and ultimately will depend on your circumstances). But if money is not a limiting factor, you may want to take the position where you will choose what you do. Mostly because you will enjoy the work much more (which is important if you are doing research on if for over a year), and if you have a better chance of completing a project (publishing/presenting), that will be more meaningful on your application. But again, this assumes that money is not a limiting factor. I hope this helps!
question? my first year of pre med can i get some paid summer (research) job? my country, it's complicated and if I can I will need this money to buy necessary things. (although I was studying English and moving from basic English to intermediate and then advanced English, but I have anxiety so the question came to my mind) I'm using the Google translator
Good question! It will depend on the opportunities around you. From my experience, paid positions aren’t often available for students since student work temporarily (usually just in the summers). But it doesn’t hurt to ask the institutions in your area. I hope you will be able to find what you need!
how do you ask the dr. because sometimes they want you to participate in data collection which can take years. Is it appropriate to tell the physician I am looking for a research assistance opportunity that's close to be published in timeline? we need it for residency and it wouldn't help if I work with something that can take years. I would really appreciate your input.
It may not come off the best if you look to jump on a project that is already near the finish line. I would probably recommend asking for projects that are shorter-term and ones that are expected to take no more than a few months to a year
@@EvolvingMedic Okk I really appreciate your input. I like that better. I agree it sounds much better. Is it appropriate to mention the reason behind that while speaking with the PI? For example, my residency application is coming up soon and I would love to have this kind of experience for it. I am not the best when it comes to social skills so your help means the world to me. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for the motivating video!! I am an IMG and its pretty hard to find PI as an IMG. do you have any recommendations for IMGs who want to participate in research? Thanks 😊
I’m so happy you’ve found these videos helpful! I think the best thing you can do find connections to faculty who do research, whether they are in the US or abroad. They will either help you directly or connect you with someone who can! Medicine is nice in that there are international connections, so a doctor in your area may help connect you with someone in an area that you plan to be in the future. I hope this helps and good luck with networking!!
Killer video as always! I'm still so lost searching for research opportunities, especially in COVID land. Is it really just: mass email 200 researchers/labs, and pray 2 respond? 25 in, still writing, still hoping... ;( I understand once you start the ball rolling it's easy, but getting over the initial hill is so confusing, compounded by the fact I have no mentor and no family in medicine.
I’m sorry to hear that starting has been so difficult. The current circumstances regarding Covid are likely making things more difficult than usual. And out is harder when you don’t have a direct connection. I would try and find the physicians’ administrative assistants and email them as they may be more likely to respond and help. And they can speak to the physician on your behalf. I admire your determination to get started and I can assure you that it will eventually pay off!
It is possible! Depending on how your candidacy and metrics (gpa/MCAT) a school may offer you a full-tuition scholarship. There are also a ton of scholarships you can apply to throughout medical school that can help!
Thank you! And they usually are something like: Hello, my name is X and I am a student Y. I see that you are very active in research related to Z and I wanted to reach out to see if there were any opportunities for students to get involved with some of your ongoing research.” If you have already created a CV (medical version of a resume) you can also attach it to the email to show the researcher your past experience. I hope this helps!
I hope this message finds you well. I am a postgraduate student in nephrology at LGH, Lahore, Pakistan, and I have been following your TH-cam channel regularly. I have a question regarding the publication of our research in reputable PubMed indexed journals. I have observed that some of my colleagues or seniors have been able to publish their research in notable journals without any financial burden. I have also explored the policies of various journals and found that some offer a 50% waiver on publication fees. However, even after this waiver, the publication fees remain significantly high for me, making it difficult to afford. Unfortunately, our hospital does not provide any subscriptions to journals or any sponsorships for publication fees. I have tried seeking help from my colleagues and seniors, but they have not been able to assist me in this matter. I would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me on how I can publish our research freely or with minimal financial strain in reputable PubMed indexed journals. Thank you for your time and assistance.
I don’t understand the dislikes. This is extremely valuable information to anyone who is an aspiring physician and/or scientist!
I’m premed and have been doing research in biomedical engineering (CAD) for 10 months (I’m currently writing the manuscript introduction). A few years ago, I helped in an organic chemistry research project for about 8 months. Reaching out to a Professor is way easier than it seems! An easy way to do it is by looking them up prior to reaching out to see if they are involved in research. If they are, bring it up one day after class or via email, and demonstrate your interest in getting involved. That is how I did it both times.
