I’m feeling really conflicted about whether to pursue med school and would appreciate some perspective.
I actually applied and got accepted into my priority school, which makes this decision feel even heavier.
I feel torn between pursuing it and questioning if it’s really for me or just something I’ve held onto for so long.
The thing is, I currently have a stable job that I genuinely enjoy, so it’s not like I’m unhappy where I am. But at the same time, I’ve always had this idea that medicine might be part of my path.
Part of what’s making this harder is that my boyfriend is in med school, and I can’t deny that it’s influencing me too. I’m trying to figure out if my desire to pursue medicine is truly mine, or if it’s partly driven by wanting to share that world with him.
On top of that, I’m scared of regretting not trying in a few years, and I do feel a sense of fomo when i think about not going into medicine at all.
For those who’ve been in a similar situation, how did you figure out whether to go for it or stay where you are? How do you tell the difference between genuine calling vs. external influence or fear of missing out?
tyia!! :) 🤍