Starting over in life and going to medical school at 25?

ProcessoXifoide · 2020-12-18T10:09:47+00:00

Do it. I started medschool at 24 and crushing it rn. You’re gonna be 30 anyway, might as well be a doctor

TigerTamingSword · 2020-12-18T13:39:43+00:00

If that's what you want to do, go ahead. 25 is still quite young. I screwed around a lot in various lines of work until I got into med school in my late 20's. Word to the wise: save up some cash before starting med school. Luckly I was able to live comfortably on savings during all those years because of my various past jobs. That's one of the advantages of starting later in life.

I definitely want to be a Doctor but feeling as if I have to put my life on hold till my early 30’s hurts.

Funny, I said the EXACT same thing to my mother when we were discussing my admission into med school. She gave me a bewildered look and said "What are you talking about? You won't put your life on hold, quite the contrary. You'll be living it, having new experiences, making new friends, seeing things you never saw before. You will have to work a lot, but I believe will also transform you as a person"

She was right.

MrNeverDryDick · 2020-12-18T11:49:36+00:00

I started school at 26, Med school at 30. Lining my pockets now. Don’t regret a thing.

Saw lots of friends starting family’s too. But then I look at what they’re doing. All jobs I wouldn’t want to do, much less HAVE to do bc I have mouths to feed. I had a passion and I went for it and now I’m happy. And all that money is going directly to me. Being a 30-something bachelor with fat pockets has its perks.

You can not put a price on passion. Finding something you genuinely enjoy doing and making that a career is worth any amount of waiting I did.

UEMcGill · 2020-12-18T13:24:34+00:00

I guess I just need some advice. Am I making the right decision here? Like I said I really do want to be a Physician but am I giving up too much?

I can tell you this, I had friends go to Med School after Engineering (I'm a ChemE) and they all told me, med school was easier than ChemE. They said yeah sure there's a volume of work no doubt, but the subject matter was just cramming in as much as you could remember.

Second, an advanced degree later in life is way easier than when you first went to college. You have your shit together, you understand the repercussions.

Will you be an older student? Probably. Will you be the oldest? Maybe maybe not?

After interning, residency, and getting your own practice started will you still be the oldest? Nope.

Bonus tip. Doctor chicks are all overachievers. Negging works like a charm.

mnarra · 2020-12-18T10:15:09+00:00

No! Not if you are passionate. You will have some good days and some bad days. I am 34, surgical resident and the hours are brutal.But, I absolutely love what I do and that is saving lives. At least trying to anyway as a resident. You should get your finances in check and learn about saving money as it will be important when you have to pay off your debt. Engage in some nice hobbie(s), lift and keep your diet in check. I wouldn't worry about relationships and LTR The doctor chicks are bit neurotic anyway. I would casually bang some hot nurses if I were you as they are bit more fun. Have fun and screw your friends, you will have a better life in the long run. Goodluck

Cabinet_Odd · 2020-12-18T12:54:55+00:00

Honestly have been thinking the same thing. I need to complete an undergrad first. And I’m 26

usedtimecapsule · 2020-12-18T15:44:09+00:00

I’m gonna say it’s not worth it.

You’re an engineer, you probably make decent money. Find a different job in your related field that you may enjoy. Going back to school for 8 years? Not worth it when you have a good degree

Btw work will be much more time consuming as a doctor.

comcain · 2020-12-18T18:37:48+00:00

Become a pathologist. Dead people don't sue.

Seriously, follow your passion. You only live once.

Cheers

theholyassasin · 2020-12-18T21:07:59+00:00

Look into being a PA bro. Does almost the same things as a doctor and only 2 years of schooling

stimdmarine · 2020-12-18T23:03:36+00:00

Current resident here and started med school at 27. Don't believe your life will be on hold as a nontraditional student, you will be mentally stronger and have your shit together to balance out school/life. Pursue it if you truly want to be a doctor and not for financial reasons. School will cost 250k+ and loss of income those 4 years. Consider PA as someone mentioned due to better lifestyle with less financial and time sacrifice.

GrandConversation146 · 2020-12-19T00:28:44+00:00

Since it’s your passion, go for it.

I’m 28 and will be finishing law school next semester.

A mans prime doesn’t start until 30s.

daproest1 · 2020-12-19T02:57:10+00:00

Do it. 25 is young. I’m 33. I started a business when I was your age instead of going to medical school, which I was thinking about. Even I’ve been thinking about medical school NOW at my age. Time flies. Do it. You’ll be fine.

Title	Starting over in life and going to medical school at 25?
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Date	December 18, 2020 10:00 AM UTC (5 years ago)
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