When thinking of potential medical careers, those that involve direct contact with patients are the first to come to mind – doctors, surgeons, nurses, paramedics, etc. But the practice of medicine is deeply dependent upon the scores of professionals who largely work behind the scenes. Among them are medical scientists.
A medical scientist’s primary purpose is to conduct research aimed at improving overall human health. Duties may include:
- Designing and conducting studies to investigate human diseases and proposed methods for prevention and treatment;
- Preparing and analyzing medical samples and data to investigate causes and treatment of toxicity, pathogens and chronic diseases;
- Developing safe and effective standards for drug potency, doses and methods that allow for the mass manufacturing and distribution of drugs and medicinal compounds;
- Designing, building and testing new medical devices;
- Working with health departments, physicians and other medical industry professionals to develop programs that improve health outcomes;
- Writing research grant proposals and applying for funding from government agencies and private funding sources to assure that the work of medical scientists continues.
If you’re considering a career as a medical scientist, it’s critical that you understand the basic biological systems, how they work together and how they’re affected by various clinical applications. And the most effective way to learn and understand these concepts is by enrolling at St. Augustine’s WOLFPACC. Our revolutionary courses will help prepare you for the rigors of medical school and for acing your COMLEX and USMLE exams. Call 904-209-3140 to find out more.
