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How long have you worked in the medical field?
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Christine’s Answer
I've worked in healthcare on the "industry side" for nearly 15 years - that is, for companies that make products that doctors use or that provide healthcare services. When I thought of healthcare, my mind used to automatically go to careers where people directly care for patients in the traditional sense, and I had never even thought about the many companies and people that create products and services that allow those doctors and nurses to provide the care that they did. Personally, I could not get over the idea of dissecting animals through Biology class so I knew taking the clinical path of being a physician was not for me, but there are numerous ways to still work in healthcare to ultimately help patients and advance care.
Consider what is it specifically about healthcare that interests you and then research online for career opportunities that span beyond the traditional paths we consider.
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Tia’s Answer
I've been in healthcare for over 10 years and it's been rewarding professionally and financially. If you're interested in learning more, I always encourage students to start by volunteering.
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