I was compelled under duress to resign halfway through my intern year while suffering from a combination of severe physical and mental illnesses.

I was compelled under duress to resign halfway through my intern year while suffering a combination of physical and mental illnesses. Until the physician minting pipeline has a better answer for people like me, the whole field is a waste.

Why bother going to medical school, if you can graduate in good standing, and then get fucked over when you encounter health problems during your intern year. All after being ripped away from your previously robust support system and thrust into a completely new paradigm where your well-being comes second to productivity.

In a little less than a year, I'll be moving across the country to work as an "assistant physician." All because of the disgusting practice of "The Match" and the stigma that goes along with a qualified physician taking time away to recover. I'd have loved to just match again, keep my head down and move on, but it's literally impossible.

So ... sorry docs. 🖕

Looks like I'll be working as a quasi mid-level for the next year or two.

edit: To be clear here guys I'm giving the 🖕 to the system and the establishment physicians that keep us entrenched in this rotten system.