How to Become a Doctor
A Doctor is someone who is trained and licensed to practice medicine, diagnose and treat illnesses, promote health, and provide care and advice to patients to improve their overall well-being.
A Day In The Life
If you were a Doctor, you’d spend your day…
Diagnosing and treating patients by evaluating symptoms, ordering tests, and prescribing appropriate treatments or medications.
Consulting and communicating with patients and their families to explain conditions, treatment plans, and provide emotional support.
Collaborating with healthcare teams, including nurses, specialists, and technicians, to ensure comprehensive patient care and follow-up.
Wanna see a doctor in action? Check out this video!
Is This Career Right for Me?
According to the Holland Codes, people in this career generally possess the following traits:
Challenges & Skills
No job is easy, but if you’ve got the right skills, you’ll be ready to handle anything that comes your way!
Challenges & Skills Needed to Overcome Them
Long and irregular working hours
Skills: Time management and physical stamina
High stress and emotional demands
Skills: Emotional resilience and empathy
Keeping up with rapidly advancing medical knowledge
Skills: Continuous learning and adaptability
Making critical decisions under pressure
Skills: Critical thinking & quick decision-making
Risk of exposure to infectious diseases
Skills: Strict adherence to safety protocols & hygiene
Sound like you? Then you might just have what it takes to tackle these challenges and thrive as a Doctor!
Career Pathway
Thinking long term? This career path shows you how you can grow your role (and salary!) in the world of healthcare.
With every step, you’ll gain more skills, responsibility and opportunities. If you’re passionate about medicine, health & sciences, this career path could be your perfect match!
Global Opportunities
Pros in this field are in demand everywhere—your career could literally take you places!
Top countries hiring professionals in this field:
United States
An ageing population is increasing demand for healthcare services; a shortage of doctors in rural and underserved areas; advanced medical infrastructure and research opportunities attract talent.
United Kingdom
NHS workforce shortages due to retirements and increasing patient load; active recruitment of international doctors; ongoing healthcare system expansion and modernisation.
Australia
A growing and ageing population is creating higher healthcare needs, vast rural and remote areas with doctor shortages, and favourable immigration policies for healthcare professionals.
We hope this guide has helped you understand what to expect and inspired you to explore a path that fits your strengths and passions. Good luck—and have fun discovering your future!
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