Sarah Threlfell
Medical Writer, Regulatory Medical Writing at Insight Medical WritingDon’t be concerned about leaving academia; there are many opportunities outside of academia which offer the same challenges but with greater rewards.
Left academia after: 6+ years postdoc
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Vanisha Lakhina
Associate Medical Director at VMLY&RI felt isolated when I was exploring a transition, but now I realize that there are tons of ex-academics leading fulfilling work lives in a variety of sectors.
Burcu Anil Kirmizitas
Medical Writer at Ogilvy HealthworldIf you have doubts about whether academia is for you, don’t wait too long thinking “What if I stay a bit longer?” to see if those doubts subside.
Georgina Kerr
Research Facilitator for Immunology at University of OxfordThink about your strengths and what you can envisage yourself doing on a daily basis. Take advantage of your careers service, talk to your peers and mentors and look at jobs pages to find out what’s out there.