Career Choices
I’ve never really thought about any other career choices other than in medicine, but after the panel talk last week, I think my options have broadened up a bit. A joint MD-PhD sounds pretty interesting to me and I’ve thought about the prospects of doing research in medicine. Likewise, I think going into the private sector to conduct some research before going on to become a doctor is pretty practical as well. Not only do you get some experience outside of residency and fellowship, but the research techniques and experiences last forever. As for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or elsewhere, I don’t think that would be my cup of tea. I’m more interested in the daily face-to-face interactions of medicine rather than the behind-the-scenes work of large industry.
But maybe I’ll give it a try. You never know.