Hello,
I was just accepted into medical school, and I have always wanted to go to medical school with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. Lately I have been re-thinking this decision, as quality of life concerns are more pertinent to me now that I have been out of school for awhile than they were as an undergrad churning away in a pre-med curriculum. I know the medical school years will be demanding time-wise, but I am not sure what to expect in residency. So, my question is, what is your life like as a psychiatry resident? How many hours a week do you work? And for females, what are your experiences with maternity leave and starting a family while in residency? I am 25 now, so by the time I am a resident I will certainly be wanting to start a family.
Also thoughts on the quality of life of a PhD or PsyD would be helpful, as these would obviously fit my interests in mental health...
Thank you for your time! I appreciate it very much.
I was just accepted into medical school, and I have always wanted to go to medical school with the goal of becoming a psychiatrist. Lately I have been re-thinking this decision, as quality of life concerns are more pertinent to me now that I have been out of school for awhile than they were as an undergrad churning away in a pre-med curriculum. I know the medical school years will be demanding time-wise, but I am not sure what to expect in residency. So, my question is, what is your life like as a psychiatry resident? How many hours a week do you work? And for females, what are your experiences with maternity leave and starting a family while in residency? I am 25 now, so by the time I am a resident I will certainly be wanting to start a family.
Also thoughts on the quality of life of a PhD or PsyD would be helpful, as these would obviously fit my interests in mental health...
Thank you for your time! I appreciate it very much.