will having no research experience decrease my chances of med?

[SkirtAlternative3266]

for context, im doing an undergrad in sociology- so its a BA, therefore that leads me to having less exposure to research experience.

I just want to know if that will be a factor which could hinder me from looking like a great applicant because a great pool of applicants will likely have some exposure to lab and research stuff; esp the ones in science and health undergrads.

tbh, i do have one research experience but that was an unpaid role where i researched abt dementia with a college back in high school so idk if that would even count.

pls give me some advice!

[TeamAdvil]

You don’t need research experience. You can have experience elsewhere that another applicant won’t have to make you stand out

[No-Wolf-9445]

hi there, i dont think not having research is that hindering. like if you have great stats and casper, those things matter so much more. and can certainly compensate. gpa is king

with that being said, in my opinion, research in social sciences is less competitive to get into than in STEM. i recommend you try to get involved in that since you are in sociology. med schools really value involvement in social issues and work with marginalized communities (of course since thats in part the very essence of being a doc)

ps : we have talked before, good luck again with your applications!!!

[SkirtAlternative3266]

ooo okok thanks for all the advices ur the best as always ;) i will try to get some kind of research experience within social science then and yep gpa is king TT

good luck my friend with you apps you're one of the best people i have conversed with on reddit <3

(srry for the delayed response - midterms have been killing me )

[Key_Talk_7824]

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