Transition from academia to industry: a personal account.
A career in industry has become a widely accepted alternative for those of us trained in medicine and/or science who have traditionally focused on careers in academia. Like any career decision, consideration of a position in industry should include asking yourself a series of fundamental questions. A few of the key questions should include: 1) What kind of work environment do you find most enjoyable? (e.g., patient care setting, basic research lab, team-oriented setting); 2) What are you focused on accomplishing in your career? (basic research discoveries, contributions to clinical medicine, compensation); 3) Are you team oriented in your interactions or are you more of an individual contributor? A successful career in any endeavor, including industry, starts with a careful and honest examination of what you are best suited for and inspired to do.
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Ted Wendell
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Nuvelo Inc, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA. tlove@nuvelo.com
D002321:Career Choice; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry; D010820:Physicians; D013663:Teaching