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What are things someone wanting to go into the medical field should adopt?
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Andrew’s Answer
A common theme that I've been seeing among successful doctors and medical students is both a strong will and passion. The medical field is filled with many highs and lows, and having a strong resolve leads to an overall better career as it can be hard. Also, I knew a couple of people that tried to get into the field because they were more interested in money and status, but most of them have dropped that as it's not good for the long term. I'd recommend shadowing doctors or getting involved with a hospital or clinic to gain some exposure and see if the medical field is right for you.
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Mary’s Answer
Increasing your understanding of anatomy including the different bodily functions - central nervous system, respiratory system, etc can support your appreciation of the complexities that clinicians and researchers deal with during development of pharmaceutical products and strategies to overcome obstacles for patients. Being a good listener and caring person can build empathy that will support both patients and colleagues along the way. You could possibly volunteer at your local health facilities or hospital.
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Glória Moura’s Answer
The Healthcare industry, like any other, at this very moment in Humanity, is going through a phase of readjustment to improve quality. So that, for the person who wants to get involved in the medical field, the most important thing is to be updated. Ask for yourself: Do I want to make a real difference in the world? I recommend that from now on, you exercise an differentiated look and listening, for inclusive and more humanized actions. Make your own reaserches about the concept of integral health, including an analysis of the socio-economic and political context in which patients are inserted. Try to read and learn about the most current topics related to Public Health; Collective Health; Biomedicine; Quantum Tech; Naturology; Complementary and Integrative Practices, such as Complex Medicine Systems - Ayurveda; Traditional Chinese medicine; Homeopathy etc. Above all, don't be afraid, or think that the medical field is not for you: we all have the ability to learn whatever it takes to get to the place we want. If you feel that the medical field is your mission, then embrace this growing desire, visualize yourself in the office, for example, taking care of your patients: how can you make a difference in the lives of those who will come to you? Start preparing yourself for this moment. Einstein has a phrase that we can summarize like this: "The difference between Past, Present and Future is only an insistent illusion." In other words, start to see yourself and act like the health professional you want to be, therefore, the health professional you already are. For a better experience you could also visit, for instance, the nearest Red Cross.
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Ransi’s Answer
I agree with Mary. I think it’s really important you gain exposure to healthcare settings through volunteering in a hospital or other setting. Your career is about caring for others so developing those “people skills” and being comfortable with patients from early on will help you in medical school and beyond.