PMR Pros and Cons

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Thinking of PMR.
How much reading/studying is there in PMR?
What's the schedule like?
How often is call?
How different is out vs inpatient work?
What did you love and hate about the field?
what do you wish you knew before you started?
Is it 4 years? Do you have to do fellowship to get a job?
What's the job market like?
Would you have chosen this all over again if you had to apply now?
What else can you tell me about the field?
 
It looks like you're thinking about psych, path, and PM&R from your posts.

PM&R is a fantastic field--but like any specialty, it would be terrible for anyone that doesn't actually like the patient population, scope of practice, etc.

I'd start here, as this thread links to other threads/sites that answer most of your questions:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/thr...ies-if-you-need-info-check-here-first.400935/

Then I'd recommend shadowing a physiatrist or two to get an idea of whether or not it would be the field for you.

Many of your questions vary by program, the individual, or other factors (ie, can't predict the job market in x years)

Go into the specialty you enjoy. And if you're looking for an easy life (assuming you're still pre-med), then medicine may not be the best option. But if you don't mind working hard, want to improve patient's quality of life, enjoy working with people with disabling conditions, then PM&R could be a good fit.
 
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