Why Medicine?
Why Medicine?
Dr. Andrew Goliszek in his book The Complete Medical School Admissions Guide asks students to pose the following questions (1-14). He advises students to carefully weigh out this decision and to be honest when reflecting upon these questions.
1) WHY medicine?
2) Are you thinking of medical school because you believe it is expected of you?
3) What is the most attractive aspect of medicine to you?
4) Are you going to medicine mainly for financial reasons?
5) Do you have a sense of compassion for people?
6) Are you honest with yourself as well as others?
7) Are you willing to work long hours in school and continue to work long hours as a physician?
Are you wiling to be around sick and dying people?
9) Are you ready to make personal sacrifices in order to help others?
10) Are you an understanding person?
11) Do you have a *sincere* desire to put up with intolerable conditions at times for the benefit of others?
12) Are you basically calm and have a reassuring manner?
13) Are you a good communicator?
14) Do you get along with all kinds of people?
We would add: HOW do you know you wish to pursue medicine?
What do you REALLY know about the practice of medicine?
Where did you get your information?
