EM is not a lifestyle specialty

I don't really know where all this talk is coming from that EM is a lifestyle specialty... IMO, it's not. I think EM is deceiving and that it's great for the young doc who is able to pull those nights and random shifts.... but as you age, it's not so fun having to reset your circadian rhythm every few days. At 25, night shifts are no problem (as an intern), at age 35 it's more of a nuisance but still not bad, at 45 it's becoming a pain, at 55 it sucks. At 65? I'd rather be retired. As... EM is not a lifestyle specialty
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