to_doctor_or_not
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Hi there!
I have recently been exploring opportunities to make a career change into medicine from data science. Currently, I am a data scientist at a health tech company doing clinical research using person generated health data from digital devices. I enjoy my current job; however, I would like to be interacting with patients and medical professionals directly AND have the opportunity to do data science/machine learninng related tasks to assist patient care. Does a profession in medicine like this exist?
It seems like there are a few degree options out there including a PhD in bioinformatics, md/PhD, or md. I was wondering if anyone knows of other options or has an opinion on those listed. I have also seen a few medical school programs that have on engineering-focused curriculum such as Carle Illinois College of Medicine, though not sure what that looks like in practice.
Also a note: I already have my MSc in computer science and have taken all pre reqs for an MD.
Thanks!
I have recently been exploring opportunities to make a career change into medicine from data science. Currently, I am a data scientist at a health tech company doing clinical research using person generated health data from digital devices. I enjoy my current job; however, I would like to be interacting with patients and medical professionals directly AND have the opportunity to do data science/machine learninng related tasks to assist patient care. Does a profession in medicine like this exist?
It seems like there are a few degree options out there including a PhD in bioinformatics, md/PhD, or md. I was wondering if anyone knows of other options or has an opinion on those listed. I have also seen a few medical school programs that have on engineering-focused curriculum such as Carle Illinois College of Medicine, though not sure what that looks like in practice.
Also a note: I already have my MSc in computer science and have taken all pre reqs for an MD.
Thanks!