Great content as always, thank you!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Alessa! It sounds like you are already doing incredible things! Keep crushing it and please always feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
@@EvolvingMedic Thank you so so much!!! you could say I'm one of those premeds who are "reinventing themselves" as I went through some rough patches throughout undergrad (including two program changes and feeling demotivated and lost), and two Spring terms ago was when I hit rock bottom but thankfully after that I was able to put my head back in place and ever since I have been working hard to make up for that and to prove that I am dedicated and capable of enduring the vigors of med school. I know there are many premeds like me out there and it is important for us to know that we are capable and it all comes down to willpower! Thanks again @Evolving Medic and keep it up! 😊
Thank you for sharing pieces of your story Alessa! You are so right that premeds need to know that. Overcoming those parts of your life demonstrate perseverance and dedication! You’re going to make an incredible doctor!
@@EvolvingMedic Thank you so much for your support and kind words. No doubt you'll be an incredible doctor as well!!😊
Haters are going to hate. He is going to be an awesome doctor!
is it just me or does anyone else notices the great audio quality that straight up surprised me
Ayyy I’m so happy you noticed that! I’ve been working on bringing better quality content to you guys!
@@EvolvingMedic this deadass is what i think of when i think top-quality sound or content
Yessir!! We evolving over here 😎
This is probably one of the most thorough videos I've seen about the research process and how to get involved! I'm starting med school in August and am going to try on getting some kind of involvement in research from the get go. With USMLE being P/F now I think research is going to become more and more important, especially with trying to get into more competitive specialties. Thank you!
I’m so happy you found this video helpful Mikalah! And I couldn’t agree more! Research will likely be weighted more heavily, especially for competitive specialities.
Congrats on getting into medical school! It’s great to hear you’re going to get involved early! 🙌🏽
have you started doing research yet ?
I'm a student looking to start research and this was a great video to introduce me to the process of research. Thank you!
I’m so happy you found it helpful!
Great video! PreMed here in my gap year working as an oncology clinical research coordinator. I've done a lot of basic science research in college but clinical research is very new for me. I've been working with an M2 on the systematic review process and I am learning so much about the research process. Came to this video for more clarification and how it will benefit me in applying next year. Thank you for the info, keep striving!
That’s awesome to hear! It sounds like you’re having an incredible research year and I’m sure it will pay off in the long run! I’m glad you enjoyed this video!
First year medical student here Honestly best explanation I’ve heard keep this up please !
So happy you found this video helpful! More videos on the way!
Thank you so much for this. I was very curious about getting published, I'm taking Foundations of Medical Research next semester, this was really helpful. Keep up the great content!
I’m so glad this was timely for you! Thank you for your support!
You a real one man. Just found your channel and you have no idea how much this motivated me to get out there and conduct research. Stay blessed!
Thank you so much! I’m glad that this video helped and motivated you!!
@@EvolvingMedic did you see the comment I left for you?
Hey man! 1st year med student here from Italy; just wanted to say love your videos! You have no idea how much they motivate me! Grazie!
Hey Paul! Thank you so much! I’m so happy my videos have been motivating for you! Let’s crush this first year of medical school together! 💪🏽
Congratulations and keep them coming! As a researcher and faculty in a DPT program, I love when students get involved in the process! Love the videos and wish you nothing but the best moving forward!!
Thank you so much! It really means a lot knowing that you find my videos valuable!!
@@EvolvingMedic can’t wait to see all the incredible things you do and excited to follow along! Btw, read your papers and loved them! Arthroscopy and Orthopedic journal of Sports Medicine as a student...absolutely incredible and you should be extremely proud! Cheers mate!
I worked as a research assistant and then CRC in undergrad and really enjoyed it. I didn’t have much administrative responsibility because the other CRC, the site directors and owners of the clinic would take more on that responsibility. I was able to participate in multiple studies and go to a few conferences. I left the job and now I’m an MA because even though I had patient interactions as a CRC I wanted more and to work even more closely with physicians, even though I interacted with them as PIs as a CRC, as an MA I’m interacting with them even more. Hopefully I get to do more clinical research in med school along with mentors and other med students. Clinical research isn’t my biggest passion tbh but it is very rewarding and I love helping patient obtain some relieve from diseases they have been enduring for so long, after realizing there might be a cure or better treatment for them ❤
Let’s gooo this is the video I’ve been waiting for!
