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Wastedyouth · 12-23-2017, 05:46 AM

Hi CP,

I know there are many doctors that frequent the forums and I wanted to share this dream/idea I have had for a while that I am contemplating moving forward on.

The basics:

I am a middle aged man, 36 to be exact, I work in a technical position, as some of you know I've travelled around the world for work and been to some "fun" locales.

I've always found learning rather easy, whether by book or by experience and my technical school training I felt was quite easy because I came to it as an older student.

Since I was young the idea of being a Family Medicine Doctor has always tickled in the back of my mind, but because of financial considerations, I just didn't think it was an option.

The future:

I have worked quite a bit over the last 6 years to put myself into a comfortable financial position, I am still single, I can't seem to settle down into a long term relationship, to the point that I have given up trying.

I have been thinking of making another change to my future career. I have been contemplating Medical School.

I know to most this is a pie in the sky idea that I should just pass on, but I wanted some advice from Medical Professionals on here, as to their thoughts and maybe some guidance to moving forward to this goal.

As it sits now, my plan is to continue working in my current field and saving up a significant portion of money for the next 18 months (think, mid six figures). And then potentially beginning my journey in the fall of 2019.

I'll be 37 turning 38, probably still single, and in a strong financial position. The thought of returning to school does not fill me dread and the thought of such a challenge with what could be a great personal and professional payoff is exciting to me.

Anyways, enough of the meat of the idea behind the idea.

Any thoughts, advice, help, encouragement or discouragement from the group?

And if I do decide to continue with this idea, any direction as to how I should approach the next 1.7 years in preparation of returning to school in an attempt to do this? Literature, courses, methods or information I should seek to make my transition for the potential decade of struggle a little bit easier?

I can imagine quite a few people will roll their eyes at this post. And I don't blame them. It might be too crazy to pursue or too much of an ask, to ask.

I haven't told anyone close to me about this idea yet, I wanted to get a conversation going with those who have some experience and see where it goes.

BTW, I have had a lot of time to think about this lately, I am fresh off a rig in the Caspian Sea where I was the only person who wasn't a native Turkmeni/Russian speaker, so I had a lot of alone time thinking about it and now finally some internet access!

Thanks all!

12-23-2017, 05:46 AM	#1
Wastedyouth Truculent! Join Date: Aug 2013 Exp:	Becoming a Doctor at a late age Hi CP, I know there are many doctors that frequent the forums and I wanted to share this dream/idea I have had for a while that I am contemplating moving forward on. The basics: I am a middle aged man, 36 to be exact, I work in a technical position, as some of you know I've travelled around the world for work and been to some "fun" locales. I've always found learning rather easy, whether by book or by experience and my technical school training I felt was quite easy because I came to it as an older student. Since I was young the idea of being a Family Medicine Doctor has always tickled in the back of my mind, but because of financial considerations, I just didn't think it was an option. The future: I have worked quite a bit over the last 6 years to put myself into a comfortable financial position, I am still single, I can't seem to settle down into a long term relationship, to the point that I have given up trying. I have been thinking of making another change to my future career. I have been contemplating Medical School. I know to most this is a pie in the sky idea that I should just pass on, but I wanted some advice from Medical Professionals on here, as to their thoughts and maybe some guidance to moving forward to this goal. As it sits now, my plan is to continue working in my current field and saving up a significant portion of money for the next 18 months (think, mid six figures). And then potentially beginning my journey in the fall of 2019. I'll be 37 turning 38, probably still single, and in a strong financial position. The thought of returning to school does not fill me dread and the thought of such a challenge with what could be a great personal and professional payoff is exciting to me. Anyways, enough of the meat of the idea behind the idea. Any thoughts, advice, help, encouragement or discouragement from the group? And if I do decide to continue with this idea, any direction as to how I should approach the next 1.7 years in preparation of returning to school in an attempt to do this? Literature, courses, methods or information I should seek to make my transition for the potential decade of struggle a little bit easier? I can imagine quite a few people will roll their eyes at this post. And I don't blame them. It might be too crazy to pursue or too much of an ask, to ask. I haven't told anyone close to me about this idea yet, I wanted to get a conversation going with those who have some experience and see where it goes. BTW, I have had a lot of time to think about this lately, I am fresh off a rig in the Caspian Sea where I was the only person who wasn't a native Turkmeni/Russian speaker, so I had a lot of alone time thinking about it and now finally some internet access! Thanks all!