Why do people enjoy being an MD? I can’t wrap my head around it. Please enlighten me.

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I do work I enjoy with people I like that pays me a lot of money and gives me a ton of autonomy. What’s not to enjoy?

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I'd also like to hear responses so I can figure out if MD is something I want one day lol

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Same and I’d love to hear firsthand experience about what they actually do

What makes you think they enjoy it rather than it being a means to an end?

Money obviously…

What is MD?

Medical doctor

B/c it was the next step in progression

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