Why am I considering a career in medicine?
you can make a real difference to people’s lives by helping to alleviate pain and suffering. it’s a respected profession. there’s a wide choice of careers – in fact there are over 60 specialties and there are opportunities to get involved with teaching, research and management. the day-to-day work can be very varied.
Is medicine a stressful career?
A medical career can be stressful. The work of health-care professionals involves taking responsibility for other individuals’ lives and mistakes can have detrimental consequences. Work can involve long hours, night shifts, and high-risk situations.
Is a career in medicine for You?
Medicine’s a relatively secure career, offering a multitude of different areas of work – including opportunities for working in the developing world. “I’m really happy to be studying medicine and I’m excited to eventually practice as a doctor, but medicine isn’t for everyone.
Is it hard to make friends in med school?
Yes, medical school is rigorous and demanding, but trying times have a way of bringing people together. “Most pre-meds underestimate the social life during med school, particularly during the first two years,” Dr. Beddingfield explains.
Why did you choose to study medicine?
“It was always a childhood dream to become a doctor, but after much research in Sixth Form I chose to study medicine because it seemed like a vocation that suited my personality. Caring for patients as people really is at the heart of medicine, and it’s a great privilege to be able to help people when they’re at their most vulnerable.
What is it like to study medicine at 17?
“Medicine is virtually unique in that it is a degree that sets you on a road to a career for life. At 17 like I was, you are very young at it is a massive decision to comprehend and make. Looking back 5 years on, I feel the only way to be sure is to get as much experience and insight into the profession as possible.