I passed my medical boards at 63. And no, I was not having a midlife crisis.
Let me just start by saying: If you are reading this and thinking, “Who voluntarily takes medical board exams at 63?” You are absolutely right. Normal people do not do that. They take up golf from the Green tees, try to marry off their kids, and complain that the younger generation cannot drive. But me? I spent four precious months of my remaining life cramming for the ABIM boards like …