Will lack of research hinder me in attaining a decent radiology residency?

I'm a 3rd year medical student interested in radiology. I'm hoping to match at a decent program in a major city, preferably in the midwest.

Things I have going against me: DO student, zero research or ECs of any kind.

Things I have going for me: 250 step 1, top quartile of class in preclinical years, all honors in 3rd year so far, ~8 years of work experience prior to med school (if that counts for much).

I am trying, and failing, to get any kind of research going. I just don't have any connections, none of my rotations are at academic places where I can meet people, and my cold emailing has netted me precisely zero leads. At this point, I do not expect to have found and done any sort of meaningful research prior to applications this year.

Will this greatly hinder me in attaining a residency at a decent program? I care less about prestige and more about quality training in a bigger city (wife/kids that I don't want to limit in a small town). Are there other things I should be doing now to try and bolster my application? Thanks for any thoughts and suggestions

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