So you want to be a medical scientist. An MD isn’t enough to make your parents proud, so why not toss in a PhD as well? With your MD/PhD, you’ll be making groundbreaking medical discoveries each day you go to work. Well, not quite. This is the reality of being a medical scientist.
Welcome to our next installment in So You Want to Be where we highlight a specific medical career path to help you decide if it’s right for you.
Medical scientists conduct research that enhances our understanding of human health and diseases. They explore the causes and progressions of various health conditions, aiming to develop effective treatments and preventive measures.
Special thanks to physician scientist Dr. Albert Zhou for helping us create this "So You Want to Be" entry. Instagram: @dr.albertzhou
TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 What Is a Medical Scientist? 02:41 Academic Settings 03:13 Research Institutes 03:33 Pharma and Biotech Companies 03:46 Government Agencies 04:06 NGOs and Foundations 04:17 Private Practice and Consultancy 04:30 Common Misconceptions 06:01 How to Become a Medical Scientist 06:24 MD + PhD 07:32 MSTP 09:14 Subspecialties Within Medical Research 10:04 What You’ll Love 11:19 What You Won’t Love 13:28 Should You Become a Medical Scientist? 15:02 Ultimate Research Course
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