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Charting the maze of career choices in medical school: a journey beyond the stethoscope

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Deciding a career path in medical school is a challenging journey, filled with choices about specialties, priorities, and time management. Beyond acquiring medical knowledge, students must cultivate empathy, self-awareness, and a commitment to care. Mentorship is vital, guiding students through uncertainties and fostering their growth. Success in medicine requires not only technical expertise but also curiosity, adaptability, and the willingness to explore knowledge beyond textbooks. Financial rewards will follow dedication and reputation, but true fulfillment comes from embracing the responsibility to care. As technology advances, the irreplaceable human touch remains central to being a physician, shaping a purposeful and impactful career.

Source: International Journal of Health Education

DOI: 10.17267/2594-7907ijeh.2025.e5963

Author: Bruno de Bezerril Andrade

Institutions: Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Career in Medicine

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407435247

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