well, I'm not the OP, but I am in a similar situation, practicing medicine and really thinking about a career change. I realize a total switch isn't a good idea, so I've considered trying to get into medical informatics or medical IT. I'm just wondering more about your career and any ideas you might have about formal training vs real world experience. I like computers as a passionate hobby, but have never programmed (and should start by just doing, or taking a class I think), and don't have formal programming/cs/it training, just a microbiology undergrad and MD. Unlike you, I don't think I'd miss seeing patients, if that makes any difference. Also, just for fun, how does one learn about jobs for docs in IT? I know for a lot of other fields there are posting sites, is there anything better than AMIA.org?
I have lots of questions, I"ll stop there for now...
thanks!
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well, I'm not the OP, but I am in a similar situation, practicing medicine and really thinking about a career change. I realize a total switch isn't a good idea, so I've considered trying to get into medical informatics or medical IT. I'm just wondering more about your career and any ideas you might have about formal training vs real world experience. I like computers as a passionate hobby, but have never programmed (and should start by just doing, or taking a class I think), and don't have formal programming/cs/it training, just a microbiology undergrad and MD. Unlike you, I don't think I'd miss seeing patients, if that makes any difference. Also, just for fun, how does one learn about jobs for docs in IT? I know for a lot of other fields there are posting sites, is there anything better than AMIA.org? I have lots of questions, I"ll stop there for now... thanks!
Drmike, how would one message you?