Hmmm... I wouldn't leave medicine for "service work" because it doesn't scale and it leaves you open when other people with similar skills enter the market. Th

Hmmm... I wouldn't leave medicine for "service work" because it doesn't scale and it leaves you open when other people with similar skills enter the market. That said, it sounds like a great time. If it were me, I would get family or a friend involved. You say it takes 10 days to train someone. So have them literally work with you for 10 days and train on the job. As far as the time goes, I find it hard to believe your program can't let you take two weeks off. Any sizable institution has to have students with family emergencies and other issues. Also... if you are willing to drop out and abandon your degree, you must also be willing to let your grades drag a bit.