>> In terms of kind of key background, I think any type of biological
or chemistry experience you can leverage.
Even engineering can be a value.
It depends on whatever types of science and area that you want to focus in on.
And the application of that if you'd want to move
into the healthcare industries specifically working for a company,
I think some of the key things you'll need are, you know, strong communication skills.
Leadership almost goes without saying.
An ability to demonstrate a collaborative attitude
and approach in how you go about your work.
You really have to focus on others.
You can't be so inward focused.
I tend to tell folks you need to be outward focused
to understand what are the opportunities to work with others.
And really be able to be on a personal mission of wanting
to make a difference in patients lives.
So looking for evidence of communication.
And so that will come in the form of congress presentations or academic presentations,
manuscripts to assess your level of communication skills.
Obviously if you're fortunate enough for an interview process via phone will assess that.
Live in person will assess that.
I think leadership potential is key.
Your ability to, you know, could be a student government position or role.
Could be a volunteerism at a local nonprofit or tutoring service
or serving also as a teaching assistant.
There are a variety of really vehicles in which someone can demonstrate a knack for leadership.
And so that's key.
And always trying to assess overall kind
of attitude towards working and partnering with others.
And so when you look at healthcare, it's pretty complex.
There's no sole authority or source that has it all.
And so you have to have an attitude and willingness to kind
of work with and partner with others.