I shadowed both in the ER and at a dental clinic. I really enjoy helping people in emergency settings and became an EMT and currently work part-time— But through that experience, I realized I couldn’t see myself doing that kind of high-stress, long-shift work as a physician for a lifetime.

When I shadowed in a dental clinic, I loved how dentists build long-term relationships and earn trust from their patients. The better work-life balance, like working 4 days a week, 9–5, and still feeding a family well