Translational or Clinical Research ?

[Tipoftheiceberg]

Hello all. I'm an IMG and I'm preparing for IM residency in USA and hopefully a cardiology fellowship afterwards.

I have an opportunity to do a basic science research fellowship at Johns Hopkins for a year and a half before my match season. It's in cardiology and it's pretty translational. My main concern is whether or not I should be doing clinical research during that period to help me with the residency match.

From what I understood from a lot of applicants and some program directors that this fellowship will not help me much during the residency much, however, it will be very helpful if I apply for a cardiology fellowship later.

I just want to hear some of your opinions about the matter and whether or not i'm seeing things the right way. Thank you all.

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[michigangirl]

Do the research fellowship. I can tell you first hand as a mentor to an applicant much like yourself, if your PI can write you a strong letter for IM residency when ERAS comes around, it makes a big difference. You have to shine during your research fellowship though!

 

[Tipoftheiceberg]

Thank you for your input. Appreciate it.