Degree Needed for Medical Research

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To engage in medical research, a professional degree in a relevant field is essential. Graduate school is typically required for those aiming to conduct independent research, while medical school focuses on clinical practice. MDs can participate in research but primarily contribute to protocol development and patient evaluation. The term "medical research" encompasses a variety of disciplines, including biochemistry, physics, and kinesiology.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of biochemistry principles
  • Familiarity with research methodologies
  • Knowledge of medical ethics
  • Basic statistics for data analysis
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  • Research graduate programs in biomedical sciences
  • Explore MD-PhD programs for dual training in medicine and research
  • Investigate opportunities in clinical trials and patient recruitment
  • Learn about interdisciplinary approaches in medical research
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Undergraduate students in biochemistry, aspiring medical researchers, and professionals considering a career shift into medical research.

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Hi everyone.
I am currently a junior in college majoring in biochemistry. I want to be able to do some sort of medical research. I want to conduct experiments that I come up with or help to come up with, rather than performing experiments for other people. What kind of professional degree would I need to do this? And would I have to go to graduate school or medical school?

Thanks
 
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Medical school trains you to practice medicine. Graduate school trains you to do research. That being said, many MDs are involved in research - but often their contributions will be on the level of defining protocols, recruiting patients, or evaluating outcomes. "Medical research" is a broad term. A botanist, a physicist, a mathematician, and a kinesiologist can all do research related to medicine.
 

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