Sorry-but research is not “over-valued” for some medical schools. If a medical school says it’s a selection factor, it’s important. It’s not simply a “good add on.” The language from Georgetown, for example, is unambiguous-research is highly valued . So your statement, “Many students do think research > patient facing experience, which is not the case” is not supported.
https://som.georgetown.edu/admissions/degrees-and-admissions/md/guide/#criteria