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Kevin
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Why should I work in the medical field?
Why should I be a doctor?
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Michel Davis
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That is the exact question medical schools are going to ask you. Why do you want to become a doctor it is a question that all medical students, and physicians have had to answer. Do you enjoy biology, physiology, pathology of diseases. Did you have an experience that impacted your life. You have to discover this for yourself. Personally i loved the science and understanding the nitty gritty details of medicine. Each person will have a different answer and that is okay. Find the things you like about medicine and determine if it is the right field for you.
Eric A. Patterson
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To become a medical doctor, certain criteria must be met:
Firstly, you need to excel in science and possess the necessary qualifications.
Secondly, you must have a genuine desire to help others.
Thirdly, you must be approachable and easy to converse with.
Fourthly, you must maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Fifthly, you must be willing to make sacrifices.
Sixthly, you must possess strong communication skills.
Seventhly, you must be well-organized and conscientious.
Eighthly, you must exhibit empathy and make patients feel cared for.
Ninthly, you must have a curious nature.
Lastly, you must be a team player.
These are the key qualities that come to mind.
Firstly, you need to excel in science and possess the necessary qualifications.
Secondly, you must have a genuine desire to help others.
Thirdly, you must be approachable and easy to converse with.
Fourthly, you must maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Fifthly, you must be willing to make sacrifices.
Sixthly, you must possess strong communication skills.
Seventhly, you must be well-organized and conscientious.
Eighthly, you must exhibit empathy and make patients feel cared for.
Ninthly, you must have a curious nature.
Lastly, you must be a team player.
These are the key qualities that come to mind.
James Constantine Frangos
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James Constantine’s Answer
Dear Kevin,
Here's my personal perspective on your query: to preserve human life and fight disease.
The journey to becoming a general surgeon is a demanding one, encompassing extensive education and training. This response will lay out the stages of this journey, considering a background in nursing and medical assistant courses.
Education and Pre-Medical Prerequisites
Post high school, one needs to earn a bachelor's degree, which usually takes about four years. During this period, focus should be on pre-medical subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English to build a solid base for future medical studies.
Medical School
After acquiring a bachelor's degree, the next step is to join a medical school, a commitment of approximately four years. Medical school combines classroom learning with practical training, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a doctor.
Internship and Residency
Upon graduation from medical school, a one-year internship is required, followed by a residency program in general surgery. The duration of this program varies from 4 to 7 years based on the country and the specific program. This phase involves hands-on training in various surgical techniques and patient care experience.
Licensure and Certification
Post-residency, one needs to secure a license to practice medicine in their respective country, usually by passing a licensing exam. Additionally, board certification in general surgery is necessary, which involves passing an exam conducted by the American Board of Surgery or equivalent bodies in other countries.
Total Time
Considering the bachelor's degree, medical school, internship, and residency, the entire journey from high school to becoming a general surgeon can span from 12 to 15 years, depending on the specific educational route and training program.
Authoritative Reference Titles
American Board of Surgery (https://www.absurgery.org/): Details the certification process for general surgeons in the United States.
Association of American Medical Colleges (https://www.aamc.org/): Provides resources and guidance on the medical education process, including medical school admissions and curriculum.
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (https://www.acgme.org/): Accrediting body for residency programs in the United States, including those in general surgery.
Wishing you God's blessings!
James Constantine.
Here's my personal perspective on your query: to preserve human life and fight disease.
The journey to becoming a general surgeon is a demanding one, encompassing extensive education and training. This response will lay out the stages of this journey, considering a background in nursing and medical assistant courses.
Education and Pre-Medical Prerequisites
Post high school, one needs to earn a bachelor's degree, which usually takes about four years. During this period, focus should be on pre-medical subjects like biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English to build a solid base for future medical studies.
Medical School
After acquiring a bachelor's degree, the next step is to join a medical school, a commitment of approximately four years. Medical school combines classroom learning with practical training, equipping students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a doctor.
Internship and Residency
Upon graduation from medical school, a one-year internship is required, followed by a residency program in general surgery. The duration of this program varies from 4 to 7 years based on the country and the specific program. This phase involves hands-on training in various surgical techniques and patient care experience.
Licensure and Certification
Post-residency, one needs to secure a license to practice medicine in their respective country, usually by passing a licensing exam. Additionally, board certification in general surgery is necessary, which involves passing an exam conducted by the American Board of Surgery or equivalent bodies in other countries.
Total Time
Considering the bachelor's degree, medical school, internship, and residency, the entire journey from high school to becoming a general surgeon can span from 12 to 15 years, depending on the specific educational route and training program.
Authoritative Reference Titles
American Board of Surgery (https://www.absurgery.org/): Details the certification process for general surgeons in the United States.
