Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73

Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft began her medical residency at nearly 73 years old, a decision she described as "all in" during an interview on the "First Opinion Podcast." Zuidgeest-Craft's journey to medicine began after she saw a TikTok video of a 72-year-old woman completing medical school and matching into residency. This inspired her to pursue a similar path, despite being at an age when most individuals are retired. The podcast interview, hosted by Torie Bosch, explored Zuidgeest-Craft's experiences and motivations for entering the demanding field of medicine so late in life. Bosch noted that she often finds story ideas for "First Opinion" through platforms like TikTok, highlighting the unexpected sources of inspiration for journalistic content. Zuidgeest-Craft's story is presented as a testament to pursuing lifelong learning and career changes regardless of age.