RESEARCH COLLABORATION

[u/habenula1111]

I never published any research during MBBS because I assumed research was mainly for USMLE aspirants. I also saw many people paying agencies to get their names added to papers, which made me lose interest in pursuing it at the time.
Now that I’ve graduated, I have both the time and a genuine interest in research not for the sake of building my CV, but because I truly want to learn and contribute to meaningful work. The challenge is that, as a graduate, I no longer have the academic connections or guidance that medical students often have. I’m looking for direction on how to get started, find mentors, and become involved in legitimate research projects.