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Hey Friends!
I am currently doing a nontraditional post bac (taking classes at a local community college) while working full time at the public health department in health policy. This summer my jobs contract is ending and for my next position I would like to be working somewhere where I can gain exposure to the various careers in direct healthcare while gaining direct care experience with patients.
I currently have less than 50 volunteer hours/clinical experience. I have an extensive background with public health research but minimal experience with biomedical research.
I am applying to a few of the PREP post bac program locations which is a federal program which focuses on biomedical research for those interested in an MD/Phd. I would be able to work in a lab full time while taking two higher level science courses at the graduate school. My other option is to apply to entry level jobs at a local hospital or community health center while doing research part time at a hospital.
I am leaning towards the path of gaining more clinical experience through working, but I am unsure of which entry healthcare position will allow me to develop intimate connections with clinicians and patients (medical assistant. medical scribe, EMT, etc.) Is there anyone that has taken either path on their post bac journey who can share their experience, specifically how/why they feel it strengthen their medical school application? Any suggestions on how to get a job in a hospital system or patient centered health clinic without a direct contact or the formal certificate required for some entry level positions. I appreciate your advice. I hope you all have a blessed day and I looking forward to reading your responses.
I am currently doing a nontraditional post bac (taking classes at a local community college) while working full time at the public health department in health policy. This summer my jobs contract is ending and for my next position I would like to be working somewhere where I can gain exposure to the various careers in direct healthcare while gaining direct care experience with patients.
I currently have less than 50 volunteer hours/clinical experience. I have an extensive background with public health research but minimal experience with biomedical research.
I am applying to a few of the PREP post bac program locations which is a federal program which focuses on biomedical research for those interested in an MD/Phd. I would be able to work in a lab full time while taking two higher level science courses at the graduate school. My other option is to apply to entry level jobs at a local hospital or community health center while doing research part time at a hospital.
I am leaning towards the path of gaining more clinical experience through working, but I am unsure of which entry healthcare position will allow me to develop intimate connections with clinicians and patients (medical assistant. medical scribe, EMT, etc.) Is there anyone that has taken either path on their post bac journey who can share their experience, specifically how/why they feel it strengthen their medical school application? Any suggestions on how to get a job in a hospital system or patient centered health clinic without a direct contact or the formal certificate required for some entry level positions. I appreciate your advice. I hope you all have a blessed day and I looking forward to reading your responses.
