Research

Having background in science research is an important part of your application. Research shows aptitude and dedication for science, both of which are necessary for the science intensive curriculum of medical schools. In general, medical schools more interested in one’s ability to conduct research than in what area one chooses to do their research in. However, students interested in MD/PhD or DDS/PhD should have a much more extensive background in research than other candidates.

= Types of Research =

There are two main types of research that applicants conduct;

Clinical
Clinical research is usually done outside a laboratory environment. The research is usually based on the application of drugs and/or procedures in a clinical setting, and examines the safety and effectiveness of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens.

Bench/Wet Lab
This research is done in a laboratory, and often requires experience with handling chemicals and lab procedures

=When to Start?=  Research can be completed over the course of one or two summers or, for those lucky enough to get positions on campus, the research can be continual for one or two years. Ivy league schools (Columbia, Cornell, etc) will want to see at least two summers of a comprehensive research experience such as The Roth Summer Research Program offered at Einstein. Also, see our page on Summer Research Opportunities for more details on obtaining a summer position. =Bar-Ilan Research Program= Many YU and Stern students have joined the Bar-Ilan Summer research program and have gained valuable research experience while enjoying a summer in Israel at the YU Gruss Campus. More information. The Summer Science Research Internship program places select undergraduates from Yeshiva College and Stern College in one of the state-of-the-art research laboratories of Bar-Ilan's Life Science, Exact Science, or Engineering Faculties. It enables talented undergraduate science majors to take part in the research of one of Bar-Ilan's more than 180 distinguished science and engineering faculty members. More information can be found at the programs website []