Hi, I am new to the board. I am re-entering the job market after taking a few years off to focus on family. I have a bachelor's in Comp. Sci. and worked in field for 18 years. My last employers was a pharmaceutical company, where I became interested in the clincal/medical side of R&D.

With the employment gap I have, it is almost mandatory that I first go back to school to brush up on my skills and get some new ones. I want to combine the technology skills and experience I have with some medical training.

I have been exploring medical training at a serveral technical institutes. I'm not sure if Medical Assisting is the way to go or not, but this has been recommended.

Ultimately, I think I would like to work in coding (particularly on the post-marketing side of research and development) I am also interested in medical ethics and public access to medical care.

Does anyone have suggestions on how I can best pursue a move into one or all of these areas ? Or, where I can find someone to mentor me through this process ?

Thanks for your support.

Your Professional Title/Credentials: Computer Programmer/Re-entry employee

Are You Still In School? No

Are You Working? No

Medical Assisting is not they way to go for what you are looking at. Trying going to a JC and meeting with an advisor, they will give you great advice.