| Topic Name: |
MDs and Science |
| Message Name: |
big consideration |
| Date Posted: |
08/27/2002 |
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How much do MDs actually love science? This is actually a question for my roommate since he does well in science courses, but doesn't LOVE them. The security and the value of helping people is what attracts him to medicine. |
| Message: |
I was similar when I entered me school. Now, as I'm leaving, I (finally) realized that I always found the policy/tech/management of medicine more intersting than learning the science a clinician is expected to know. Its a big reason I'm not going to residency...I'm just not intellectually stimulated by the stuff anymore, and I find it somewhat painful to sit there and memorize it. Its a trade-off as always...he needs to determine if it's worth it for him...and how it compares to his other options.
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