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Since you're so interested in technology and science you might consider earning a PhD in biomedical research/biomedical engineering, genetics, genomics, or some
by bendmorris 16y ago
Since you're so interested in technology and science you might consider earning a PhD in biomedical research/biomedical engineering, genetics, genomics, or something else that interests you. The amount of actual science involved in the day to day practice of most doctors is negligible.
With your interests I'd suggest looking into MD/PhD programs - granted, that's a long time to spend in school (7+ years for both doctorates, then residency or postdoc or whatever), but if your interest is really in medical science, it can be a great opportunity. Also, these programs generally pay your tuition plus a stipend the whole time you're in school, so you can live comfortably instead of acquiring hundreds of thousands in debt.
Good luck!
- throwaway80919 16y agoThis is exactly what I am doing. I am getting my undergrad degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology with a Computer Science minor; and am lining up going on to a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. After that, I plan on starting my own bio-tech company just about anywhere but the United States with a focus on prion and autoimmune diseases. I would start the company now if not for the issue of funding. As I do not possess the correct shibboleths (i.e., formal education, published papers, etc.), the odds of funding are literally zero (you can stow the replies claiming otherwise, I've checked). And the no funding trend continues despite being able to show time and again that my ideas are congruent with, and sometimes predict, the latest medical research in the above specified fields. Also, if anyone else is wanting to do a similar track, the key to having your degree be an advantage to getting out of the United States is ensuring your university (and specifically your degree) is accredited by a signatory to the Washington Accord.