Yessir!! I got you! One of the most asked questions I get!
Hi Evolving Medic, I like your content. I love watching your videos. Congratulations on getting published!
Thank you so much Joyleen!
I just started medical school and this is a great intro video with steps on how to involve yourself in the publication process. Thanks for your help, JR!
I’m so happy you’ve found it helpful! Good luck as you begin your medical school journey!
Love the progress in edits! Very useful video for pre-meds and med students, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge!
Thank you so much Shirley! I really appreciate it! 🙏🏽
Your intro is dope, JR! Killin it as usual.
Appreciate you Milan!!
Audio is crispy, my guy ✊🏼
Yessir! Appreciate you! We #Evolving! 😎
Love the quality now bro it’s amazing! Doing some research of my own! Great advice JRRR!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that Sooraj! And good work getting involved in some research of your own! 🙌🏽
I was just researching this topic last night! Thank you for making such great videos!
Look at that timing! Lol I’m so happy I was able to help!
Research experience is indeed very valuable... Thank-you for sharing ❤🙏
Absolutely Aniekan! 🙌🏽
@@EvolvingMedic keep striving 🙌. You can achieve anything
You as well brother!
That 4K and smooth ShureM7 audio 🤩 okuuurrrr 👀
We out here evolving 😏
I love the video, King. As an inspiring Doctor/Surgeon I love your insight and voice as I am looking into different ways to make my Med School application more appealing and relevant. As well as I am looking to increase my knowledge about being published. Also, you are really attractive.
Yo, this is Awesome!! Thanks man!
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed it bro!
Thank you for making a video on this topic!!
Absolutely!! It took me a little while to get to it but I hope it helps! 🙏🏽
Awesome video as always!
Thank you so much Albert! 🙏🏽
Hit it out the park with this one! Clinical research in Ortho is a gold mine haha have you been able to publish any prospective studies? Wondering if it’s worth it since they take more time/commitment..or if for residency simply publishing in volume is key🤔
Thank you so much bro! And you’re right about that ortho clinical research plug! Hahah.
I haven’t done a prospective study, but I would say residencies would appreciate someone with a high volume as well as someone with a few very impactful articles. The problem with putting all eggs in one basket by just doing a few studies is if those don’t work out then you won’t have anything to prove for it (sometimes the case with basic research). So I’d recommend hopping on a few clinical studies that have a high chance of getting published.
@@EvolvingMedic For sure! So far i’ve been in a similar boat only doing retrospective studies. It seems to be the fastest way to publication but seeing prospective trials highlighted in ortho journals definitely makes me itch to get involved in one some day! Haha
@@TerenceThomas I definitely feel that! If opportunities come up to jump on some prospective studies I definitely would take advantage of it. And that’s why it’s nice that we can always be working on multiple projects simultaneously!
Perfect video in all aspects ❤️
Thank you so much! I’m glad you think so!
Thank you, this was very helpful!
Absolutely! I’m glad it could help!
This is an awesome video!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! This was great
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Love this video! Thank you!
Thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for posting this video! I'm starting medical school this July and I am committed to match into neurosurgery or orthopedic surgery residencies. Your advice on research and getting published is incredibly helpful, and congratulations on your publications! That is amazing.
solid video as usual man. Whats a great way to utilize Anki for a undergrad thats thinking of going the non tradition med route?
Appreciate that! And I think the best thing to do is to start developing the habit of doing Anki daily. You can find certain decks throughout the Reddit community related to your classes and begin cranking away at those cards. You can set a number of new cards you want to complete each day and always make sure you do your review cards. Developing that habit will make maintaining it in medical school a lot easier. And if you are in the middle of a gap year(s) you can download the “Anking” deck (also found on Reddit) and start looking at certain topics in that deck as that is what you will likely be using in medical school. You can watch TH-cam videos on certain topics and then do cards related to those topics. That will definitely make you more prepared when medical school starts. Hope this helps!
