"Contact faculty early on to do research with them during the first summer. You will get funding (~$2000)."

-- Ray Chang '03
President, 2000-01

"I'm glad that I used the summer to do research, since time becomes a limiting factor as you move through medical school."

-- Andrew T. Kwa '03
Social & Fundraising Chair, 2000-01

"Do something fun and exciting. If you're going to just stay home and watch T.V. you might as well do some volunteer work or research (cringe)."

-- Albert Lam '04
Social & Fundraising Chair, 2001-02

"I'm glad that I did research but I would have been equally glad to have had fun."

-- Jay W. Lee '02
Social & Fundraising Chair, 1999-00

"If you want to have fun, then go have fun. It'll be your last extended vacation in a long, loooooooong time."

"If you don't mind working, research/working with a physician in a field you're interested in is a good idea."

"The Ensenada program coordinated by Dr. Mull is also good for learning medical Spanish. A background in Spanish is strongly recommended."

-- Alex Lin, '04
Publicity & Historical Chair, 2001-02

"If you're thinking about a competitive specialty, research helps tremendously. You can even continue working with the professor into second year."

"Look for and find your summer position early so that you don't miss out on the Medical Student Research Fellowship."

-- Harrison Lin, '04
President, 2001-02

"Don't feel compelled to do reseach, or anything useful. Dr. K spent his summer in med school playing video games and look where he is. If your future residency will be competitive, then you still have time to do research during the schoolyear. Just remember to have a good time because you'll need it!"

-- Ann Lo, '05
First Year Representative, 2001-02
President, 2002-03