Public Health, Medical Testing, & Patient Care

Bench-to-bedside translation of scientific information and analysis to inform or enact patient care and public health research or policy

Example job titles

Biostatistician* | Clinician | Clinical diagnostician | Clinical research project/program/trials manager/coordinator | Computational scientist* | Data analyst* | Epidemiologist* | Forensic scientist | Genetic counselor | Medical informaticist | Medical science liaison*| Medical/public health/environmental/genetic testing specialist | Patient advocate | Pathologist | Physician | Physician scientist* | Public health program analyst/evaluator/consultant | Research/medical informaticist* | Scientific/medical/technical writer* | Scientific/medical illustrator* | Therapist

*These job titles appear in other career pathways

Additional keywords to find more information or job postings

Public health | Medical testing | Health care | Clinical trial | Epidemiology | Medical devices | Translational research | Genetic testing

Get up-to-speed & stay current

• Access resources in the "Read About Careers" section of myIDP, including curated articles, lists of professional societies, etc.

Look for the corresponding myIDP categories: Clinical research management | Clinical practice | Public health related careers | Scientific/medical testing

• Read and contribute to discussion interest groups on AcademyHealth
• Get additional advice on how you can prepare for this career from scientists who have recently transitioned into a role in this field, as well as from those who have made hiring decisions.

Build your network

• Discuss your interests with faculty affiliates in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science and the Population Health Sciences programs.
• Attend a SIP of Science event on campus to network with colleagues and faculty in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing.
• Create a LinkedIn profile and use it strategically to expand your network.
  • Use these tips to create an effective profile that will attract desired attention.
  • Join the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences LinkedIn group and search for alumni connections by job titles, locations, and other keywords.
  • Once you've built your primary connections, search secondary connections for interesting new contacts.

Get training & experience

• Check out virtual professional development resources (webinars, seminars, Google hangouts, and Tweet chats) provided by AcademyHealth
• Participate in the Center for Clinical and Translational Science educational programs
• Take/audit a course through the Masters in Public Health or Population Health Sciences programs on campus

Deeper training opportunities & experiences

• Search for internship and fellowship opportunities in health services and health policy research (curated by AcademyHealth.org)
• Search for training programs and fellowships offered through research institutes and professional societies; for example:
  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention public health career training fellowships 

Gearing up for a career transition?

• All transitions (even those that are positive, desired, and successful) involve some amount of stress. This article on "Understanding the Impact of Change" from the NIH OITE blog offers a practical approach for considering an upcoming transition and doing a brief self-assessment to navigate change effectively.

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