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First post. SDN is an amazing resource and I thank each and every one of you for staying involved in the forums where ever you are in your career.
I am about to apply for medical school @32. My educational science background is very solid and I have worked the last 6 years building digital strategies for major companies in the US and the UK (just some background).
Every time I think about medicine, the cost vs. investment scares the hell out of me. Future decrease in pay, increasing educational cost etc etc. I don't know if a 200K loan + interest is working well for my own health.
My pre-question: I see alot of people mention they are in 300-400K student debt with a 10+ year repayment plan. For my state school - tuition, books (new), and student insurance will cost me roughly $125,600 for 4 years MD school. Personal cost (housing, transportation, fun) is not included in that amount. I live in a low cost-living state (finally a plus!).
Am I missing something that will actually balloon the cost to the mentioned 300-400K range!? I feel like I haven't overlooked anything although I lack the full experience and may not see it.
I am about to apply for medical school @32. My educational science background is very solid and I have worked the last 6 years building digital strategies for major companies in the US and the UK (just some background).
Every time I think about medicine, the cost vs. investment scares the hell out of me. Future decrease in pay, increasing educational cost etc etc. I don't know if a 200K loan + interest is working well for my own health.
My pre-question: I see alot of people mention they are in 300-400K student debt with a 10+ year repayment plan. For my state school - tuition, books (new), and student insurance will cost me roughly $125,600 for 4 years MD school. Personal cost (housing, transportation, fun) is not included in that amount. I live in a low cost-living state (finally a plus!).
Am I missing something that will actually balloon the cost to the mentioned 300-400K range!? I feel like I haven't overlooked anything although I lack the full experience and may not see it.
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