<p>Although I'm still a ways off (currently a junior), I've been giving some serious thought to taking a year off after college before starting medical school (ie, applying in my senior year). Anyway, I'd probably want to get a job in something research related during that year.</p>
<p>But I imagine a lot of employers would be turned off if they knew that you'd only be there for a year, after they spend time training/orientating you for the job. In light of that, how does one go about finding a job for a year? Should you just not bring it up when you're applying/interviewing? Is there a good approach to take? Are there places that would be more open to someone in that situation (ie, medical-school affiliated hospitals)?</p>
<p>I remember NCG was in such a situation in the past. I’d just not tell it to employers.
Btw, can you take time off after getting into med school?</p>
<p>Ethically and pragmatically, not telling employers won’t work because you need to ask time off for interviews. Something like the NIH fellowship would be perfect since you are expected to apply to med school. Otherwise, it’s a matter of finding someone who’s not looking for a 2-year commitment. Generally, PI’s are pretty good about letting you know what they expect. Since you are at their mercy when it comes to recs and pubs, it’s good not to screw them over. Academia is a small world.</p>
<p>In terms of timing, how far apart do these interviews tend to be?</p>
<p>I would propose academia because one can always make up time by working over the weekend! Heck! We pretty much lived in our labs during our Grad work. Industry is not that accomodating with making up time.</p>