Value of intern year completion to non-clinical careers

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I'm about seven months through my intern year at the moment and I'm seriously considering leaving after it's over. I'm interested in other opportunities outside of clinical medicine – I do have a lot of work experience and education experience outside of my MD. My question then is – for fields like consulting or international organizations or healthcare management, does anyone think they can give informed answer as to whether these types of employers value completion of the intern year at all?

I would say in the case of applying to a healthcare consulting firm or perhaps an international aid relief organization, where you're likely position would involve something where understanding medicine and clinical practice would be relevant and helpful. Obviously I haven't done too much into this which is why am asking here – thanks!

 

[Margo]

There is no value. However, think about your co-interns. Leaving before the end of the year will leave them stranded with your share of work. Not a decent thing to do to your colleagues.

 

[deleted103644]

There is no value. However, think about your co-interns. Leaving before the end of the year will leave them stranded with your share of work. Not a decent thing to do to your colleagues.

This is not true. There is a huge difference.

If you complete your intern year, you can get a medical license in many states. While you may not be a practicing physician, there is value in that.

(Agree with the not putting an extra burden on colleagues point.)

 

[brotherman]

Honestly, I would finish, being a board certified physician in your specialty will open up doors that would otherwise be closed to "regular people". Most non-clinical jobs that pay well usually require some modicum of medical experience.

 

[Law2Doc]

Honestly, I would finish, being a board certified physician in your specialty will open up doors that would otherwise be closed to "regular people". Most non-clinical jobs that pay well usually require some modicum of medical experience.

You will not be a board certified physician after intern year...

 

[Instatewaiter]

You won't be board certified but you will be a physician who has practice rights in many places. That could go a long way for a medical related (but not medicine) career.

 

[brotherman]

You will not be a board certified physician after intern year...

Ooops, I should have been more specific- My advice to the OP is that they should finish their residency and at least be board eligible. Opens up a lot more non-clinical careers.