Expert: Ronald Levy, M.D. - 9/8/2007

Question
I'm a 30 yr old looking to change professions i got into my current job with out having to go to college. so my question is at my age where do i need to start? how can i shave a yr or so off my schooling? Is it something i can get into successfully at my age? How is the job market in this profession? thank you

Answer
You can't shave any time. You need 4 yrs college, 4 yrs med school and 4 yrs resiedncy. I know of several people who have gotten a late start and do very well but you need to put in the time. The job market right now is very good but I don't know what it will be like in 12 years.

Ronald Levy, MD
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology
UTMB-Galveston