After reading this article, I'm not sure if medicine is right for me?

Question

I read this article: http://society.guardian.co.uk/health/news/0,,2055053,00.html

I have wanted to be a doctor for a very long time, but I'm scared I might make a wrong decision.

I've vonlunteered in the hospital for almost 2 yrs., so I'm pretty sure I like the career.

However, after I read the article, I'm afraid what will lie ahead of me..what if I hate my career?

What should I do?

I watch the doctors work in the hospital..and I talked to a few people who llike their jobs..but this article asked many doctors, and I'm a little nervous with the result..

Answer 1

1. One article does not mean much. It is something to consider, for sure, but don't make a decision based on one article. Don't forget that 1/3 of the doctors DO like their jobs. If you are really concerned, try to find out what is different about that 1/3 and make your decision accordingly.

2. What are your other options? Do they pay more than being a doctor? Will they make you happy? Being a doctor can be rough, but so can a lot of other jobs. At least being a doctor pays decently and you are helping people. The fact is that you might hate your career regardless of what you choose to do. If that happens, then you try something else. People do it all the time.

3. You'll never know if you'll like it if you don't try. So get more information. Talk to more doctors about it and get their opinions. Take some classes. Keep volunteering. You'll figure out what is right for you. Good luck!