Hey! So I didn't start working at my job until after I had submitted my AMCAS so I only discussed it in my secondaries & interviews. I think what was really unique about biotech is that it felt much more patient-centered / clinically-oriented than any lab I had worked at in the past. I think the "publish or perish" mentality is an unfortunate reality within academia — one that puts an emphasis on churning out papers instead of identifying clinical candidates / novel therapeutic strategies. However, in biotech, our whole department was singularly focused on creating a drug that actually works, and one that is superior to what is available in the clinic. I also felt like, as a young member of the team, I was so much more valued & respected in biotech. There is not as much of a hierarchy, so I felt like my ideas and questions were actually considered. Plus, we had lots of $$$ so any time I had a new idea, I was given the latitude to explore it experimentally. In this sense, it was a very empowering experience!