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[quote=Anonymous]Physician mom here too. It’s hard to see when you’re in the moment that this is but a chapter in your whole book. I remember wanting to quit too intern year at different points but now being an attending for nearly 20 years it’s more a distant memory. If it is getting to the point it is affecting your job you need to be honest about that with her.

Are there older mentors in the program that her program director can connect her with? It’s super helpful to talk to someone who is further ahead than you. I would strongly recommend even though she doesn’t want to at this point seeing a therapist. Some state medical societies even have free counseling for physicians only that are confidential.

Does she have a group of other resident friends? That can develop over time and having someone who is going through the exact same thing who understands is so helpful. I had a group I would regularly talk or go out with on times off.

I would advise her to at least finish intern year before making any changes. This is a big life adjustment. I’m happy I stuck it out
and also for specializing. Hard to do primary care well these days. Yes, I make good money, but I also get to really help people in an impactful way. That has been the most rewarding part.[/quote]

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