Association of American Medical Colleges (https://www.aamc.org/): Provides resources and guidance on the medical education process, including medical school admissions and curriculum.
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (https://www.acgme.org/): Accrediting body for residency programs in the United States, including those in general surgery.
Wishing you God's blessings!
James Constantine.
DaSabria Dunbar, RPT
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If you're passionate about science and have a heart for helping others, then a career as a doctor is the perfect fit for you! As a doctor, every day is filled with excitement and the opportunity to learn something new.
The field of medicine is vast and varied, allowing you to explore different specialties that pique your curiosity.
Being a doctor means being part of a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and mutual learning. It's a profession that constantly challenges your critical thinking skills, pushing you to grow and improve.
But above all, the most rewarding aspect of being a doctor is the profound impact you can make on the world. You'll play a vital role in enhancing people's health and overall quality of life, truly making a difference where it counts.
For a deeper understanding of what it means to be a doctor, please visit this link: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/reasons-to-become-doctor#:~:text=Doctors%20fill%20an%20important%20role,lives%20of%20their%20patients'%20families.
The field of medicine is vast and varied, allowing you to explore different specialties that pique your curiosity.
Being a doctor means being part of a dynamic team that fosters collaboration and mutual learning. It's a profession that constantly challenges your critical thinking skills, pushing you to grow and improve.
But above all, the most rewarding aspect of being a doctor is the profound impact you can make on the world. You'll play a vital role in enhancing people's health and overall quality of life, truly making a difference where it counts.
For a deeper understanding of what it means to be a doctor, please visit this link: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/reasons-to-become-doctor#:~:text=Doctors%20fill%20an%20important%20role,lives%20of%20their%20patients'%20families.
Thank you!
Kevin
Ryan VanSickle
Physician
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Ryan’s Answer
Many people become physicians for many different reasons. Being one for some time now you tend to see those most happy in the field are those that went into it for the love of helping others and for no other reason than that. If you are capable of the trials and tribulations that a life of becoming a physician entails (missing most of your important social events in life for about a decade) and you genuinely want to help people feel better it is a nice career that will pay itself back immediately in fulfillment and provide a secure living eventually.
Samuel Vojtech
Medical Assistant
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Samuel’s Answer
I became a Medical Assistant because there will always be a need for a Medical Assistant. There is also always something to learn. The human body is fascinating & there's amazing things going on in the human body without us even knowing. Lastly, at least for me, there is no comparison to a patient's smile... a sincere thank you.
Vilash Reddy MD
Adult/Child/Addiction Psychiatrist - Onelifepsychiatry.com. Holistic model to mental illness including meds, therapy, and alternatives.
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Vilash’s Answer
Being a doctor can be a lot of responsibility but it can make you feel that you have a purpose helping humanity. I love helping people with mental illness holistically as I feel it is such a disability experience. I enjoy not just pushing meds but understanding what is driving their illness. I feel sometimes like a detective. For me I have always curious about people and why they do what they do so I’m a strongly therapy oriented psychiatrist that also does alternative medicine. I am starting my own private practice. I love helping people improve the direction of their life. Each field of medicine has different stress and demands. It’s all preference and interest.
Gregory Barclay, M.D., DLFAPA, FASAP
Psychiatrist
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Wilmington, Delaware
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Gregory’s Answer
Why should you be a doctor? Because you WANT to be a doctor. That's why.
I'm not trying to be sarcastic. Sure, there are many issues and changes taking place in the US Healthcare system, and doctors now and in the future need to be part of it and to make it something better that meets the needs of all patients while also controlling excess costs, excess procedures, and changing illness-care to wellness-care. That "brave new world" will need doctors, even if in it doctors are more consultants and team leaders than direct care providers, and much of the direct patient care is done by other professionals.
All that aside, you should become a doctor because you are turned on by helping people with certain medical or daily living/lifestyle problems and you get a kick out of using all your skills to either directly make them better or do so through others. Medicine is rewarding and fulfilling in many ways, although money is likely to be less of a motivator in the future, but doctors will never NOT make a good living.
Do it though because being a doctor is what really turns you on. All else will follow.
I'm not trying to be sarcastic. Sure, there are many issues and changes taking place in the US Healthcare system, and doctors now and in the future need to be part of it and to make it something better that meets the needs of all patients while also controlling excess costs, excess procedures, and changing illness-care to wellness-care. That "brave new world" will need doctors, even if in it doctors are more consultants and team leaders than direct care providers, and much of the direct patient care is done by other professionals.
All that aside, you should become a doctor because you are turned on by helping people with certain medical or daily living/lifestyle problems and you get a kick out of using all your skills to either directly make them better or do so through others. Medicine is rewarding and fulfilling in many ways, although money is likely to be less of a motivator in the future, but doctors will never NOT make a good living.
Do it though because being a doctor is what really turns you on. All else will follow.