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  • We often talk about the most challenging aspects  of becoming a doctor to help students prepare  

  • for the inevitable obstacles, but it’s important  not to lose sight of the reasons that make it all  

  • worth it. Here are 4 reasons you should become  a doctor. Number one, you get to help others.  

  • You have the unique ability to change patients’  lives for the better, which can be tremendously  

  • satisfying. As a doctor, you can take pride in  knowing youre making the world a better place.

  • Number two, you get to create personal  connections with people. Remember,  

  • as a physician, you are there for patients in  their most trying times. It’s truly an honor to  

  • be trusted with another human being’s health and  well-being and it requires a deep level of trust.

  • Number three, it’s intellectually  stimulating. As a doctor, youre  

  • constantly analyzing the objective datathe patient’s concerns, and presentation,  

  • and making treatment decisions. Having this  challenge and seeing your efforts result  

  • in patient improvement is incredibly satisfying.

  • Lastly, number four, medicine is  fascinating. The way the human body works,  

  • the complexities and nuances  – there’s just so much cool  

  • science to uncover. There’s always  something new and exciting to learn.

  • What are your reasons for  becoming a doctor? Comment below.

We often talk about the most challenging aspects  of becoming a doctor to help students prepare  

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