transfer student research productivity
I am considering an MD/PhD path, and I have noticed that research productivity and output are among the most important metrics. I have extensive research experience in various labs and competitive summer programs, but I am also transferring institutions this year (I will be an incoming junior, having spent two years at each school).
Because of this, I am worried that I will have a harder time getting publications, presentations, etc. because I will not have been with my lab for very long. I also know sustained commitment to research is important, so I am concerned about that as well as I will have two years max in one specific lab. I'm planning to take a gap year or two, but I'm still wondering what I can do in the meantime to make sure I can maximize research output from the lab I will be joining, even though I will be starting all over, and that it will take my PI time to evaluate the quality of my work, etc.
Any advice would be appreciated :)