Once or a couple times a semester we have a visiting physician who comes to give a presentation of their experience in medical school, doing well on the USMLE, and life as a practicing physician.
I had the opportunity to talk to a visiting physician, a pathologist, during her office hours. She started off getting a Master's degree in microbiology but later decided to go to medical school. Pathology naturally became her interest because of the ability to incorporate her microbiology degree. She mentioned that her routine consisted of going to school from 5pm to 5am most days; her way of avoiding some of the classmates she found annoying as she jokingly stated. Her work days vary widely as some days are normal hours and some days she's going in very late. She claimed to be in a lot of debt, but isn't concerned because of some loan forgiveness plan.
Part of what attracted her to medicine is the diversity in what she's able to do. Such as clinical trials, teaching, research, public health, etc. She plans to transition into private practice soon. It's always nice to get a perspective who's already "been through the fire."
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