<p>While in med school, how do the students earn money? Do they work par time jobs just like an undergrad?</p>
<p>Most don't. I worked part time teaching MCAT prep for Kaplan, which worked out well, but I was one of the few. I had one friend who worked at a bar, but he really didn't work there that often.</p>
<p>You basically take out loans to live on, in addition to the loans you use for tuition.</p>
<p>Medical schools vary alot in how they determine how much money you get for livign expenses. Some schools start with a base amount assumed for room and board, then will have you meet with a representative from financial aid to assess your other costs, which they will add in (things like cell phone service, cable bills, and whatever else you "must" have). Other schools (like mine) will simply give you X amount of dollars for the months you are actually in school, and it's up to you to make it work.</p>
<p>Thank you! That was very informative!</p>
<p>Most med students do not have regular jobs, but many med students participate in studies as "healthy volunteers." Compensation ranges from $50 for two hours of answering psychological questions to thousands of dollars serving as an endoscopy subject. Studies that involve blood draws, significant dietary interventions, invasive procedures, anesthesia, or taking drugs to establish a safety profile pay more.</p>
<p>Here is an example from Center Watch, a clinical trials clearing house site. <a href="http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/phasei.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/phasei.html</a></p>
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Summary: Research Study (#06056) Healthy Males and Females</p>
<p>NWK#: 06056</p>
<p>Population needed: Healthy Males and Females</p>
<p>Description: In this study we are testing an investigational medication being developed to lower a patients immune response. It would help prevent arteries in a patients heart from closing after a stent is placed to open it. The drug works by keeping the smooth muscle cells from growing. The medication will be administered intravenously and you may receive a placebo. The aim of this study is to find out what the tolerability of this drug is, and if there are any side effects.</p>
<p>Requirements:</p>
<pre><code>* 21-65 years old
* Non smoker for at least 6 months
* Not taking prescription medications 14 days prior to the start of the study
* Not taking nonprescription medications and over the counter medications 7 days prior to the start of the study
* Must be willing to use an acceptable form of birth control during the study
* Available for a 15 night stay and 8 outpatient visits at our facility in Tacoma, WA
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<p>Stipend: up to $3,050.00 for time and travel expenses
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<p>lol. Aren't those programs for people hella short on money? Even if I was a med studnet, I wouldn't let people test drugs on my body for $20 an hour... Just tutor SATs. That simple</p>
<p>yea, lol. I'd just take out loans and deal with them later. Forget about being a test subject. I believe there was an article in the ny times a week or two ago about six volunteers who were injected with a test drug that destroyed their immune system. all the volunteers were healthy males in their 20s, prolay also college students looking to pay off some tuition.</p>
<p>i'd suggest staffing the library.</p>