Practicing medicine offers the challenge of applying these fields of study and putting knowledge to practical use in working on disease prevention and health maintenance. I d like to see serious consideration given to reworking the entire system, so we can all get back to the basics of delivering and receiving health care. Most appealing it the fact that I can make a positive difference in my patients lives. I strive to help patients with their health in terms of prevention of disease itself, or by prevention of disease complications. It is also very rewarding to be able to help physician colleagues, in my role as a consultant, with their difficult patient management questions.
Every day is a challenge.
Don t let others discourage you in achieving your goals in training and in practice. Medicine is much more supportive of women in the profession than it used to be. Don t be afraid to consider solo practice when you re done with training. Running a small business is incredibly challenging and rewarding. Being in solo practice gives many options, and lots of flexibility in terms of having a family.