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Undergrad in physics. 7 years in the military. Medical school, self-taught computing (mainly Unix, web stuff, and python), surgical internship, more programming
by killjoywashere 8y ago
Undergrad in physics. 7 years in the military. Medical school, self-taught computing (mainly Unix, web stuff, and python), surgical internship, more programming, residency, more programming. Now medical director of a clinical lab with 40 staff and major research in progress, published, overseeing clinical and research employees across 10 timezones, working across 13 time zones, have briefed to highest levels of government. Stayed married and my kids seem to be doing ok.
And the sword of Damocles hangs over my neck ever day. Worth it? Probably, but still not actually clear.
- Aeolun 8y agoWhy the sword?
- SpanishConf 8y agoJesus Fucking Christ. As someone who's 19 years old and struggling with life (see my post history if you want to know more, but it ain't pretty, heh) you've sure done a lot of things and congratulations for you success! You seem to have an unlimited thirst for knowledge. I envy that at a personal level.
- Aeolun 8y agoIf you’re still 19 years old you’ll get there. Especially if you want to.
- cix_pkez 8y agoThanks for serving and glad to know someone with your passionate commitment to knowledge is helping advance medicine.