If my dad had never told me to be a doctor, I probably wouldn't have chose it as an option. But not because I don't think I'd like it. I've never been much of a confident person. And I often tell myself how stupid I am. I work hard in school, but my determination is often off-balance and procrastinated. That means that I always wait till the last minute and my wanders off when studying for my "college-bound" classes. I really want to college, but this doctor thing is driving me CRAZY. I have never had a real passion for medicine or curing people, but is there a chance that I might actually like it when I'm older. I really hate chemistry right now...but I enjoy biology. Maybe there is hope?
Also, I should probably mention what I'm passionate about right now. It's JAPANESE. I'm a 3rd year student of Japanese, and it's my best class ever. I've loved for about 5 years now. I don't want to go back to school and be a teacher when I'm older, but I LOVE teaching it! What could this mean?
2006-09-10 16:23:19 · 14 answers · asked by Izumi 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
If I took on this career for CERTAIN, I would not be undisciplined or procrastioned-like. I would DEFINITELY take my job serious!!! The only reason I'm like this is because I am NOT SURE. Would it be such a crime to at least try? I am only a senior in highschool, and most answers to my question act like I'm in medical school right now! No, I'm not! I just want to know, how does one actually become interested in a medical profession? You don't really get to take a doctor related class early in life, so I thought maybe I'd just wait until I do? Please don't be mean about this. I'm not out to kill anyone. Just need help with decision-making...
2006-09-10 16:40:21 · update #1
Medicine is a broad field. If you enjoy biology, you may be suited for some fields. An internist is not a surgeon is not a radiologist is not a psychologist is not a pathologist. You can follow your passion for Japanese, take the core premedical courses, and then go to medical school or not. If you were to go into medicine, your understanding of Japanese language and culture would let you help Japanese patients. You have time in college to investigate medicine as a career. Medicine is about far more than science. It is about communication.
2006-09-10 16:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best bet would probably be to go to college and declare your major during your sophomore year. During this time, you'll have the chance to explore different subject fields and this will help you see the one that might be a good fit for you. You may find that you enjoy some of the prerequisite classes for medical school or you may find that you hate the whole thing all together! Either way, you will start seeing what subjects interest you. This in turn, will give you a beginning place toward a career path.
In addition, if Japanese is your passion, continuing with this language in college might open other doors for you as well. You might find that not only do you like Japanese, but you might also enjoy other languages. If that's the case, you might decide to work, among other places, for the United Nation as an interpreter, a diplomat or ambassador...
The possibilities are endless! whatever you do, don't let your doubts about being a doctor stop you from experiencing what could possibly be the most important and interesting time of you life!
2006-09-10 16:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by amazon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be a doctor you need the passion for it and the committment and if you are not feeling that now you will not feel it after years of training. Im sure your dad would rather you be happy in life and follow a job that you have the passion for rather than see you waste years training for a job you might quit after a year or so. Also with the Japanese you still seem uncertain about what you would do with that so my advice is try a couple of these career helper quizzes that are online or see one of those personal guidance people that are at your school they may be able to put you in touch with some people that may help you decide whats right for your future and what career is really the right one for you.
2006-09-10 17:49:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter-in-law finished her four years of med school and is now in her second year of residency. She has had a passion for being a doctor, and the necessary drive to get there, from the time she was in grade school. It is something you have to love and want very much to do. There is no procrastinating with her studies... and yes, even now, she is tested and will continue to be tested even though she does have Doctor in front of her name. There is much too much work and money involved to even think that you 'might' want to be a doctor. Very few drop out of the program once they start, so the determination must be there to succeed. Think you best do more thinking and soul searching before making a choice. The Japanese thing, haven't a clue. Best of luck.
2006-09-10 16:38:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no chance of succeeding in medical school, if you are not passionate about it. This isn't a matter of whether you have the mind for it. The time constraints and constant organization and effort required just to manage the SCHEDULE of med school will be more than you can handle if you are not prepared to put forth a disciplined effort.
2006-09-10 16:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by greeneyedprincess 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should absoutely not choose this profession. It takes up to 10 years of school and a near perfect GPA to become a doctor. Your life will revolve around books and class, if you are not completly dedicated going into it there is no way you will be happy.
2006-09-10 16:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by chairkiss_silver 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal experience has been that the less you like a class the harder and more miserable it would be. College was hell for me when I decided I didn't like the major I went in there for and did a fall-back into another major just to finish. It was literally like a prison in hell I couldn't wait to escape.
Do what you love and enjoy.
2006-09-10 16:32:56 · answer #7 · answered by IAskUAnswer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 years of post high school living has taught me to follow your dreams, listen to your heart and never do something simply because someone else wants you to do it.
you must be smart if you can attempt to get into pre-med or med school. i majored in biology in college (pre-med) and was bored silly with it. i followed a path separate from this course of study and regularly readjust my life to suit my dreams.
how about teaching biology or at teach medicine at a college as a doctor?
remember when you love what you do, it is not work.
2006-09-10 16:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For heaven's sake go with your passion! Oprah says that all the time.
I'm 38 and don't even know what my passion is or if I'll
ever have one. You're so fortunate to know what yours is at this time in your life.
Do what you love and love what you do.
2006-09-10 16:35:58 · answer #9 · answered by together420yrs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is one field of education you want to have a passion about it is medicine. If you don't take is seriously why would you even consider it? You would be dealing with life and death situations, you can't take that lightly.
2006-09-10 16:28:05 · answer #10 · answered by Janet lw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