Something You Are Good At.

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My life as a doctor What is a doctor? What exactly do they do and why is there so much prestige associated with that profession? Well, according to the Oxford Dictionary, a doctor is "a person, especially a physician, dentist, or veterinarian, trained in the healing arts and licensed to practice." According to me, a doctor is much more than that. Being a doctor has much more meaning than what it is defined as. A doctor is able to guide a person through their most difficult times and provide any necessary assistance to the patient and his or her family. By possessing the qualities of perseverance, empathy, compassion, and good listening skills, I would be able to be a great doctor and help many people. " Ever since I can remember, I have always dreamt to be a doctor and the reason is not for something small like money or prestige. The reason that to become a doctor is the satisfaction that I would get from knowing that I made a difference in someone's life. When one is a doctor, people look up to that individual when they are at their weakest point, and when they have no one else because a doctor helps maintain a sense of hope for the patient and his or her family. Knowing that I will be the person people turn to on their most unforgettable days, when there is no other hope and it will be my responsibility to solve their problem and possibly save a life gives me satisfaction that has much more value than any amount of money. A physician strives to accomplish the greatest thing one human being can do, improve the quality of others’ lives. In the past years, I have discovered both the excitement and the hardship of the medical field. I have taken on many responsibilities, and as a result have become more confident, both in my technical skills and my ability to solve problems. Interested in helping people and fascinated with science, I have been drawn towards
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