I believe that there should be some type of clinical background when going into the profession because then you know what you’re working for. There should be at least some research done. When you have a clinical background, it makes it easier to work with patients and see where the products are going. Without this experiences, it can become harder to relate to the patient. This also depends on the position you have. Clinical studies and working with patients closely in the hospital require a clinical background because you have to know how to talk to a patient and saying the wrong things could disrupt the clinical trial or the treatment the patient could potentially be getting. You also have to know how to calm the patient down as well as their family members. Someone who is brand new to this will have a difficult time calming the patient down and could make the patient even more nervous and anxious than they already are. This skill also takes a long time to learn when you’re just starting off. It’s definitely an uphill battle for those without the clinical background but starting off earlier on can help especially with internships and jobs that will take a chance on you to help you learn. However, if you are working as a scientist, I do not think a clinical background is required because you have other coworkers to help you through everything and you have a lot of training and reading that is required in the position that it is easier to pick up.