I notice a lot of very "technical" medical advice here, on everything from toy material to sexual health issues. I suspect a fair number of doctors/nurses or other licensed health care providers hang out here.

A doctor friend once told me that folks in health care deal with broken and damaged bodies all day long, so to relax they are some of the most indulgent of whatever healthy bodies they can find. Very sensual and sexual people. Also, at work, medical people must suppress their aversion to a lot of things that others would never go near or work in, and thus, to stay "human" they compensate by being very emotional or passionate away from work. Seems to make sense anyway.

SO...how many of you are in the medical field. This poll is PRIVATE, so please be honest, but likewise, if you are not, please don't skew the numbers by voting falsely.

I just added Veterinarians to the list at my spouses thought and request.

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Dentists and dental hygienists could be added to your list!

I'm a former (and recent) pre-med major who, just a few months ago, chose a different career route due to family issues and priorities. Frustratingly, I'd spent an ENORMOUS amount of time (and money) preparing my entire application packet: I'd written, honed, and polished, polished, and polished my personal statement. I'd also written two optional essays, into which I poured my heart and soul. I'd prepared for the interview process, prepared for the MCAT, taken all the necessary prerequisite courses--and then some--while maintaining an extremely high GPA, shadowed several physicians and surgeons, did several research projects and a research internship, volunteered at a clinic and a hospital, and even provided scribe services for ER docs. My pre-med advisors told me that I was a very competitive candidate and that they'd be surprised if I did not get at least one medical school offer . . . sigh. But family takes priority, so I know I made the right choice in the long run. I could never get back the time I'd lost focusing only on school when my loved ones who are ill and of advanced age are gone.

Even though I didn't pursue medical school in the end, I am still strongly devoted to the mission of the health care industry--so much so that I chose an alternate health care career that would provide a LOT more flexibility to allow me to be there for family. less

Dentists and dental hygienists could be added to your list!

I'm a former (and recent) pre-med major who, just a few months ago, chose a different career route due to family issues and priorities. Frustratingly, I'd spent an ENORMOUS amount of time (and money) preparing my entire application packet: I'd written, honed, and polished, polished, and polished my personal statement. I'd also written two optional essays, into which I poured my heart and soul. I'd prepared for the interview process, prepared for the MCAT, taken all the necessary prerequisite courses--and then some--while maintaining an extremely high GPA, shadowed several physicians and surgeons, did several research projects and a research internship, volunteered at a clinic and a hospital, and even provided scribe services for ER docs. My pre-med advisors told me that I was a very competitive candidate and that they'd be surprised if I did not get at least one medical school offer . . . sigh. But family takes priority, so I know I made the right choice in the long run. I could never get back the time I'd lost focusing only on school when my loved ones who are ill and of advanced age are gone.

Even though I didn't pursue medical school in the end, I am still strongly devoted to the mission of the health care industry--so much so that I chose an alternate health care career that would provide a LOT more flexibility to allow me to be there for family. less