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I am going to start my intern year in general surgery next month. I am interested in academic surgery and have known for some time that I'd like to do 2 years of research either after my PGY 2 or PGY3 year. My program does have their own research facility that a lot of residents in my program end up doing their research years at, but I am interested in possibly doing research at other universities (Nothing against my own program, just want to meet and work with as many people in the field I'm interested in as possible).
My question is: How does this happen? When do I have to start actively looking for research fellowships/opportunities? Is there a database somewhere where open positions are posted? What does the application process typically require (med school transcripts, Step scores, LORs, etc.)? I know I have quite some time before I have to start worrying about this but research is important to me and I honestly have no clue as to how this process works.
Thanks!
My question is: How does this happen? When do I have to start actively looking for research fellowships/opportunities? Is there a database somewhere where open positions are posted? What does the application process typically require (med school transcripts, Step scores, LORs, etc.)? I know I have quite some time before I have to start worrying about this but research is important to me and I honestly have no clue as to how this process works.
Thanks!