Why did you become a doctor?

[SusyG]

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Hey everyone...

I'm new to this website. I think it's really great =)

For those who are already in the medical field, or who are sure that they want to be in the medical field:

1) Why did you become a doctor (or do you want to become a doctor?)


Thanks!
Susy

 

[thegenius]

Hey everyone...

I'm new to this website. I think it's really great =)

For those who are already in the medical field, or who are sure that they want to be in the medical field:

1) Why did you become a doctor (or do you want to become a doctor?)


Thanks!
Susy

Susy - this question gets asked every two weeks on this forum. I would suggest doing a search for this exact question and you are bound to get several long threads on this topic. You'll read hundreds of reasons why people want to go into medicine.

 

[joedoctor]

I can't speak for everyone, but I would say 99% of the people here want to be doctors because they are grossly overpaid for the little amount of work they do. The money is the key factor, along with the prestige.

 

[CA_1134]

I can't speak for everyone, but I would say 99% of the people here want to be doctors because they are grossly overpaid for the little amount of work they do. The money is the key factor, along with the prestige.

Doctors are well compensated, however, they are quite important. The reason I want to be a doctor is to save lives. I am interested in radiology and my plan is to help people w/ cancer. Yeah, sure, the money is great, but to be able to save someone's life, intangable.

 

[UCDavisdude]

sorry wrong thread

 

[tylertx]

the Amway thing didn't work out.

 

[veenut]

I can't speak for everyone, but I would say 99% of the people here want to be doctors because they are grossly overpaid for the little amount of work they do. The money is the key factor, along with the prestige.

uh, define "little amount of work"

 

[joedoctor]

By little amount of work I mean strolling around the hospital in a white coat all day chit-chatting with patients between tee times, then charging exorbitant fees so you can buy your third Porsche.

 

[tacrum43]

By little amount of work I mean strolling around the hospital in a white coat all day chit-chatting with patients between tee times, then charging exorbitant fees so you can buy your third Porsche.

Yes. That's exactly what being a doctor is like. Your description is so accurate and vivid, I feel like I'm actually there. 🙄

 

[tkdusb]

My parents told me I had to.

 

[veenut]

By little amount of work I mean strolling around the hospital in a white coat all day chit-chatting with patients between tee times, then charging exorbitant fees so you can buy your third Porsche.

i'd settle for one porsche.

 

[SusyG]

Honestly, thank you for all your serious responses.... really....

 

[Zoom-Zoom]

Honestly, thank you for all your serious responses.... really....

Seriously, this thread is started every week by a new person...and for the record, obviously Joedoc has no idea what he's talking about. Being a doctor is one of the lowest time/hard work/stress to salary ratios that I can think of...

 

[gottalovemilk]

By little amount of work I mean strolling around the hospital in a white coat all day chit-chatting with patients between tee times, then charging exorbitant fees so you can buy your third Porsche.

porsche? they suck!

 

[CenteredDoc]

porsche? they suck!

yeah, go for ferraris!

 

[Dominion]

yeah, go for ferraris!

Psht BMW ftw!

Oh and don't forget all the chicks you get. Just drop the Dr. Bomb and bam two hotties to go home with.

J/k j/k

To give a serious response, just because I never replied to the other posts, I am wanting to go into medicine for a few reasons. I get to work with people, and on people to change/better their lives, it's always evolving, the technological advances in medicine, etc etc.

 

[CA_1134]

By little amount of work I mean strolling around the hospital in a white coat all day chit-chatting with patients between tee times, then charging exorbitant fees so you can buy your third Porsche.

joedoctor=ex premed student who couldn't make it

 

[CenteredDoc]

sorry, i just had to submit that meaningless post!

but seriously, everybody wants to have a purpose in life. it's what makes us feel alive and useful. the happiest ppl are the ones that are good at what they do, and enjoy what they do (with or without a luxurious salary, but i agree that the luxurious salary has something to do with it). with that being said, i think that a role of a physician fits me best b/c i'm good at science. i've always liked science since high school. i've always been interested in finding out how everything works together. also, i like working with people. i'm good at interacting with ppl from different background.

and besides, i want to own a 2006 ferrari fxx (only 20 are made).

 

[nrut88]

joedoctor is right to an extent... and theres a catch as well to what he said... my dads a doctor (otolaryngologist) and hes 47 years old... he drives a loaded benz s-class, my mom drives a loaded range rover... and on the side we have a beach house, and a like house... we have a 911 porsche and a huge 4 door diesel dodge, thats hardly ever seen with out atleast 2 of our 3 jetski's on the back of it or our boat... the catch is... he had to bust his ass like everyone else till he was 33... he got into a pvt. prac. with his best friend since highschool and from there had to bust it for another few years to get to the point where hes at now... for the past 10 years just about he works out 4 days a week does surgery 3 days a week and is at his office about 3 hours mon-thurs... all the other time he spends playing golf and going on bad ass vacations... so yeah... to an extent joedoctor is right... but theres that catch in there which gives 99% of pre-meds the wrong impression of what the REST of there life will be like... stay optimistic and good luck to you all...

 

[footcramp]

only way my parents would love me

 

[SusyG]

Thanks for the real responses! 🙂

 

[Rafa]

Being a doctor is one of the lowest time/hard work/stress to salary ratios that I can think of...

You mean highest.

1 part stress to 10 parts salary = low st to sa ratio. 1 part stress to 1 part salary (or 10 to 10) = high st to sa ratio (relatively speaking).