Many people aren’t sure what they want to focus on during or after medical school. Years ago, doctors would compete with each other when it came to treating patients. Whoever had more knowledge would be considered the better doctor. The present day medical school trains you to know all kinds of medicine, then when you get into your residency, you have the option of focusing on a specialty. You also have the option to continue with general medicine and learn a little bit of all types of illnesses and injuries. Some people pick to focus on one field of medicine, but the benefits of becoming a general medicine doctor are far more rewarding than the benefits that come with being a specialist.
General practitioners, often referred to as GP’s, are students that decide to continue with general medicine. Most general practitioners become family doctors that work in a private practice. Their knowledge is very broad and generalized. GP’s are trained to treat a wide variety of illnesses. They are also trained to pick up on the symptoms that the patient might have missed while explaining their issues. They then take those symptoms and form a diagnosis and offer treatment. If the treatment is above their level of knowledge, they refer the patient to a specialist. According to healthcommunities.com and ama-assn.org, to become a general practitioner, you need a bachelor of science (BS) or a bachelor of arts (BA) in an area that places a strong emphasis on biology, chemistry, or physics. You can also apply to a pre-med program, then you need to take the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). After you take the MCAT, you need to apply to multiple medical schools, choose one and complete their program. Once medical school has been complet...
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...d, not only about your health but also about other aspects in life, like your family and work. Their concern is what leads to great relationships, which is why GP’s are rated highly by their patients.
Choosing what kind of medicine you want to practice is a very important step in being a good doctor. Most people aren’t sure what they want to do, but they should take some time out of their day to do some research and decide for themselves. While there are many specialties to pick from, it is better to become a general practitioner. GP’s are adaptable, have great leadership skills and a go-getter attitude. A career in general medicine offers a lot of flexibility and variability and it’s great for people who want to build relationships with their patients and seek challenges. In the end, all of the schooling is worth it, especially when you are doing what you love.
With many medical careers students often get confused on what they really want to study, I have faced this problem myself and I know is not that easy due too many choices. There are many options ranging from healthcare to medical jobs. I have thoughtfully chosen to enter the program for Medical Assistant (MA). Ever since I was a child, I’ve spent most of childhood years at the Hospital, I was diagnosed with a rare condition that had to be treated continuously, this meant that I had to be going to checkups every three months so I was close to doctors, surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologist, medical assistants, etc. I remember at first I was frightened just of the thought of going to the doctor but after a few visits I got used to. The doctors and nurses were nice and caring and made me feel comfortable that I end up enjoying my doctor’s visits every time. Since then I decided I wanted to work in the medical field, this is my goal since I can remember. I have always enjoyed helping people in any way I possibly can. I chose to be a Medical Assistant because I think is great way to start my medical career going and programs are practical and not long.
desire, but instead the desire should be to help people be healthy. Although some believe they deserve a big payoff because of the amount of money they put into the becoming a doctor. Goodman believes that is your intentions are only for the money and not the passion of medicine then the medical field should not be for you.
The road to gaining admission to medical school and becoming a physician is long, difficult, and intensely competitive. Once admitted, however, medical students spend the first two years primarily in laboratories and classrooms learning basic medical sciences. They also learn how to take medical histories, perform complete physical examinations, and recognize symptoms of diseases. During their third and fourth years, the medical students work under supervision at teaching hospitals and clinics. Following medical school, new physicians must complete a year of internship that emphasizes either general medical practice or one specific specialty and provides clinical experience in various hospital services. Physicians then continue in residency training, which lasts an additional three to six years, depending on the specialty. Immediately after residency, they are eligible to take an examination to earn board certification in their chosen specialty. Most traditional specialties include the following: anesthesiologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, family practitioner, gastroenterologist, internist, neurologist, oncologist, pathologist, psychiatrist, pulmonologist, and urologist
I began my college career unsure of the path ahead of me. I knew I had a passion for medicine, however, I did not know which direction I would take. With the expansive amount of options offered within the fields of science and medicine, it was difficult to narrow down exactly what direction I wanted to take. I gained some clarity the summer of my sophomore year when I stayed at a close friend’s home, whose father, a practicing Medical Physician, became somewhat of a mentor to me. The passionate way in which he discussed the practice of medicine led me to develop an interest in pursuing a career as a physician. He explained that a career in the medical field was about responsibility, the responsibility to work with all members of the healthcare team for the well-being of the patient as well as their family
Complete a four-year pre-medical courses as an undergrad. It is a requirement for some grad programs that you take a MCAT test. A requirement of 90 credits for some colleges with a B.S or B.A degree. It is outrageously competitive to get into medical school. A GPA of 3.6 is what is considered for applying into medical school. There are many qualifications for class selection that go into being chosen. Applicants are selected on a countable amount of things such as scholarships, characteristics, personality, references, MCAT scores, and personal interview. It is important to gain some experience in volunteer work, paid health care experience and extracurricular activities. Taking a leadership role during college shows that you are organized, confident, responsible, and reliable. Getting a letter of recommendation to show your outstanding performances will also be a great
First I would like to state that any career in a medical field takes a lot of dedication and many hours studying and it is not for everyone. I would also like to say once an individual has made a career out of it the job has long hours and can be very stressful, so I suggest readers to not consider a career in medicine unless you are genuinely interested in the work, and are not in it just for the money.
