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Hi all-
I am a 26 year old lady starting a post-bacc this fall. I've always dreamed of a career in medicine but lately I've been questioning my choice to go to Post-Bacc and Med School because I am concerned that spending my late 20s/early 30s in med school/residency/etc. could make having a family extremely difficult.
The gentleman in my life is extremely supportive and we've been talking a lot about how and where to fit motherhood into the plan. Anyone in a similar position or have advice on this?
Also, I am considering MD/PhD programs, I know that means more school but schedule-wise, more or less conducive to babies?
My thoughts are that my glide year might be my only chance to be a stay at home with a baby. I feel financially and emotionally ready, plus if I run into fertility issues I will know ahead of time for the next go at baby making.
I'm worried though about how the gentleman and I will cope with my first year of medical school/his demanding career/a new baby. I also worry a bit about the effect of medical school on a new-ish marriage and the additional strain that a baby might put on that?
Any advice would be greatly greatly greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
I am a 26 year old lady starting a post-bacc this fall. I've always dreamed of a career in medicine but lately I've been questioning my choice to go to Post-Bacc and Med School because I am concerned that spending my late 20s/early 30s in med school/residency/etc. could make having a family extremely difficult.
The gentleman in my life is extremely supportive and we've been talking a lot about how and where to fit motherhood into the plan. Anyone in a similar position or have advice on this?
Also, I am considering MD/PhD programs, I know that means more school but schedule-wise, more or less conducive to babies?
My thoughts are that my glide year might be my only chance to be a stay at home with a baby. I feel financially and emotionally ready, plus if I run into fertility issues I will know ahead of time for the next go at baby making.
I'm worried though about how the gentleman and I will cope with my first year of medical school/his demanding career/a new baby. I also worry a bit about the effect of medical school on a new-ish marriage and the additional strain that a baby might put on that?
Any advice would be greatly greatly greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!