Amie Kowalczyk, Pediatric Resident
My Résumé
Took quick track
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"I'm happy with where I am now and with how I got here. And I don't think I would change anything but it's quick.* There are a lot of other people who've gotten to the same point in their careers that have taken time to do some travelling and explore some other things in life.
"Once you're committed to it, there's not a lot of time. We get four weeks of vacation a year. Some people take a year off here and there but once you're into that track there's not a whole lot of flexibility. Make sure it's what you want to do before you really commit yourself to that path."
Note: Amie didn't take any time off between her studies and starting her work as a resident.