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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you need to take a breath and actually figure out what interests you. You've outlined 4 options that are all in different directions with no underlying thread other than "not a genetics research position." You've already invested substantial time and effort getting a degree in something that isn't your passion. Don't go lumping another (expensive) degree on top of that unless you're sure it will be useful.

The immediate thought that came to mind when I read you post though was [b]genetic counseling[/b]. You obviously have the science background for it, you'd just need to add the counseling credentials (which is a 2 year program I believe). You mentioned healthcare and public health as possible career paths and this fits into that realm while still being tied to your PhD.[/quote]

This advice is excellent.  The need for good genetic counselors will only increase, the pay is decent and the positions are fairly flexible (certainly more so than law or accounting).  You could also begin the supplementary grad program when you're ready without any penalty.  You'll have a very, very  hard time getting a position with a two year gap straight out of grad school, even from an excellent program.  There are simply too many STEM PhDs, and even things like science writing and policy are far more competitive than they used to be.  At the very least, consider keeping a hand in by adjuncting or writing an article here and there.  A true two year gap will be tough, absent additional training as PPs have described.[/quote]

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