While I'm not as bold to acuse the aforementioned 'idiot' of being a 22 y.o. idiot....idiots exist at all ages.... I think he's way out of line in crushing Charlie's goals and dreams. Charlie knows what he wants and he's going forth happily. If this so called 'idiot' did the math though, Charlie will not necessarily be 60 when he needs to be 'hired'. Schooling and rotations will take a maximum of 4 years...perhaps a bit less considering the Cariibb. curriculum. Tack on a 3 yr. residency as a FP, IM, or Ped, and Charlie will be singing the MD tune at the ripe, young age of 56-57 (depending on when his birthday falls and what month he completes residency.)
Of course.... Charlie already can be called "Doctor" so he's one step ahead....even if he's not an MD.
Finally, if Charlie thought in such a negative way as not to move forward with his new dreams, then he'd still be where he was years ago....just a guy with a GED.
"Do as you've always done, and you'll be as you've always been."
Cheers to you Charlie...you're a great inspiration.
Posted on Sep 27, 2002, 2:54 PM from IP address 12.40.112.190
