So yeah, as I stated in the last post I got a spot for CSP dentistry, and after thinking about it for the last couple of weeks I'm reconsidering whether I want to study medicine should I get the spot. Don't think it's all about the money, because it's not! But here's what I'm having in my mind at the moment.
Studying dentistry, you also cover the material in medicine as well, and you still have to know it; it's just you don't get to applying it on as regular a basis. However, the earning power of dentists compared to doctors is insane, just making the working hours and lifestyle better. So what I have been tossing up is, whether I do dentistry first, which gets me a lifestyle and a way of earning money, and then come back and study medicine later? In my mind, it's making sense to me.... The other thing I was also considering was going down the path of either oral surgery or something related in that area, but I'd be interested to see how my opinion changes over the next two/three years in dentistry. And finally, dentistry is a specialty of medicine; you focus on one area and ensure it's being kept in good condition... Worthwhile, no?
*grumbles about suicide rates*
I guess all I'm trying to say is, I've been given an excellent opportunity and have to work with what I've got, and apply myself 100% to make sure I do well in it :) then, I'm sure I'll be able to make my other decisions later.
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- Lemming
- Hey guys - I'm a med student in Sydney and loving studying medicine. But in the meantime I'm certainly head over heels into climbing, so check out our blog here and also our training site (links on the right!). Enjoy! Support us and comment if you like what we're doing - and if you want things to be mixed up, then let us know too!
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