give me reasons why I would choose to become a doctor someday. Is it worth it?
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Not only is a doctor a job that is about saving people's lives but you make the world a better place.  Now if you want to look at it from a financial stand point.  Many jobs come and go like being in the oil business.  One day maybe sometime soon we will run out of oil or stop using it.  So then all of those people lose their jobs.  But being a doctor, you never lose your job.  People are always getting sick or hurt so they are always needing help from  a medical authority.  If you are a "people person" or you like making new friends and talking to people this would also be a great opportunity. You get to meet lots of new people and you get to be friends with your patients.  I think that being in the medical field is a great job and has great points or things that you can do with it.  Another point of the financial stand point is that doctors are paid generously.  If anything above interests you I highly suggest you getting into the medical field. <3
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a nurse will never have a problem finding a job, no matter where s/he goes. \nA nurse will earn clearly less money than a doctor, but can have more free time. \nStudying to be a nurse is faster and therefore cheaper than becoming a doctor. \nIf you want to chance to nursing you must have a reason why, So why don't you just tell that. Anyway, it's your decision, nobody can keep you from changing if you want to. \nIf you are looking for advice from your professor you have to state your own reason, not one you thinks sounds good, otherwise he won't be able to give you good advice.
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My major is Nursing\n\nIf you are pushy, smart and independent, then you would also make a great doctor as they are all those things as well.
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I think my sister was about that age when she went to medical school. The extra bit of maturity and life experience probably did her good. She survived the four years of medical school, five year residency, and one year fellowship. Now she's in private practice and has a swanky party pad.\n\nOn the other hand, I switched careers to go into teaching, which is about twice as stressful as my previous job. I took a ten thousand dollar pay cut and now make less than 1/12 of my sister's income.\n\nHey! Why didn't I go to medical school? Oh yeah, the 36-hour shifts and life-and-death responsibility.  That's a good reason why sooner is better than later for med school. Time for you to take the MCAT!
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FULL TIME. I'm assuming you are doing pre-med because you want to be a doctor. Med school is really really competitive, going part-time looks like your aren't making a full commitment to your education. Also, a true university education (which all grad schools, including Med School look for) means having all kinds of classes on your transcript.
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As a physician, I think I'd encourage you to strongly consider a career in medicine.  Certainly, as a physician, you could pursue fields where being artistic/creativity is a bonus---plastic or cosmetic surgery would be one such field.  \n\nI would also say, however, that preparation for college and medical school would definitely require an affinity for science.  It also requires a willingness and ability to delay gratification---I studied for 14 years after high school before starting practice as a cardiologist at the age of 32.  And of course, you have to do well in school, be at the top of your class, and pursue pertinent extracurricular activities to gain admission to medical school.  Not to mention the MCAT (medical college admission test) in your Junior year of college.\n\nSo, it's a really rewarding career, and we need good women in many medical fields, but it surely is not for the faint of heart or timid.  \n\nGood luck.
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First, time in education is never a good way to make a decision when selecting a career. Most will tell you to do what want to do to be happy. Interestingly, most people do like money. Since your question specifically addresses three different career choices, the best choice is to be a doctor. Why? The US Dept. of Labor estimates that there will be a decrease in the number of doctors over the next 10 or more years. The reasons are complex but a couple of reasons are that US students are falling behind in the sciences and as you said, school is expensive. But both reasons have solutions. The first is too easy...Study. HARD! The second is easy too. There are many ways to fund college and medical school these days, it's not like the money has to come out of your pocket. There are all kinds of government grants, loans and programs to choose from. Speaking of money. Think of all the money you can make even if you charge your patients as little as possible. You will not have to compete as a doctor (except for positions and residencies). In law you must specialize to make any money or be a damn good ambulance chaser and I do not know many economics majors that have jobs!
