And does it matter if your friends have careers before you or not? Throughout your life you and your friends will each go through different phases of their lives. If you’re in school, they might be working. If if you’re all working, chances are some of you will make more money or work more hours than the other. It’s very doubtful that all of you will be at the same position in life at the same time.

I think the real question you should ask yourself is if this is something that you really want to do. If you’re having such serious doubts even before you even get started then you may not last the 12 years that it takes to finish. Honestly ask yourself if this is something that you truly want to do before you pursue it further.

Also keep in mind that you will likely make some money during residency, even if it’s not as much as being a full-blown doctor, so it’s not exactly 6 years without an income.

If medicine is a burden, twelve years is a lifetime in prison.

Do what you want to do with your life. If you follow your passion, money will chase you and you won’t have to worry about it.