When I asked one of my classmates why he took up medicine, he said, 'Because I want to help people...' I was so amazed of his genuineness. Now I am questioning my motives of pursuing medicine...
I could have opted to stop studying and go on with my life as a nurse. I know I would have lots of benefits especially if I would work abroad. During my sophomore and junior years in college, I had a hard time and I often thought I won't go to medical school anymore because I was tired of studying. My childhood dream slowly faded...
When I had my 8-hour clinical duty in my senior year, I couldn't imagine doing the same thing and having that much work as a nurse every single day (after graduation). I missed the four corners of a classroom...I missed learning new things. And I guess I wasn't prepared to face the real world...yet.
When my classmate bounced the question back to me, I answered, 'Because I didn't want to have regrets...' I don't want to have what if's or could have's. Before graduation, I could already visualize my life as a nurse... I'll work in a hospital (eg. PGH), and probably go abroad after a few years to earn money and save for my family. I would buy my own house and car. And if I am stable enough, I could have my own family. But my life as a doctor was a bit vague for me. Although I know it won't be as economically satisfying as a nurse (working abroad) and it's scary, but I need not worry because I have Someone up there who will carry me through despite troubles and uncertainties of this world. So I'm up for the challenge of med life... I also want to be like my mom...a good doctor with a big heart.
Hopefully, after years of hardwork (which involves a lot of sweat and sleepless nights) and with God's guidance, I would be an MD. Afterwards, I could travel the world, learn about different cultures, and meet a lot of people. I would also like to be a volunteer for United Nations or be a part of the World Health Organization. :)
Why did I take up medicine? Simply because I want to touch people's lives and make a difference...
