There are several nonclinical career paths available to individuals with a medical degree (MD/DO). These careers allow physicians to utilize their medical knowledge and skills in non-patient care settings.
Here are my top five best non-clinical MD careers:
5) Medical Writing and Editing: Medical writers and editors work in various settings, including pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, medical communication agencies, and publishing companies. They create and review medical content such as research papers, regulatory documents, educational materials, and scientific articles.
4) Medical Informatics: With the increasing use of technology in healthcare, medical informatics has emerged as a promising field. MDs in this field use their medical expertise to develop and implement health information systems, electronic health records, and clinical decision support tools. They work at the intersection of medicine, computer science, and information technology to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
3) Public Health: MDs can play a crucial role in public health by working in government agencies, international health organizations, non-profit organizations, or community health centers. They focus on disease prevention, health promotion, policy development, and healthcare management at a population level. Public health physicians may work in epidemiology, health education, health policy, or disaster response.
2) Medical Research: Many MDs are involved in medical research as principal investigators, research coordinators, or research associates. They contribute to advancing medical knowledge by conducting clinical trials, analyzing data, and publishing research findings. Medical researchers can work in academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, or independent research organizations.
1) Medical Consulting (includes medicolegal consulting): MDs with strong analytical and problem-solving skills can pursue careers in medical consulting. They provide expertise and guidance to healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies, and other healthcare-related businesses. Medical consultants offer advice on healthcare policies, market research, strategic planning, and healthcare management.
Risks
typically a lot more "difficult" to find a job (resources: docjobs [not sponsored], LinkedIn)
may make less money annually/on a salary basis however usually a lot more per hour thanks to flexibility and bonuses
Benefits
MANY opportunities are hybrid or full work from home (WFH)
EXCELLENT work-life balance
freedom to pursue other interests and even other revenue streams
BONUS
start your own business (we will post in a future video how to start and manage your own business, how to form an LLC and later an S corp, etc.)
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Top 5 BEST non clinical MD careers
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Hi, I'm Dr. Nahim Mizan, MD, medicolegal consulting physician with Family Medicine training, Los Angeles native, and founder of Mizan Coaching, LLC.
I wholeheartedly took the leap of faith from clinical medicine to medicolegal consulting, earning certifications in medical ethics and jurisprudence. I focus on accomplishing 3 goals: to improve healthcare systems globally, to educate my fellow physicians to improve and protect their clinical practices, and to advocate for patients in a system riddled with inequity.
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