[StepTaker]

I think for IMGs the best thing is to get US clinical experience specially for fresh grads
However, it can be argued that participating in a research project (in USA) can be as well considered as US clinical experience.

Some case examples:
My IMG friend had research back in his home country published in a peer reviewed journal and got a match without doing USCE.
My other IMG friend did USCE and had no research what so ever in his CV and she was also matched easily.

I think it's difficult to say which one is more important.

They both are highly regarded by PDs.

If I have to answer your poll, then I may choose Research

 

[StepTaker]

hello steptaker ,can u tell where did they get matched, in which field one with research and other without, any thing more u could add as where do most applicant get match as per research /USCE.
also one thing what do i need to apply for research experience in US?

They were both matched in Internal Medicine in a University program.
How to get research?
Look for research opportunities in various universities and research institutes, they have different requirements.
I have no specific link or hospital for you.