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.. ever thought about becoming a doctor?

.. ever thought about becoming a doctor?. doctors wear many “hats”. healer communicator leader team player life long learner educator scientist counselor . Psychiatry Emergency Family Medicine Obstetrics/Gynecology Urology Cardiology Oncology General Surgery Neurology Radiology

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.. ever thought about becoming a doctor?

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  1. ..ever thought about becoming a doctor?

  2. doctors wear many “hats” healer communicator leader team player life long learner educator scientist counselor

  3. Psychiatry Emergency Family Medicine Obstetrics/Gynecology Urology Cardiology Oncology General Surgery Neurology Radiology Orthopaedics Pathology Respiratory Medicine Anaesthesia Gerontology Internal Medicine Dermatology Opthalmology Community Medicine Genetics Paediatrics Neonatology Immunology Endocrinology Haematology Nephrology choices are unlimited

  4. there are plenty of rewards Opportunity Action Respect Security Excitement Mobility Flexibility

  5. think about it

  6. Could YOU be the right kind of person?

  7. you don’t have to begenius to succeed … take it one step at a time … now what?

  8. use your time wisely • volunteer in a health care setting • job shadow a physician • email a Medical Student • develop good study habits • manage your time effectively • learn about the world around you!

  9. finish high school • Physics 40S • Chemistry 40S • Math 40S (Pre-calculus or applied) • Biology 40S or 40G (optional – but a wise choice) • English 40S or French 40S

  10. Post-Secondary Training & Education • Bachelor Degree (4 years) • Degree in Medicine (4 years) • Post-graduate residency training (2 – 6 years, depending on specialty)

  11. go to university • know pre-requisites • study • volunteer, work, get involved with student groups • enjoy undergrad • don’t get stressed out

  12. still interested?

  13. take THE test…Medical College Admission Test(MCAT) The exam is normally taken after university level chemistry – both organic and inorganic, biology and physics

  14. apply to med school it’s a challenge – accept it • submit application and transcripts • if selected for interview - submit essay • attend interview - your goal is to sell yourself prepare to make a good sales pitch blow their socks off

  15. “what is Med School like?” 4 years pre-clerkshipyears 1 & 2 classroom clerkshipyears 3 & 4 clinical oddly, it’s a lot like high school

  16. “hey, this sounds stressful…” True, there is a lot of work, long hours and lots of responsibility, but … There are lots of supportive people. (faculty members & staff, & counseling services) Did we mention that it is also lots of fun!

  17. “it’s so far from home” • long distance is just $20 a month • you weren’t planning on living with your parents forever, were you? • email • freedom

  18. you can always come home

  19. need living proof? it CAN be done, we’re standing right in front of you

  20. For more information contact: Manitoba Medical Students’Rural Interest Groupriguofm@gmail.comorThe Office of Rural and Northern Health Toll-free 1-866-244-ORNH (6764) Phone: 204-622-6210 Fax: 204-622-6211 info@ornh.mb.ca

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