Is medicine a stable career?

There may be a demand for physicians, but it doesn’t mean your job is secure. Apparently, very few doctors wanted to work there in the past, but with everything that’s going on in healthcare, it’s become an extremely coveted health system to work for–and much of it has to do with job security and benefits.

Why is medicine a good career choice?

you can make a real difference to people’s lives by helping to alleviate pain and suffering. it’s a respected profession. there’s a wide choice of careers – in fact there are over 60 specialties and there are opportunities to get involved with teaching, research and management. the day-to-day work can be very varied.

Is medicine a satisfying career?

Summary. Medicine is a highly paid and highly satisfying career. However, working in medicine has a modest direct impact, and relative to the cost and time required for medical training, it has mediocre ‘exit opportunities’ to other career paths, and provides little platform for advocacy. It is also highly competitive.

Is being a doctor a good job for me?

There are lots of jobs that require team cooperation to get through the day. If you like that sort of thing then being a doctor is a good gig. I am an extrovert and love people. Throughout my day I coordinate with nurses, MAs, care coordinators, social workers, etc. to improve the care of our patients.

Is being a physician a good job for a 70 year old?

There are not many more secure jobs that you can do well into your 70s (and even 80s to some capacity) if you want. Being a physician does bring in a nice take home salary. Now granted most of us have between 100K to 400K in debt (I am hovering at 177K), when you get out you can expect to make a salary of $150 to $500 K annually.

Can a doctor work anywhere in the country?

As a doctor you can move to anywhere in the country if you can find a job. Plus if you live in the country you may actually earn more. This is similar to other trades like plumbers, electricians, etc. but is rare for professionals such as business executives, bankers, etc.