Is being a doctor really that interesting?

[MerickManual]

Hell yea being a doctor is cool. So is being a dentist. We need both in the health care setting. I've seen some crazy dental cases while doing my ER/outpatient rotations. Do what you want to do, not what others project onto you. Happy people will be happy. Miserable people will be miserable.

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[Mad Jack]

I came to this forum waiting for some intelligent pre-meds and I encounter myself with this crap.

Well there's your problem right there.

 

[Bacchus]

That grass always looks greener on the other side heh

This is true. I'm half-way done with intern year and its not that bad. Prepare for the worst and it can't get any worse when you actually begin. In fact, I'd say the past 6 months have been very fulfilling.

Note, this answer is before I begin the blur of a month known as ICU .

 

[Socrates25]

"Interesting" is relative.

Is being a doctor "interesting" compared to being an astronaut or a professional athlete? Probably not. Interesting compared to being a lawyer, accountant, scientist, engineer, banker or other truly comparable jobs? Yes.

 

[NickNaylor]

This is true. I'm half-way done with intern year and its not that bad. Prepare for the worst and it can't get any worse when you actually begin. In fact, I'd say the past 6 months have been very fulfilling.

Note, this answer is before I begin the blur of a month known as ICU .

Everyone's experiences varies of course, but this seems to be the general story I hear from most interns. They complain about being overworked, tired, and initially clueless, but most people seem to enjoy it much more than medical school, at least when it comes to the actual clinical work being done.

 

[bambam92]

Not exactly gonna be living The Wolf of Wall Street life, but heard it pays the bills. Also get the satisfaction of helping people, instead of screwing people like many other careers. If that matters to you...