Lotta doc haters on this stack! Love it! I would say, stereotypes exist for a reason. search for the British skit "neurosurgeon vs rocket scientist" if you haven't seen it. However, there are many docs who work hard and do the best they can with what they have to work with and most folks I see have already done a great job screwing themselves up. Many docs read a lot. I do that is how I have ended up on this stack. Our health system is great at acute/emergent care but not so great with chronic disease. That is because the patients need to do that part. Eat well, be active, vigorous exercise, don't smoke, limit meth use don't beg for antibiotics and pain pills etc. I had a couple other careers before medicine so maybe an advantage for me. Otherwise, follow the money and if you see where it is going turn the other direction and go for a nice long run.