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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Isn't a fellowship typically a training program for a specialty, and lasts only a few years? What would be your career goal for after the fellowship?[/quote]

First, thank you all for the replies.

To answer this question and those of the RN married to an MD poster, my end goal would not be particularly financially rewarding. The fellowship and career area that I am interested in is hematology/stem cell transplant (BMT) and translational research with regard to cellular therapy in this field. It is an endlessly fascinating (for me) and deeply human field.  I have no desire to go into private practice and am really at home in the academic research environment. The physicians are the primary investigators on the research protocols get to do both bench and bedside work. They craft and direct the protocols.

I work with some excellent NPs and PAs, but they are limited to a clinical role. The more that I work with phase 1 clinical trials, in my limited capacity,  the more that I want to know. I am acutely aware that the gap between my knowledge base and that of the physician researchers is vast. It is the knowledge and total engagement with the entire process of translational research, from the lab to the patient, that I want.

An additional thought is that the journey would be the destination in many ways for me.

To the posters who suggested it, I had not considered a phd program before. That is an interesting idea and I am looking into it. I think that I would miss having patient contact.

Sometimes we can't have it all. I have a good life, interesting work, and a loving family. I can't complain! We will see where the journey of life leads. Keep up the suggestions. Sorry for the lengthy post.[/quote]

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