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Hi all,
Graduated from college a few years ago and have worked in a basic research lab for the last three years. Although I do enjoy being at the bench and the thrill of experimental results supporting a hypothesis, I think I want to transition to clinical research in medical school. 1) I think clinical research will be easier to fit in between classes during the semester, 2) lends itself to a better work-life balance, 3) easier to be successful in (aka publish multiple manuscripts).
I'm currently applying to medical school and understand thinking about this transition might be a bit premature, but I'll have a lot of free time this next gap year and want to prepare myself as best as I can for being successful in clinical research when I (hopefully) enter school. Does anyone have any recommendations as to how I can best prepare for a transition to clinical research. Of note, I have no computer science background, but will definitely put in the time to learn biostats, etc. if needed.
Thanks
Graduated from college a few years ago and have worked in a basic research lab for the last three years. Although I do enjoy being at the bench and the thrill of experimental results supporting a hypothesis, I think I want to transition to clinical research in medical school. 1) I think clinical research will be easier to fit in between classes during the semester, 2) lends itself to a better work-life balance, 3) easier to be successful in (aka publish multiple manuscripts).
I'm currently applying to medical school and understand thinking about this transition might be a bit premature, but I'll have a lot of free time this next gap year and want to prepare myself as best as I can for being successful in clinical research when I (hopefully) enter school. Does anyone have any recommendations as to how I can best prepare for a transition to clinical research. Of note, I have no computer science background, but will definitely put in the time to learn biostats, etc. if needed.
Thanks