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I can’t emphasize enough that whatever stage of the medical career path you are at, nobody will really be happy with what you are doing if you have not gone into a medical career for the right reasons.

While many readers of this book will already be done with medical school and residency, others might just be thinking of applying to medical school, or to one of the allied health profession schools. It is for this reason that I am including some basic concepts to follow. If you are already in the profession, it is not a bad idea to reflect on your own personal reasons for being in your position.

While there is no ideal or perfect personality match for a career in the medical field, being aware of some of the characteristics that are compatible with the profession is vital. People might try and impart their own views about what type of person makes a good doctor or health-care professional, or who should become a doctor — do not buy into this. There is so much diversity is this career and a “cookie-cutter” type personality being the best for the job is just not the case. Having said that, there are clearly characteristics outlined in this chapter that are key to making the right decision about a career in medicine; just keep them in mind. It is all about being appropriately informed and aware of the big picture, before you embark on a career in medicine or any of the other health-care fields.