Alternative Medical Careers

Some students may choose to pursue a career pathway other than clinical medicine. Please visit the AAMC Careers in the Medicine page for Alternative Careers for further information on careers including:

• Public health and service
• Public policy and government
• Communications and journalism
• Informatics
• Pharmaceutical research
• Consulting

Additionally, Look for Zebras and DOC Jobs have helpful information for individuals investigating alternative career paths.

If you are interested in discussing alternative career paths please contact Marcelo Malakooti, MD, CPE, FAAP, at mmalakooti@luriechildrens.org.