Any regrets choosing EM?
Throwaway for obvious reasons.
Currently a PGY1-EU in emergency. Got a pair of kids within a relatively short timeframe after graduating. Always enjoy my time on site, cases are variable, staff is fun and enjoyable to work with.
However I feel like giving in due to;
- How hectic every shift is
- Constantly changing between morning-evening-nights
- Working every other weekend
- It doesn't look like things will be any better in the foreseeable future at our facility
- Department is supposed to be 38 "bed" unit, however we often have a total of 100 patients due to admitted patients physically being stuck due to lack of space in the wards
- Rough guess is <5% of history and physical is done in a closed room with privacy, rest on the hallway
Not sure where to go with this post. Feel like I'm not able to sufficient amount of time with the family and give my kids the attention they deserve. Been thinking of switching to a more lifestyle (?family?) friendly path.
Anyone else regretted choosing emergency afterwards? Did things get better as you progressed?
Anyone able to shed a light on my situation? I'd greatly appreciate any
edit; I just feel like I'm constantly tired and living the live of the ER but not my own. currently in the worst shape of my life.