Research here in the Philippines seems so different from what I read in the blogs from US researchers. I don't feel too happy about the prospect of being an RA for around 2 years after I graduate but I do need experience before I commit myself to getting a Masters or, if I'm crazy, a PhD. Maybe it's because RA positions do not seem to need that much of dedication and can be just temp jobs for many MD not wanting to go straight into residency. I guess I have to just show it to those people.