02-20-2015, 08:28 PM
I said take it if it is in CS, but I did not realize you graduated 9 years ago.
if your observerships were a long time ago, I think you are better served with finding some current new ones.
which leads me to the question, how old are your LORs? Many programs won't look at LORs older than a year or 2
I work in research, it is hit and miss with your PI and their contacts.
I've been around PIs who have had their post docs approach them in the clinic in front of me and have seen them get blown off, and have other colleagues who have had their PIs break down doors for them. It all depends.
If it is clinical research you'll get more exposure, if you are going to be doing basic research be very weary.
I would just temper your expectations, unless your PI clearly knows your goals ie ---> residency 2) hopefully this top program is in the east coast specifically NY tri state area that is a good place for someone with your Stats and YOG to knock down doors
gl. big decision but if your job will still be there back home go for it! Aim High, and luckily you have a safety net
if your observerships were a long time ago, I think you are better served with finding some current new ones.
which leads me to the question, how old are your LORs? Many programs won't look at LORs older than a year or 2
I work in research, it is hit and miss with your PI and their contacts.
I've been around PIs who have had their post docs approach them in the clinic in front of me and have seen them get blown off, and have other colleagues who have had their PIs break down doors for them. It all depends.
If it is clinical research you'll get more exposure, if you are going to be doing basic research be very weary.
I would just temper your expectations, unless your PI clearly knows your goals ie ---> residency 2) hopefully this top program is in the east coast specifically NY tri state area that is a good place for someone with your Stats and YOG to knock down doors
gl. big decision but if your job will still be there back home go for it! Aim High, and luckily you have a safety net