There are 7 reasons for students, residents, fellows, and faculty to do research. In order to jump to the next rung of the ladder, you’ve gotta do some research. ;) There are still some people who are doing research just to torture themselves and not for love of the game or any external benefit. I’ve ordered this list from good reasons to do research to bad reasons to do research, but only you know the reason why you’re doing it. Importantly, even research done for the right reason may not be true or useful.