Showing posts with label job candidate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job candidate. Show all posts

Monday, April 30, 2012

Health system and pursuing multiple degrees

According to http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=3262 and http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2012/04/23/prl20423.htm:
More medical students are pursuing degrees in other areas amidst our changing healthcare landscape; in the case of these students, an MD just doesn't quite cut it anymore.  This includes MBA, PhD/DrPH, JD, and MPH.

Although I'm currently a Public Health student (MPH), this got me thinking about my own self since I'll most likely be working closely with nurses/physicians at some point in my career.  (Come to think of it, a few months ago I spoke with a parish nurse about health programs at a local church - these nurses are also sometimes called faith community nurses, church nurses, or health ministry nurses.)  But also in the way I can be more well-rounded once I step into the job world again.  I know some of my classmates are thinking of pursuing more schooling as a physician's assistant, doctor, nurse, or lawyer after this.

What are your thoughts on being a more well-rounded job candidate?  What skills are REALLY needed in this "changing healthcare landscape" (e.g., accounting, marketing, budgeting, business...)?