I went to the hospital to settle the matters regarding MMC membership registration forms. I was accompanied by two friends when we went to see a child psychiatrist (Dr. 'A') for her signature as our 'witness'. After exchanging a few words, she asked about which specialty that we would like to join. I was stunned. One of my friends answered "O&G" while the other said "child psychiatry" (I wonder whether it is genuine or just to please the lecturer. But that's another story). As she turned to me, I was speechless for a fraction of time before I answered "I haven't decided yet,"
The "O&G" guy (yep, a guy, but please don't get him wrong. His interest is genuinely academic and has nothing to do with perverseness) has already decided the field ever since we were in the first year of med school. The "child psy" girl is actually interested in anything pertaining to children (and obviously Paediatric is her main interest). But me? I never pondered upon it seriously. As I mentioned before in one of my previous posts, I was interested in Psychiatry. But I wasn't really sure about it.
There are a lot of things to be considered before making such an important decision in our career. At first I was planning to undergo the two-year housemanship before I make the decision. But I think it might be too late, because if I were following the plan, I will surely miss the opportunity to embark on an academic training scheme known as SLAB (for Bumiputera) or SLAI (the similar scheme for non-Bumis). [By the way, why should there be any difference between the two?]
Too bad I didn't attend the "Postgraduate Talk" organized by the college administration. But it is never too late. Fortunately, a friend of mine recommended an e-book entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty". I haven't finish reading the book yet. Maybe I should finish reading it first before consulting my seniors regarding the choices. But before that, I should complete the registration form first and submit it by this Monday.
The "O&G" guy (yep, a guy, but please don't get him wrong. His interest is genuinely academic and has nothing to do with perverseness) has already decided the field ever since we were in the first year of med school. The "child psy" girl is actually interested in anything pertaining to children (and obviously Paediatric is her main interest). But me? I never pondered upon it seriously. As I mentioned before in one of my previous posts, I was interested in Psychiatry. But I wasn't really sure about it.
There are a lot of things to be considered before making such an important decision in our career. At first I was planning to undergo the two-year housemanship before I make the decision. But I think it might be too late, because if I were following the plan, I will surely miss the opportunity to embark on an academic training scheme known as SLAB (for Bumiputera) or SLAI (the similar scheme for non-Bumis). [By the way, why should there be any difference between the two?]
What should I do now?
Too bad I didn't attend the "Postgraduate Talk" organized by the college administration. But it is never too late. Fortunately, a friend of mine recommended an e-book entitled "The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty". I haven't finish reading the book yet. Maybe I should finish reading it first before consulting my seniors regarding the choices. But before that, I should complete the registration form first and submit it by this Monday.
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