<p>I have not been able to find a way to do any kind of research but am really interested in going to a BS/MD program</p>
<p>though i havent done research i attended Emory University Schools of Medicine’s Science Academy in which we were required to put together a research presentation/poster with our findings to be presented at the end of the Academy. Would this be sufficient?</p>
<p>maybe you should just do research if you think you like it, but just a thought. And even seeing your stats won’t tell us whether your Emory thing helped…an interview and adcom officer can tell…not us…</p>
<p>im not asking someone to tell me weather or not it is a sufficient replacement but rather to get peoples opinions on what they think and i do think that people opinions can help . . .</p>
<p>Nope, it won’t do.
I can’t tell completely from your description but it seems like you’re going to be doing projects such as looking up informatioin on HIV and presenting that. That type of thing, though beneficial, will not be at all enough to replace research. Real research means working in a lab along side scientists.</p>
<p>to ■■■■■■■■: Is it an euphemism for doing the “monkey” work. Because if you didn’t understand anything from working on the lab project, it won’t amount to anything.</p>
<p>… so learn what you’re doing on the lab project.</p>
<p>How will admission officer know how much you have absorbed from the lab (before the interview)?</p>
<p>thats what i myself am wondering. aside from a few select individuals most HS students are not equipped to do research . . . theres only so much you can get out of it, not much beyond a certain amount of exposure that you gain from the experience. so then whats the big deal about it?</p>
<p>I totally disagree with “there’s only so much you can get out of it.” You can go as far as the amount of effort you put into it…luck will help too. The big deal is that if you like it, you will do it, and do it well</p>
<p>deathly hallows . . . you seem to have nothing to offer but disagreement and negativity. </p>
<p>my point is that as a highschool student there is not much real ‘research’ to be done you are more gaining experience in a lab and getting a chance to see first hand how it works, but how much real research is being done. </p>
<p>thanks everyone else for your comments.</p>
<p>If I read DH correctly, he’s 100% correct that it’s not impossible for HS students to be meaningfully involved in research, which is how I’ve read some posts here.</p>
<p>Hard work, intelligence, and – as he mentioned – luck can all combine to really make a research experience meaningful.</p>
<p>And at the very least – even withour hard work, luck, and intelligence – you will have gained very important exposure to the fields of science you’re working in and the scientific method.</p>
<p>Research is crucial and valuable and an integral part of any young person’s education. Complaining that it’s not meaningful enough is neither true nor useful.</p>
<p>nicely put and I couldn’t agree more…research is a vague word. Some people say I did research, they really wash and do technichian work. Others do work that postdocs tell them to, and yet others truly understand what’s going on. In any case, doing research won’t make or break anyone…</p>
<p>in order to produce a more friendly atmosphere in here for lilshamz, I’d say that I know some people who did not do research and still got into combined programs. I wouldn’t downplay research if you have not had experience with it, but enjoy the science thing at Emory and good luck…</p>
<p>actually i think we’re saying the same thing. </p>
<p>i lot of people say “oh i did research” when in reality it is just washing test tubes . . . which is why I was wondering if its really 100% necessary. Im still trying to find a lab position but in the even that i dont, im hoping its not the end of the world</p>
<p>1) If people say they did research and they really washed tubes, they’re lame</p>
<p>2) your right, it won’t be the end of the world.</p>
<p>Truth be told, I was accepted into HPME and BU’s program and I have never done any type of research. I feel that a lot of times, students are geared towards the dream of “I want to become a doctor” and apply for theses BA/MD or BS/MD programs, and lose sight of enjoying their lives instead of building up their resume. </p>
<p>To lilshamz, if you honestly would like to become a doctor to help others, and not for the selfish reasons for fame and wealth, then apply to the program, and don’t worry about how your resume looks. Express your enthusiasm to become a physician, and the interviewers will understand and in turn, make their decisions.</p>
<p>thanks conflicted. </p>
<p>that was quite encouraging, i appreciate it.</p>