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Difficulties becoming a psychiatrist...?
What difficulties might one face in trying to become a psychiatrist? How might they overcome them?
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mark’s Answer
Hi Trenity,
In order to become a psychiatrist you will need to become a medical doctor. This requires a commitment of several years of education and the accompanying expense. You will be responsible for prescribing medication and will likely not do much therapy work, if any. If you prefer psychotherapy/ counseling with children, you might want to pursue an advanced degree that will allow you to become a licensed therapist.
I believe the best way to overcome obstacles to becoming whatever you want to be in life are similar. Commitment, determination, seeking advice, and believing in yourself are all important components of achieving your life goals. Wanting to become a psychiatrist is a very admirable goal and one that you will achieve if you want. Obstacles will include paying for medical school, completing successful training in the field, and doing what is necessary to become licensed.
Whatever you choose to do as a profession, continually check in with yourself to make sure you are headed in the direction you truly desire.
In order to become a psychiatrist you will need to become a medical doctor. This requires a commitment of several years of education and the accompanying expense. You will be responsible for prescribing medication and will likely not do much therapy work, if any. If you prefer psychotherapy/ counseling with children, you might want to pursue an advanced degree that will allow you to become a licensed therapist.
I believe the best way to overcome obstacles to becoming whatever you want to be in life are similar. Commitment, determination, seeking advice, and believing in yourself are all important components of achieving your life goals. Wanting to become a psychiatrist is a very admirable goal and one that you will achieve if you want. Obstacles will include paying for medical school, completing successful training in the field, and doing what is necessary to become licensed.
Whatever you choose to do as a profession, continually check in with yourself to make sure you are headed in the direction you truly desire.
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Ivy’s Answer
Hi Trenity.
As a psychology major myself, you would have to undergo four years of undergraduate as well as for grad school and apply for phD. It is a long process because it does take time to value your education and work life since you will need to do volunteer work in order to get your clinical practices with someone you know who works in the particular field that you want to focus on. Directly speaking, after you finish your phD, you'd have to go for your license which means you got to study for a particular exam and be able to work hard and study hard while you are going through the education process including making sure you have enough clinical hours to be able to pursue what you want as a psychiatrist.
I do hope for the best and for your career choice!!! I am sure you will do an outstanding job as a psychiatrist.
As a psychology major myself, you would have to undergo four years of undergraduate as well as for grad school and apply for phD. It is a long process because it does take time to value your education and work life since you will need to do volunteer work in order to get your clinical practices with someone you know who works in the particular field that you want to focus on. Directly speaking, after you finish your phD, you'd have to go for your license which means you got to study for a particular exam and be able to work hard and study hard while you are going through the education process including making sure you have enough clinical hours to be able to pursue what you want as a psychiatrist.
I do hope for the best and for your career choice!!! I am sure you will do an outstanding job as a psychiatrist.
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Dairyona’s Answer
Hi Trenity!
I love the fact that you are interested in becoming a psychiatrist! Some difficulties one may experience in trying to become a psychiatrist, I believe may be continuing your studies. I know in becoming a psychiatrist it requires you to go to medical school. However, with dedication and ambition, I know you will succeed. You may also find difficulties with identifying and treating due to the lack of standardized methods. As you are aware, every person is different and reacts differently. Nevertheless, with continuous studying and training, I know you will do great!
I love the fact that you are interested in becoming a psychiatrist! Some difficulties one may experience in trying to become a psychiatrist, I believe may be continuing your studies. I know in becoming a psychiatrist it requires you to go to medical school. However, with dedication and ambition, I know you will succeed. You may also find difficulties with identifying and treating due to the lack of standardized methods. As you are aware, every person is different and reacts differently. Nevertheless, with continuous studying and training, I know you will do great!