SIDD1685 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hi, I am just curious to know if there's people with a finance/accounting background who have chosen to go into medicine. What changed your mind to switch career paths and what challenges did you face to pursue medicine? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMed Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hi,I am just curious to know if there's people with a finance/accounting background who have chosen to go into medicine. What changed your mind to switch career paths and what challenges did you face to pursue medicine? Thanks. I was a manager in the finance area for many years. I have a Bachelor's of Commerce from Mcgill. I felt my values and interests did not reach their full potential in the management / financial "industry". After re-assessing who I was and what I wanted to become I came to the conclusion that medecine was it. At 38, I quit my job, did my science pre-requisites and I am now a first year student in med-school (I will be 40 in 1 month). It is a huge sacrifice financially (I have 3 kids and was making great money). If you have a family you also have to acknowledge that you will spend less time with them as you will be studying lots (science background or not).... On the other hand I am enjoying med-school and I am convinced I will enjoy my practice as a doctor. You have to fulfill your dreams to fulfill yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirop Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hey there, I'm a commerce major who's chosen to take the medicine path. Granted, I'm not in medschool right now though... There are many business majors who've changed into medicine as a career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Your story is very inspiring miss med! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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