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willbailey said:Would I do it again?
No. Just read my other post--I'm about to start an intern year and when I finish it, I'm done.
DON'T go into medicine unless you have LOTS and LOTS of exposure to the clinical side! I didn't really know what med school would be like, since I don't have any friends or relatives in the field, so I got suckered in by the promise of money and prestige.
I got into a great med school, because I had great scores and I have lots of other interests. No one told me that in medicine, you REALLY REALLY have to love it...otherwise, you just can't justify the work. I know I can't.
For the majority of people, money will NOT buy happiness. I know that I can stay on this path of medicine and make tons of cash, but I'll never be happy. I'll always hate going to work.
Please don't go into medicine unless you'd do it regardless of the money or prestige.
Sorry about your experience Will. Hopefully thing will turn out better.
What school did you go to? What residency do you plan on doing?