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Hi all,
Thanks in advance for responses. I hate to add to the slew of very negative posts on this forum, but I would like to air some concerns as a first year med student. I am seriously considering leaving and would like some reinforcement/strategies to help me decide.
I recently finished my first course and am now fully involved in anatomy and histo (read why I should be studying instead of surfing SDN).
Since orientation I have been strongly questioning whether or not I should pursue medical school. Coming from a successful engineering career (that I very much enjoyed), it was a huge burden taking on those first loans and giving up my professional identity. I reasoned that my concerns were normal, but they have persisted.
I find myself polishing my resume and lacking any motivation to study - a disastrous mentality for a fast paced anatomy course. If I take any time to really consider and reason out the situation I immediately conclude that this is an incorrect career move. Between the high level of stress, bureaucratic frustration, lack of professional respect, and staggering ($300k) financial burden, it really makes no reasonable sense.
The only reason I want to stay is for the emotional benefit of being a doctor (helping people and all that jazz). I'm just not sure if that future benefit is worth the immediate (and prolonged) cost.
Any thoughts? I know I'm not alone, but these concerns are starting to seriously impact my studying/morale.
Thanks in advance for responses. I hate to add to the slew of very negative posts on this forum, but I would like to air some concerns as a first year med student. I am seriously considering leaving and would like some reinforcement/strategies to help me decide.
I recently finished my first course and am now fully involved in anatomy and histo (read why I should be studying instead of surfing SDN).
Since orientation I have been strongly questioning whether or not I should pursue medical school. Coming from a successful engineering career (that I very much enjoyed), it was a huge burden taking on those first loans and giving up my professional identity. I reasoned that my concerns were normal, but they have persisted.
I find myself polishing my resume and lacking any motivation to study - a disastrous mentality for a fast paced anatomy course. If I take any time to really consider and reason out the situation I immediately conclude that this is an incorrect career move. Between the high level of stress, bureaucratic frustration, lack of professional respect, and staggering ($300k) financial burden, it really makes no reasonable sense.
The only reason I want to stay is for the emotional benefit of being a doctor (helping people and all that jazz). I'm just not sure if that future benefit is worth the immediate (and prolonged) cost.
Any thoughts? I know I'm not alone, but these concerns are starting to seriously impact my studying/morale.