Narrowing My Career Differential

After having spent a bit of time in every rotation, I am beginning to have a better idea of what career paths interest me. This is important as the fourth year elective selection process begins.

~~Anaesthesiology~~
(Cardiac Surgery)
(Community Medicine/Public Health/Preventive Medicine)
~~Dermatology~~
(Diagnostic Radiology)
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Rural Family Medicine
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
(Laboratory Medicine)
(Medical Genetics)
(Military Family Medicine)
(Adult Neurology)
(Paediatric Neurology)
(Neurosurgery)
(Nuclear Medicine)
~~Obstetrics and Gynaecology~~
~~Ophthalmology~~
~~Orthopaedic Surgery~~
~~Paediatrics~~
(Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
(Plastic Surgery)
Psychiatry
(Radiation Oncology)
(Urology)

What once was not a major consideration for me, psychiatry has peaked my interest. There was something very enjoyable about the slow methodical pace and the time spent helping an individual. I will look into this more.

Surgery, though I leave on the list, is fading in my aspirations. It just is not offering the balance that I am looking for though I enjoy the procedural aspect of its craft.

I find myself further and further exploring the life of a general practice. I will need to spend more time in each to have a better impression. But my, how things change!

Disclaimer: The specialties in parenthesis and italicized are those that I have not had experience with. To that end, I cannot comment if these specialties will appeal to me and will not cross them out just yet. The full list is a representation of all Canadian medical residency programs.

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daddysrosebud said: I personally want to pursue dermatology :) but I wish you the best on your decision!
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cellularrehab said: I finished residency in psychiatry in 2010. I have enjoyed this career choice so much! If you ever have any questions about life as a psychiatrist outside of the academic setting (very different from “real” world) please message me! Good luck!
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thenext3years said: I’m sad that Radiology has not made an appearance here :(
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doctorbone said: Be weary of psych. I really enjoyed my rotation and I love the laid back lifestyle I found that in practice it is mostly med management and quick visits. Most patients see therapists to really work through their problems.
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bluewritingongreenwhy said: Would you say a lot of people end up doing a specialty they never even thought of?
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