What's a good reason to become a doctor?
tell them its none of their business... hahaha just kidding but seriously you shouldnt ask why you want to be a doctor, because i know you have your own reason, but since you ask here is my answer... Tell them "I want to become a doctor. It is a noble profession. In medical line, there is much more scope of service. I love to serve people and promote/provide quality health care to my client. i am always fascinated to the human body and wants to study it more deeper. of course it also pays well. Doctors will always be needed. Because of this, and because of the population growth, doctors will always be in demand and the profession will continue to grow." becoming a doctor is hard, it is expensive and takes time... in this profession you need to have a heart/empathy to your client, you also have to be courageous of course you have to handle bodies dead or alive. dedication and logic, study hard.
Is becoming a Doctor in India still a good Idea?
Would never really advice anyone to take up this profession in India unless you are really passionate about it and you are ready to face up the challenges that you’ll face as you progress through the profession.PMT exams, MBBS seats have increased, so if you are even average in studies you might grab a good MBBS seat.MBBS course (if done from a good college) is unlike other courses. You’ll have to put in a lot of hours in studying, practicals etc. You’re after all gonna be dealing with human lives. Take my word, its difficult to pass exams , that is if your doing it from a good college.M.D. entrance.. this is the biggest hurdle i must say anyone would face. Very limited number of seats as compared to the number of people attempting the entrance exams. You might not get the field/branch of your choice due to the limited number of seats. Most people would quit the country here. Hello Brain drain.Reservations…this is present at every level and you will end up seeing your reserved peers getting post graduate seats, jobs etc. more easily than you. Its pretty frustrating i must tell you.Long working hours. These can get so long at times that you might start envying your non medico friends at times.Doctors are soft targets, and are blamed up for everything. Bureaucrats, politicians, media .. everyone is after the doctor. So even on doing good for the society, it feels futile to do good for the society, when society feels that the doctors are just money sucking monsters.Money in this profession is just average considering todays’s lifestyle (Im talking about a regular job in a hospital). What my observation has been over the years, take this profession if your really passionate about it or belong to a rich family that can back up your dreams or you have a family hospital setup.If you are a mediocre, there are better professions and easier ways to make money. Trust me this profession only sounds glamorous, doctors hardly get any respect now - a - days.
Is it worth becoming a doctor in India?
Being a pediatrician I think I am eligible to answer.First thing- In India if you're inclined to do government job,I bet there is no other easier way than becoming MBBS doctor and getting it. Government hospitals and NGO are constantly in need of Doctors. I am talking about permenant government job with all the facilities of a class 1 officers with promotions regularly if you are from Backward casts.2ndly There are lot of opportunities in private sectors in Hospitals and companies requiring a doctor for their employees.These jobs may not be permenant but pay is great, sometimes more than government job, sometimes less depending upon the company.3rd-If you are talking about private practice of your own. My My opinion would be NO.Why?If you're just a graduate there is no way you can establish any private practice in 3 to 4 years..It is very difficult.If you're a specialist it is more difficult because you will have to have a relatively good clinic and preferably a nursing home with latest equipments. You will have to appoint a PRO who can visit the GPs in your area and demand to send the patients to you.You have staff to maintain and slowly all such small things take heavy toll on your bank accounts.There is still a waiting period of 2 years for many ..till then every month there is debits in your account with loss reflecting and pulling your moral down.I have started my practice recently and I have worked in government hospitals and in private hospital and now decided to start my own.It is not easy at all and sometimes I think of going back to the job,But now I can't go.My earnings from my practice in first 3 months -8500rs which equals the amount I was getting for working as a locum in private hospital in Mumbai for 24 hrs.
Can a misanthropist still be a good doctor?
Ok, here's the scoop, I want to be a doctor. I think it's a noble, honorable profession that combines my love of helping people, and science. Money isn't part of the equation really. But here's the thing, I don't like people in general. I hate the ignorance around me, and the corruption the exists in this world. I would say that the masses are stupid, but that goes against my better judgment, because I know that not all people are stupid. And I know that not all people are "bad". I don't like them, but I like being able to help them. p.s. Know this really isn't the right section, but I figured here I would get diverse opinions. Thanks.
Is being a Doctor a good job?
Sweetheart, that's a decision you make when you are in college, not when you're 13. A lot can happen between now and when decisions like that matter. There are a lot of unhappy doctors right now, because the government and insurance companies interfere too much with their jobs, and often prevent them from doing what is best for the patient. Most of us love what we do, we are just unhappy with the situation that exists in this country now. Salaries are going down, and expenses are going up. By the time you would be ready to practice (about age 29 for family practice or internal medicine), we might all be government employees. There are many different types of practice situations, and that is something you worry about when you are finishing your residency. To become a doctor, you need a college degree, then 4 yrs of medical school, and then 3-7+ yrs of residency training, depending on the specialty. You can count on working 60 or more hours a week once you are out of training. Residency is 80 hours per week, which is less than when I trained. When you are out of training, you work the hours that are required - that may be 24 or 36 hours straight. You are responsible for caring for your patients, so if you want down time, there must be someone available to take calls. Your high school matters only to get you into college, and then nobody will look at your high school stuff again, ever. It is good to go to a school that will help you develop good study habits and prepare you well for college. Good luck, work on getting good grades, and think about careers when you enter college.
Is becoming a doctor still a lucrative career path?
In the UK nope.My ex had just finished her junior doctor F2 year and moved into being an ENT surgeon.IIRC she pulled in £33,000 a year or so. A lot right?Well no not really when you consider the hoops she needed to jump through to get there.First off she had to go to school for FIVE years. Each of those years cost £10000 in fees and living costs. So at the end of those five years she was £100,000 in debt with the debt increasing at RPI+3% from the moment you receive the loan. So around £125,000 debt.Then she had some preclinical stuff and foundation year 1 and foundation year 2 (this is where she started earning around £25,000).So 5–6 years and you’re on £25,000? Rising to £33000.While me a mere accountant with a much shorter entry path had earned £23,000 pretty much half way through university.In the time she was amassing £125,000 debt I had amassed £42,000 debt and also earned £60000.Ok she would catch up.But what catching up meant MORE study, MORE exams and MORE stress. While me? I kicked off my shoes at the end of the day and had some fun. This is in part why we split up. She was never there and it was like a long distance relationship where I saw her every now and again. She’d slump into bed as I was leaving for work and we’d have a date every couple of weeks.So you trade all of this for a higher salary after 10 or so years and even then you’re still behind.So yes eventually she will catch up to me in about 7 years time. But I have all this time to mess around and live my life.
Is being a doctor better than being a fashion designer?
I would not say one is "better" except for this: As a doctor you can help and heal people. As a doctor you will not struggle to support yourself. As a doctor you will have a life long career. As a fashion designer your career will last only if you are exceptional and relevant. As a fashion designer you will be in a highly competitive business. As a fashion designer you will constantly need to invest and risk capital to market your designs. What is best for you only you can decide. If you want security and good financial future I would humbly suggest being a good doctor would be better. Both will no doubt be a huge commitment of time, money and hard work to achieve. The health field is growing and dependable. Last note. Whatever your weaknesses are there is help to get through them. Hard work and dedication will be needed for any choice you make and you must get through the difficult courses you may have challenges with to succeed. You can only succeed if you understand that you take one day, semester,year and challenge at a time. Don't be overwhelmed with the big picture - break it down and view them as steps.