Ahh so you raising the bar I see...say less. Keep evolving brother!
Yessir bro!!! We #evolving! Time to go crazy! 😎
Informative video JR! My question is how to navigate being a lab that doesn’t allow undergrads to publish or undergrads may not have published in the past?
Thank you! I think this would relate to the idea of working with someone who publishes quite a bit. I don’t know why someone would not let undergrads publish, but this may not be the best person to work with as a student. I’d recommend looking into other faculty who may have a different track record. Also, it sounds like you may be doing basic research which will be much more difficult to publish regardless of who you work with. I’d determine whether your goal is to get published (and if this is the case consider seeking clinical research opportunities with someone who publishes frequently) or if it is to get basic science research experience ( and if this is the case, staying in this lab may be an appropriate fit and you never know, you may be the first undergrad student to be on a published paper in that lab).
I hope this helps!
I hope this message finds you well. I am a postgraduate student in nephrology at LGH, Lahore, Pakistan, and I have been following your TH-cam channel regularly. I have a question regarding the publication of our research in reputable PubMed indexed journals.
I have observed that some of my colleagues or seniors have been able to publish their research in notable journals without any financial burden. I have also explored the policies of various journals and found that some offer a 50% waiver on publication fees. However, even after this waiver, the publication fees remain significantly high for me, making it difficult to afford.
Unfortunately, our hospital does not provide any subscriptions to journals or any sponsorships for publication fees. I have tried seeking help from my colleagues and seniors, but they have not been able to assist me in this matter.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me on how I can publish our research freely or with minimal financial strain in reputable PubMed indexed journals.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
So if a PI offered me a "study collaborator" position to gain authorship , would this be fine in terms of getting published.
Hey Eyoel! If your PI offers for you to help on a project you will likely be working on something that will be published
On your way to the 11th pub too 😌👏🏻
Only because of you!! 🙏🏽❤️
To get into medical school, do you have to do research in something to do with the med field or can you research in anything you want?
Wow!! That intro
Appreciate you!!!
Really helpful video. I’m an incoming first year at a big state school and I really want to get involved in research. Problem is people applying to the research programs at my school typically have prior research experience, so it’s kind of a chicken and egg situation. Should I just wait for sophomore year and then seek opportunities, or is there a chance I can get LITERALLY anything in my fall or spring semester 😂. Every professor I’ve emailed at my school so far says they don’t take first years, it’s really frustrating!
Appreciate the knowledge J.R. I'm curious what your thoughts are about gaining research experience in potential fields you see yourself in while in medical school versus going after research experiences that will yield publications? (e.g. I see MDs and PhDs who have a sizeable timeframe between publications; such as, publication in 2015 and then one in 2020.)
I think your research experience should center around your interests. For medical students applying to residency programs, the programs will be looking for research experience in that specific specialty for the most part. There should be opportunities to publish research related to your interests, but sometimes projects can take a considerable amount of time (particularly those related to basic research which can take multiple years). I think that’s why there’s benefit in being on multiple projects at once because you can have 1 long term basic research project that you are working on as well as a few clinical studies. And all of these projects can center around a particular specialty or are of interest.
I hope this helps!
@@EvolvingMedic Thank you for the well thought out answer. I'm trying to "keep evolving."
what if the research mentor is a graduate student in the lab?
That’s perfectly fine!
@@EvolvingMedic How could I get a letter of recommendation from the PI if I am mostly in contact with the grad student?
Do you have a specific cold-email template that you would recommend?
I don’t have a specific one but I’d suggest: including who you are, what research the person does that interests you, and ask if there are opportunities to get involved
Hey, thank you for some quality content. I have a question regarding working as a research assistant during my gap year.. If I have an option to apply for: 1. a research assistant position at a hospital, getting paid, but not knowing which lab I will be working at until later and whether I will be having any publishing opportunity OR 2. a research assistant position at a lab of my choice where I know I will have publishing opportunities but might not get paid -- which one do you think is a better option for me to stand out on med school apps? Trying to commit for 1+ years so:((
Hey! That’s a great question (and ultimately will depend on your circumstances). But if money is not a limiting factor, you may want to take the position where you will choose what you do. Mostly because you will enjoy the work much more (which is important if you are doing research on if for over a year), and if you have a better chance of completing a project (publishing/presenting), that will be more meaningful on your application. But again, this assumes that money is not a limiting factor. I hope this helps!
question? my first year of pre med can i get some paid summer (research) job?
my country, it's complicated and if I can I will need this money to buy necessary things. (although I was studying English and moving from basic English to intermediate and then advanced English, but I have anxiety so the question came to my mind) I'm using the Google translator
Good question! It will depend on the opportunities around you. From my experience, paid positions aren’t often available for students since student work temporarily (usually just in the summers). But it doesn’t hurt to ask the institutions in your area. I hope you will be able to find what you need!
