How many of you out there work in the medical field as well?

[rubybullet]

Just wanting to know if there are any of you out there that are also in the medical field as your spouse goes thru the training to be a doctor?

I am thinking of making the switch into a medical related field as I am so sick of computers/technology!

I was a Communications/Journalism major. But I followed DH around the medical field in a variety of low-level jobs, which eventually paid off (not monetarily...) in my favorite job ever. I edited/wrote research papers and submitted them for publication in public health journals. (I'm a dork - research makes me drool.) Before that, I had jobs in hospital/university finance and in patient relations.

So although I did have some patient interaction, I was not involved in patient care in the same sense that a nurse, PA, etc. would be. But it was still related to healthcare, and it was very rewarding. I considered getting a Master of Public Health... maybe someday.

[Michele]

I'm a veterinarian.


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[Meenah]

Nurse Practitioner!

[diggitydot]

I have zero desire to deal with the gooey stuff. Even my own. Blech. :P

[Vanquisher]

Medical assistant and practice manager!

[v-girl]

Until October 2007, I worked for a PR firm and we had several medical clients (including the hospital where DH did his residency). LOL

[scrub-jay]

MPH/MBA degree in progress.

[Meenah]

Heidi, when you incorporate make yourself the Vice President with ownership of 50% shares!!!!!!!!!

[Vanquisher]

Heidi, when you incorporate make yourself the Vice President with ownership of 50% shares!!!!!!!!!

I am the Vice President with 50% shares! Thanks!


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[rainbabies]

Used to be an ICU tech and unit coordinator for the ICU. Then worked for a FP doc as a receptionist and fill in for nurse holidays/days off.

[moonlight]

I'm not currently, but I start some training next year. I should be able to start working at the hospital next spring. I'm really excited about it. It's a big change for me!

[reciprocity]

I do a bunch of pharma patent litigation, does that count?

[DCJenn]

Sure it counts!

I work in social services- for a provider of mental health, substance abuse and long term care (for people with mental retardation) so I work with a lot of people with neurologically related issues. I get what hubby does far better than he gets what I do though.

Jenn

I don't work in the medical field but have recently been thinking about going to school for something else. I don't think I would get into the medical field after hearing all of my husband's trials and tribulations. I guess that's as a Dr though. I think I might like to do something in the arts. I have always really enjoyed painting and am getting sick of just being "the Drs wife".