A career in medicine or in the pharmaceutical business.This article is intended for those who are facing the choice of which path to choose for your professional development.
This question may be relevant for both University graduates, only standing on the threshold of his career, and for experienced people who think about changing professions.
Initially, we wanted to describe each key point, which is really important to pay attention to when choosing. But since we will compare both directions, then it would be logical to draw our conclusions and observations in the form of a table. The main source of data are the personal motives of the person.
| Motivation at work | Practical medicine | Pharmaceutical business |
| Universal recognition | Typically, this goal representatives dynasties doctors. When my grandmother was a doctor, mother of chapters. doctor dad head. Department in the hospital. Thus, in the family, for several generations, brought up the ideal medical professional. Such people, as we have noted, seek to make a career in practical medicine, to become a leading specialist in their field, then their contributions will appreciate the public, they will be printing articles in specialized journals, to invite to the conference, the native will be respected. Gaining popularity in professional circles, such people have pride in themselves, their family. | Of course the universal vocation can be obtained in Pharm. Business. You can earn a good sales results, to receive from the company as a reward ticket on vacation, to get their work promotion. Here it is important to understand that a call you will not get as a medic, but as a sales specialist. That can significantly influence motivation in the work. |
| The value of human life | Very important for the determination of the moment. It is important to remember why You went to study in medical University. Many did it because I wanted to save lives, wanted to reduce pain and suffering, to make the world a better place. If Your desire to receive this education, only stronger and You want to directly participate in this process part, by our own hands «fight» for each patient, then of course it’s a matter of respect. | Undoubtedly, you will have to cure people. You most directly involved in the chain, aimed at the recovery of the patients. However, make diagnoses, prescribe medications, and congratulate you on your recovery will not be You. If You are not touching to the heart of the process, it is possible to promote the products You will get more satisfaction. |
| Stability |
To be confident in the future — we are all more or less want it. However, for each of us carries a completely different meaning. Stability is the absence of changes, both in the direction of drop, and in the direction of growth. What kind of stability You need? Be sure that tomorrow will not be worse than today, or Vice versa, that the future will be better than now? Working in a hospital you can be sure that tomorrow will be almost the same as today. Can not be afraid cuts, now, almost all hospitals have a shortage of specialists, so for those who value stability, this choice will be most suitable. |
Indeed, in the pharmaceutical business in full swing, changing, coming up with new strategies to promote staff motivation system, it brings a constant movement. There is not the stability of matter, because not all decisions can be successful and be a positive effect. However, together with the difficulties that come with professional and personal growth. If You have the flexibility to adopt any revisions and ready to fight for your goals, to make efforts, it would certainly work in active promotion will bring you positive results. You will be able to ensure its stability and confidence in the future. |
| Communication with people | In both directions most of the time you have to communicate with people. The only difference in the generation of a stream, who is the initiator and who is the client. The doctor takes the needy in his patients, he listens to complaints and prescribes treatment. Sometimes every day comes to him more than 50 people and you must have patience and calm to be able to take all. Too sociable, emotional doctors can be found very rarely, in this profession it is important to be able to distribute and maintain its strength. | Representatives of the farm. Companies independently generate a stream of people with whom you want to contact. This is a complex and emotionally costly process. They have to face many obstacles, to talk a lot, to understand and accept the other party, to compromise and negotiate. In this profession it is important to be flexible, able to adapt to the client and to have an inexhaustible supply of domestic energy. You have to accept people and to go to him. Can you? |
| Financial motivation | Unfortunately, this is one of the most common motivational factors. Why unfortunately? The fact that at the initial level of young doctors receive significantly less than the farm. Companies. Up to a decent level they have to gain experience, skills, receive additional continuing education. As a rule, the younger generation want to get «all at once». If you have other priorities in life and have a temporary resources, the work in medicine to become paid after a certain time. | Good salary with the first month of work, even for bezobidnogo employee mainly attracts many applicants. Company car, payment of telephone and Internet, additional bonuses for the implementation of the sales plan. All these many benefits, no doubt, appeal increased interest in vacancies in the pharmaceutical business. If you are ready to give fully, to work constantly on the result, to master the art of working with clients, then this path is Yours! |
And so, we looked at five key points that are important to pay attention to when choosing a path.
If You have already taken place in one direction and decided to change it, it is very important not to be mistaken with a choice. The fact that, as a rule, if your doctor or pharmacist goes to work as a medical representative, and for various reasons, returns to its initial activities, in consequence, it becomes difficult to go back to farm. company. This is due to the definition of motivation on the job, the hiring Manager, pays this moment a lot of attention and this scan is not all survive.
Listen to yourself, assess their strength and make informed decisions, then Your career will become successful. Good Luck!
Siskin Natalia
Recruitment company AVICONN