After much soul searching and looking past incidence, I find that I’m the type who doesn’t mind routine work, but prefers to do something hands on. I tend to get lost when patient presents with myriad of problems like when I was in internal medicine. However I am doing well in Cardiology at the moment ( a difficult process to get rotations elsewhere at the moment, as the hospital is deciding for us – a policy of placement where the services are needed), but I don’t mind the experience. A lecturer of mine told me once that I tend to be very objective. I’m not sure if this is a good thing for a generalist. And a Professor of mine once told me that I have pretty good observation skill, quick in picking up somethings amiss. My favourite game was spot diagnosis back in medical school

Of all the rotations during housemanship (Obgyn, Surgery, Pediatrics, Int. Medicine, Ortho), I still can’t forget my experience in the labour room. I was pretty much sure I was going to go into that field then, but I’m not sure the same experience is going to apply for me once I’m a specialist.

Another thing that always at the back of my mind is my family. So when I look at a specialty, I tend to fall back on whether I will have time with them or not. Regular schedule seem so appealing.

As the author has said, it is difficult, in fact, impossible to decide for someone else. But I do need some guideline as to which several specialties I may consider. Your opinion (as well as others) is very much appreciated.

Are you currently in training, or are you a FMG who has not yet gone to a program?