all my life i wanted to be a doctor, but studying MEDICINE is hard, i know that,, i'm doing fine but sometimes, things pile up & u don't want to open any of ur books or notes.. so i want from prof. physicians, med.students (like me), or anyone studied medicine to tell me how to go thru these phases of accumalated work ?? \ni'm in one rt now & my exmas r quite near.. HELP !!
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Keep your head down and just push through the work. If you have made it this far you have what it takes. I know it's hard, but just remember why you are doing it. The ability to take what you know and have learned and have an essential affect on people's lives exists with no other career.\nPointers...Make sure to give time for exercise, even 30 min of walking can make such a huge difference on your energy level= focus level.\nDon't do "the all night-er b.s." Get plenty of sleep. \nDo you have access to old exams? review material? hit that the hardest as the exams get closer.\nYes, the volume of information gets to be a lot, but it is possible.\nAs far as accumulated work, I start with the most recent lectures first, they will be the freshest and go the fastest. Then I work my way back, paying attention to all the little clinical vignettes that are peppered throughout the lectures.\nHope this helps, good luck
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OK so this is what i do to get motivated..think about all that you could do if you know all these things that you need to study..i mean if you wanted to be a nurse for example...you could would need to study all sorts of anatomy books and ect....and if you studied you would be able to learned how to save people and heal them..or if you were to be a teacher you would have to study in order to help others to read and write and all that stuff...so think about what you could do in your life with the things your studying! that always works for me.
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Not weird at all!  I've been home since 2002.  Started off, the birth of my last child, and now ended off being medical, had a cornea transplant last december and now about to have the other eye done next month.  I am excited that I should have perfect eyesight beginning next summer, but I am estatic that I may be able to go out and get a job.  Mind you, not a career, my family is my career and I had my own graphic design business, but I mean a J.O.B.  As most career women like yourself, we began working so early and for so long that we don't know how to do nothing.  Alright, so find something to do.  What do you do as a hobby now?  Make it your own career.  Do you know, this million dollar 'make a bear' business started as a hobby?  I'm sure there is something that you like to do everyday that people just know its Your knack.  Take it a parlay it into your new career move.  I'm sure making some money on the side wont hurt either! smile, good luck.
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First, it is true that you should be treated kindly by your doctor.  He/she is there to heal you, not cause you more distress.  I hope you find a better doctor.\n\nAs far a students go, if you feel uncomfortable sharing your information with a student, then you absolutely do not have to!\n\nAs a medical student, let me share with you one good reason why you might want to:  students for the most part are much nicer than the older, calloused doctors they work for.  For this reason they will plead your case, comfort you, agree with you, and ultimately try harder to please you.  They will take your history, spend hours in the library studying everything about your condition including the best possible care, worst possible outcomes, and best way to treat you.  They are your personal researchers and would be happy to find out any question you ask them, just to be of service in any way.\n\nThe doctor may be a jerk.  Please remember the students need you to learn and you have every right to make requests of them.\n\nI do this for the patients I see.  I would never tell another soul your private information.\n\nI hope you find the help you need.
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I am 40 and starting med school this year.  I took a long time to take the pre-reqs after getting a BA in English.  If you really want to do it, you can do it.  I would recommend some volunteering/shadowing so you have an idea what you're getting into.  Get to know some docs: they can answer questions and may be able to help you with recommendations when the time comes.  You should look at colleges that have good records for getting their graduates into med schools.  Don't forget that you can attend college part time while working full time.  I would recommend working on the financial situation because when you start med school you will be looking for private loans, and credit history and finances will be looked at.\nBecoming an ophthamologist means doing a residency in ophthamology after 4 years of med school.  During this time you will be paid, but not much.  You will work a lot of hours, although not as many as in some specialties.  \nIf you really want this you have to make up your mind that nothing can stop you.  For more information, a good site to look at is www.studentdoctor.net; you can email me if you have any other specific questions.
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Medical school is not hard just as long as you stay on top of the work and never get behind.  Good organisational skills and motivation will get you along way. \n\nI was taught to draw up a timetable for each week and stick rigidly to it. Do allow for socialising time though.  You are not expected to work 24/7!
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That is one of the highest stress areas in medicine. Here the doctors often have to work extremely long shifts, until all the patients are settled or dealt with. Forget a social life! I have a friend who started out in emergency med, he has now moved into surgery, which is more like a 9-5 job and better for him and his young family.
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I'm taking their Medical Coding & Billing Diploma program.  I'm about half way finished.  So far I'm happy with my studies however I really wish there were interaction between students in the same program through a discussion board - espiecially once I get to the actual coding courses. It would be great to communicate back and forth with the instructor and other students to get some "real world" feedback.  Books can only teach you so much.
