Advice
4th year med student feeling confused about what to pursue. Have been aiming for surg subspecialty, but feeling unsure lately. Not sure if I'm burnt out or if my priorities are different or what. I have away rotations lined up in the specialty, but not feeling thrilled. Still love the field and everything, I just have a hard time imagining myself going through the however many years of surgical residency. I know all residency sucks, but I think surgery is a different beast. Did a few rotations in gen surg and did not love it. Did not like the vibes/misery/yelling and belittling that I saw the residents go through while they worked their butts off. Did rotations in this surg specialty and liked it but kind of dreaded the long OR days tbh. Enjoyed shorter procedures/surgeries and clinic days the most. With that being said, I am also wanting to start a family in residency and would like to have a few children and be present as a mom in the future. Unless I go into PP, I would need to take call, which is ok but I'm not overly thrilled about it. Wondering if I make a super late jump to another specialty. Not sure what specialty. Feel like life is too short and I want to be as present as possible for my family. That's all. Wish I would have spent more time exploring other procedural specialties. Feels like it's getting a little late in the game to make a switch.