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  • New to Medicine and the Forum

    I've been Lurking for about a month, and thought it was time for me to introduce myself. I feel like I know some of you already.

    My husband of 5 years just decided (4 months ago) that he wanted to make a career change. He was a Manager of an IT Team. He quite his job 2 weeks ago and now he's a post-bac student studying BioChem with aspirations of Med School. He's been going full-time for 2 weeks, and he's exhausted and excited. His brain is filled with all kinds of new information. I'm also excited for this journey.

    We're pretty old to make this kind of change. I'm 33 and he's 29, but we figured that he could be unhappy for 12-15 years and still be in the same job, or we could be "engaged" for 12-15 years and he'll be in a job that he (hopefully) will love.

    We know that this path will take a lot of work, but together, we think we can do it.

    We don't have any kids. We've been trying for about 4 years, with no luck. This has been particularly painful for me. However, we are religious folk and believe that it's all part of God's plan for us. After all, if we had kids now, my DH would never had made the decision to quit his (well-paying) job and go back to school.

    I work as a Software Analyst with a moderate salary. We're going to sell our house in the Spring. We need to be closer to the University, and paying the mortgage on just my salary will be a stretch.

    Anyway, it's good to see that there is a support system out there. While I don't "technically" qualify as a Medical Spouse, that is where we're headed.

    Heather

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    Heather,

    Nice to meet you! I hope you find lots of information here; I KNOW you will find lots of support. How long before your husband starts applying to med schools? Kudos to both of you for being willing to leave your comfort zone and try something new! I look forward to seeing you post.

    Sally
    Wife of an OB/Gyn, mom to three boys, middle school choir teacher.

    "I don't know when Dad will be home."

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    • #3
      Welcome Heather,
      A long and winding road lies ahead of you. You will find many supporters here. Congratulations on your courageous decision.
      Luanne
      Luanne
      wife, mother, nurse practitioner

      "You have not converted a man because you have silenced him." (John, Viscount Morely, On Compromise, 1874)

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      • #4
        Welcome, Heather!

        I think you & your husband made a courageous decision - and one well-worth it, I'm sure. Keep us posted on his progress.

        Take care,

        Dures

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        • #5
          Hi Heather and welcome!

          I'm so glad you decided to share your experiences so far. You'll find some great insight and support here.

          Good luck...and keep us posted...
          Sharon

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          • #6
            Welcome Heather,

            A great journey lies ahead. We'll be here for you.

            Thu Van

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            • #7
              Heather,

              Congratulations for taking a chance on life! You only get one shot so it seems like you all are following your hearts. Good for you.

              Welcome aboard.

              Kelly
              In my dreams I run with the Kenyans.

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              • #8
                Welcome, its never too late to make a career change. My DH owned a Karate studio for 8 years before he decided to take the leap into medicine. I believe it gives you more of an advantage having more life experience before delving into the crazy world of medicine. Good luck in your journey.

                Trisha

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                • #9
                  Welcome to the boards!
                  Awake is the new sleep!

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                  • #10
                    Best of luck on going through the change in daily routines! Just to let you know, one of my wife's classmates had 3 careers before getting into medicine. He graduated med school at 54! It can be done, and you aren't old!!

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                    • #11
                      We'll start applying to Med Schools in Summer 2004. Obviously, we'll have to do a lot of research to find out which schools to apply to. But if any of you have suggestions . . . .

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                      • #12
                        welcome

                        Heather,

                        Welcome aboard...now that you two have started this journey...you technically qualify You should also send your husband over to http://www.oldpremeds.net It is a community for non-traditional applicants.

                        It sounds like you have a lot of exciting changes that are about to happen....feel free to come here and vent/share your thoughts anytime.

                        Kris
                        ~Mom of 5, married to an ID doc
                        ~A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss

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