What are the advantage and disadvantage of a doctor?

Answer 1

There are several advantages and disadvantages of becoming a doctor. It is best to consider the pros and cons of becoming a doctor before applying to medical school.

Advantages:

· Ability to provide service and support to others

· Ability to save lives

· Continuously Learning

· Appreciation for medical science

· Teach students and patients about medicine

· Rewarding

· Decent Salary

Disadvantages:

· Spend several years training and preparing at schools and hospitals (e.g. medical school, internship, residency)

· Long process to acquire a license

· Difficult

· Tiring

· Stressful

· Depressing

· Time consuming

· A great deal of Responsibility

· Managed care means more difficulty earning a high salary