So you want to be a doctor?

[Equilibriaas]

This was the question my school's career person asked me. She asked why and I went mindblank. I have many reasons why I want to be a doctor but I just coudn't articulate it at that moment. So I went along the lines of "I love kids..I want to help them". Her response was that she would reject me if it was an interview. She said that I have a "superficial" idea. I know I don't. I just need time to think...also I had a sac before hand so, I was basically in the mindset of integral calculus...

So thats why I want to know from those who are aspiring to be a doctor, why do you want to be one? I know it differs from person to person. n

[pi]

Run a search, there are so many responses to this question.

[drake]

i think the most common answers (note: not my own answers) are:

- helping others
- fascination with the science/human body
- interested in research development
- seeking to volunteer in third world countries
- financial/social security (don't say this though)
- passion for working/communicating with people
- the happiness/satisfaction of helping

almost everyone will say at least one of those. you shouldn't really try to find 'unique' reasons that will 'set you apart' from the rest unless you really believe that. instead, try to evidence your reasons (anecdotes are very good for this) and, in this way, show your passion (not just through your words, but through your body language and tone).

[Russ]

Her response was that she would reject me if it was an interview. She said that I have a "superficial" idea. I know I don't.

If you 'know' you don't, you might like to elucidate on your reasons?

- financial/social security (don't say this though)

You /can/ say this, it's not an autofail

[excal]

The phrase 'you are unique, just like everyone else' comes to mind...

I think what's more important is not the reasons why you want to become a doctor, but what in your life has led to those reasons - as Russ alluded to.

[vox nihili]

It's a stupid question really. Why does one have to have a reason? And realistically, if you've got just the single reason you're probably not the right person to be a doctor anyway. Not having an answer is fine!

[zvezda]

It's a stupid question really. Why does one have to have a reason? And realistically, if you've got just the single reason you're probably not the right person to be a doctor anyway. Not having an answer is fine!

Lol. With the amount of time/work that goes into trying to cement a place in medicine, there has to be a reason.

[excal]

Not to mention the training pathway - it's a significant part of your working life!