Dissatisfied with Residency

[FutureDent020]

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The decision has been made and I’m leaving residency. It’s been a lot of back and worth, but I have forced myself to make a decision based on what I want and not based on having a bad week or a tough case. I’m actually doing very well in residency—good grades in classes and very positive feedback and critiques from faculty in the clinic. But because I am doing well and find no enjoyment or passion now or excitement in the future as an endodontist, I know it’s time to walk away. And another year of adding $100K in debt is certainly not worth it. I don‘t think there should be shame in admitting that I was wrong.

I appreciate everyone’s feedback. I know a lot of people will find my decision is foolish and rash, but I am not a complacent person.

It’s not foolish or rash. You’re a smart dude. Get out now. Like everyone said, If you start to miss Endo a little, just do a ton in practice. Specializing is about focusing your practice on the things you love. I liked general dentistry but there was a lot I didn’t like about it. With Endo, I love almost everything about. Doesn’t matter if I make more or less money. I’m happier doing it every day. If you don’t feel that way, you did the right thing.

 

[Cold Front]

With Endo, I love almost everything about. Doesn’t matter if I make more or less money. I’m happier doing it every day.

That’s how it should be. A lot of people specialized for the status, more income, or their parents/a loved one pressuring them to do it - which are all wrong reasons.

I bet some residents who are currently in specialty programs are having/had second thoughts like the OP, but feel the pressure to walk away is more difficult than the pressure to finish residency. To me, those residents are digging the hole deeper for themselves... very few would do what the OP did.

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