That you are questioning your choice at all leads me to think that your heart might be in studying medicine. My ex-husband is a doctor and I was with him through medical school and residency, so it is challenging. Your hesitation is understandable because it is a big commitment. However, it would not be surprising if many doctors were nervous about the challenges of medical school. They did it anyway, because that is where their heart was. Yes, you may be fulfilled and enjoy your OT career, and that is fine if you stay there. Just don’t let fear be the deciding factor of whether you apply for med school.

I have experience with going back to school. In my early 30s, I moved to a foreign country where I did not know the language and began studying post grad in a field where I felt I had some technical weaknesses. I was nervous. I have never slept so little, had so many ups and downs, felt so frustrated, made so many awesome friends, experienced so many unbelievable positive things, learned so much about myself. The negatives pass, but the positives will remain for life.

If you have not applied due to lack of interest, then you may truly have no desire to study medicine. And if you have no desire, it will be a frustrating waste of time. There has to be some passion. If it is fear, however- then that is the most unfortunate reason.