Matthew Thomas and Charlotte McCreery, third year medical students at University College Dublin in Ireland, provide a guide on how to plan and make the most of a summer research project. Finding a principal investigator willing to mentor you is the first step, and universities may offer a list of available projects. Choosing a specialty specific topic is important if you hope to use any resulting publications to support a specialty application. Different specialties have varying requirements for what is considered relevant, with some valuing research experience more than others. Overall, a research project can be valuable in providing academic experience and helping you develop skills.
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How to make the most of a research project placement as a medical student
