It takes a certain kind of person to become a doctor. Doctors have a big burden that falls on their shoulders. These burden happen every time a patient walks into their clinic or whenever someone is rolled into the emergency room. They have a strong sense of responsibility and a high degree of fortitude in holding the lives of people in their hands. These kinds of traits do not always instilled within a person.
Most often, great doctors are made, not born. The doctors of today were merely medical school students who were trained and who were hardened throughout the years. For medical school hopefuls, here are some of the traits that you will need to make it into med school.
Patience
Medical school is not joke. It’s a very grueling process will mostly involve you losing sleep and memorizing textbook after textbook.
Keep in mind that for every student, patience is needed, because the rewards of being a medical student is not reaped immediately. Thus, it will be a long and winding road but it will really be worth it once you reach the end.
Desire
The best students are the ones who have the hunger to be great. Medical school will take a lot out of a normal student and, sometimes you will have to rely on that inner drive to get through that hell week. Most of all, keep this fire alive because one day, it will be your weapon against any adversity.
Diligence
Lastly, study habits in college need to be amped up several times. Medical school is a whole different ball game. Whatever worked for you before may need some adjustment eventually. Religiously reading in advance and grueling over textbooks will be part of your daily routine. Be diligent and soldier on.
But before you worry about the life of a med student, you have to get into medical school first. AHEAD Professional Network offers a complete NMAT review for students who want to get into their dream university. Message info@ahead.edu.ph for more details.