The "build a portfolio" comment is correct. You should take the in initiative to redesign the front-ends of any doctors' offices, etc. with which/whom you are friendly. Can also do projects on Upwork for free. Working for free is not my favorite idea, but it's a great way in the short term to show what you can do.

Also, and this is crucial, I would apply the Scott Adams approach: you have medical training AND you have UX/iOS training. How many people have those two in their stack? VERY few. That is how you should think about it. Example: how many UX designers know anything about "HIPAA Compliance"? Almost NONE. You could "name your price" if you had UX and HIPAA in your talent stack.

The "build a portfolio" comment is correct. You should take the in initiative to redesign the front-ends of any doctors' offices, etc. with which/whom you are friendly. Can also do projects on Upwork for free. Working for free is not my favorite idea, but it's a great way in the short term to show what you can do.

Also, and this is crucial, I would apply the Scott Adams approach: you have medical training AND you have UX/iOS training. How many people have those two in their stack? VERY few. That is how you should think about it.