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What skills and knowledge are necessary to succeed in this career, and how can they be developed?

Greetings! I’ve dreamed of having a career in the medical field since Elementary school. I wanted to go deeper in this field, to gain more knowledge. So I could become a doctor with real professional advice.

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William’s Answer

Congratulations on identifying your dream. You pose a foundational question that deserves a foundational answer. The first thing you should ask yourself is why you are interested in the medical field. That is a difficult question to answer but it is important to understand the root of your interest. Once you know why you have the interest you will be able to figure out how a career in the medical field can provide you with fulfillment at work and in your personal life.

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I know I haven't exactly given you an actionable answer. In fact, I have given you a homework assignment, one I want to follow up on once you have answered the question I gave you. Please reply with the reason for your interest and I will follow up with more specific advice.
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Kathleen’s Answer

Hello! You have a great goal. For any career in the medical field you need to study a great deal of math and science. So it's helpful if you have an aptitude for those and enjoy them. To be a doctor is a long-term educational endeavor. You'll need a Bachelor's degree in biology or chemistry or a pre- med program, then you take the MCAT ,then medical school, residency, etc depending on the specific field. It may be helpful to start with a degree in something like laboratory science so you can begin working a bit to gain exposure to Healthcare as you continue the necessary education. It will require a great deal of dedication and determination, time, and dollars/ scholarships. But if that's your dream, go for it!
Thank you comment icon Hello! I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your assistance in the medical field. I am grateful for the time that you spent trying to reply to me. I truly appreciate your advice. Once again, thank you very much for giving me support! Analy
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James’s Answer

Medicine, and Health Care in general, is a wonderful field, and I am pleased that you are interested in pursuing it. What is wonderful about it is that health involves wellness in every domain: physical, mental, and social. Therefore, most all life experiences and education apply to making you a better healthcare provider. The best physicians I know are great not only because they have studied hard, but because they are well-rounded, and able to relate to others through their own joy in music, art, sports, nature...
You will have to do the necessary prerequisite courses through your education. Most medical schools expect you to have gotten strong grades in math through calculus, biology, chemistry through organic chemistry, and physics. You become a stronger applicant if you have had some experience in research, such as lab work or if you have actually worked in some related way (getting an EMT-1 or medical assistant certificate, for example).
Showing that you care for others through volunteering is good.
Proving leadership capabilities by being a team captain, school officer, etc. is also useful.
But the main thing is to enjoy exploring this amazing world of wonderful, diverse people and the unending amount of learning that makes us all richer for having spent our time in classes and libraries and study halls.
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