Personality issue

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>This might be a rather superfluous question, but I tend to be @nal...</p>

<p>i have a shy personality, occasionally having trouble starting conversation. i can make friends with only certain types of individuals, and i'm afraid this will deter me from a career in medicine. right now, I am following premed requirements, but I haven't completely discounted the possibility of NOT going to medical school (I'm still looking to explore research, volunteering,etc) but that's the thing: volunteering. When i volunteered before, I was shy, and I do think it made me shy away and become introverted.</p>

<p>If I want to become an MD, is this a problem I must SERIOUSLY work on: my communication and social skills? or should I take it easy and not force anything?
in summary, I'm afraid that I don't have an MD's 'personality,' whatever that may be.</p>

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<p>this will deter you in any competitive career!</p>

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<p>absolutely force it! this is something that has nothing to do with being a doctor or going to med school…good social/professional skills are essential no matter what career you want to pursue</p>

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<p>I have the same problem. :(</p>

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Sad and unfortunate truth for shy people like us.</p>

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<p>it’s not hard. it’s all about getting out of your comfort zone. you think you can only be friends w/ certain individuals, but if you tried harder im sure you could branch out!</p>

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Some people are naturally so social that they just seem like they have no comfort zone.</p>

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<p>try working on it…</p>