Research is often over-valued by wannabe pre-meds and their parents.
Research is only of moderate importance for adcomms when considering who to admit.
(See p 15 which is survey of admission officers and what they look for in med school applicants–https://www.aamc.org/media/18901/download)
Patient facing experiences, leadership, and community service with disadvantaged communities are more highly valued by adcomms than research.