3 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NOT DITCH MEDICINE FOR ANYTHING ELSE



Medicine and surgery is one of the most sought after courses in Nigeria. People could give anything and everything to get admitted into a university to study it; a decision they soon realize was hastily made and soon fall out of love with the course.
So, are you frustrated in MED school, are you now drawn to doing something else, are you losing hope because you're failing out already? Then, you should read this article on reasons why you should not ditch medicine upon graduating.

1• YOU ARE GUARANTEED A STABLE INCOME.
With the current economic recession that has led to an outstanding level of unemployment in Nigeria and a hike in the prices of goods and services, working as a medical doctor would go a long way in ensuring a stable inflow of income. Ditching medicine now for another course that may not stand the test of time would not be the wisest decision as they say "a bird at hand is Worth two in the bush" (sic).
It would be better t
Le fin. with what you have and focus on developing your skills.

2• THE PRESTIGE AND RESPECT YOU GET IS PRICELESS.
If you love being respected by all and sundry then Medicine is the right course for you. You get to enjoy a whole load of reverence from your patients and their family, from your place of worship, social gatherings and events you attend, from random people you meet in your day to day activity and also from your family members who are proud of you. Sounds perfect right?
If you are not yet indulged by this reason, then I suggest you read Number 3



3• FOR HUMANITY SAKE.
Upon graduation, All medical doctors are required to take the Hippocratic Oath where you swear to Uphold the respect of your fellow physicians, to solicit their help in cases that are beyond your control and more importantly to save human lives,then my friend, you should never consider quitting Medicine. It provides one of the few chances you get in life where you are the only one standing between a person's life ave death. Most people are the most receptive and vulnerable when they are extremely ill and are at their weakest points. So, seize this opportunity and impact positively to devote your all in saving and protecting human lives.
So, if you are one who has fulfillment in seeing people who have been weak strong, in putting smiles on dozens of faces daily and in being justified by knowing that you have contributed your part in heavenly saving of souls,Then my friend, you should never consider quitting Medicine. It provides one of the few chances in life where you are the only one between the life and death of a person. Most people are the most receptive and vulnerable when they are extremely ill and at their weakest points. So seize this opportunity and impact a life positively!


Hopefully, the aforementioned reasons would be enough to make you get that thought out of your head, reconsider your decisions, set your priorities straight and have a change of heart towards ditching medicine in the nearest future. Gracias

By
Okoh Oriekaose Grace
300l MBBS,
UNIBEN.

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