I am kind of on the fence between ENT and ophtho. I like both, based on my limited knowledge/shadowing as an M2, but I want to make sure that ultimately, I am happy. The thing is that I enjoy being challenged/busy so long as I have at least some time and energy to reflect on those challenges and improve. There were times in the first 2 years, for example, that I was too busy to be introspective, read, and think about ways to grow. This reflection aspect is not something I am willing to sacrifice. In general I like ENT medicine more but I like the ophtho lifestyle better. Also, the ophtho job market concerns me. With this in mind, I have some questions:
1) So will ENT, despite having a rigorous residency, allow me this time to reflect? Or will I just be exhausted the whole time?
2) A lot of attendings seem to like a 'no doubt' student-i.e. students who are full-in committed to the field (esp ENT). Am I supposed to essentially act like I am committed to ENT at the moment? I find this hard to do so given that I have not even started rotations yet.
3) Research wise. Have nothing at this point. Do I just have to make the decision now as far as ophtho vs ENT research?
FYI: Step 1= 258
In general, just got my Step 1 score and looking for advice for how to proceed...
1) So will ENT, despite having a rigorous residency, allow me this time to reflect? Or will I just be exhausted the whole time?
2) A lot of attendings seem to like a 'no doubt' student-i.e. students who are full-in committed to the field (esp ENT). Am I supposed to essentially act like I am committed to ENT at the moment? I find this hard to do so given that I have not even started rotations yet.
3) Research wise. Have nothing at this point. Do I just have to make the decision now as far as ophtho vs ENT research?
FYI: Step 1= 258
In general, just got my Step 1 score and looking for advice for how to proceed...