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By The DO Staff

03.31.23

According to National Residency Match Program (NRMP) data, medical students who have published research articles, presented at national conferences or have a research-focused degree are reported to have a much higher chance of matching into competitive specialties such as plastic surgery, ophthalmology and orthopedic surgery. Research experience can also be important for specialties that are considered “less competitive,” such as family medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics.

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