_mdhopeful09_ Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Hi! I don't know if this has been posted before or whatnot but I wanted to know for all you guys out there, how bad do you want to become a doctor? Why do you want to become a doctor? What is it about this profession that interests you? Is it prestige? Money? Family? Other? Is it worth going through so many years of schooling? What is life all about in your eyes? Is this the only way you see yourself gaining happiness of some sort? How did you come to choose this path? Haha I know, a lot of questions but I'll really appreciate it if you could share your story. A lot of thoughts have just been going through my head lately and I wanted to see what was going through some of yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 heh, this thread title sounds like the start of a bad porno. Anyways, med would be totally awesome, and I'm trying my hardest to get there. But if I never do, there really is more to life than becoming a doctor. And IMO, anyone who thinks otherwise is either a total square or has no perspective. edit: I find it absolutely frightening when people say something along the lines of "I've wanted to be a doctor since I was a very small child and it's been the only thing I've ever wanted since", and if I were an adcom giving an interview that would raise a serious red flag for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Mikeyo... you watch some strange pornos... Anyway - obviously it's not the only way to be happy... but I think I can achieve that goal and I'm willing to put in the time and energy to get there. Hence me going for MCAT write numero trois this January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMmd Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Mikeyo... you watch some strange pornos... Anyway - obviously it's not the only way to be happy... but I think I can achieve that goal and I'm willing to put in the time and energy to get there. Hence me going for MCAT write numero trois this January! trying to get 4 in VR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 NewfieMika is right. Life is about the journey, not the goal. Once you reach the goal, there is always another journey and they don't end as long as there is life. My future is within health care, hopefully medicine, but if not I will be fulfilled. Life is about enjoying the journey, giving back to society, helping others, and smelling the flowers along the path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieMike Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Some words of wisdom that have stuck with me for a while: "if getting into medical school is the greatest thing you will ever do in your entire life, then you don't deserve to get in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madz25 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 trying to get 4 in VR? ouch low blow to the OP: this topic has been discussed many times before. if the replies here aren't to your liking, i suggest going through old threads - there are plenty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Getting into med school will not be the greatest thing, but may be the most difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochi1543 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 edit: I find it absolutely frightening when people say something along the lines of "I've wanted to be a doctor since I was a very small child and it's been the only thing I've ever wanted since", and if I were an adcom giving an interview that would raise a serious red flag for me. LOL, our dean said something along these lines to a premed assembly the other day. I think the 10th graders were intimidated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 trying to get 4 in VR? Just how many times have you interviewed at a Canadian medical school? ouch low blow to the OP: this topic has been discussed many times before. if the replies here aren't to your liking, i suggest going through old threads - there are plenty! lol.. it's okay... I'll just punch back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I am one of those who have wanted to be a doctor since I was little. It is no lie. My interest has always been genuine although the reasons for pursuing medicine have changed over the years. I have gone through times when I thought I was no longer interested in achieving this goal. The fact is I want it "badly enough" that no matter how many times I try and forget about getting in, my mind eventually brings me back to the fact that what I really want is a career in medicine. If it doesn't happen, the sky will not fall and time will continue marching on, and I am sure I will find something else fulfilling and rewarding to occupy me. Still, I do not want to leave any stone unturned before I give up on applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenir001 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Just how many times have you interviewed at a Canadian medical school? he's a mcgill med 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I just wonder what this forum would be like if it weren't such a heartbreakingly hard admissions process. It probably would not exist as there would be no need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 I think that's a bit of an overstatement.Med here could be much much less competitive and it would still be very difficult to get in. (malkynn) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmer08 Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 (malkynn) (future_doc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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