regarding research assistantship in psych.. - drnits

[ArchivalUser]

hi guys... i m in philadelphia n got a research assistant post in health behaviour research clinic at temple university... though it looks gudd but i think it only consists of phds and social workers (i havent gone there yet).. it mainly consists of tobacco deaddiction n stuff.. kindly advice ll this help me gettin a psych residency? ll a phds LOR work?? rite now i m not gettin a better option than this...KINDLY REPLY..

[ArchivalUser]

definitely...

[ArchivalUser]

If I am in your place with interest in Psychiatry, I would definately join the team.

Reasons:

1. It will show that I have genuine interest in psych
2. I am active academically in the mean time rather than sitting at home or doing random paying job.
3. I might get lucky to have my name in publication/abstract/oral-poster presentation which in turn would boost my application/cv.
4. The PhD I would work with might know some people in Psych department and I might be lucky to get the position through his/her contacts.
5. I will be PAID... hey, MONEY MONEY MONEY.....

[ArchivalUser]

thanx for ur reply guys... now i ll definitely go there on monday n find out wat it is... as my c.s exam is this friday.. n bout getting, paid, i cant, coz i m an IMG and on b1/b2 visa...

[ArchivalUser]

if that's the case, ask if you get reimbursement for food or commute or parking... bettter somthing than nothing, right?