Hi everyone, I’m trying to narrow down my choices for a gap year lab to join and would like to get advice on this:
How would you rank these 5 factors in order of importance to applying for MSTPs?
Example: letter >> research independence = publications > understanding = research type (clinical vs. basic)
Also, am I missing anything? Thank you!
How would you rank these 5 factors in order of importance to applying for MSTPs?
- Research independence (ownership of a research project and being the main contributor)
- Understanding of the MD-PhD path (e.g., via choosing a PI who is an MD-PhD, or other clinical exposure)
- Publications
- Strength of letter of recommendation from the lab
- Clinical research vs. basic research (since clinical research is often seen as less desirable than basic science research to MSTPs, I asked a director)
Example: letter >> research independence = publications > understanding = research type (clinical vs. basic)
Also, am I missing anything? Thank you!
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