Why do people want to do Medicine?! Calling out 2012ers and 2013ers! (1 Viewer)

[leesh95]

I have asian parents who are both doctors. Their long working hours, stressful life really put me of medicine for a while. But now I have realised that its my passion and I would do nothing else.
Another factor is that I absolutely adore chemistry and biology so I believe I would be able to grasp the concepts in medicine easily and also take an interest in them.
plus who cares about long working hours if you are getting to help people.

 

[bringonthenerds]

I agree that the salary is great, and my parents have considered I take it up, however I've always had my sights on Law, but now that I guess I have the opportunity to have a go, I said why not? So I guess the only reason as to why I want to do Med, is for the security, doctors are needed everywhere and the money is great, so that's a bonus as well as the respect that comes after. However, I will admit that I don't have a burning desire to do Medicine - it's a very sensible back-up.

 

[LoveHateSchool]

^So Med's a back up. I'd want my doctor to have a burning desire to do Med.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

I think there are a lot of careers where you can help people...many careers can help people.

I for one want to turn my bio and chem interest into science research that will help people. Spi and others on here I think that wanting to be a teacher is such a noble pursuit, I know some phenomenal teachers that have honestly changed kid's lives. Engineering you can help build stuff that positively impacts people's lives. Law, you help uphold society and give everyone the right for fair legal representation. Journalism you are bringing people the news and educating the public.

Could go on and on, but dedication to any field can help humanity I believe. Even if it's a non professional job, you can still bring the world smiles and make some people happier from it.

I think if you've helped people in life, it's a life well lived.

This thread is generating really good stuff!

 

[Sanical]

Deep down, people do it for the money. People denying that are just trying to sound like goody two-shoes.

 

[enoilgam]

Deep down, people do it for the money. People denying that are just trying to sound like goody two-shoes.

Money is a factor driving everyones career choice, if it wasnt, most people would just pick the easiest job possible. When people say "they arent doing medicine for the money", they mean that money isnt their primary reason for choosing med. Money is a fact of life and financial security is very important especially when you have a family - so you need to give it some consideration when chosing a career. What my point was before is that people shouldnt choose med solely for the money, because it is extremely difficult to do if you dont have a passion for it.

 

[Jayes]

Such a cute thread. Reminds me of fairies, unicorns and princesses.

 

[leesh95]

Deep down, people do it for the money. People denying that are just trying to sound like goody two-shoes.

Lol. If it wasn't for money why would anyone work at all?

 

[Havox]

"Chicks, money, power and chicks." - Perry Cox MD.

 

[mecramarathon]

If you are doing medicine solely for the money you will be disappointed

 

[Dr_Fresh]

Being a naive 17 year old at the time, I did it for more of an ego thing cuz I had the grades. Honestly, would u do arts if u had 99.95 atar and 100 umat just cos u have an "interest" in it? No, u do something that will put food on the table and a roof over your head. In this case, 10 course meals an mansions. Also, doctors get all the bitches.

 

[SpreadTheWord]

Obviously people have to pursue this career, otherwise we would never develop in terms of medical stuff. However how anyone has an interest in this career is beyond me. I honestly believe some of those who choose it, are only doing it because they have a 99.95 ATAR and don't want to waste it. Some say oh my 6 figure salary. But the higher salary you recieve the more tax gets deducted (Wrong i know) so ultimately you are not too far ahead of others in terms of wages.

I was going to take Biomedical Science, with the possibility of taking on Medicine after, but felt it would be a novelty factor with no real interest of mine. I had the idea of glorifying it, going oh i could find the cure to Cancer, etc, but it would never happen. Also the work, and commitment you have to do is unbelievable. For example, a family relative of mine (not immediate) is involved in some medical stuff as both a consultant/surgeon (really high) position, but they go to work at like 4.00am and don't get back until about 7ish in the evening. Money is not everything to be honest. Happiness is, and when you have a really crap work to life ratio, is it really worth it?

 

[SanjoyM]

One reason ONLY: Passion for saving lives and helping individuals
Another - (personal) - Most of my mum's family have passed away with cancer, so I want to find a cure for cancer

 

[mash121]

Another - (personal) - Most of my mum's family have passed away with cancer, so I want to find a cure for cancer

doctors donot find cures for diseases that is the job of a researcher who normally gets a bsci and a phd specialising in cancer research

 

[mash121]

lol at the people who become a doctor for money, if u want money do ur self a favour and aim to be a partner of a firm because doctors dont make shit compared to alot of other professionals in high ranking management positions. though doctors are pimps and do get the hoes.

 

[Havox]

doctors donot find cures for diseases that is the job of a researcher who normally gets a bsci and a phd specialising in cancer research

Actually many clinical doctors are researchers on the side and an MBBS is actually a decent pathway for a research oriented career.

 

[Cl324]

One reason ONLY: Passion for saving lives and helping individuals
Another - (personal) - Most of my mum's family have passed away with cancer, so I want to find a cure for cancer

^Most ambitious person I've ever seen in my life
State ranks in 5 subjects, 99.95 ATAR and curing for cancer.. GG
How can i b m0re lyk yoo?

 

[SanjoyM]

^Most ambitious person I've ever seen in my life
State ranks in 5 subjects, 99.95 ATAR and curing for cancer.. GG
How can i b m0re lyk yoo?

haha Thank you
LOL, hope that was a compliment though

 

[Sanical]

One reason ONLY: Passion for saving lives and helping individuals
Another - (personal) - Most of my mum's family have passed away with cancer, so I want to find a cure for cancer

this isn't the interview, you can tell us what you really think.

Also, I don't think it's a doctor's job to find a cure for cancer =/.

 

[Havox]

Also, I don't think it's a doctor's job to find a cure for cancer =/.

Some do. "Doctor" is a job, "Medicine" is the course you study - not everyone who studies medicine becomes a clinician.

Actually many clinical doctors are researchers on the side and an MBBS is actually a decent pathway for a research oriented career.

Honestly, a lot of the people in this thread have as many misconceptions about medicine as they accuse others of.

SOME people do medicine (mistakenly IMO) for money and SOME people do it for personal or altruistic reasons. More likely, like most disease processes, the want to study medicine is a multifactoral process; not that one isn't more important than another but that everything comes into consideration. As long as they turn out to become a competent doctor then it really doesn't matter why they did it.