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after full med work up to ensure youre not over taxed and that all systems are functioning. you can have your dr rx you something\ntoo lil ot go on but sounds like youre overworked, stressed.  (mental exhaustion)
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The only thing I can say is keep your eyes on the prize!  You want that second degree for some rational reason, or you wouldn't be putting yourself through the stressful (yet gratifying) pursuit of higher education.  I got through nursing school (my 2nd degree and 5th and 6th years of consecutive college) by knowing that I was getting married as soon as it was over, and I was going to work in a pretty cool field.  I was so sick of school when I was done, but so glad it was over with.  I had a nice 3 year break to work full time before I became a full time student again for my masters degree.  It's daunting and stressful, but I really want it, so I work for it.  You have to do what you have to do.  If you really do feel burned out, you probably aren't learning the material well, and the whole point of school is to learn, not just go through the motions.  Just be sure that it is ok to miss a semester with your program.  I know some programs have a pretty strict schedule from semester to semester and it can set you back pretty far if you take one off (like a spring class is a prerequisite to a fall class, etc).  I liked the advice someone else gave about working in a field related to what you're studying.  Not only will it help you realize if you still really want to pursue it, but it gives you real world views on the field and something to put on your resume.  Then again, if you feel the only way to spend your time off is something fun and crazy like backpacking through Europe for a few months, more power to ya!  You're only young once.  Good luck with your decision!
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i'm a medical student... what it takes is passion.  you have to passionately want to help people, even at your own expense.  \n\nyou have to be smart.  and you have to be willing to study.  i study 40-50 hours each week outside of class.  but it's worth it to me because I will be a doctor soon.\n\nand you have to love people.  you have to really see people and feel for them.  \n\nand you have to have drive.\n\nmost of all, nothing is set in stone.  i was once told that everyone who wants to be a doctor... who really wants it... will.   if you feel it in your soul, then make the grades and put in the work.  if you have doubts, take some time off and search yourself.  there is plenty of time.
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Are you sure you're in the right major?  That's generally the number one problem I see in students that are having trouble motivating themselves to study - they're just not interested enough in the material.  If you're still a freshman or a sophomore and struggling with your lib ed requirements, that's understandable - but, if you're also having trouble studying for the classes in your major, then you may want to reassess.  I was in the same boat as you about 5 years ago.  Every time I tried to sit down and study, this wave of lethargy would sweep over me, making me very tired.  I've never napped so much as I did those first couple years of college.  I finally realized that I had less than no interest in the classes I was supposed to be really interested in, and took some time off to figure things out.  I'm not saying you necessarily need to stop going to school, but if your classes aren't exciting you, perhaps you should go talk to one of the academic advisors for undecided students.  They're trained to help you figure out what you're really interested in.  Good luck!
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Spend a couple of days shadowing people in medical field areas that you are interested in.  Ask them lots of questions and be very observant.  There are plenty of other ares in the medical field that you may want to consider, such as therapy disciplines (occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech language pathology).\n\nIf you are just starting college, take a wide variety of general ed. credits and this may help you to figure out what you really want to study.  And don't feel like you have to pick a major during your first or second year of school.  Take your time to figure out a field you truly have passion for and that you are willing to spend the time working to attain.\n\nBe aware that many medical field majors require a tremendous load of biology, science, and anatomy classes.  If you don't feel like this is an area that you come by naturally, really think about it.  Also, many medical majors require that you complete clinical practicums, internships, and externships- these take a lot of time and students do not typically get paid for these.
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Make sure to have confidence in yourself and in what you've studied and learned in school and you'll do fine.  The denist you'll be working with is aware that you are still learning and he or she will be a good guide for you.  \n\nAlso, never say "this will only hurt a little" to a patient.  You don't want to use words such as "hurt".  Choose your words carefully to help keep them calm and relaxed.  You may instead want to say, "you may feel a little discomfort"  or "you may feel a little pressure".  \n\nGood luck!  I wish you the best! :)
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Have you considered doing a physician assistant program or a pharmacy program?  Not only would the requirements be less stringent for those programs, but PAs and pharmacists spend  time w/patients and help them w/their medical problems so you'd still have the satisfaction of helping people.\n\nIf you really, strongly feel that you should be a doctor though, go for it!  Try to shadow some doctors and see what they do and don't do, which is a big plus for anyone looking to enter any profession.  I'm a law student who doesn't have good grades but I got a great unpaid internship last summer where I actually got to help draft legal documents and listen to clients and other such things to see if I still want to be a lawyer.  Consider spending a day or two w/your family doctor.  And put this kind of experience on your med school application so schools can see how serious and determined you are to be a doctor.  Even if they don't like your grades, they'll at least admire your determination.
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quit being lazy? well, i know it's not that easy. you know that you can be lazy and still be good in studies at the same time. you just have to know what you're doing and be on top of everything. i'm lazy and i still get by. i just keep in mind which stuff are due when and when do i have to start working on them. if they start creeping up on me, i start doing them so by the time they're due, i have something to present. also, don't get behind on your classes. don't skip because you'll have to make up for that one way or another.
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Contact the university you are thinking of applying to and ask them.  In the UK it is much more popular now to do medicine from a non science background after some time in the work place.  It is very hard work but it can be done.