Is it worth becoming an N.D. financially?
I'm kind of depressed now that I've been browsing over this forum, but always want the truth.
Being an N.D. is my dream, I have about a 3.0 and some good extracurricular activities, and everyone tells me i'll be a great doctor of some form.
If I had the 3.5+ GPA I would become an M.D. first, but I don't. I love the philosophy of naturopathic medicine, but would take the rigorous MD training.
Now I'm a bit at a loss. It seemed like the perfect match. I LOVE the human body - medicine in any form is totally a lifetime interest of mine. I would LOVE to do research (on plants) to determine their actual effectiveness.
BUT - I want to be able to do what I love, while be able to support my future wife and kids. I was hoping i'd be able to make a 6 figure salary after a handful of years as an N.D.
I don't know where to go now.. any other career options? Pharmacy? Masters or PhD in something?
Lost.. and I'm in my last semester as a senior in college. Damnit.
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| Re: Is it worth becoming an N.D. financially? | islandwellnessdoc | 0 | 04/29/09 3:15:39 AM |
| A few thoughts | Rusty | 1 | 02/21/09 3:57:50 PM |