I’m not sure which education path to choose [D]

A 28-year-old individual is seeking advice on a significant career decision, weighing the completion of an MD degree against pursuing a PhD in biomedical research. Despite having two years left in their MD program, they dislike medicine and do not wish to practice clinically. The alternative is a five-year PhD, potentially involving computational/AI work in biology, which would conclude around age 34. They are specifically interested in insights from those in ML/AI or individuals who have changed fields in their late 20s/early 30s.

This post uniquely highlights a career pivot from medicine to AI/ML, unlike typical career advice, by seeking input from those who have actually made such a transition.