Medicine Careers

On this page, you will find an expansive list of careers that fall under the "Medicine" category in STEMM. Click any career to learn more about it.

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Clinical Ethicist - three scientists sitting around a table talking
Clinical Ethicist

Clinical ethicists provide guidance on ethical issues in patient care and treatment, advising healthcare teams, developing ethical policies, and conducting consultations with patients and families.

Image source: Cleveland Clinic

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Clinical Laboratory Technician - a scientist with a lab coat and gloves on using a pipette
Clinical Laboratory Technician

Clinical laboratory technicians perform laboratory tests to help diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. They work under the supervision of medical technologists or laboratory managers to analyze bodily fluids, tissues, and other samples.

Image source: Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

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Clinical Trials Manager - somebody in blue scrubs writing on a clip board
Clinical Trials Manager

Clinical trials managers oversee clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the collection of high-quality data.

Image source: Polymorphic Games Studio

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Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) provide critical care and transport for patients in emergency situations. They are often the first responders to medical emergencies, providing life-saving interventions and stabilizing patients for transport to medical facilities.

Image source: Wikipedia

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Epidemiologist - a scientist in a lab coat and gloves holding up a test tube
Epidemiologist

Epidemiologists study the patterns, causes, and effects of health and disease conditions in defined populations. They play a critical role in public health by investigating outbreaks, monitoring disease trends, and implementing prevention strategies.

Image source: USCOnline

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Forensic Nurse - a nurse in blue scrubs putting a sample into a vial
Forensic Nurse

Forensic nurses investigate and manage infectious diseases in forensic settings, such as prisons and crime scenes, and provide care to victims of violence.

Image source: University of Utah College of Nursing

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Global Health Specialist - a person in a lab coat holding a small globe
Global Health Specialist

Global health specialists develop and implement programs, conduct research, and collaborate with international organizations to address health issues and improve healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Image source: Shemmassian Academic Consulting

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Health Communication Specialist - a doctor talking to a patient
Health Communication Specialist

Health communication specialists develop communication strategies to inform the public about health risks and promote healthy behaviors. They create materials and campaigns to distribute health information.

Image source: Grand Canyon University

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Health Educator - A scientist in a lab coat talking to a woman
Health Educator

Health educators teach people about behaviors that promote wellness. They develop and implement strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities.

Image source: Purdue Global

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Infection Control Nurse - a nurse in blue scrubs and a hair cap washing their hands
Infection Control Nurse

Infection control nurses specialize in preventing and controlling infections within healthcare settings. They develop and implement infection control policies and procedures.

Image source: IntelyCare

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Infectious Disease Doctor - two doctors in full PPE
Infectious Disease Doctor

Infectious disease doctors, also known as infectious disease specialists, diagnose and treat infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

Image source: US News

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Infectious Disease Officer - A scientist in a military uniform wearing a mask
Infectious Disease Officer

Quantitative public health researchers use quantitative methods to assess public health interventions and their impact on infectious diseases.

Image source: US Department of Defense

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Infectious Disease Pharmacist - A pharmacist wearing a mask and lab coat putting a box into a fridge
Infectious Disease Pharmacist

Infectious disease pharmacists specialize in the use of antimicrobial medications to treat infectious diseases. They work closely with healthcare teams to optimize antibiotic therapy and manage antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Image source: Board of Pharmacy Specialties

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Infection Preventionist - a group of scientists in lab coats talking
Infection Preventionist

Infectious disease pharmacists specialize in the use of antimicrobial medications to treat infectious diseases. They work closely with healthcare teams to optimize antibiotic therapy and manage antimicrobial stewardship programs.

Image source: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology

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Medical Laboratory Scientist - a scientist wearing a lab coat and gloves writing on a sample
Medical Laboratory Scientist

Medical laboratory scientists conduct complex laboratory tests to diagnose and monitor diseases. They work with various types of samples, including blood, urine, and tissues.

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Medical Science Liaison - two men talking. One is a medical doctor and the other is in a dress shirt and tie
Medical Science Liaison

Medical science liaisons act as a bridge between pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals, providing scientific information and support related to infectious diseases.

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Public Health Nurse - a nurse in scrubs talking to a group of people
Public Health Nurse

Public health nurses work within communities to promote health, prevent disease, and reduce health disparities. They focus on improving the overall health of populations through education, advocacy, and health services.

Image source: Nightingale College

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Tropical Disease Specialist - A group of 4 scientists in full PPE carrying somebody on a stretcher out of a forest
Tropical Disease Specialist

Tropical disease specialists focus on diseases that are prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. They conduct research, provide treatment, and develop prevention strategies.

Image source: NHS

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