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Siren Song Of Tech Lures New Doctors Away From Medicine

Eichstadt graduated from Stanford and pursued several years of residency, specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery."I realized that the system isn't designed for doctors to make the real change you would like to for the patient." Eichstadt concluded that she could make a bigger impact elsewhere.

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Siren Song Of Tech Lures New Doctors Away From Medicine

Eichstadt graduated from Stanford and pursued several years of residency, specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery."I realized that the system isn't designed for doctors to make the real change you would like to for the patient." Eichstadt concluded that she could make a bigger impact elsewhere.

I had a 4th year with me a few months ago who was a partner in a new health tech start up in Silicon Valley. Something to do with crypto. I convinced him to take Step 3 as his last move before he leaves medicine for good. Juuuust in case...

 

[Orin]

Yeah, in general I tell them to do a year in something so they can get a medical license. The steps are a waste if you don't get licensed, and that needs at least a year of residency.