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    Do I take the promotion?

    I currently work as a clinical research coordinator in oncology and have been working in clinical research for the last 5 years. (For background: I am a non-trad and graduated from college in 2021, took a break from my path, and now applying May 2027 for hopeful 2028 start) A position opened up...
    • Pride-Med
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    • clinical research clinical research coordinator non trad non traditional research non-trad nontrad
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Pre-Medical (MD)
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    Realistic med school pathway (SWE -> premed)

    Hi folks! I'm looking for some feedback on where I stand in terms of med school applications and realistically what would be a good plan to prepare to apply to med school. I'm 5 years out of undergrad, and have been working as a software engineer for that time. Stats at a glance: Undergrad: Ivy...
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    Seeking Advice on choosing a Clinical Research position.

    Would like insight into choosing between two clinical research coordinator positions for: 1. CRC at Nursing School Study participants are all Spanish speaking patients of lower socioeconomic demographic who I will be working with directly the study itself fits my narrative as a...
    • estudiantedante
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    • advice clinical advice clinical research coordinator gap year jobs job offer job offers non traditional research non traditional student
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Nontraditional Students
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    Is research/volunteering necessary if coming from an allied health field? (OT to MD)

    Hi everyone, I'm a current OT student and will be graduating this May with my doctorate. I'm looking into pursuing medicine, and am trying to make a plan for myself. I'm planning on working full time at a hospital as an OT once I graduate, and I was wondering if you all think I will need...
    • codybarbar
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    • allied health to md non traditional research non traditional student non traditional volunteering nontraditional applicant ot to md
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Nontraditional Students