I've been browsing through SDN for a while now trying to gain some insight into my situation. I'm single female, 26, and considering medical school vs. PA school. By the time I got into med school I'd be 27 at least, so I wouldn't be done until I"m 35, which is kinda late for kids. I know that I'd be a good doctor, but don't want to rule out having a family. I know that it's possible to do both, but at tremendous sacrifice. I'm not superwoman and never will be, which is what it sounds like you have to be to make it work. I'm hard-working and persevering, but not awesome at multi-tasking and juggling tons of stressful stuff at once.
I'm considering primary care, which is not as bad as some areas but residency would still entail 80-100 hour weeks, I presume. I guess my question is, should I be a PA so that I have reasonable work loads and a manageable, family-friendly schedule?
A part of me thinks that if I were a PA I'd want more, but that might not be the case. Thanks for your help!
I'm considering primary care, which is not as bad as some areas but residency would still entail 80-100 hour weeks, I presume. I guess my question is, should I be a PA so that I have reasonable work loads and a manageable, family-friendly schedule?
A part of me thinks that if I were a PA I'd want more, but that might not be the case. Thanks for your help!