its very expensive to be a doctor...... very, VERY expensive. especially on the east coast, for some reason mal-practice insurance premiums take up more than HALF of what a practice takes in!! my folks have lots of doctor friends. they're all miserable, and the ones who aren't really seriously shrewdly business-minded are looking to get out. its surprising to say the least.
if you want to study ridiculously long hours and spend stupid amounts of money on school in order 2end up w/ a high-paying job - become a lawyer. my lawyer friends make BAGS of money. though they work so many hours they hardly ever get to enjoy it.