Originally posted by Obob:
•As I approach the end of medical school, I find myself very reluctant to start a residency program. I have been told that a good job market exists for M.D.s who choose not to pursue a residency (obviously not in direct patient care) in consultant or liason type positions. Can anyone provide me with additional information about this? Thanks.
Bob
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Hi Obob,
There is any number of things one can do instead of practicing clinical medicine. In fact it seems more and more clinicians are opting for this choice.
I would ignore comments that question your reasons for entering medicine. Many people have their own reason for entering and think it applies to everyone. For some people it means practicing clinical medicine. For others it means doing research. Still others enter the pharmaceutical or financial world using their MD as a rather powerful stepping stone. All choices can be very noble and rewarding, and just because you have run out of gas for clinical medicine, doesn't mean you made the wrong choice. It actually demonstrates a level of maturity, in that you are able to realize that there are other things you can be doing that are more gratifying to you.
Good luck