I often find myself in a challenging position—overqualified for research assistant roles due to my extensive experience in clinical practice and public health, yet underqualified for PhD programs since I hold only a bachelor's degree (6 years Bachelors of Clinical Medicine).

I'm eager to advance my academic journey and contribute to impactful research. Could anyone suggest effective ways to overcome this hurdle?

I'm particularly interested in hearing about any alternative pathways, bridging programs, or even open positions that might allow me to leverage my skills and experience while working toward a PhD.

My interests include neurodegenerative diseases, pediatric neurology, and public health.

My qualifications are a Bachelor's in Clinical Medicine, with additional certifications in global health, epidemiology, cancer biology, clinical trials, and biostatistics from Johns Hopkins University (Online).

My research profile includes a co-authored paper on neurosurgical presentations of osteomalacia, highlighting my commitment to advancing knowledge in the medical field.