It’s infamously difficult to go through medical school and become a physician. Millions of young men and women from across the globe desperately try and win their spurs in the field of medicine without losing the hair on their heads in the process – many unsuccessfully.
But that isn’t the only difficulty of the process. You’ll have to study a hard curriculum that is very broad and expansive, memorize all of it, pass the final exams, and then also apply for a residency program at the end of it all. All of that before your career starts in earnest!
If you’re a buddy physician or would like to embark on the journey sometime in your near future, then it can be more than a bit confusing to read terms like “residency” without some background knowledge.
Therefore, I’ve written this article to quickly detail the steps you need to take in order to enroll in a residency program and finally wrap up your training. And the time to pursue a career in medicine is perfect, too, given the current climate of the world.
Not only that, but there are a lot of vacant dermatology jobs in Philadelphia for those ready to jump on the opportunity.
Now let’s get right into it.
How Do I Become a Physician?
There are a lot of steps to becoming a physician. You’re first expected to exhibit a strong amount of passion and determination: without those two you are not going to get past medical school.
Since the curriculum is difficult and not particularly fun for the average reader, being interested in the subject matter is absolutely critical. It will make the difference between depression or failure and success.
Additionally, although it cannot be said that the curriculum is among the most difficult ((as it is widely considered to be hard, but not rocket science), the real problem lies in how broad it is. You will have to memorize an extraordinary amount of knowledge that many people would easily give up on once processing the full scope of it.
Assuming you have the dedication to power through medical school, then you’ll need at least four years of college and roughly around $200,000 to be considered for admission. The entry fee is very pricy and many physicians are known to struggle paying it off for years after they receive their diploma.
College and medical school together will amount to roughly about 8 years’ worth of education. It goes without saying that without a certain mental and emotional guarantee that you want to do this, it is generally recommended you pursue another profession.
It doesn’t stop there, either. After going through medical school and winning your diploma, you’re expected to undertake at least several years of residency before being able to start off on your independent self.
Advice For Residency Program
The first piece of advice would be to start developing a good application for your residency well before it gets to that point. As with every other academic work, starting early is better than starting when you should. The longer of a timeframe you have to work on your application the better it will turn out in the end.
This also applies to your CV, which should be equally strong. A good time to get started would be your final year of medical school. If you struggle with perfecting your CV (although you shouldn’t, as you’ll have more difficult obstacles later down the road), then the services of a professional writer might help bridge the gap
Good grades during college and medical school can also help speak lengths about your skill and talent. The score you will receive during your USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination), however, is more important, so don’t lack on studying during the testing period or you’ll be found wanting.
Always Give Your Best
Medical school is not expected to be easy. A physician must know what they’re doing in no uncertain terms or else they’re going to risk the health of their patients. As such, you should always remember that you’ve chosen a hard path and that the rewards at the end are going to be far more satisfying than otherwise.
Good luck!
Barry Lachey is a Professional Editor at Zobuz. Previously He has also worked for Moxly Sports and Network Resources “Joe Joe.” He is a graduate of the Kings College at the University of Thames Valley London. You can reach Barry via email or by phone.
