Should I give up my dream of being a doctor?

This is a personal decision. If your dream is to become a doctor and nothing else in your life will ever make you happy, then don’t give up. Don’t let someone talk you out of it. Make the best of your application and focus on the major aspects.

Should I give up on pre med?

My advice: no matter how far along you are in the process—whether you’re an M2 or a freshman bio major—ask yourself why you’re so set on medical school. Be honest with yourself about what’s keeping you in it. No matter how far along you are, it’s never too late too quit pre-med for something you like more.

Is becoming a doctor difficult?

Yes, being in this profession can be quite stressful and hard especially while announcing critical medical conditions and near death situation. But equally rewarding part of being a doctor is watching the relief, happiness on the faces of the patients and the attendants of a cured one.

Do you have to be smart to become a doctor?

You don’t have to be smart to become a doctor but you can’t be dumb. To succeed in medical school, you have to have to possess a few qualities so that you can pass medical school and licensing exams.

Do you feel inadequate as a new medical student?

Even upon entering medical school, it is very common for new medical students to feel inadequate as though they were somehow selected by mistake. Physicians are regular folks but what tends to separate them is their dedication and hard work ethic. Don’t let this hold you back.

What qualities make a good doctor?

Good doctors are incredibly dedicated and perfectionists in everything they do. You should want to give up all your time so you can be the best at what you’re doing. No one wants a doctor who doesn’t try her absolute hardest. 6. You’re not going to be the smartest person in the room anymore.

What happens to your personality when you become a doctor?

You’re not going to be the smartest person in the room anymore. You probably spent your entire academic career being the most intelligent person you knew, but when you become a doctor, you’re surrounded by brilliant people. There will always be someone who knows more than you do, and you’ll feel bad about it.