Nonclinical careers: What it ’s like working at the FDA

< p > As you complete your medical training and advance in your career as a physician, do you ever wonder about career options outside the exam room? In this new mini-series, we ’re getting a glimpse of the jobs some physicians take on to support health care in the United States through nonclinical means. < /p > < p > Here ’s a look into the work of John Whyte, MD, director of professional affairs and stakeholder engagement at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Whyte completed his medical training in internal medicine and also holds a Master of Public Health. < a href= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/10/0/da46c298-1d87-4cc7-90fa-b805d244bd39.Full.jpg?1 " target= " _blank " > < img src= " http://pluck.ama-assn.org/ver1.0/../static/images/store/10/0/da46c298-1d87-4cc7-90fa-b805d244bd39.Large.jpg?1 " style= " margin:15px;float:right; " / > < /a > < /p > < p > < strong > What are your main responsibilities in your current role? < /strong > < /p > < p > My main responsibilities include improving our stakeholders ’ drug regulatory insight and understanding to: < /p > < ul > < li > Enrich the experience of patients, advocacy groups, health care professionals and agencies in engaging with the FDA < /li > < li > Provide a focal point for advocacy and two-way engagement on drug development, review and safety < /li > < li > Enhance safe use of medications and reduce preventable harm from medication misuse, abuse and errors ...
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