Q:What do you know about MD/JD's, have you ever come across one? Do you think there's a major intersection between the fields of law and medicine? I'm determined to pursue medicine but law has always intrigued me too and I can't help but think there is some kind of relationship between the two. Thoughts? Thanks :)
Hi there!
I have met several MD/JDs (well, they were students) at UMiami, but yes I do think there is an important intersection between the fields of law and medicine. Often in medicine, lawmakers and lawyers are unable to understand the unique challenges of the medical profession, simply because they haven’t walked in a doctor’s or nurse’s shoes. I think a MD would greatly inform any law career related to medical tort, future healthcare policies stemming from the ACA, or private practice as counsel for a hospital or patient advocacy group. Since I’m only an MD student and can provide limited perspective and info on this topic, I would suggest doing some research on these programs and contacting a few of their department heads/chairs–they should be able to advise you about career opportunities for MD/JD and what their role typically is in the medical world. If there’s a program in your local area, I would also suggest shadowing a MD/JD. That’s a lot of schooling to commit to, so you definitely want to make sure it’s a good fit for you!
4 Notes/ Hide
- bluebear92 liked this
- margaritasetmariachi liked this
- feelslikecarolinashininglikeny liked this
- snacktopia liked this
- thenotquitedoctor-blog posted this