Re: REsearch jobs
TheOne - 04-05-08 06:08

First, you are asking 2 different questions, one about Psy and the other is on FM. For the first, you need to get an obse in any institute or with any Psychaitrist, that could be a hospital or a clinic. As you know an observer in this field is a guranteed USCE and will be accepted by many programs simply because Psy doesn't need you to examin a patient or do any interventions.
In case of FM, well, we're talking about a different setting; Here you need to have a wide range of patient care, preferebly in a hospital or a big center as the PDs will look for the ones who had "hands-on" experience in the US, saying that, Obse are considered as USCE in many programs. Try to reach a nearby hospital, preferably a one with a residency, where you can build a good relationship with your attendings.
I know your main question is about research, but I believe if you do the above for a period of 3-6 months then you will seal a good deal in the specialty and the place you want. It will be hard, needs sacrifice financially and physically but.. hell it worth it. GL

Re: REsearch jobs
mmoon91 - 04-05-08 10:01

is a research experience better than a couple of months' observership? n isnt it binding to remain attached to that research position once we get it? what if we match and have to leave in between?

Re: REsearch jobs
radhamesramos - 04-05-08 13:13

That depends the research position you are holding. Research contracts can go from 3 months to a year, that is when they pay you. If you are a volunteer, you may leave whenever you need to. Research is only better than observership if you get to publish something or if you work with someone that really helps you get a position by people this person knows. The experience is good, but for PDs, USCE is better than research

Re: REsearch jobs
doctor1 - 04-06-08 15:51

hey bazee, if u are already in the US , better, first try at the univeresity closest to urs , look up the list of faculty and go through their research intyerests , concatct those whose research u find interesting, I would work for no money aswell in case some one is willing to have me in their lab,

Re: REsearch jobs
radhamesramos - 04-07-08 12:46

Good idea!