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Posted on 4/18/19 at 10:51 am to Smalls
There will be crippling debt, many long arduous days, with sleep and your health and mental stability being sacrificed.
But then there’s the promise that all doctors make to themselves when med school is over.
But then there’s the promise that all doctors make to themselves when med school is over.
This post was edited on 4/18/19 at 10:53 am
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:09 am to Smalls
My brother in law started med school several years removed from undergrad after working at ENRON for a while. He seems to really enjoy his life but took the route of a lucrative specialty with a short residency and good quality of life. He has manageable hours and makes really good money and likes what he does.
My wife is currently 4 years into a 5 year surgical residency and it is all consuming. We just had or first child 5 months ago and it is difficult to say the least balancing everything. I work full time in a professional capacity so trying to find time for us as a family with her insane residency hours and my relatively normal (40-50hrs/week) work schedule is extremely difficult.
I will tell you what I tell everyone who asks about med school and becoming a doctor - unless you are certain that you could not be happy doing something else with your life, pursue a different career. The sacrifices we have made for med school and now residency and putting our lives on hold has altered our priorities and challenged us in our relationship as a couple as well as the relationships we have with our family and close friends.
All that being said, we are kind of in the thick of it right now and probably at the most pessimistic point in the process.
My wife is currently 4 years into a 5 year surgical residency and it is all consuming. We just had or first child 5 months ago and it is difficult to say the least balancing everything. I work full time in a professional capacity so trying to find time for us as a family with her insane residency hours and my relatively normal (40-50hrs/week) work schedule is extremely difficult.
I will tell you what I tell everyone who asks about med school and becoming a doctor - unless you are certain that you could not be happy doing something else with your life, pursue a different career. The sacrifices we have made for med school and now residency and putting our lives on hold has altered our priorities and challenged us in our relationship as a couple as well as the relationships we have with our family and close friends.
All that being said, we are kind of in the thick of it right now and probably at the most pessimistic point in the process.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:19 am to Smalls
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All the years of additional schooling and living as a poor seem daunting, and we all have crazy thoughts in the early morning hours, but anyone have personal knowledge of success stories with this scenario? I'm talking 10 + years out of undergrad.
My sister and her husband did. She went to college for one year, dropped out because partying, got married and went back a year or two later, I think. 3.9-4.0 for the rest of her college career.
Was a paramedic for around 7 years, got into PA school, which was 3 more. Graduated that and worked as a PA for 3 years then went to medical school. Finished everything (school, internships, residencies) at 40. Now she's an ER doc and her husband, who didn't finish college until he was in his 30's, is in pharmacy school at 44 or 45, and has two more years.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:19 am to The Last Coco
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unless you are certain that you could not be happy doing something else with your life, pursue a different career.
^this is the crux of the decision. I am glad I did what I did, but I was 22 when I started med school. At 31 I finished residency. I’ve made a nice living, but it’s not all unicorns and lollipops. I will retire early. Mostly because of electronic medical record, excessive paperwork, and lack of autonomy and respect.
If you look at physician pay versus inflation, it’s a losing battle. Health care computer costs and administrative costs have exploded. Payments to physicians have not kept up with inflation, but it is the first thing cut whenever they look to save money.
I still like the work I do. I just don’t like several of the issues around the work.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:22 am to Smalls
I know a lady who started her undergrad pre recs to get into med school at 41–already had a undergrad degree but needed a few more classes. She was making FU Doctor money by 52.
This post was edited on 4/18/19 at 11:23 am
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:23 am to ellishughtiger
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FU Doctor money by 52.
define FU doctor money
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:37 am to 777Tiger
I'm sure her husband forked over the med school cost, that and family money so no debt. I guess I mean she was getting paid in her 50's. Sorry I did not look at her taxes but she's pushing 60 now and is a successful anesthesiologist. FWIW, her husband is a physician and her daughter followed her steps and just started her residency.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:48 am to Smalls
I knew a guy that was an engineer, got bored and became a doctor. Unfortunately, he had the bedside manner of an engineer.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 11:55 am to The Last Coco
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My wife is currently 4 years into a 5 year surgical residency and it is all consuming. We just had or first child 5 months ago and it is difficult to say the least balancing everything. I work full time in a professional capacity so trying to find time for us as a family with her insane residency hours and my relatively normal (40-50hrs/week) work schedule is extremely difficult.
You made this harder than it had to be
This post was edited on 4/18/19 at 11:55 am
Posted on 4/18/19 at 12:00 pm to Smalls
My old boss in Boston. He retired from Wall Street in his late 30s and went back to Medical School.
Never regretted his decision. He said he'd never make as much money as a doctor as he made in finance, but he'd always be happier.
Never regretted his decision. He said he'd never make as much money as a doctor as he made in finance, but he'd always be happier.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 12:12 pm to NoHoTiger
My doc was a chemical engineer until her early 40's then went to med school. Married in her 30s, no kids, and she only regrets not doing it sooner. Shes in her mid 60's and loves every second of it.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 12:20 pm to makersmark1
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I will retire early
What is early?
Just curious, i think these days anything prior to 60 years old is considered early retirement, though i know a couple who retired in their mid-30s after they sold their business.. at around what age do you think you’ll hang it up?
Posted on 4/18/19 at 1:44 pm to Sweltering Chill
A good friend did. He had been married for 25 years, also 50 years old. Him and his wife tried to have kids, but at that point, none. He started med school and about half way thru, his wife got knocked up. Best part, they had quadruplets. 
Posted on 4/18/19 at 1:53 pm to MojoGuyPan
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This guy did. He was also a player liason under the Briles regime.
MEDICAL doctor.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 1:56 pm to dyslexic
Who the hell is Mike?
Posted on 4/18/19 at 2:04 pm to fishfighter
This is an interesting, and somewhat inspiring thread.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 2:15 pm to 777Tiger
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I have a friend that's a successful neurosurgeon that went to law school later in life, makes bank repping all of you clumsy oil field baws
You talking about Tony?
Posted on 4/18/19 at 2:21 pm to Smalls
My aunt started med school in her late 30’s once her youngest of 3 children started high school. She is doing well as a practicing hospitalist.
Posted on 4/18/19 at 2:30 pm to cable
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I'll be retired at 52
subtle brag and frick that...….I'm working til I die.
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