Is research experience necessary for getting into residency?

Hello, I'm a fresh D1 who is either interested in general practice, or if gratefully given a chance to specialize, ortho (only interested specialty). I did well in first semester, and of course there's no guarantee it will stay like that, but I just want to continue doing my best each day to keep more options open later. I read somewhere that I have to 1) own a private practice at some point in life, or 2) at least specialize if I want to make descent income. However, I know nothing about... Read more
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