While writing this blog I have learned about various things that contribute to one's health. I didn't learn anything that could really help me with my future and goal to become a pediatrician, but I do think that some of the information is useful to daily life. Another realization I had while writing this blog is that I may not want to become a pediatrician. I still want to become a doctor of some sort, but I thought that maybe I would want to deal with sick patients more than healthy ones. As a pediatrician I would have office hours when I give healthy patients check ups which seem like it could get boring after a while; it would, however, be a fairly low-stress job. An option is to specialize in something and focus on patients who have that issue. For example I could become a neonatologist which is a pediatrician who specializes in taking care of infants who require critical care right after birth. The only problem is that I don't know whether I could deal with the emotional stress that comes with taking care of children who are terminally ill or are in critical condition. Anyway, I still have many years until my 3rd year of medical school which is when I would have to decide what kind of doctor I want to be. Until then, I'll just have to focus on school, do well in college, and make sure I ace that MCAT.
All of that is easier said than done and I would have to accomplish everything without burning myself out but I can do this!
Hi Michelle! It's Raana. I'm glad that your blog helped to teach you things about one's health. My blog also led me to learn much more about the careers that interested me at first. However, I decided that some may not be the best fit for what I was searching for, as well. I really enjoyed your blog post, and I hope for the very best on your MCAT.
ReplyDeleteI think it's good that you explored something related to what you want to do later, even if it's barely related. You're so focused and dedicated, so I'm sure you'll do we'll in the future!
ReplyDeleteMichelle! You could always become a surgeon ;). That way you'll surely be faced with more sick patients than healthy ones. By the time you've finished medical school, I'm sure you'll found a field that has called to you. If not...you can always try residency in different fields. Don't force yourself into a field that you don't really like; you'll just end up hating it.
ReplyDeleteAnyway I found the information on your blog to be informative as well! :) You got this!