@@EvolvingMedic
thank you very much my friend for taking this doubt.
how do you ask the dr. because sometimes they want you to participate in data collection which can take years. Is it appropriate to tell the physician I am looking for a research assistance opportunity that's close to be published in timeline? we need it for residency and it wouldn't help if I work with something that can take years. I would really appreciate your input.
It may not come off the best if you look to jump on a project that is already near the finish line. I would probably recommend asking for projects that are shorter-term and ones that are expected to take no more than a few months to a year
@@EvolvingMedic Okk I really appreciate your input. I like that better. I agree it sounds much better. Is it appropriate to mention the reason behind that while speaking with the PI? For example, my residency application is coming up soon and I would love to have this kind of experience for it. I am not the best when it comes to social skills so your help means the world to me. Thank you so much!
Hi Dr I’m a medical student looking for research opportunities can you help me
Thank you so much for the motivating video!! I am an IMG and its pretty hard to find PI as an IMG. do you have any recommendations for IMGs who want to participate in research? Thanks 😊
I’m so happy you’ve found these videos helpful! I think the best thing you can do find connections to faculty who do research, whether they are in the US or abroad. They will either help you directly or connect you with someone who can! Medicine is nice in that there are international connections, so a doctor in your area may help connect you with someone in an area that you plan to be in the future. I hope this helps and good luck with networking!!
Killer video as always! I'm still so lost searching for research opportunities, especially in COVID land. Is it really just: mass email 200 researchers/labs, and pray 2 respond? 25 in, still writing, still hoping... ;( I understand once you start the ball rolling it's easy, but getting over the initial hill is so confusing, compounded by the fact I have no mentor and no family in medicine.
I’m sorry to hear that starting has been so difficult. The current circumstances regarding Covid are likely making things more difficult than usual. And out is harder when you don’t have a direct connection. I would try and find the physicians’ administrative assistants and email them as they may be more likely to respond and help. And they can speak to the physician on your behalf.
I admire your determination to get started and I can assure you that it will eventually pay off!
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Let’s go!! 🙌🏽
awesome
Thank you so much!
Hey JR, is going to med school for free possible? how does one do it?
It is possible! Depending on how your candidacy and metrics (gpa/MCAT) a school may offer you a full-tuition scholarship. There are also a ton of scholarships you can apply to throughout medical school that can help!
Amazing advice, would love if you could share some successful cold-emails you have used to contact researchers for opportunities!
Thank you! And they usually are something like: Hello, my name is X and I am a student Y. I see that you are very active in research related to Z and I wanted to reach out to see if there were any opportunities for students to get involved with some of your ongoing research.”
If you have already created a CV (medical version of a resume) you can also attach it to the email to show the researcher your past experience. I hope this helps!
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can we talk about how you just blew my mind that I can search names on PubMed...
Lol subtle PubMed hack 😌
I hope this message finds you well. I am a postgraduate student in nephrology at LGH, Lahore, Pakistan, and I have been following your TH-cam channel regularly. I have a question regarding the publication of our research in reputable PubMed indexed journals.
I have observed that some of my colleagues or seniors have been able to publish their research in notable journals without any financial burden. I have also explored the policies of various journals and found that some offer a 50% waiver on publication fees. However, even after this waiver, the publication fees remain significantly high for me, making it difficult to afford.
Unfortunately, our hospital does not provide any subscriptions to journals or any sponsorships for publication fees. I have tried seeking help from my colleagues and seniors, but they have not been able to assist me in this matter.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could guide me on how I can publish our research freely or with minimal financial strain in reputable PubMed indexed journals.
Thank you for your time and assistance.