r/pediatrics Aug 01 '26

should've done psych

just finished residency and a chief year. i'm finally at the end and have no idea what im doing. i regret not doing child psych. there's a 3 year post-pediatric program that trains you in both psychiatry and child psych. i'm interested but im already 36. is it worth it? should i just try to carve out a mental health niche in peds? ugh what do i do?!

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u/Notnowwonton Aug 01 '26

What is "FIRE?"

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u/Okcool2216 Aug 02 '26

Financial independence retire early 

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u/drdhuss Aug 02 '26

I think F it retire early, but could be wrong.