Pros:
-It's the best job in the world.
-You get to discover the inner workings of the body.
-You save lives.
-You do something that is actually useful.
-The job pays well.
-It is very stimulating for your mind, especially if you take some specialties like Internal Medicine (mine) where you have to actually investigate and use your brain, if you want to get to a diagnosis.
-You become an authoritative figure.
Cons:
-You can't really enjoy the best years of your life, the early 20s, due to intense study.
-The work can become tiring, because you have to concentrate all the time.
-Due to people more and more inclined to sue, you can't afford a mistake. There are swarms of lawyers who can't wait for this opportunity.
-You risk communicable diseases. Beware of hepatitis C.
-It's the best job in the world.
-You get to discover the inner workings of the body.
-You save lives.
-You do something that is actually useful.
-The job pays well.
-It is very stimulating for your mind, especially if you take some specialties like Internal Medicine (mine) where you have to actually investigate and use your brain, if you want to get to a diagnosis.
-You become an authoritative figure.
Cons:
-You can't really enjoy the best years of your life, the early 20s, due to intense study.
-The work can become tiring, because you have to concentrate all the time.
-Due to people more and more inclined to sue, you can't afford a mistake. There are swarms of lawyers who can't wait for this opportunity.
-You risk communicable diseases. Beware of hepatitis C.