The field of research may scare the students new to medical field and even make them think that it is not their cup of tea. Interestingly, looking back in history many important discoveries were from research initiated by undergraduate students. This reveals that research is an opportunity to engage the young minds into unchartered territories. But still there revolves a question, "Why research is essential for an undergraduate?” The following 10 reasons will answer the question by emphasizing the importance of this.
1.SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: Students develop capacity to analyze the topics, reviewing, assessing and synthesizing information from multiple sources. It develops both personal and professional skills.
2.BREAKS THE COMMUNICATION BARRIERS: Effective communication skills are enhanced as the students have to communicate with diverse people. They learn to write research proposals, present their ideas in conferences and also publish their articles.
CAREER CLARITY: Their area of interest will be clearly evident as they progress with the research . Through this process they make informed decisions about the career.
4.MASTERY IN THE SUBJECT: Conducting research allows the student to deep dive into subject matter of the concerned topic. Exploratory learning of the subject gets you better at discerning the areas of dilemma.
5. FACULTY MENTORSHIP AND NETWORK BUILDING : Opens the door to work closely with the faculties,experts and also with various other educational fields.These interactions develop professional networking which is one among the fruitful outcomes benefitting the entire research journey.
6.PRACTICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE : Theory knowledge turns lively on applying it practically.This makes learning fun and more engaging.New ideas bloom with already known information.
7.PREPARES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION :Nurtures the potentials in a student and diversifies the opportunities.Gives an insight to choose the stream of strength and shine.
8.OPENS DOOR TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYABILITY: Research can lead to internships,scholarships,monetary grants to progtess further.Research experience along with academics is a cherry on top to get selected for a job.
9.PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY :Students learn to tackle the real life problems put before them and can also contribute easy solutions.This helps them to stay updated with the recent developments in their field.
10.EMPOWERING THE WORLD:The revolutionary smart ideas from young generation is soundly established by their research work.New innovations and creativity thrusts the world to reach greater heights.
Research is an indispensable component of undergraduate education. An encouraging quote by Albert Einstein that I personally felt suitable for a successful research career "Success comes from curiosity, concentration, perseverance and self -criticism”. Let the young minds conquer the world of researching and raise to many more laurels
