One of the most common questions I get asked about nonclinical careers is, "What are my options if I didn't complete residency?" Luckily, the answer is, "There are lots of options!" Today's guest, Dr. Lauren Weinand, is here to share how and why she chose not to pursue residency and instead took a role that combined her love for both writing and science by working for a medical communications company. We'll discuss how Dr. Weinand knew this was the right path for her, the role of medical communications companies, and how you can get started in this career.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here: www.doctorscrossing.com/112

In this episode we're talking about:

• How Dr. Weinand processed her decision not to pursue residency
• What medical communications companies do
• Lauren's day-to-day role at her job
• Whether an advanced degree is required for these roles
• The importance of developing a writing portfolio to enter the field
• Typical compensation for medical communications roles
• Steps for getting started in medical communications

Links for this episode:

Episode #111: Revisiting Careers You Can Do Without Residency

Episode #16: 5 Steps To Becoming A Medical Writer

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