I chose to research a physical therapist because it provides an opportunity to help people. This is a good career for me because it is in the medical field, which is where I want to be headed towards, and is not extremely stressful. Physical therapists use human biology more than chemistry, which is an advantage because I find biology more interesting. It is a good balance between studies, physical activity, and personal relationships. On the other hand, it requires a lot of school, which will take a lot of time and money. Looking from a bigger picture, the amount of school will be beneficial and the career advantages will outweigh the downsides. Overall, a physical therapist sounds like a very excellent fit for me.
Doctors should possess the skills necessary to assess what the patient actually needs contrary to what he/she believes they require. An illness obviously impacts one’s life regardless of how minuscule. A doctor plays a vital role in both the physical condition and the, often over-looked, emotional well-being of his/her patients. I firmly believe that through my experiences in two separate, but fairly similar branches of medicine I have developed the ability to care for those in a compassionate yet professional manner along with the ability comprehend the information necessary that being a health care provider
Even before starting medical school, when people asked what I wanted to specialize in after graduating, I told them internal medicine. During medical school I really enjoyed learning about the various disease, how to treat this, how to manage that. When people asked if I would ever consider surgery, I would reply with “never” and “it’s not for me”.
When we were younger, most of us wanted to be a princess or an astronaut. Now that we’re older, we’re starting to consider more serious options. A sports medicine physician isn’t your run of the mill career choice, but I’m not known for running with the crowd. I am confident, hard working and able to stay calm under pressure. Sports medicine physicians diagnose and treat patients of all ages related to physical health. To become a sports medicine physician, you need many years of post secondary education and they make a relatively good salary. With most careers, there are advantages and disadvantages. There can be travel opportunities and that comes with long work hours and high stress levels.
Many people overlook going into medicine due to the fact of it taking eight years to graduate and to get your doctorate. Although it is still six years to be a physician assistant it puts it in perspective that it is only two extra years past what normal jobs are. Would you go through two more years of school to make 100,000 plus dollars a year? Not saying to go into this profession for the money but it truly makes it more realistic to go into medicine. Also a lot of the time people will become a PA and go practice for a couple years and decide they want to go back for another two years and be a doctor. It’s nice to be able to stop after two years, have a job with good pay, and relax and be able to go back whenever you feel
In order to determine whether or not clinical medicine was the right career for me, I started shadowing Dr. Richard Turner in the ER. Through my experiences with him, I learned that medicine is a problem solving process. As I watched, he would take a patient's history and try to piece together the correct diagnosis by deciding which scenarios were more likely than others. I was attracted by the dynamic nature of each patient's diagnosis and the necessity for an open mind. My hobby of flying has taught me to look at everything in life with a new perspective and to assess the situation from as many angles as possible. Watching Dr. Turner has confirmed my perception of a medical career and the nature of the work involved. Since I love puzzles and problems, the problem solving aspect also increased my desire to become a physician.
The process of becoming a Pediatrician is an extremely long one; they are required to receive a minimum of a bachelor’s degree before attending an additional four years at a medical school. Once an approximate 8 years of schooling have been completed, another one to eight years of training, also known as a residency, is required where they will practice medicine under the supervision of a senior qualified doctor. Residencies vary depending on the specialization of the doctor such as being a general physician or a Pediatric surgeon. Once the residency has been
“Some students go to college knowing exactly what they want to do. But most don’t. At Penn State, 80 percent of freshmen — even those who have declared a major — say they are uncertain about their major, and half will change their minds after they declare, sometimes more than once” (Simon). Many students going to college have no idea what they want to become when they grow up. Many change their major and career path during college which proves to become extremely financially damaging. For me, I am pretty sure I know what I want to become in the future and will not end up stuck thinking what I want to become when heading into college in the future. I want to go into the medical field and the two jobs in that field that seems very appealing are
Over the last years, attention to public health issues has been increasing as well as aspirations to high health standards. Medical professions are in high demand because of the need of constant improvements of the health care system. The medical field offers a wide range of valued career paths and opportunities that differentiate by their responsibilities, obligations, educational requirements, and salary. When considering a career in health care, it is very important to analyze all the aspects involved and then determine the choice that best fit the person needs.