Switching from medicine to....what?

BeeFriendly
Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:02:23 +0000

I think you are actually at a great point in your life! You have figured out that you don’t want to go into medicine and you figured that out earlier than others who regret their choice later in life. What a bonus! I know it’s hard but this is the best time for this type of thought! From your posts I notice that you enjoy challenging academics and communicating with others (verbal and writing), you don’t like bench research, you like presentations, and income potential is important. Have you considered genetics? There are genetic counsellors at major medical centers that love their jobs. (There are other jobs like Occupational Therapist and Speech Therapist as well as Physical Therapist, but that depends on liking that particular type of situation, it’s a calling…) I’m trying to think outside the box for you, but of course I should mention that Physician Assistants will be in ever increasing demand and it takes less time to get through the education plus you have more control over your life (wanting to have children). You may also like law for contracts or intellectual property. I have a friend who does education law who is very happy. What about cyber security? That is an area that will also increase in need, however it will ALWAYS be changing… I will keep thinking. I encourage you to think about what makes you happy (to remember what makes you smile). Is it helping others, is it studying, is it working out… ideally your job should have a snippet of what makes you happy to your core so that you love waking up in the morning. Take three deep breaths when you feel stressed… it will all work out. :bz