Comments on: Five Things I Learned From Medical School http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/ A Cynical Look At Medical School and Medical Training Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:55:44 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jay http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/comment-page-1/#comment-74274 Jay Sat, 05 Jun 2010 05:45:05 +0000 http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/#comment-74274 Yep. Medical school is a waste of your time. I'm a NP and I do the exact same thing, get nearly 85% of your salary, and didn't spend my life believing that western medicine and pharmaceutical companies had the answer. Yes! And the patients love me, and I truly help them, by spending time with them. I'm sorry you never got socialized. Yep. Medical school is a waste of your time. I’m a NP and I do the exact same thing, get nearly 85% of your salary, and didn’t spend my life believing that western medicine and pharmaceutical companies had the answer. Yes! And the patients love me, and I truly help them, by spending time with them. I’m sorry you never got socialized.

]]> By: Jones http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/comment-page-1/#comment-73735 Jones Fri, 21 May 2010 04:34:39 +0000 http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/#comment-73735 I disagree with Clarkson completely. I've worked in corporate environments then decided to change careers and will graduate from medical school this month. I can honestly say that medical school is much different than training in a corporate setting. Unless you've gone through it, you're not going to get it. I disagree with Clarkson completely. I’ve worked in corporate environments then decided to change careers and will graduate from medical school this month. I can honestly say that medical school is much different than training in a corporate setting. Unless you’ve gone through it, you’re not going to get it.

]]> By: Eddie http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/comment-page-1/#comment-71358 Eddie Fri, 02 Apr 2010 09:46:06 +0000 http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/#comment-71358 Thank you for your thoughts Hoover, as well as, this inspiring site. As an undergraduate student, it was my destiny to practice medicine. At the time, I was overly excited and motivated about the prospects of attending medical school and residency. During this time, I held many healthcare related positions in clinics, hospitals, and medical research settings. Through this experience, I realized that medicine was not my cup of tea. Everything Hoover mentions is 100% accurate. I collaborated closely with allied health professionals, residents, and attendings, so I can confirm much of the discontent many have experienced in this profession. The residents and medical students always seemed cheerful, but after a while I realized that they were only masking their true emotions. These individuals were often ridiculed, humiliated, and abused by the entire medical staff. They slept very little and seemed to be stressed all the time. Working in a radiology department, I worked the same hours and worked very closely with all types of residents (radiology, emergency, surgery, etc.) This experience helped me to understand the true nature of the medical profession, and it is nothing to get excited about (my opinion). Thus, I have elected not pursue a career in medicine and not just for the reasons I have described but others as well (other career interests, debt, length of medical school, etc). I have been told by many residents that if I could see myself doing anything other than medicine...do that! Fortunately, I can say that there is something other than medicine in my future. My intentions are not to belittle the profession, nor is it my intention to discourage anyone from pursuing medicine; that is your choice. Instead, I only wanted to share my thoughts and experiences with others who share similar feelings. I have a great deal of respect for those who persevere through the rigors of medical school and post graduate training. Thank you for your thoughts Hoover, as well as, this inspiring site.

As an undergraduate student, it was my destiny to practice medicine. At the time, I was overly excited and motivated about the prospects of attending medical school and residency. During this time, I held many healthcare related positions in clinics, hospitals, and medical research settings. Through this experience, I realized that medicine was not my cup of tea. Everything Hoover mentions is 100% accurate. I collaborated closely with allied health professionals, residents, and attendings, so I can confirm much of the discontent many have experienced in this profession.

The residents and medical students always seemed cheerful, but after a while I realized that they were only masking their true emotions. These individuals were often ridiculed, humiliated, and abused by the entire medical staff. They slept very little and seemed to be stressed all the time. Working in a radiology department, I worked the same hours and worked very closely with all types of residents (radiology, emergency, surgery, etc.) This experience helped me to understand the true nature of the medical profession, and it is nothing to get excited about (my opinion). Thus, I have elected not pursue a career in medicine and not just for the reasons I have described but others as well (other career interests, debt, length of medical school, etc). I have been told by many residents that if I could see myself doing anything other than medicine…do that! Fortunately, I can say that there is something other than medicine in my future.

My intentions are not to belittle the profession, nor is it my intention to discourage anyone from pursuing medicine; that is your choice. Instead, I only wanted to share my thoughts and experiences with others who share similar feelings. I have a great deal of respect for those who persevere through the rigors of medical school and post graduate training.

]]> By: Charlotte http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/comment-page-1/#comment-66970 Charlotte Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:13:46 +0000 http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/#comment-66970 Agree completely with Clarkson. Any job worth having is worth working hard for, and honestly if you go into medicine for the money you shouldn't be there at all. Agree completely with Clarkson. Any job worth having is worth working hard for, and honestly if you go into medicine for the money you shouldn’t be there at all.

]]> By: Clarkson http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/comment-page-1/#comment-66393 Clarkson Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:24:19 +0000 http://www.medschoolhell.com/2007/02/28/five-things-i-learned-from-medical-school/#comment-66393 Horrible post, for christ sakes. This applies to ANY career: 1) your life will change - duh 2) job training is inefficient 3) people are assholes 4) people are assholes 5) are you getting this yet ? Generic, stupid list. Whoever above said "great post" and "thanks for this" ? Ah yes, the great minds that will become doctors. Time to be worried. Horrible post, for christ sakes. This applies to ANY career:

1) your life will change – duh
2) job training is inefficient
3) people are assholes
4) people are assholes
5) are you getting this yet ?

Generic, stupid list. Whoever above said “great post” and “thanks for this” ? Ah yes, the great minds that will become doctors. Time to be worried.

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