I can’t choose between IM AND ER
I’m intern and currently torn between Internal Medicine and Emergency Medicine and I genuinely can’t tell if I’m thinking realistically or emotionally 😭
A big part of me feels like EM fits my personality more because I get bored really fast and I don’t enjoy routine at all. The idea of doing the same thing every day honestly sounds draining to me. I like fast paced environments variety and the feeling that every shift is different. I also like the shift based lifestyle and not necessarily having to be in the hospital every single day
At the same time I keep hearing people talk about burnout in EM and it scares me a little because some people make it sound like everyone eventually gets exhausted or regrets it
On the other hand IM feels more stable long term. What I like about it is that after residency the lifestyle can become more comfortable depending on what path you choose and there seems to be more stability overall. But I honestly don’t know if my personality is suited for it right now. Part of me wonders if maybe I’ll change later and end up preferring routine and stability more than excitement
Any advice ?