Going into med school with 200k student loan debt, and will be adding another 350k, HELP

[Baron Samedi]

Marry into a wealthy family. I hear Queen Elizabeth is single...

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[twospadz]

Hey so I need some advice, I just got into medical school, I have 200k student loans already from undergrad and masters (I know its a lot, made some stupid decisions). My expected cost of attendance will be 350k for the next 4 years of school. Should I try to pay off interest during school with a job? will it be possible for me to pay off my student loans after residency? should I aim for high paying specialties? Should I join the military medical school program? just asking for some advice and help and what to maybe do now.

Join the military

 

[Baron Samedi]

Join the military

Definitely not. That won't pay for his undergraduate loans, and he will make a fraction as an attending at the cost of a bit more as housestaff. Only join the military if you have personal reasons to, not for finances. Speaking from personal experience.

 

[SeniorWrangler]

Military medicine is tough, you have to go where they tell you and for how long, and then you have to pay back your obligation. If you’re a New Yorker who is paying back their time in a small town in Kansas or the Deep South, it’s going to hard on you and much harder on your spouse. Speaking from experience.