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Going Back to Clinical Practice After Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry

By Nerissa | November 16, 2020 | Comments Off on Going Back to Clinical Practice After Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry

It is not the answers you give, but the questions you ask ~~ Voltaire Can I go back to clinical medicine after being a physician in the pharmaceutical industry? This week I’m continuing Dr. Andy Cagle’s story regarding his career…

Field Based Medical Roles for Physicians in the Pharmaceutical Industry

By Nerissa | November 9, 2020 | Comments Off on Field Based Medical Roles for Physicians in the Pharmaceutical Industry

I had the opportunity to interview a friend and colleague from my residency and fellowship program. Dr. Andy Cagle and I trained in pediatric residency and pediatric endocrinology fellowship together at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Andy is currently…

Podcasts for MDs Looking for Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry

By Nerissa | November 2, 2020 | Comments Off on Podcasts for MDs Looking for Careers in the Pharmaceutical Industry

You need to be listening to these podcasts if you are a Physician Interested in Transitioning to the Pharmaceutical Industry (and other Non-Clinical Careers!) Here is your curated list of great podcasts covering topics related to physicians transitioning to non-clinical…

Is there a RIGHT specialty for physicians interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry?

By Nerissa | October 26, 2020 | Comments Off on Is there a RIGHT specialty for physicians interested in a career in the pharmaceutical industry?

Do I have to be in a certain specialty to land a physician role in the pharmaceutical industry? This is a common question I get related to being able to land a job in the pharmaceutical industry.   I either get…

Making the Transition to a Career in the Pharmaceutical Industry

By Nerissa | October 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Making the Transition to a Career in the Pharmaceutical Industry

This is the second blog post from my interview with Dr. Karla Loken.  Karla is an obstetrician/gynecologist and has held two different roles in the pharmaceutical industry.  She transitioned to the pharmaceutical industry (“the industry”) about 3 years ago.  Currently,…

A Safety Physician Transitions to Clinical Development

By Nerissa | October 12, 2020 | Comments Off on A Safety Physician Transitions to Clinical Development

A Physician’s Transition to a Non-Clinical Career in the Pharmaceutical Industry “I had to adjust my mind frame; as physicians we are used to helping one person at a time – curing one person’s hot flashes, delivering a baby… in…