I am currently a sophomore in college, pursuing a career in biology. Ever since I was a child, I have wanted to be a doctor. I love everything about being a doctor. The anatomy of the human body and mind absolutely amazes me. I love my biology, health, and anatomy/physiology classes. And of course, helping people :]
Actually, I don't love EVERYTHING. I hate chemistry! I don't know why. There's just something about it that makes me dread going to class everyday. What really differentiates it from biology SO MUCH that I can love one and hate the other?
However, I KNOW that I want to be a doctor. I also realize that taking chem is something I will have to do if I really want to be one. I've spoken with docs, and they've said that they knew they wanted to be in medicine because they "loved the sciences". But what if you don't? Does that ultimately mean you cannot/should not be one? And, if so, how do I find a way to make myself love it?
Thanks for your answers!
2007-12-02 16:28:17 · 5 answers · asked by Sunny_Smiles 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
You will need Chemistry for your degree. There really isn't any way around it. Chemistry helps you better understand processes and reactions in the body. You don't have to *love* Chemistry to be a doctor. You'll need to know it, but you won't be tested on chemical equations as you're in the emergency room trying to save someone's life.
How many chemistry classes have you taken? The first couple are pretty bad, but as you get into higher level courses it becomes more interesting.
Just take it one step at a time. If you really do want to become a doctor, do it! Don't let crappy chemistry hold you back.
2007-12-02 16:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Useless Knowledge Goddess 4 · 8⤊ 0⤋
You have no idea of the discipline it takes to go into medicine. Who cares if you hate chemistry? You don't have to like it, only to excel in it. There will be a LOT more of that in medical school and residency. I didn't like going without sleep for three days running, I promise. You just do what's needed. You can do what you like when you're in practice and not on call.
2007-12-02 16:43:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Trust me, you don't need to like chemistry to become a Dr. Biology is by far more applicable to medicine than chemistry. You'll probably need to do well in chemistry to enter med though.
2007-12-02 17:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kaka 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dont need to love it or even like it, it is just a necessary evil that you have to pass. Just one of the many hoops you have to jump through to get where you want to be. Keep the goal in sight and do it.
2007-12-02 17:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Denise S 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
dont make urself love it. Look at the start date and end date, and realize it will pass, and you'll forget all about it. make yourself absolutely sure you will pass it the first x, u dont want to repeat it. Think of it possibly as a learning experience, one example i can think of is maybe prepare pretending to tolerate it, as i am positive you will surely one day pretend to tolerate non-compliant angry clients.
2007-12-02 17:15:30 · answer #5 · answered by Hazel 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