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I’d like to conclude this chapter by asking you to review its contents and consider again if you would really like to be a doctor. As you can see, it’s a great deal of effort – but there is also a great deal of reward after in the end. If you prove to be proficient at medicine, you are virtually guaranteed employment, as a future doctor shortage is expected for the reasons I’ve explained. You can also expect to earn a very good income.

On the downside, you will have to spend many years preparing to become a doctor. Difficult hours and financial hardship will be a part of that time. You also must be able to study hard, learn quickly and retain that information as you begin to assume vital medical duties.

Physicians, must sincerely want to help their patients. They also need to be self-motivated and be able to handle the pressure and the odd schedule that comes along with being a doctor. They should also be emotionally strong, have good people skills and have the ability to be decisive when an emergency crops up. Finally, they should be willing to continue keeping up with the latest medical advances and breakthroughs, so they can always provide the very best and most up-to-date care to their patients.

It’s a lot to ask of a person. Are you comfortable with that challenge? You may not really know the answer until you face it head-on – but for now, if you can answer “yes,” I invite you to continue on with this book and learn just what it takes to get into medical school.