At a crossroads...

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so what are you wanting? It *seems* as though you are wanting a bunch of strangers from the internet to make a decision for you, or at the minimum, push you towards a decision.

Make your own decision. We aren't you and you don't want us making decisions for you. Many students have probably felt similar feelings and have really enjoyed dentistry. Likewise, I'm sure others have had similar feelings and loathed the fact that they never pursued that which they really ought to have.

But your primary concern ought to be whether you are going to let a biology teacher (and others) make this decision for you. A biology teacher knows nothing about you (seriously). WHY is he dissapointed you chose dentistry (or rather, not medicine)? Sounds like he's probably a bit ignorant, but that's just my opinion.
 
I really appreciate this opportunity to make a life-altering decision for a complete stranger. 😀

I think you should consider transferring. It seems that many (most?) of your posts on here have something to do with medicine vs. dentistry. You are often very defensive in those discussions as if you are maybe a little embarrassed to be "just a dentist". It really sounds like you were never all that excited about dentistry to begin with.

As it is you have only lost a year of your life to dental school. If your classes transfer as you seem to think they might then you have lost nothing. But if you wait until graduation it may be too late entirely to go back to medical school.

I don't know how things are in Trinidad, but here in the US dentistry is about the sweetest deal a regular guy can get. Dentistry isn't always peaches and cream, but there isn't much I would give it up for.

Think long and hard about your decision, but if you are going to switch now is a good time to do it.
 
I, too, rarely get to make this decision for strangers----but I feel obligated and invited to do so.

Dinesh--- medicine. Here's why: A teacher told you to, all your friends told you to, strangers told you to, and you like to be told what to do! :laugh: Which will give you a leg-up on your career as a medical doctor, because insurance companies tell doctors what to do and more importantly what they cannot do. Plus most insurance companies are run by people with no medical degrees, which is similar to those influencing you now. Oh, and they also get to tell you what you're worth (which has been in a steady decline), and the real kicker is you get to think it's your decision. Don't get me wrong I appreciate my doctors; we need them, I just can't believe there are people willing to put up with that much bureacracy, they deserve better. They deserve the pay and lifestyle of a dentist. :idea: 😀
 
i did 2 years of med school and asked myself after leaving the hospital if i was happy to return the next day. not at all. i switched to dentistry and return to the lab and clinics even to hang out, help and learn!

its what you want to do. thats why its so important the volunteer experience in the field you wish to join. they want to make sure u know what youre getting into.

dont worry, i got the whole 'youre going to regret it' , 'you would be a good doctor' , 'you scared of blood?'

i think i will be a Better dentist, as there is where my heart is.

if u want, switch, its never too late.
 
Dr. Pedo said:
They deserve the pay and lifestyle of a dentist. :idea: 😀
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I really wouldn't want to take that big of a pay cut! :laugh: Besides.......ask anyone....doctors get infinitely more respect (as well they should).

Cheers! 😍
 
The_Sensei said:
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WAKE UP GUYS! 😀
As for Dinesh, take some time to think about what you really want and then do it without looking back. No regrets. You're dealing with two really good professions so i can understand why you may look longingly at the other. You have to live with yourself for a long time so make the decision yourself. If you believe in a higher power, pray for guidance.
PS: There will always be people that tell you you should have done this or that. If you change, there will be classmates and dental profs that would say you would have been a great dentist. Will you change back to dentistry then?
 
Heck, if you're really indecisive just finish your dental degree then get into a six-year oral surgery program and get the M.D. too!
 
That's a big decision and one you can only make for yourself. Based on your post it seems that what is motivating you towards medicine is the value and esteem that others place on it versus dentistry, which can be a damning thing as you ultimately have to live and deal with the consequences of your decisions. I would sit down and take a careful inventory of what you want to accomplish in life, what kind of lifestyle you want for you and your family, and other such goals and aspirations and then see which field would position you the best to accomplish these aims.
 
Sprgrover said:
That's a big decision and one you can only make for yourself. Based on your post it seems that what is motivating you towards medicine is the value and esteem that others place on it versus dentistry, which can be a damning thing as you ultimately have to live and deal with the consequences of your decisions. I would sit down and take a careful inventory of what you want to accomplish in life, what kind of lifestyle you want for you and your family, and other such goals and aspirations and then see which field would position you the best to accomplish these aims.
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Very nicely put, my friend.
 
Dr. Pedo said:
I, too, rarely get to make this decision for strangers----but I feel obligated and invited to do so.

Dinesh--- medicine. Here's why: A teacher told you to, all your friends told you to, strangers told you to, and you like to be told what to do! :laugh: Which will give you a leg-up on your career as a medical doctor, because insurance companies tell doctors what to do and more importantly what they cannot do. Plus most insurance companies are run by people with no medical degrees, which is similar to those influencing you now. Oh, and they also get to tell you what you're worth (which has been in a steady decline), and the real kicker is you get to think it's your decision. Don't get me wrong I appreciate my doctors; we need them, I just can't believe there are people willing to put up with that much bureacracy, they deserve better. They deserve the pay and lifestyle of a dentist. :idea: 😀
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omg I was wondering how long it would take before this turned into a dent vs med pissing contest.
 
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