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Is it possible for me to become a doctor if I'm a little clumsy and shaky?
How important is it to have steady hands to be a doctor? #medicine #premed #medical #doctor
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Rachel’s Answer
Absolutely you can be a doctor if you are shaky. Many physicians don't have to have hand-eye coordination or any technical skills to practice their craft. I would think twice prior to pursuing a career in surgery.
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Doc’s Answer
Hi Henry,
Not all Doctors are surgeons, below are some examples of medical profession who might fit your concerns:
Anesthesiologist – As the name suggests, anesthesiologists are physicians trained in anesthesiology or the science of administering anesthesia to patients during the surgeries.
Cardiologists – Medical professionals that examine and treat illnesses associated with the cardiovascular system which includes the heart and blood vessels.
Dermatologists – Health professionals primarily focused on the diagnosis of conditions associated with the skin, hair, nails.
Family Physicians – Doctors who specialize in family medicine are knowledgeable in and can treat a wide range of medical diseases of patients of all ages.
Pathologist – Medical doctor who performs autopsies in the examination of tissue (such as a mole) and blood samples to diagnose a disease and produces a pathological report.
Psychiatrists – Doctors who provide treatments using a combination of both physical treatments (medicines) or psychological treatments (therapy), and social treatments.
Good Luck Henry
Not all Doctors are surgeons, below are some examples of medical profession who might fit your concerns:
Anesthesiologist – As the name suggests, anesthesiologists are physicians trained in anesthesiology or the science of administering anesthesia to patients during the surgeries.
Cardiologists – Medical professionals that examine and treat illnesses associated with the cardiovascular system which includes the heart and blood vessels.
Dermatologists – Health professionals primarily focused on the diagnosis of conditions associated with the skin, hair, nails.
Family Physicians – Doctors who specialize in family medicine are knowledgeable in and can treat a wide range of medical diseases of patients of all ages.
Pathologist – Medical doctor who performs autopsies in the examination of tissue (such as a mole) and blood samples to diagnose a disease and produces a pathological report.
Psychiatrists – Doctors who provide treatments using a combination of both physical treatments (medicines) or psychological treatments (therapy), and social treatments.
Good Luck Henry
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Pricila’s Answer
Becoming a Dr takes years of schooling. Yes, you can become a dr that does not do surgery. It takes a few more yrs to become a surgeon in a specific field. Psychologist are also doctors.
There are all types of doctors that dont need to do surgery. You can do anything you set your mind to.
There are all types of doctors that dont need to do surgery. You can do anything you set your mind to.
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Estelle’s Answer
Henry,
You will feel less clumsy and shaky as you gain confidence and skills. Medical school takes 4 years and residency another 3-6 years. If you still feel shaky in medical school, pick a specialty that does not require fine motor skills. Pathologists, for example, look at tissue samples under a microscope. Psychiatrists talk to patients without performing any procedures. There are lots of options available to you. Good luck!
You will feel less clumsy and shaky as you gain confidence and skills. Medical school takes 4 years and residency another 3-6 years. If you still feel shaky in medical school, pick a specialty that does not require fine motor skills. Pathologists, for example, look at tissue samples under a microscope. Psychiatrists talk to patients without performing any procedures. There are lots of options available to you. Good luck!
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Richard’s Answer
Sure! Just pick a specialty that isn't procedure oriented. Consider internal medicine or its subspecialties, psychiatry, pediatrics or radiology.