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Many people think that becoming a doctor is difficult. Others have some sense that becoming a physician takes many years and is expensive. Most people realize that being a physician is difficult yet rewarding. All these people are correct. Becoming a physician is a long, arduous, expensive process that can only be accomplished with great dedication. \nBefore starting the process of becoming a physician (or any profession) you must do some honest soul searching. First of all you must be aware of the time commitment involved in becoming a physician. Medicine is a career that requires many years of preparation. Generally most people graduate college at age 22 and medical school at 26. Then after 3 years of internship and residency, many physicians begin their career at age 29. However, the training for some specialties can last until the physician's early to mid 30's. Obviously this can delay plans for marriage and starting a family. Some people begin their medical education after pursuing other careers, which can further delay the completion of their medical training. You must decide early on if you are willing to dedicate the time it takes to become a physician. As you can see, this is not a decision to be made lightly. \nMore importantly, you must decide if medicine is a field that is right for the kind of person you are. I believe that there are three cornerstones of a successful career in medicine: \n\nA love for learning in general \nA true intellectual curiosity about medicine in particular \nA strong desire to help others. \nBeing smart and doing well in the sciences are obviously important components of being a successful physician. However, do not fall into a medical career because you have done well in the sciences. Although this is a necessary requirement, you must also be able to relate well with people. \nAs a physician you have an opportunity to help others. Wanting to help others and enjoying helping others are necessary attributes of a good physician. This is something that cannot be taught. However, there are many other professions that can help others. Politicians, religious leaders and social workers all have the opportunity to help others, perhaps in larger numbers. \n\nMedicine is a career filled with choices. In what other career can you choose between delivering babies, taking care of children, handling emergencies, removing someone's cancer, or talking to someone who needs psychiatric help? Better yet, you can teach others any of these specialties, and while teaching have the opportunity to both practice your profession and teach it. Alternately, you can do research in whatever specialty you choose, with the potential to make a real breakthrough in preventing or treating illness. In addition medicine is a career that is honorable and is held in high esteem, allows you the ability to live just about anywhere, and provides job security (unfortunately, illness is something that will be around for the foreseeable future). \n\nHowever, all of this comes at a price. The many years of preparation, the discipline, the awesome responsibility, the worry about malpractice and the long hours can take their toll. Medicine is a unique field and it demands a unique person. \n\nOne word about money. Please don't let this be a driving factor in your decision, for the sake of your patients and yourself, because it will not sustain you. There are other careers in which you can make more money without the responsibility and the effort it takes to be a physician. \n\nIT IS VERY SATISFYING, make sure you have the grades and the personality to match it thought. GL
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anyone wanting to be a" doctor" in any field knows in advance there is only very hard work and little play in their future--until out of school and residency programs--there are people who "have the calling"--they make the best md's and nursies.  if you do not feel that this is your field calliung, then , find the area that is.
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Are you guys kiddin me. i don't know about these guys but i want to become a pediatrician and help people. i want to help little cute kids. i want to finish education and make my parents proud(this is strongest one of all-keeping my parents happy like they are now). i also want to go back to my country and accomplish something for them. i want stay true to my believes and religion. i want to sat as opinionated as i am now. i want to contribute something into making this world a better place to live in. it might sound corny to you guys but that is really my dream.
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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)\nThese are a few subjects to list: \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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experience has shown me that if you pick based upon money you will be unhappy in the future.  \n\nyou will find a job, no matter what you do.  question is what you like.\n\nif you really want to pick taking everything into consideration - future employment, tolerability over time, pay - pick medical imaging - particularly interventional radiology.\n\ngood luck.
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Yes, why not it is a very good and unique career. I too agree that it need very hardwork but u can do it.All the best for your bright future.
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be a doctor, you can save lives, cure cancer.
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Choose the one that you think you'll be happy to do for the rest of your life. \n\nI had the same problem before. Between Med & Graphic Design.\n\nMed school is a long study and expensive. In my country (Indonesia) it doesn't give a great salary, just adequate pay. But I feel happy doing it, and never regreting my choice. And for me, that's the most important thing.\n\nI still love graphic design and now can find time to do activities to express my love of art.
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Ahhh, that's a toughie...\n\nFirst, doctor is out of the question. Yes, I like helping people, but I'm a little "squeemish," and the whole idea of it isn't that attractive.\n\nI always wanted to be a lawyer, but recently I'm questioning myself because I'm good at math... so I might wanna become an accountant.\n\nPersonally, I need more time to decide, but I'm leaning a little bit more towards criminal law because it's just more fun, and exciting in a way.
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if you want a job, be a doctor.\n\nor start your own business!!!