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Hi all,

I am planning to go for residency in IM in 2008. here is my situation right now, got a research volunteer position at a virology research clinic affliated to big university(not much patient contact). Also got a medical assistant opportunity in Family practice at a private clinic. Please suggest me which is better?

Thanks a lot & really appreciate ur suggestions.

Depends where you can get more conections with residency program people.

It depends on ur scores. If ur scores are good go for research. If ur scores are not that good then I woud suggest go for FM medical assistatn. First one is helpful for applying to IM and second one would be helpful for FM. THis is my opinion. Because if u have experience in FM they would love to take you in to their residency program. If u have experience in Research IM people would love to take u. But if u have low scores dont go for research.