<p>Hi
I just got an unpaid research intern position with UCSD in the eating disorders field. I was wondering if medical schools will like this (I want to be a surgeon, but I’m still really interested in eating disorders). Am I wasting my time or will this be regarded highly by medical schools? Thank you!</p>
<p>No, you’re not wasting your time. If you’re interested in this, then it’s a good opportunity. As long as you can talk about its value in your interviews, it’s of use. However, I don’t think this is going to be “regarded highly” by an medical school simply because hardly anything ever is.</p>