Crazy Middle-Aged Man

My medical school conducted an interview with me a couple of months ago at the end of my first year. Being a "non-traditional" student (i.e. older than the average bear) they were curious how I was adjusting to the unique demands of the rigorous academic environment. You can watch the interview at this link:

https://youtu.be/t7Syd71_ycM

Someone once asked me if I was crazy for doing this in my 40s. Most men my age are in established careers and enjoying their families, settled in homes and properties. Perhaps I am a bit "off my rocker" for trying this in the summer of life. At most, I can look forward to perhaps 20 or 30 years of practice after I graduate in 2018 (at the age of 47!) - a far shorter time than that anticipated by my younger colleagues.  I am a firm believer, though, that one is never to old to pursue one's passions, to find one's calling. I would rather spend a few decades doing what I love than waste a lifetime in regret.

I'm learning that life is not about the length of the years but the quality of the journey.

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