aries2756:
That is what MOFES is for. There is no “starvation” in America (for those who can apply for aid).
Tzippi: That was my point, it can go either way.
Also, for the Naysayers, many doctors manage to finish rounds by 10 – 11 AM if they start early, instead of playing golf, you can go learn.
It might not make Kollel, but 11 – 1, 2 – 6, 7:30 – 10:30 = 9 hours.
Of course it does take a high level of education (and is not easy), as others have pointed out.