Clinical: Research, Pathology, Disease & Epidemiology - Career Choices

Job Description:

Medical Research is a broad category that covers many jobs not directly involving patient care:

• Large hospitals, universities, and dedicated research institutions employ healthcare personnel for health, disease and treatment research

• MD’s, PhD’s, RN's and graduate students conduct research

• Laboratory personnel conduct tests

• Nurses, coordinators and managers organize and carry out clinical trials

• Statisticians interpret results

• Grant writers obtain funding

Pathology

• Forensic examiners investigate the cause of death and gather evidence for legal investigations.

Epidemiology

• Data gathered from population studies is used not only in research, but also to guide decision-making for healthcare providers and government agencies.

Research positions where a Registered Nurse is required:

• For jobs in this category, see Nurse RN: Research/Pathology/Informatics

Research positions where a Medical Doctor is required:

• For jobs in this category, see Physician: M.D./D.O./C.A.M.