Hi everyone! I’m a current MS1! Still haven’t decided on a specialty but currently interested in peds, psych, FM, and IM. I’m really struggling with choosing a summer research experience. Would appreciate any advice!
Option 1:
-Super well-known prestigious institution (which is basically why I’m struggling to let the opportunity go)
-pediatrics clinical or basic science research
-matched with a mentor and join their ongoing project for the summer
-6 weeks, full 9-5 monday through Friday schedule
-no stipend
Option 2:
-At my lesser known home institution
-7 weeks but a more lenient schedule (and I’d be the team leader so I’d be in charge of the schedule)
-guaranteed first author on one abstract & poster at the very least
-opportunities for authorship on other projects as well
-research is kind of in the field of psych and nephrology
-lenient schedule allows me to apply to a second summer research program at my home institution that is virtual and provides a stipend
-involvement in the research extends beyond this summer
Thanks in advance!!!
Option 1:
-Super well-known prestigious institution (which is basically why I’m struggling to let the opportunity go)
-pediatrics clinical or basic science research
-matched with a mentor and join their ongoing project for the summer
-6 weeks, full 9-5 monday through Friday schedule
-no stipend
Option 2:
-At my lesser known home institution
-7 weeks but a more lenient schedule (and I’d be the team leader so I’d be in charge of the schedule)
-guaranteed first author on one abstract & poster at the very least
-opportunities for authorship on other projects as well
-research is kind of in the field of psych and nephrology
-lenient schedule allows me to apply to a second summer research program at my home institution that is virtual and provides a stipend
-involvement in the research extends beyond this summer
Thanks in advance!!!