SmexyGenius wrote:Dude, it's not that hard to decide. It is. And if you Google it you'll find MANY people with the same dilemma.
Just do MD and put the work into it. Stop being lazy goddam. It's not a matter of being lazy. Either way I'll have to do crazy amoutns of work. I am currently speaking to someone who is in 2nd year of the Pharm program (I knew her since her High School days) and she is saying that she had to pull out many all nighters this year. It makes sense too since they are compressing 8 years of study into 6). I don't know why some people think Pharm is easy. Also, EVERY MD specializes. There's no "general" thing...Even being like a family doctor or something is specializing. I think by "general" they meant pediatrician...that's sort of the base.

It's a really simple decision.
You vs Your family I don't understand this one
Prestige vs No real recognition (face it, no need to sugarcoat it for yourself you'll regret it later) Was reading about this today. The reason why pharmacy didn't get "prestige" is that back then you could be a pharm with a bachelors. Today you need a Doctors of Pharmacy (Like a PhD). Today many pharmacists are becoming more and more involved with the health profession. Look up clinical pharmacy.
Stress vs..less stress I choose less stress obviously
If family doctor...then most of the local people would know and respect you (provided your a good doctor) vs the dude behind the counter who noone really cares about LOL common now! Now you are just Bashing. How could you say that when the pharmacist is known as the most accessible person in the health profession?? That's a fact. Furthermore, people don't usually hop from pharmacy to pharmacy. You stick with one.

Really that's all it boils down to...is your personal success more important or your family? I think either profession are successful jobs. Society needs both. Doctors need pharmacists. Pharmacists need doctors.

when you go to your local walgreens/duane reade/rite aide/yea

I never said Pharm was easier but it is obviously less amount of years though.

Chem Blade wrote:"stop shooting down everyone who is trying to help you"

Apparently you don't understand. I'm not shooting down anything. Obviously as I have made it clear I like some things on both sides and I dislike some things on both sides. So when you say something I counter it to see if you know anything that I don't know, from your response back.

"be a man and make a decision."

I never told you to make my decision. Nor did anyone besides me ever make a decision in my life. This topic is to help make me more aware from anything that I don't possibly know.

Chem Blade wrote:Pharmacy:

-Less studying (6-8 years; doctors are longer)
-More time for yourself/family
-Decent amount of money
-Less stressful life
-More safe

Doctor:

-Title of "Doctor"*
-Media painted this job as more "prestigious"
-Makes more money than a pharmacist
-An adventure everyday?

Chem Blade wrote:I don't care about the money aspect pinky.

I figured it's still a stressful job and just can't see myself dealing with peoples teeth.

You seem to have the doctors-are-better complex. Even though doctors won't be able to function without them. Hmm...