Will research publications in other areas of medicine be viewed negatively?

[Xforward22]

I did a research project with a pulmonologist during undergrad. I was wondering if I should put that on my vitae or if residencies will actually view that negatively as opposed to positively. I wasn't sure which area of medicine I wanted to enter until after I graduated college and did more shadowing/volunteering/pondering, but I wasn't too picky as to what kind of specialist I worked with as an undergrad as those are hard opportunities are hard to come by. Now I'm stuck b/c on one hand I see it as getting published in a medical journal is an accomplishment and should be emphasized in my vitae, but on the other hand I feel like residency directors might think my interest is really in pulmonology and I used podiatry as a backup (which is false). Thoughts? Thanks everyone.

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[emericana]

I did a research project with a pulmonologist during undergrad. I was wondering if I should put that on my vitae or if residencies will actually view that negatively as opposed to positively. I wasn't sure which area of medicine I wanted to enter until after I graduated college and did more shadowing/volunteering/pondering, but I wasn't too picky as to what kind of specialist I worked with as an undergrad as those are hard opportunities are hard to come by. Now I'm stuck b/c on one hand I see it as getting published in a medical journal is an accomplishment and should be emphasized in my vitae, but on the other hand I feel like residency directors might think my interest is really in pulmonology and I used podiatry as a backup (which is false). Thoughts? Thanks everyone.

No, it will not.

 

[PodunkUDPM]

I did a research project with a pulmonologist during undergrad. I was wondering if I should put that on my vitae or if residencies will actually view that negatively as opposed to positively. I wasn't sure which area of medicine I wanted to enter until after I graduated college and did more shadowing/volunteering/pondering, but I wasn't too picky as to what kind of specialist I worked with as an undergrad as those are hard opportunities are hard to come by. Now I'm stuck b/c on one hand I see it as getting published in a medical journal is an accomplishment and should be emphasized in my vitae, but on the other hand I feel like residency directors might think my interest is really in pulmonology and I used podiatry as a backup (which is false). Thoughts? Thanks everyone.

Any type of medical research should help you out.

 

[dyk343]

I dont understand how it could hurt you. I have research in another field and It was looked positively on by all the admissions committees for pod school that I interviewed with. Half my interviews were about my research, they did ask why I did not go into that field and I told them why. Be prepared to do the same. In fact it has helped me because I am now actively researching at my school, I was offered the position because of my undergrad experience.

For residencies I have not been thru that process yet so I cant really comment... but I dont see how it could hurt you there either.

 

[g squared 23]

If you have extensive knowledge and an interest in any area, it will only help you. Be prepared to talk intelligently about it.

The world of academic podiatry is all about parity; gaining knowledge and contributing research in other areas of medicine will make you look like a well rounded candidate. Unless they get the feeling that you are using podiatry as a backup, as that may hurt you.

 

[Podfather]

I did a research project with a pulmonologist during undergrad. I was wondering if I should put that on my vitae or if residencies will actually view that negatively as opposed to positively. I wasn't sure which area of medicine I wanted to enter until after I graduated college and did more shadowing/volunteering/pondering, but I wasn't too picky as to what kind of specialist I worked with as an undergrad as those are hard opportunities are hard to come by. Now I'm stuck b/c on one hand I see it as getting published in a medical journal is an accomplishment and should be emphasized in my vitae, but on the other hand I feel like residency directors might think my interest is really in pulmonology and I used podiatry as a backup (which is false). Thoughts? Thanks everyone.

Never apologize for good work. People who want the best will recognize the efforts you have made. As someone who was accepted to MD, DO, and DPM school and chose Podiatry, the best residency directors want driven, personable, respectful, grounded, and bright individuals. They could care less if Podiatry was your first or tenth choice as long as you are fine with your choice and have the traits mentioned above. Email me in 3 years I would love to take a look at you as an applicant.