Hi all,
I have been pondering what to do career-wise for quite awhile. I have a psychology degree, and was pre-med during college. I always thought I would go onto medical school, but after working 3 years in clinical research, I find that clinical medicine doesnt interest me all that much .except for psychiatry (and psych research). But, I dont really think I have the drive to complete medical school, especially with the lack of interest in other fields, and I enjoy my friends, family and free time too much!
So, some alternatives have been floating around in my head. I have been thinking about becoming a PA in psych or a psych NP. I do like research though, and sometimes think I could give or take the patient contact. I am pretty interested in nutritional and alternative medicine in the treatment psychiatric disorders, especially depression. Maybe I should become a RD and get an MA in counseling? Or maybe a PhD in clinical psychology (although I dont have that great of a GPA 3.4, may not be that competitive of an applicant)? I havent really even been able to find a program that matches my interests .
Sorry, I feel like I am all over the place any advice?
I have been pondering what to do career-wise for quite awhile. I have a psychology degree, and was pre-med during college. I always thought I would go onto medical school, but after working 3 years in clinical research, I find that clinical medicine doesnt interest me all that much .except for psychiatry (and psych research). But, I dont really think I have the drive to complete medical school, especially with the lack of interest in other fields, and I enjoy my friends, family and free time too much!
So, some alternatives have been floating around in my head. I have been thinking about becoming a PA in psych or a psych NP. I do like research though, and sometimes think I could give or take the patient contact. I am pretty interested in nutritional and alternative medicine in the treatment psychiatric disorders, especially depression. Maybe I should become a RD and get an MA in counseling? Or maybe a PhD in clinical psychology (although I dont have that great of a GPA 3.4, may not be that competitive of an applicant)? I havent really even been able to find a program that matches my interests .
Sorry, I feel like I am all over the place any advice?