<p>Hello yall. I am interested in finding out exactly how many of you folks want to go to med school because of your intense fascination with science. I know for some folks, they have no clue on the scientific side of medicine but instead, they are drawn to the "humanitarian" aspect of it. Though I am fairly confident that most people pursue medicine with a combination of scientifc and humanitarian interest, I am curious to see what percentage, i.e, 50% science 50% humanitarian. As a bonus - wich I am sure you all have encounter this one before - why specifically med school? If you are a die hard science person why not a PhD? If you are a humanitarian why not a career in law? Feel free to share your thoughts!</p>
<p>Because we want both? haha</p>
<p>I love science. I'm doing research full time right now for a year and I would love to do more research in med school. But I can't imagine doing research for years and years (as a post doc). There is definitely some attraction to the social aspect as well of medicine and the interesting cases/people that doctors are introduced to on a daily basis.</p>
<p>I've always been a very compassionate person by nature, and i do see myself in a profession working with people. This definitely narrowed down my career options, specifically eliminating engineering/research. Also, it has always been obvious that i'm a "science/math person," so the whole lawyer thing was eliminated as well. During my freshman year of college i realized that i'm not only pretty good at the sciences, i really love them. So as norcalguy said, medicine seemed to be the perfect combination of the two.</p>
<p>Definitely would say that I'm a social aspect person...which is different than humanitarian...I like science, but I wouldn't say that I love it. Getting a PhD in a science is absolutely something I would never consider...Had I not gotten into medical school I probably would have gone to get my MA/PhD in something like Student Administration/Educational Psychology and then ended up as Director of Greek Life at some university (hell, I may still apply for that job when the Director of Greek Affairs - a close friend - at my alma mater retires LOL). </p>
<p>Anyways, I definitely like the meeting and talking part best. The being able to use science to help is also a key distinction I make as well. That's certainly been one of my biggest challenges during the first two years of medical school b/c you're taught by a bunch of PhD's who love the (what I consider largely irrelevant) details...why do I care that there's an HLA B27 association with this disease if there's nothing I can do about it (yes...I'm very cranky from all my boards studying...test is on Wednesday though, then I'll just be crunk)?</p>
<p>I'd say my reasons for wanting to go to med school, if they must be simplified so much, are like 60% science and 40% "humanitarian". Honestly, there is nothing I can see myself doing except a science-related career. I also love directly helping people with my knowledge. The reason I'd rather not get a PhD is because, while it can most definitely be interesting, I want to be more directly involved in patient care and helping people. The money is also a nice aspect, but by no means the primary reason. Besides, having an MD also leaves the option of research, as there are MDs that conduct research as well, if I end up wanting to do that.</p>
<p>I love science, couldn't imagine myself in any other field. I believe this is reason enough to pursure this career. I also feel good helping people.</p>
<p>My dad is a doctor, but you can definitely tell he just loves to learn. I've grown to develop the same characteristics. Medicine is a field where a person is constantly learning; the advancements in medicine are coming fast today. But, more then anything, he loves the feeling that he changed another persons life (he's a surgeon). </p>
<p>Not only that: Doctors are meant to be compassionate people. The most compassionate and skillful doctors tend to be the most admired and successful. Don't go into medicine mostly for your love of science.</p>
<p>oh yea...you can be the most compassionate person in the world but if you don't like Bio and chemistry, well then Medicine ins't for you. For me, i love science, and i suck at every other subject like arts, humanities etc. Therefore medicine seems to be the right choice.</p>