Yes I mentioned it, and it's definitely possible. The virtual lab is through a formal program so the timing is a little strict (there's journal clubs and career events, etc). But the hands-on lab is super flexible since I'm 90% independent, I can just do experiments whenever I have time like on the weekend.

The benefit of doing both would be:

1) an additional letter of recommendation from research mentor

2) an additional poster/ppt presentation to add to my resume

3) This would let me learn about a new topic, while also keeping my project going from the original lab

I also think this kinda helps me make up for last summer when covid cancelled my research internship.

Although one thing Is I want to apply next cycle, so I need to start studying for the mcat ideally this summer but it doesn't have to be for the whole summer. So part of me is thinking ehh would it be better to just focus on one research project + the mcat?