Doubts, Pressure, and Choosing Medicine
Is becoming a doctor really the right choice? In this episode of Medicine & Mayhem, we explore the doubts, expectations and pressures that can come with pursuing a career in medicine.
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Is becoming a doctor really the right choice? In this episode of Medicine & Mayhem, we explore the doubts, expectations and pressures that can come with pursuing a career in medicine.
Applying to study medicine can feel like a big step. There are academic requirements to meet, applications to prepare for and plenty of uncertainty around what university and medical training will actually be like.
Thinking about becoming a doctor? In the first episode of Medicine & Mayhem, we welcome Alice, an aspiring medical student, to discuss her journey towards studying medicine.

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