I want to become a Dr. but, I just don't  were to start from. Please help me.?
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Try the internet and look up the requirements for medical school.  Not only the courses, but also the time and the cost. A lot of people say that they want to be a doctor, but don't have the motivation  or the cash to follow through.  Please don't think I'm trying to discourage you, but rather asking if you can make the necessary commitment.  Also, don't think that doctors make the tons of money that they used to.  Health care in the US is changing, and many people who became doctors are doing something else.  Make sure you know what is motivating you to become a physician.  The standard answer is "I want to help people" or "I want to be rich".  Neither is a good answer.  So after you read about the requirements, look inside yourself and try to understand not only the "how" but also the "why".\n\nBest of Luck\n\nDr. Bentley Gubar
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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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I'm not one, but know a couple.  I'm not understanding whether or not you are already in medical school, or if you're younger, and have little knowledge of the field.\n\nA psychiatrist must be an MD first.  That means medical school, internship, the whole works.  It takes a very long time to get your credentials.  A psychiatrist can perform operations on patients, as well as counsel and prescribe.\n\nIf you are not about to become an MD, but want to help people with problems, you might consider looking into psychology.  As a psychologist, you would not be an MD, and not allowed to prescribe medication.  You would major in psychology in college, and need to get a masters degree, and possibly more.  A lot of work, but rewarding.\n\nI would not have answered this question if I thought any psychiatrists were actually on this site.  Although, you never know...  Good luck.
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Apply to be a Dr. Phil Family.\nHe'll help you
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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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This site is excellent for explaining the entire process to you:  http://www.howstuffworks.com/becoming-a-doctor.htm
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It's probably easier to become a doctor, so start with med school. Then AFTER you have your doctor's degree, then go back to architect school via night classes while practicing medicine to pay the bills. Then when you have both accredations, you can choose which one to practice full time, or for the rest of your life.
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u wud have 2 do ur B'ED in which ever field u r interested in .if u want continue in the same u can also do ur PHD in the same field if u r intrested in being a professor.
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I doubt if you could be a PERFECT doctor.. BECAUSE no doctor is perfect now and never will be. Whether or not you can become a GOOD... outstanding doctor is mostly up to you and YOUR abilities. It also takes MONEY to become a doctor not just because of being a doctor but because it takes a number of years that one has to devote their time almost exclusively to studies and more studies. It would be very difficult for a person to work at a job and study to be a doctor. Thus.. if you have the money to proceed.. plus the will power, they most anythilng is possible.
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I am encouraging my children to go into the medical field.  I think that if you are smart enough,,then the world needs all the caring professional Dr's that we can!\n\nTo me? that is the most rewarding job.. My husband is on call every 3 weeks at all hours of the night and day, and he isn't a dr. so that shouldn't  discourage students from the medical field.. \nMy philosophy is.. why not work really hard for 6 years, and have a wonderful career...instead of rushing through college w/ a "decent" degree,, and have to spend the next 20 years working your way up to a decent pay scale..when you could of started out w/ that same scale if only you would of chosen a profession that was worth something.
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Dear Friend,\n\nWhy do you want to become a doctor? \n\nIs it...\n\nyour strong desire to help people who are sick and hurting?\n\n\nhaving knowledge and skills that make you useful and productive anywhere in the world?\n\n\nthe respect and status associated with a career in healthcare?\n\n\nthe high annual income (between $150k– $500k)? \n\n\nensuring that no day is ever boring? \n\n\nthe fact that being a doctor ranks in the top three professions for job satisfaction?\n\n\nthe job security? \n\nImagine if you could take a very easy first step towards a fulfilling career as a doctor today, be 100% sure that a career in medicine is for you, and experience the thrill of performing medical task even before medical school. \n\nTo work as a family and general practitioner, you must:\n\n\ncomplete a bachelor's degree\ngraduate from medical school\ncomplete an internship\npass a state licensing exam\ncomplete a residency program in family and general medicine\npass additional exams to become board certified\nhave strong interpersonal skills; and\nbe self-motivated.\nFormal Education\nTo become a doctor, you must complete medical school. Medical schools grant a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. You spend the first two years of medical school in classrooms and labs. You study anatomy, biochemistry, and medicines. You also learn how to take a medical history, examine patients, and make a diagnosis. During the next two years, you work in hospitals and clinics under the supervision of physicians.\n\nYou need a bachelor's degree to get into medical school. While you do not need to be a pre-medicine or science major, these programs are good preparation. If you earn a liberal arts degree, be sure to take courses in physics, biology, and chemistry.\n\nOn-the-job Training\nWhile in medical school, you spend two years working as an intern in a hospital or clinic. As an intern, you rotate through internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics, oncology, and other hospital departments.\n\nAfter medical school, you complete a residency program in family and general medicine. Residency lasts from three to five years. Residents usually work in hospitals. After your residency, you take additional exams to become board certified.\n\nMilitary Training\nThe military offers advanced courses and programs in medical specialties. Scholarships are also available for advanced medical training in return for military service.\n\nAreas of Study (What to study to prepare for this career)\nClick on any of the Area of Studies listed below to find out more about preparing for this career.\n\nAcupuncture\nAnatomy\nBioethics\nBiopsychology\nCancer and Oncology Biology\nDevelopmental Biology\nEmergency Medical Care\nEntrepreneurial and Small Business Operations\nEpidemiology\nGerontology\nHealth Services Administration\nHuman and Medical Genetics\nInternational Public Health\nMaternal and Child Public Health\nMedical Claims Examiner\nMedical Microbiology and Bacteriology\nMedicine\nMissions and Missionary Studies\nNaturopathic Medicine\nNeurobiology\nNeuroscience\nNurse Midwifery\nNurse Practitioner\nOptometry\nOsteopathic Medicine\nPathology and Experimental Pathology\nPodiatric Medicine\nPre-Medicine\nPublic Health Education\nPublic and Community Health\nRadiation Biology\nReproductive Biology\nVirology\nVision Science\n\nHope this helps!!!
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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.
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First, pick the job you will enjoy most, because if you don't like the job, you will end up changing anyway.  Then, pick the major you need to do that job.  Follow your heart.  Medical school is no good unless you love the field.  Don't do it for the money--it's not worth it.  That is advice from my sister, a doctor.
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To be a medical doctor, you have to be trained in a medical school. It is a long and arduous process. \n\nTo prepare for this, one should study as hard as possible in school and get good grades, especially in the sciences. One should study biology if possible. If you can get some sort of internship ahead of time helping in a medical lab, it can be helpful.
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Balancing being a doctor with family can be difficult but it is not impossible. If it is family time that you want I would advise to wait to have children until you complete your residency. The hours for a Psychiatrist are such that you can be a doctor and have a family too. I have children myself and going through med school and residency are hard enough without adding trying to balance family time. If you want children go for it I can't imagine my life without them, and if you want to be a doctor go for it, I wouldn't be anything else. Just remember we can never have everything, just try to find a balance that will work for you and make sure you are willing to spend the time away from you family to make it happen. Good luck and you can do it.
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you could become a doctor who doesnt deal with blood like a gp or something. tell yourself the blood can be washed away or something
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Just keep practicing and as you learn each item, your interest will challange you to venture on and on and on.  Patients is a virtue.  It takes whatever time to learn one thing at a time.  We've all done it that way, it's quite the traditional way...   Dr Checko...   (Nickname)