Jobs for Medical Graduates Without Residency
Medical school is soon over. The degree has taken a long time to complete but residency is another step that does not look appealing. There are other career option that may not pay as well but can give a different type of satisfaction -- especially if traditional medical practice no longer is appealing.
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Clinical Research Associate
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A clinical research associate works in the lab, performing studies and charting results. It may also be necessary to write grants in order to fund studies. A research associate requires a medical degree -- that is, going through medical school and passing the board exam. This position may also require graduate medical courses, especially if the candidate later wants to become a research scientist.
Public Health Informatics
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A person in this role intertwines computer knowledge with public health, using programming skills to create better public health systems. A person seeking a position in this field may want to do a fellowship in Public Health Informatics to increase their skill base.
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Medical Journalism
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Medical journalism can encompass many things. It can be writing a column for a local newspaper or in syndication. These good writing skills can also be used for marketing, public relations or policy planning. Other careers in this field include speech writing or advertising. Building a career in this sector requires experience and a stack of well-written articles that show the ability to take medical knowledge and turn it into readable articles.
Finding Other Options
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Before making a drastic decision of not going through a residency, explore other areas of interest. Volunteer on committees to get management experience, ask to write for your school's newsletter or seek opportunities in an alternative field during a break period with an internship. Take the time to network and find out what options others have taken in a similar situation.
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