What are the job prospects for medical sociology?
Medical Sociology Students majoring in sociology may select a concentration of medical sociology courses. These courses form a background for students planning to work in health care institutions or social service agencies that provide assistance to people with medical problems and/or disabilities. A medical sociology concentration is helpful for students in pre-medicine, pharmacy, nursing, health care administration, medical technology, social work or pre-mortuary science. Career Opportunities Persons with a background in medical sociology work in hospitals, nursing homes, health care businesses or social service agencies that provide assistance to those with medical problems and disabilities. They also are employed as researchers, administrators, patient advocates, providers of social support for patients, family intervention specialists, hospice workers, personnel specialists, public relations officers, activity directors, coordinators of hospital volunteers, employment interviewers