choosing a medical specialty

[indigo]

Hi dear INTPs!I'm a medical doctor(GP) and an INTP! I've finished those 7 years of medical school BUT I'm not happy now! I can't find my ideal specialty.Actually,I don't like any medical specialty perfectly!and each specialty has its own imperfections for me!During med school,I just loved orthopaedics surgery theoric lessons(and not the practical surgical side of orthopaedics! because It needs muscle power!).I also love psychology but I don't like to be a psychiatrist!I love to do research and I'm not interested in just treating people or have long relationships with patients.also,I like my colleagues to be smart!it seems that most doctors don't think like me!somewhere I read that the best medical specialties for INTPs are:neurology,pathology,psychiatry,cardiology and thorasic surgery.another document pointed:community health physician,nuclear medicine,emergency room physician,psychiatrist,neurologist,cardiologist, plastic surgeon, anesthetist,internal medicine,allergy and immunology,hematology. if there are any INTP medical specialists! at this forum OR you know anyone like me who has finally come to a good conclusion about his/her medical career,I will be so thankful if you share your opinions and informations with me.regards

 

[Da Blob]

If I had it to do over again, i would have attended medical school and then gotten into neuropsychology. There is increasing interest in the neurological/psychological interface with an increasing number of devices being engineered to help individuals broaden their perceptual universe and increase their psychological horizons.

I have a friend who perhaps, was in a similar position. She graduated at the top of her class at Harvard and was rather lost after (finally) reaching what had been the primary goal of her life up to that point. She did not know what the next goal should be... She ended up going back to school and getting a PhD in psychopharmacology and she now runs the research and development division of a pharmaceutical company...

 

[Zero]

Why can't you stay with GP? Do you have to specialize?

 

[indigo]

No, I don't have to specialize, but being a GP doesn't satisfy me.I hate to be a GP! no,it's not me!

 

[indigo]

I like Neuropsychology but most neuroscience programs that I know, focus on cognitive neurosience(not behavioral neuroscience).another problem is that I prefer to do research on humans-not rats,rabbits,pigs,etc! do you know any neuropsychology phd program? esp funded ones? thanks for sharing the information.

 

[snafupants]

All seriousness aside, gynaecology sounds stimulating.

 

[Da Blob]

The University of Oklahoma used to have a biological Psych program - but I do not know if it is still offered. A better bet would be to look up some research articles on topics that you find fascinating and then find out where that research is being conducted and by whom and then make a list of institutions/companies for further investigation...

 

[JoeJoe]

All seriousness aside, gynaecology sounds stimulating.

A woman came at the doctor's.

 

[snafupants]

If you are looking for an area with a psychological bent, such as cognitive psychology, Graduate Study in Psychology (APA) is a good resource. Perhaps you have had enough of school though.

An anestesiologist pays well, but it might not be challenging enough for you. Also, the responsibility there could be a bit much. Sounded boring to me actually.

 

[Zero]

Why is not you?
What do you dislike about it?

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

In INTP terms, I'd say you are a late bloomer. Most of us are indecisive about grammer school and you went all the way through medical school before realising you don't know what you want to do.

On a more serious note, what works for one INTP doesn't all that often work for another. I think we's be better to advise on the decision process than anything else.

Also we INTPs seem to have a tendency not to stay interested in any area for all that long. Our interests tend to wander like our thoughts just at a lower pace.

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

You made me question my sanity.

As should we all.

 

[ApostateAbe]

You seem to be in a desperate situation. I think, if I were you, I would choose a specialty where I know I would stay employed and well paid. If I were interested in helping society and not so much helping you, I would suggest either geriatrics or family practice. Those specialties don't require such high qualifications, nor do they pay so well, though I expect that there is a pretty good chance that pay will go way up in the coming years, especially for geriatrics--baby boomers are just about to retire, and they are already short of geriatrics, but who wants to treat old people? Not many.

The highest-paid specialties tend to require many years of residency. Is that something you are willing to do? If so, look down this list right here, and see if any of that may interest you:

http://healthcareers.about.com/od/compensationinformation/f/TopPayDoctors.htm

Of course you should expect that anything you choose will not be as good as you hope.

 

[indigo]

it seems that noone on this thread is a medical doctor or even know about
this career exactly!
yes,I'm a late bloomer and I know that it's too late!
but I want to choose the right path at least from now!
another thing: if just money was important for me, I wouldn't ask such questions! I want to find my purpose in life.
I expected more thoughtful answers from some of you but...

cheers

 

[indigo]

The University of Oklahoma used to have a biological Psych program - but I do not know if it is still offered. A better bet would be to look up some research articles on topics that you find fascinating and then find out where that research is being conducted and by whom and then make a list of institutions/companies for further investigation...

thanks for the advice.

 

[Fukyo]

it seems that noone on this thread is a medical doctor or even know about
this career exactly!
yes,I'm a late bloomer and I know that it's too late!
but I want to choose the right path at least from now!
another thing: if just money was important for me, I wouldn't ask such questions! I want to find my purpose in life.
I expected more thoughtful answers from some of you but...

cheers

Ok, let me get this straight.

You came here wanting a bunch of strangers to tell you about what you, should do with your life, and you expected "more thoughtful answers".

Does this actually make any sense to you? How is anyone here supposed to make choices for you?

and tone down exclamation points, they make you sound like an excitable child.

 

[EvilScientist Trainee]

By the way, we do we have two equal threads? Can't they be merged?

