03-14-2008, 10:37 PM
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Re: Come here for Medical School / Residency Advice
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Originally Posted by bravotwozero
Here's what I know: EM is shift work, where you'd work 4 days on of 12 hour shifts, followed by 4 days off. That might be conducive for family life for some, and not for others. Personally, I kinda like that, except the 12 hour shifts could end up being a bit gruelling. EM apparently is slowly becoming more competitive, but it's still middle of pack compared to something like ortho, or the 'ROAD' specialties.
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The lifestyle is way better than surgery. 
Except early on, because then you get the sucky shifts that noone else wants.
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