For current medical residents and experienced physicians alike -
Is it a good idea for someone under 30 y.o. with well managed sickle cell disease (beta thalessemia) to pursue an MD considering your experiences with the stress level and time commitments of medical school and residency? Can someone with chronic anemia do well (considering they have the intellectual capacity to succeed academically)? Do you know of physicians with SCD, and if so, how is their health?
I'm trying to make a decision about whether I should pursue my dream of becoming an MD, or pursue another option like PA. I'm drawn to MD because of the deeper medical knowledge base, but I recognize that PA may have an easier-going/SCD-friendlier schedule than MD.
All advice is welcomed.
Is it a good idea for someone under 30 y.o. with well managed sickle cell disease (beta thalessemia) to pursue an MD considering your experiences with the stress level and time commitments of medical school and residency? Can someone with chronic anemia do well (considering they have the intellectual capacity to succeed academically)? Do you know of physicians with SCD, and if so, how is their health?
I'm trying to make a decision about whether I should pursue my dream of becoming an MD, or pursue another option like PA. I'm drawn to MD because of the deeper medical knowledge base, but I recognize that PA may have an easier-going/SCD-friendlier schedule than MD.
All advice is welcomed.