[STALKER]

I was very lucky, my parents where able to pay for medical education. So I got out debt free, put me well ahead of the curve. I thank them for it every chance I get.

To the OP, stay focused!!! You need to get in, stay in, and excel while you are in med school to get a good residency that you want. Don't worry about anything else!!!

I personally realized right after residency(IM) that I can make more $$$ and have a better lifestyle if I got involved in the business side of medicine instead of just seeing patience.

Medicine is a great career. We docs love to bitch and complain about it...just ignore it.

Good luck!!!