This is a collaborative post by Ellie Jo.
Considering a Career Change? Practicing Medicine Could Be Ideal!
When you ask children what they’d like to be when they grow up, a few answers are relatively common. Besides certain animals and superheroes, many children will often say they want to be a firefighter, an astronaut, or an explorer. But what makes these roles so appealing to little ones? Perhaps it’s the sense of adventure. Maybe it’s helping other people. Maybe it’s the uniforms and outfits involved. But very few adults actually end up going into these fields. We tend to want something that is safer, more reliable, and that will give a constant means of income. The good news? There are roles that can tick all of these boxes. For now, let’s take a look at the role of a doctor. Doctors aid human progress, help others, and receive a good, reliable, and constant wage, as they are always in demand! So, if this sounds good to you, here are some requirements that come hand in hand with medical careers!
Dedication
You can’t go into the medical field with a half-hearted attitude. It has to be something that you are completely dedicated to. It takes years of your life to train to become a doctor. You will enter junior roles and work long relentless hours. Once you’re finally in the position you want, people are literally putting their lives in your hands. That’s a huge responsibility. If you’re going ahead with this decision, you need to be 100% sure it’s exactly what you want. You will also need to make a Hippocratic oath. This is an oath stating the legal and moral obligations of doctors, which you agree to adhere to unconditionally.
Education
Education plays a massive part in medicine. From a young age, potential medical staff are encouraged to focus on scientific subjects, such as biology. However, if you are only considering becoming a medical professional a little later down the line, not to worry. You can still engage with the field. Consider courses like an online neonatal nurse degree. Online study allows you to achieve your qualifications around your current lifestyle!
Roles
There are numerous types of doctors out there. From GPs to heart surgeons; midwives to psychiatrists. You will need some kind of idea what area you’d like to specialize in. There are endless jobs in the medical field, and competition is fierce. So, it’s important to have a good idea of your aims and the requirements for the role if you’re going to stand out. Figure out your strengths or what you enjoy in particular and work on it. Go in that direction, and your capabilities will come to the front.
While pursuing a career in medicine can prove pretty intimidating if you’re used to another professional field or role, it is a path that you can consider! It will prove extremely rewarding, both financially, intellectually, and emotionally!
