2002 Major: Biology; minors in Chemistry and Economics
"I found in my graduate program (PhD Biochemistry - VCU/MCV) I was far ahead of my peers given that most of the courses repeated topics and detail that I covered in undergraduate. I was able to feel these courses were review while others struggled with topics for the first time. In addition to familiarity with topics I was more well equipped to dive into research questions - what is the right question? design of experiment? how to interpret data versus others. Finally, i would say that my degree has set me on a non-conventional track to continue to ask important questions and develop science/medicine. I currently design clinical trials for pharmaceutical sponsors in oncology and act as the medical monitor for those trials."
"I wasn't entirely sure what I wanted to do but realized that i had a stronger passion for science and didn't see exactly what non-medicine careers options were out there. I think there are a number of options that many/most are not aware of where a rigorous scientific background is important. I would highly encourage you to follow your passion/interest and engage with the career office, but especially reach out to alumni to discuss what they are doing/how they got there."
