0
Becoming a medical doctor in today's society requires a lot of hard work and dedication, yet it is one of the most rewarding careers a person can choose. Not only will medical doctors eventually reap rewards financially, they have the opportunity to change the lives of those around them for the better.
Receiving an MD is no easy task. Those considering a career as a doctor must attend at least three years of college, keeping an exceptionally high grade point average, and take the Medical College Admissions Test before applying to medical school. After being accepted, students go through four additional years of training. Once training is complete, the student receives their Medical Doctorate, and chooses an area in which to specialize. The next three to seven years will be spent completing medical residency training in that specialty. Only when the residency is completed is the doctor free to practice on their own. Should the doctor wish to specialize further, an additional two to five years may be spent in a medical fellowship before practice begins.
Receiving an MD and completing training takes several years and an often astronomical amount of money. The average student finishes training around the age of 30, and can graduate with over $200,000 in debt. This is often a deterrent to those whose main purpose is to make money, not help others. However, though delayed, the financial rewards of becoming a doctor can be phenomenal. Even pediatricians and family practice physicians, some of the lowest paid medical doctors, start out making around $100,000 annually, and can earn up to $175,000. Higher-paid specialists, such as surgeons, dermatologists and urologists, can earn $500,000 per year or more. Self-employed doctors also have the convenience of setting their own hours, allowing them additional time to spend with family.
The career of medical doctor certainly is not for everyone. It requires an extreme amount of patience, stamina, and dedication, and a true love for the field of medicine. However, hard work reaps great rewards. Any MD will tell you - it all becomes worth it to find a job that you love.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What do you have to remember when you study about becoming a medical doctor?
A lot of human anatomy and physiology.
Do You Have To be A Pediatric nurse before Becoming A Pediatrition?
No, Doctor are graduates of a Medical School.
How can I get a medical scholarship?
You want to help people by becoming a doctor. If you don't have enough money to study, you can get a medical scholarship in Air Force Medical Scholarships.
What training is required for becoming a Medical Doctor?
completion of pre-med prerequistite courses, and medical school including internship and residency.
Where did Mae Jemison study before becoming a doctor or an astronaut?
sometimes in the library or at the medical school.
What the rewards of becoming a social worker?
You get to help people :)
Can a nurse practicioner become a medical doctor?
You bet - assuming that he/she completes all the schooling necessary for becoming an MD.
Did harry hill used to be a doctor?
soz, coz i ain't know bt mabs you can find somin' else on the internet :) :) :) :)
What is the best med tech job, other than doctor or nurse?
You can become a medical technician without becoming a nurse or a doctor. To become a medical technician you should get your certification and then begin a job search in your local paper or online.
What is the bibliography for becoming a doctor?
Here is a sample bibliography for becoming a doctor: "The Ultimate Guide to Medical School Admission" by Suzanne M. Miller "Success in Medical School: Insider Advice for the Preclinical Years" by Samir P. Desai "The White Coat Investor: A Doctor's Guide to Personal Finance and Investing" by James M. Dahle "On Becoming a Doctor: Everything You Need to Know about Medical School, Residency, Specialization, and Practice" by Tania Heller
What is your motivation of being a medical doctor?
I am not a medical doctor.
Is maths important for becoming a gynecologist?
A gynecologist is a medical doctor. That much I know. It is my understanding that all medical doctors need to be proficient in several branches of science, such as chemistry and biology, all of which require math.
