Hello,
I'm in Year 12 and considering possible courses to apply for, for university. Medicine is a course which has always been on my mind. I know that Medicine is really long, but I would be willing to put in the dedication needed for the 10-15 years. I also feel that Medicine would be very rewarding, both financially and socially, because I would know that everyday, I would be making a difference to someone's life, and that is something I have always wanted in a career.
However, I do have some objections. First of all, I am very squeamish about blood and surgeries; I would feel uncomfortable having to touch patients; I am absolutely terrified at dissections; I am very emotional, so I would probably cry with the family if I had to tell them bad news (eg someone had died); and I would probably faint when having to observe dead bodies.
Based on this, do you guys think I should still study Medicine or just let it go?
Any advice would be appreciated