U.S. Pathologists in China?

[MasterTShake]

I've tried to find stuff on the internets, but have not had much success, so I'll post something here and see if anyone has any idea. Let's say there's a hypothetical U.S.-borne, English-speaking pathology fellow whose done an anatomic pathology residency, as well as a hematopathology fellowship, is currently in a post-doc, and his wife suddenly springs on him that she wants to move back to China sometime in the not-so-distant future to find a job because she's unsatisfied with her U.S. life and feels compelled to take care of her parents as they get older. Let's say this fellow doesn't know how to convince his wife otherwise, doesn't want to live thousands of miles from his wife and child, and doesn't want to get a divorce. Does anyone know of opportunities for U.S.-trained pathologists that don't really speak or read Chinese, or is this hypothetical person pretty much screwed?

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[KeratinPearls]

I've tried to find stuff on the internets, but have not had much success, so I'll post something here and see if anyone has any idea. Let's say there's a hypothetical U.S.-borne, English-speaking pathology fellow whose done an anatomic pathology residency, as well as a hematopathology fellowship, is currently in a post-doc, and his wife suddenly springs on him that she wants to move back to China sometime in the not-so-distant future to find a job because she's unsatisfied with her U.S. life and feels compelled to take care of her parents as they get older. Let's say this fellow doesn't know how to convince his wife otherwise, doesn't want to live thousands of miles from his wife and child, and doesn't want to get a divorce. Does anyone know of opportunities for U.S.-trained pathologists that don't really speak or read Chinese, or is this hypothetical person pretty much screwed?

Dont know if medical tourism type hospitals exist in China as I do know they exist in other parts of Asia. I believe these hospitals look for English speaking docs. Anyways, there's no way to bring the parents to the US?

 

[Patho2009]

I don't know but I think China is flooded with pathologists and that's why they come here. I don't think you will get the same opportunities and payment like here.

 

[KCShaw]

Hypothetically, one could learn to read, write, and speak the local language. More realistically, one would probably have to start contacting medical centers in China to see. Perhaps more effectively, try contacting some medical aid groups and see what sort of contacts they have -- they may know more options, but those options may be relatively rural. Some of the smaller south Asian countries I believe have more demand, and have institutions more strongly based with &/or funded by English speakers. China.. well, it's the curse of the curtain, I just don't know. This hypothetical person is up against some difficult cultural foundations in terms of the wife wanting to go back, & take care of her parents personally -- something I would not be so bold as to advise on how to deal with, heh.

 

[Oluwadi]

It looks like the subject is hypothetically interested in academics.
A few suggestions:
1. Look at Hong Kong, depending on distance from spouse's family. English-speaking academic pathology opportunities may be available there.
2. Seek out members of the Chinese American Pathologists Association at the upcoming USCAP meeting. Some of them may have suggestions or connections.
3. Seek opportunities in telepathology-related work.

 

[Oluwadi]

The details of the CAPA meeting at USCAP are as follows:

Room RC Salon E, Marriott River Center
Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.​

You can also visit www.capaht.org for more information especially if you can't make it to San Antonio.

It looks like the subject is hypothetically interested in academics.
A few suggestions:
1. Look at Hong Kong, depending on distance from spouse's family. English-speaking academic pathology opportunities may be available there.
2. Seek out members of the Chinese American Pathologists Association at the upcoming USCAP meeting. Some of them may have suggestions or connections.
3. Seek opportunities in telepathology-related work.

 

[pathstudent]

I've tried to find stuff on the internets, but have not had much success, so I'll post something here and see if anyone has any idea. Let's say there's a hypothetical U.S.-borne, English-speaking pathology fellow whose done an anatomic pathology residency, as well as a hematopathology fellowship, is currently in a post-doc, and his wife suddenly springs on him that she wants to move back to China sometime in the not-so-distant future to find a job because she's unsatisfied with her U.S. life and feels compelled to take care of her parents as they get older. Let's say this fellow doesn't know how to convince his wife otherwise, doesn't want to live thousands of miles from his wife and child, and doesn't want to get a divorce. Does anyone know of opportunities for U.S.-trained pathologists that don't really speak or read Chinese, or is this hypothetical person pretty much screwed?

Think outside the box Get a job in biotech or as a consultant with contacts in china. Your salary probably wouldn't be as much as a us practicing pathologist but could equal an asst prof and if the company blows up you have the potential to earn millions in stock. Of course it would help if your wife is from shanghai or Beijing. If she is from the sticks you might have to be willing to let her go and start over with a bottom heavy Midwest girl. Alternately just throw away your life here and go on an epic adventure in china.

That's my two cents.

 

[2121115]

I don't know but I think China is flooded with pathologists and that's why they come here. I don't think you will get the same opportunities and payment like here.

Umm... no.

Google the terms "red envelope", "China" and "physician".

 

[LADoc00]

I've tried to find stuff on the internets, but have not had much success, so I'll post something here and see if anyone has any idea. Let's say there's a hypothetical U.S.-borne, English-speaking pathology fellow whose done an anatomic pathology residency, as well as a hematopathology fellowship, is currently in a post-doc, and his wife suddenly springs on him that she wants to move back to China sometime in the not-so-distant future to find a job because she's unsatisfied with her U.S. life and feels compelled to take care of her parents as they get older. Let's say this fellow doesn't know how to convince his wife otherwise, doesn't want to live thousands of miles from his wife and child, and doesn't want to get a divorce. Does anyone know of opportunities for U.S.-trained pathologists that don't really speak or read Chinese, or is this hypothetical person pretty much screwed?

I think this hypothetical pathologist better sack up asap....this sounds like a disaster. I would assume this hypothetical pathologist's wife has the common sense to realize he wont be able to land like a cat in China and actually practice medicine. Certainly, even if he did find something it would be an incredible struggle.

If the pathologist's wife is going to choose her aging/dying parents over the pathologist, its best to get wife shopping. Its that simple and Im not joking.

In all seriousness, I would be interested to see how easily she can collect on alimony in China. The very least he could stop her from returning with the child, that might give her pause.