ShaneW175

I'm a PGY1 FM resident. I'm recently realizing, or starting to feel like, I don't have the passion for medicine my colleagues have. I hate being in the hospital. I despise my long hours. I hate seeing family and friends in the same age bracket as me living life and enjoying it.

I feel like this is causing me to feel depressed, even though I have a great support system, fiancé, family and friends. Any advice for me? You seem like the type of person I need to hear from.

Also, ball if life. Basketball is my first love.

Thanks man, I appreciate the words of encouragement! I'm leaning towards going into urgent care work. Fairly low stress, shift work and no call. I'm OK with sacrificing money for my sanity and happiness.

To be honest, I haven't heard much about it. I'll look into it though, thank you.

Hey Doc! I'm a 3rd year med student & the just finished a Peds ER rotation at a Level 1 trauma center. I absolutely loved it and it made me change my mind and want to go into ER & hopefully do a fellowship in Peds. 2 questions: 1) What's that one bit of advice you'd give someone that's just starting out in ER for those tough days to come. 2) Lifestyle - how's yours? That is, do you feel as if you have enough time for friends, family, etc etc.

Thanks! I'll definitely be saving this thread!