It was the first day of the programme. An exposure to the career as a doctor. I did not know what to expect. Would it be tiring? Informative? Hands-on? All talks? I was confused - what should I expect?
So I googled it up. 'Program Pendedahan Seorang Doktor'. I found a very interesting blog. The author attended this programme too. So, I took a look. From what he had described, I imagined the programme to be truly packed and really informative.
On the first day, I was late. Not really LATE actually, but right on time. I have forgotten that those who would be attending would be very disciplined, yes, really disciplined. The hall was already packed. I had to sit at the last row. (This was the first time I ever sat in the last row!)
Anyway, the first day was all talks. The first doctor told us on what should we expect if we take up medicine and become a doctor in the future.
He asked us, "Why are we interested in becoming a doctor?" The general answer was 'passion, satisfaction, high salary, parents' demand' and so on. The list was long.
However, the doctor told us the reality:-
1. The number of new doctors are increasing every year. By the year of 2015, we can expect 7000-8000 doctors emerging from medical schools. This means,the number of doctors in Malaysia would be 'more than enough'.
2. There would be a change of healthcare needs. Doctors are no longer a frontier against critical illnesses where doctors can save lives. Instead, doctors would be trying to advise their patients due to their lifestyles.
3.We are not lack of doctors. But we are lack of specialists. If we want to pursue medicine, become a specialist!
And I am undetermined yet. Should I become a doctor?
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