how to be a doctor??

DOCTORS

   

Doctors are sought after in the world. Their scope of practice is very wide which ranges from general practitioner to specialist.

A general practitioner doctor takes care of general health of the individuals which ranges from babies to the elderly. They can work in hospitals or setup their own clinics.

A general practitioner doctor can pursue higher education and be trained as a specialist. The process can takes many years to complete. If you have a passion for a certain kind of field, it is worth pursue it as specialist earns much more than a general practitioner.

The various kinds of fields that you can specialised in are:

1.  Anaesthetist which deals with anaesthetics.

2.  Cardiologist deals with medical conditions related to heart.

3.  Gynaecologist deals with reproduction issues.

4.  Ophthalmologist handles diseases or disorders relating to eyes.

5.  Paediatrician is specialized in medical conditions relating to children.

6   Psychiatrist deals with medical conditions relating to mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.

7.  Urologist deals with genitourinary organs and tracts.

8.  Dermatologist deals with skin related problems.

Requirements

You need to start with a degree in medicine and be registered with the local Medical Council before you can start practising.

Preparing For Medical School During Your Bachelor's Degree

During the bachelor's degree portion of your education you will need to take a year of organic chemistry, general chemistry, biology and physics. Microbiology and biochemistry are also helpful. The higher your grades in these core required classes, the better, as they will be scrutinized closely by the admissions team at each medical school to which you apply.

It is highly advisable that you work or volunteer in a healthcare setting, to show that you have a reasonable idea what a physician does during their day. Most successful applicants to medical school have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. The grades obtained in the core science classes will be considered the most important in your application to medical school.

During your last year of school, or once you have completed the required classes, you will take the MCAT, the entrance exam for medical school.