Medicine and Technology by Joseph Kim, MD, MPH

Visit my new URLs

DrJosephKim — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:47:34 +0000

Visit my new sites here:

http://www.medicineandtechnology.com/
http://www.nonclinicaljobs.com/
http://www.medicalsmartphones.com/
http://www.ultramobilehealth.com/

Visit me at MedicineandTechnology.com

DrJosephKim — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 08:14:32 +0000

http://www.medicineandtechnology.com/

Researching Non-Clinical Careers

DrJosephKim — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:40:24 +0000

I often get asked about how to transition to a non-clinical career. If you’re thinking about it but you don’t know where to start, I would suggest that you start with this:
http://mdjosephkim.blogspot.com/2008/04/non-clinical-opportunities-for.html

Then, outline your interests and try to identify your ideal career. Then, map out a plan to get there. It will be essential to build your network and meet people who are working in the area you’re interested in. Re-connect with old classmates, friends, etc. Use social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Plaxo, etc.

You may also want to check out:
http://www.seak.com/semncc08.htm

Research, build your network, and meet people who are working in non-clinical settings.

Medical Writing Community

DrJosephKim — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:20:01 +0000

What does it mean to be a medical writer? How do you get started? If you’re not sure, I invite you to join me in a FREE community of medical writers.

http://medicalwriting.ning.com/

Here, you can ask questions, meet others, exchange ideas and stories, and get advice. I hope you find it useful.

Medical Communications and CME

DrJosephKim — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:53:17 +0000

Wherever you have a cluster of pharmaceutical companies, you’re likely to find communications companies that provide one of two services: 1) certified medical education (CME/CE) or 2) marketing/promotional education.

Both offer what is known as “medical education” but the key difference is whether the education is certified CME/CE or non-certified.

The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) has changed its guidelines in many places over the last 5 years, so the rules on CME has evolved dramatically. If you have interests in the CME/CE world, I suggest that you get familiar with the North American Association of Medical Education and Communication Companies, Inc., (NAAMECC). That’s a good place to get started.

” On doctor’s wall, an MBA”

DrJosephKim — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:26:33 +0000

Here’s an interesting article on physicians pursuing an MBA.

On doctor’s wall, an MBA

This article was also picked up by a Business Week blog here:

So what do you think? Is an MBA worth your time?

Network on Ning: non-clinical opportunities and careers

DrJosephKim — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:55:05 +0000

I would like to invite clinicians and students who may be interested in various types of non-clinical careers and opportunities to join this FREE (but private) network:

http://nonclinical.ning.com/

This network is open to physicians, PAs, nurses, NPs, pharmacists, technicians, and students in the healthcare field. It’s a great way to meet others and share ideas. Since the network is private, only members will be viewing your information and comments that get posted.

Going Back to School

DrJosephKim — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:54:21 +0000

I seem to be meeting more clinicians who are going back to school to learn about business. The problem is that medical school really doesn’t prepare you for the ‘real world’ often encountered in the healthcare industry. Furthermore, many clinicians who are interested in pursuing non-clinical careers are looking into part-time and online business school opportunities.

I love being a student. I’m a lifelong learner and I like to read and learn about new things. Maybe I’ll enroll for some classes this fall if I can justify spending all that money for the coursework. Wouldn’t it be great if you could take classes for FREE? Well, in some ways you can. There are many lectures that get posted online. Look on YouTube or do a Google search and you may find something very interesting.

For example, MIT offers FREE courses here:
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/web/home/home/index.htm

Medical schools asked to shun drug firm freebies

DrJosephKim — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:40:34 +0000

The Assn. of American Medical Colleges also wants schools to ban or limit drug industry programs such as speakers’ bureaus. Free lunches, pens or trips to resorts from drug companies should not be accepted. A report by the Assn. of American Medical Colleges calls for these and other restrictions to limit drug and medical device companies’ interactions at the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals. The report’s recommendations seek to free the educational environment of industry marketing activities, put buffers in place when industry funding is accepted, and distance physicians and trainees from sales representatives’ influence, medical leaders said.AAMC Chief Scientific Officer David Korn, MD, said the recommendations were prompted by concerns that industry funding is increasingly eroding the objectivity and integrity of medical education…

So what do you think?

Discuss on Sermo

Get a FREE $15 Amazon Gift Certificate

DrJosephKim — Sat, 24 May 2008 15:16:54 +0000

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