Family and Orthopaedics
Hey everyone!
Just starting my M3 year. I've been planning on orthopaedics during med school. I currently have 2 young kids. Oldest will be 13 by the time I finish fellowship so really wont be in the home that much longer at that point.
I love medicine, but honestly get more of my satisfaction in life from being a present father. I know residency will be a sacrifice, but what is life like afterwards?
Are you still grinding as hard as ever right after residency/fellowship or do you get to choose more? Its hard to know how much weight to give each part of my life. Considering other options like ophtho or anesthesia, that while I may not like it quite as much, would still enjoy and probably have more time. Based on what I can gather.
But its getting closer to the deadline of when I need to choose. Any advice is appreciated!