EB 2012 Careers Symposium
"Do I Need Another Degree?"
(Sponsored by APS Career Opportunities in Physiology Committee)
Organizers:
John D. Imig, Ph.D. , Medical College of Wisconsin
Sonya D. Coaxum, Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
The APS Career Opportunities in Physiology Committee discussed and recognizes that there is an ever-changing career landscape. One area in this landscape is the increase in PhD professionals pursuing additional degrees to increase their ability to be competitive for new job opportunities in science. Additional degrees such as JD law degree, MBA business degree, MPH health policy degree, MED education degree, as well as internships are become more common for PhDs. This career symposium will explore these opportunities that should have broad appeal to scientists at various career stages.
Presentations (see audio and PowerPoints from each presentation below)
Benefits and Opportunities in Science for a JD Degree
Blair Taylor, Ph.D., J.D., Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
Opportunities in Academia for Scientists With an MBA degree
Matthew Kluger, Ph.D., M.B.A., George Mason University
Physiology and Public Health: What Can an MPH Degree Do?
Robert Carter III, Ph.D., M.P.H., US Army
Public Policy and Career Opportunities in Physiology
Sarah K. England , Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis