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Watered down science classes...
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What I am referring to is more clinical as opposed to basic science. Also emphasis on patient care and satisfaction.
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Not gonna lie, your reasons for wanting to be a doctor are pretty dumb, but not much worse than the real reasons most pre-meds do it for. Don't rely too much on the opinions of the self-righteous, sheltered pre-med automatons lurking around here. If you want to be a doctor and think you've got what it takes, then go for it. It would be nice to have another doctor out there that doesn't look down on patients struggling with addiction like they're scum, as I'm sure a good number of the people participating in this forum will. Just know that getting an A in one biology class doesn't mean that you're a shoo-in. You've got a long road full of boring science crap ahead of you just to get in.... and then there's first year
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You should become a doctor because you think science is incredible and understand that the human body is currently the most complex unit humanity knows to exist. You should become a doctor because you enjoy the endorphins you get when helping others.
These selfish "I wanna be a success/want material things/the pride of that white coat" arguments just make no sense. be a banker.
These selfish "I wanna be a success/want material things/the pride of that white coat" arguments just make no sense. be a banker.
...I think I just threw up in my mouth a little
for what it's worth, I think it's a good quality that you were able to ask this question before solidly deciding on embarking on the healthcare career path. I've known many people who unfortunately didn't have the self awareness or capacity for discomfort to admit their doubts beforehand, thus ending up in a career they were miserable in. and the scary thing about healthcare is that it doesn't just affect the person; it's the wellbeing of patients, who are already vulnerable.
you've taken the criticism here well, and that can't be easy. it seems that you're still in a somewhat early stage of figuring yourself out and what you want out of life. I believe people in general have a large capacity to change, and the ability to grow and courage to be authentic is way more important than always succeeding. who knows where you'll be in the future. it's just that as your motivations stand currently, I really don't think healthcare would make you happy. I wish you the best of luck.
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