Hello,
I am a 45 year-old hospital pharmacist who wants greater challenges (and money) and is thinking about med school. I've read all the other posts on this already, but I though I would post to see if I got any different answers due to me being in the medical field already (as opposed to a complete career change from business, etc..)
Here are the facts:
Let the debate begin !
I am a 45 year-old hospital pharmacist who wants greater challenges (and money) and is thinking about med school. I've read all the other posts on this already, but I though I would post to see if I got any different answers due to me being in the medical field already (as opposed to a complete career change from business, etc..)
Here are the facts:
- pharmacists already make $100k right out of school, so to best this I would be thinking ortho/surgery, which I know takes longer
- Also considering non-traditional MHA, which would be done in 22 months, for ~$20k
- We all know CEO's and COO's can make bank in larger hospitals, but I wouldn't be directly involved in patient care like a surgeon would, which I would miss
- I'm 45, but in excellent health and great shape
- have a family with younger kids to consider
- just what do residents earn compared to regular surgeons ?
Let the debate begin !