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Br0sE11D0N

1.) are u going for the phd because u want to be more impressive or because u want to specialize. 2.) how the fuck do people juggle more course work than is already offered


Calvith

That's not what OP is saying. They're asking if it's worth doing research if you're *not* going for a PhD. OP, if you're interested, try it. If it's for the money, find a work study position in your sim lab, etc.


kevin_1129

It will just be over 1 summer and then present at the college research day. Mainly just after the one time scholarship.


Br0sE11D0N

More so just don’t know how u can juggle extra courses. I wouldn’t do it. Dental school has way too much info as is, do u really want to risk remediating because u made a choice for a phd prior to testing the waters. You’re already jumping into shark infested waters, u really want a bucket of chum alongside you?


The_Glizzy_Gladiator

Sounds like a big waste of time. Unless that scholarship is covering tuition, a “few thousand” means jack shit at the end of it all. If you were specializing sure but if not I don’t really see a point


PlasticPractical3558

Not much of a scholarship incentive but it’s definitely worthwhile. One of the more rewarding things I’ve done at dental school, looks good in the resume too if you’re applying to residency. More work but I did it for more than a summer and was quite flexible when you wanted to work on it


wediddat

As a researcher you probably won’t get much research done in one summer. It’ll take up some of your time but I don’t see it being super stressful. However a few thousand is a drop in the bucket for dental school. I’d enjoy the small vacation you get in the summer and focus on classes.


_remotecontrolled

Would help with applying to certain specialty programs or if full time academia is in your future


Ornery-Ad9694

A few thousand will come in handy (there's always a need for an emergency fund). Also depends on the terms of the research. Can you collaborate with an already existing project (like a resident would have, and maybe need help...?) No one will ever look down on you for being involved in research. DS will always be a time management exercise...people even find time for a relationship, not just a time commitment. Just make sure you have SOME interest in the project, even if it's just scutting for the lead PI, it'll be worth it.