PathNeuroIMorFM
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I'm a US-MD student who just finished their neuro rotation (and a neuro + path research year) I really liked it, but it is competing with my interest in pathology. Both have been my interests since day 0 of med school.
When it comes to passion, I think I love the workflow of path more. I like the bench, driving the scope, frozens, leadership opportunities/lab admin, the little details. The kicker is the lack of flexibility kind of kills me. Less employable outside of large hospitals and private groups or conglomerates, which is pretty important to me. I want to move back to the pacific northwest, maybe somewhere a little more suburban or rural if I can swing it. Cytopath, surg path, and molecular seem really neat. Forensics is probably the only one not for me.
I love neuro for the flexibility. Being able to work anywhere and everywhere. ICU, outpatient, inpatient, rehab, telehealth. Wide range of fellowships. Ability for good lifestyle post-residency. It has the most interesting cases in medicine by a mile. Feels very detective-like, which is why I got into medicine. Rounding and social work/dispo kind of kill me, though. I also have zero outpatient experience.
Seeing patients is kind of a neutral point for me. I don't absolutely love it, but I don't absolutely hate it either. If I don't see another patient after graduating, I think I'd be more than fine.
What else should I consider when considering path?
When it comes to passion, I think I love the workflow of path more. I like the bench, driving the scope, frozens, leadership opportunities/lab admin, the little details. The kicker is the lack of flexibility kind of kills me. Less employable outside of large hospitals and private groups or conglomerates, which is pretty important to me. I want to move back to the pacific northwest, maybe somewhere a little more suburban or rural if I can swing it. Cytopath, surg path, and molecular seem really neat. Forensics is probably the only one not for me.
I love neuro for the flexibility. Being able to work anywhere and everywhere. ICU, outpatient, inpatient, rehab, telehealth. Wide range of fellowships. Ability for good lifestyle post-residency. It has the most interesting cases in medicine by a mile. Feels very detective-like, which is why I got into medicine. Rounding and social work/dispo kind of kill me, though. I also have zero outpatient experience.
Seeing patients is kind of a neutral point for me. I don't absolutely love it, but I don't absolutely hate it either. If I don't see another patient after graduating, I think I'd be more than fine.
What else should I consider when considering path?