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Amira-Saadiya
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How would one go about choosing a career in research versus a career in the medical field? Pros and cons of each?
I plan to matriculate and major in neuroscience this fall. I am quite certain about this choice but I wanted to know the opportunities available to me once I graduate in 2020. My initial thought was medical school, as many others choose, but I started thinking about research, particularly in neuro-degenerative diseases. Any thoughts? #college #doctor #career #healthcare #career-counseling #medical-school #neuroscience #research-scientist
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Herman Liu
Clinical Trial Management Associate
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Hi Amira,
As Senthilmurugan said, there are MD PhD programs after your undergraduate. Furthermore, there are many different options for research. I work in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, most research scientists are PhD, but MDs do play a huge role in the development as well. MDs oversee the trials testing for safety and efficacy. I would suggest asking your professors while you are in college, and do internships to see what you really want to do.
Best of luck!
Best regards,
Herman
As Senthilmurugan said, there are MD PhD programs after your undergraduate. Furthermore, there are many different options for research. I work in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals, most research scientists are PhD, but MDs do play a huge role in the development as well. MDs oversee the trials testing for safety and efficacy. I would suggest asking your professors while you are in college, and do internships to see what you really want to do.
Best of luck!
Best regards,
Herman
Shulin Low
Ph.D., mucosal immunology
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Hi Amira-Saadiya R.,
Very nice! Because you are so determined? about your decision, I assume you would like to have a master or ph.d degree.
If you go to the Med school, you will be a M.D., a lot of M.D. do research as well. If you like, you can go to grad school after becoming a M.D., then you will be a M.D., Ph.D.
If you decide go straight into research, you won't have a chance to treat patients but you will be exposed to a lot of techniques and theories, which will come in handy.
For either of them, you could decide you would like to stay in academic or industry.
medschool college research career
Very nice! Because you are so determined? about your decision, I assume you would like to have a master or ph.d degree.
If you go to the Med school, you will be a M.D., a lot of M.D. do research as well. If you like, you can go to grad school after becoming a M.D., then you will be a M.D., Ph.D.
If you decide go straight into research, you won't have a chance to treat patients but you will be exposed to a lot of techniques and theories, which will come in handy.
For either of them, you could decide you would like to stay in academic or industry.
medschool college research career
Senthilmurugan Ramalingam
Cancer Biologist, In vivo Pharmacologist, Molecular diagnosis, Biomarker discovery
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If you are interested in both research and Med school, you can do MD Ph.D .