Hello everyone!
I'm a 22-year-old university student from Europe. I'm currently in my 3rd year of studies in a 6-year MD program. According to a serological test (specifically my anti-CCP was 123), it's likely that I'll be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the foreseeable future. I know there are already some questions on this forum about whether it's possible to work as a physician while receiving immunosuppressive therapy (in my case, it's probably going to be MTX and Humira), and the opinions are very mixed. My immunologist is reluctant to give advice since I'm not diagnosed yet. There is another risk factor which I need to mention: I have bicuspid aortic valve disease, which means that I'm already predisposed to infective endocarditis. What would be the best option for my circumstances? Drop out now because the debt load will be higher or finish my degree and look for something non-clinical job?
Thank you in advance.
I'm a 22-year-old university student from Europe. I'm currently in my 3rd year of studies in a 6-year MD program. According to a serological test (specifically my anti-CCP was 123), it's likely that I'll be diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis in the foreseeable future. I know there are already some questions on this forum about whether it's possible to work as a physician while receiving immunosuppressive therapy (in my case, it's probably going to be MTX and Humira), and the opinions are very mixed. My immunologist is reluctant to give advice since I'm not diagnosed yet. There is another risk factor which I need to mention: I have bicuspid aortic valve disease, which means that I'm already predisposed to infective endocarditis. What would be the best option for my circumstances? Drop out now because the debt load will be higher or finish my degree and look for something non-clinical job?
Thank you in advance.