And if you want to find purpose in life, first discover what purpose is it, then follow it.

A field of medicine that i like pretty much is ortopaedics. People came broken to you, they can't walk, they can't move properly, and you solve them. Of course it's not that simple, but if i went to med school, i'd go to that area.

 

[Claverhouse]

By the way, we do we have two equal threads? Can't they be merged?

Assuredly.


The end result might be a trifle odd, but that's the price paid for improper planning, as v. Moltke would undoubtedly point out...






Claverhouse

 

[feru]

Didn't you start this thread on INTPcentral?

 

[Bird]

it seems that noone on this thread is a medical doctor or even know about
this career exactly!
yes,I'm a late bloomer and I know that it's too late!
but I want to choose the right path at least from now!
another thing: if just money was important for me, I wouldn't ask such questions! I want to find my purpose in life.
I expected more thoughtful answers from some of you but...

cheers

Okay, not to be a bitch but I don't think you're going to
discover your life's purpose from a bunch of random
internet people. If that is what you came here hoping for
I really sincerely doubt that the enlightenment you so
desire will be achieved.

No one here knows you.
We don't know what your purpose in life is.
You expected more thoughtful answers?
tsk tsk

 

[indigo]

Didn't you start this thread on INTPcentral?

yes I did and there I got far better answers!

 

[indigo]

Okay, not to be a bitch but I don't think you're going to
discover your life's purpose from a bunch of random
internet people. If that is what you came here hoping for
I really sincerely doubt that the enlightenment you so
desire will be achieved.

No one here knows you.
We don't know what your purpose in life is.
You expected more thoughtful answers?
tsk tsk

yes,I expected more thoughtful answers here,but from smart people!An intelligent mind always does its best!I don't want strangers to show me the exact purpose of my life!I know that they can't do it for sure! BUT they can analyze the data that I give them and share their novel ideas with me (if only they're smart enough!)

 

[ApostateAbe]

it seems that noone on this thread is a medical doctor or even know about
this career exactly!
yes,I'm a late bloomer and I know that it's too late!
but I want to choose the right path at least from now!
another thing: if just money was important for me, I wouldn't ask such questions! I want to find my purpose in life.
I expected more thoughtful answers from some of you but...

cheers

The people who take time to answer your questions are doing it to at least try to help you. If you decide that those answers aren't good enough, then you may say, "Thank you," and go somewhere else to find answers. There are no people in the medical profession around here, probably because they are much less likely to take seriously the MBTI theory at all. If you would prefer no answers at all, then you may instead walk down into your basement and scream at the water heater. If you want to make productive use of your time, I would suggest making an appointment with your professors, and consult with them about it.

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

yes,I expected more thoughtful answers here,but from smart people!An intelligent mind always does its best!I don't want strangers to show me the exact purpose of my life!I know that they can't do it for sure! BUT they can analyze the data that I give them and share their novel ideas with me (if only they're smart enough!)

Kind of prickish you're being no? I think it's time to call shenanigans on your doctor claim. By your writing you come across as immature and/or a complaining, whiny personality type. All you did is list a few things you kind of like but don't really like. In other words, your data was shit to go on. If you really did go to medical school I think it best for all if you become a medical examiner (instead of sending people to them).

 

[ApostateAbe]

Kind of prickish you're being no? I think it's time to call shenanigans on your doctor claim. By your writing you come across as immature and/or a complaining, whiny personality type. All you did is list a few things you kind of like but don't really like. In other words, your data was shit to go on. If you really did go to medical school I think it best for all if you become a medical examiner (instead of sending people to them).

People of all personalities exist in the medical professions, and I would not jump to the conclusion that he is lying. His mistake seems to be that he is too honest.

 

[Inappropriate Behavior]

People of all personalities exist in the medical professions, and I would jump to the conclusion that he is lying. His mistake seems to be that he is too honest.

Yes perhaps and my last line was a bit of a cheap shot however there is still the impression of immaturity (like I'm one to talk ) he leaves. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want a doctor that doesn't like what he/she's doing and wonder if perhaps he should take a leave of absence. He can use that time to figure out his purpose in life in a more meaningful way rather than soliciting opinions over the internet from people he hasn't taken the time to know in any way.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[indigo]

Kind of prickish you're being no? I think it's time to call shenanigans on your doctor claim. By your writing you come across as immature and/or a complaining, whiny personality type. All you did is list a few things you kind of like but don't really like. In other words, your data was shit to go on. If you really did go to medical school I think it best for all if you become a medical examiner (instead of sending people to them).

your name suits you:"INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR"! be more polite. I don't need your comments.

 

[indigo]

People of all personalities exist in the medical professions, and I would not jump to the conclusion that he is lying. His mistake seems to be that he is too honest.

yes, I was too honest and I like this! thanks ApostateAbe

 

[Fukyo]

your name suits you:"INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR"! be more polite. I don't need your comments.

I'm always amused at how people call out IB, despite him not being any more offensive then some members just for his user name.

Oh and this is for you.

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See now, a more prudent course of action would have been to get more familiarized with how people are on this forum before getting so offended about someone being honest about how their perceive you; which I find trivial.

Further more, you'll probably get better input in a specialized forum, I'm sure they exist in the vastness of internet.

 

[kinetickyle]

I'd go with pathology - very little patient contact. Cadavers and biopsies can't talk back. I'd stay away from rheumatology as an INTP - those fibromyalgia patients will drive you nuts! So I've been told...

 

[Bird]

Medical oncology, bro.