Options after college?

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Hi all,

I am a recent grad. I was planning on pursuing Teach for America (was accepted etc.), but I don't think that it is as nearly aligned with my interests as I originally thought. That said, I haven't really considered many other options for work/volunteering after college, except to continue my volunteer work with local hospitals.

This may not be the right forum, but for those who had a year or two off after college, what did you do? I am trying to find a range of answers to orient myself.

Thank you so much!

 

[Compass]

I did 1 year of clinical research at a family medicine clinic and am currently in the Georgetown SMP.

 

[BeachBlondie]

Research is always a good option. Depending upon your qualifications, you can even find paid research positions (most likely clinical if you're a non-science major) which will fulfill your monetary needs, as well as your desire to add to your medical experience.

 

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Thank you both for your answers. I have a BS in biochemistry and a BA in physics. I have a few years experience with scientific research in several fields.

If anyone with experience could share more specifics - IE, what you actually did, how you found your job/position, your experiences there, further recommendations.

Thank you again.

 

[BeachBlondie]

Thank you both for your answers. I have a BS in biochemistry and a BA in physics. I have a few years experience with scientific research in several fields.

If anyone with experience could share more specifics - IE, what you actually did, how you found your job/position, your experiences there, further recommendations.

Thank you again.

I found my first two clinical positions through my undergraduate university. Due to the nature of my baccalaureate degree, and not having a medical center associated with the university, I was relegated to clinical positions in a social-health sphere. They were still fulfilling, and still positive experiences.

Now that I'm in my post-bacc program, I am interviewing for full-time research positions in a hospital setting. I've so far interviewed for diabetes studies, neonatal metabolic studies, and the effects of obesity and anorexia from a neurological standpoint.

To obtain these, you should convert your resume to a CV (curriculum vitae) which are more appropriate for academic work. I know that you can find an indefinite number of templates for this online. And, if you go the the careers page of your local medical center and search under the research criteria, you will find a wealth of positions labeled "Research Assistant" or "Research Technician." A lot of places require online submission, but don't despair because they do get read.

Good luck!