What are the pros and cons of stydying and becoming a doctor?

Question

I want to know what are the advantages and disadvantages of studying medicine and becoming a doctor.

Answer 1

pros - the challenge of the profession, the ability to change peoples lives, the social status, the decent pay, job stability

cons - the massive debt, the even more massive amount of studying you'll be doing, a crappy personal life, long hours, the chain of power (life as a resident aint always fun),  you wont make money until after med school (and even then its not too great as an intern), the lawyers that are on your ***, the exams....

still, i wouldnt want to be doing any other job.

Answer 2

pro: potential for good pay; a challenging, interesting and ever evolving career; and, of course, the satisfaction of helping others!

cons: years of dedication, hard work and intense study. not to mention that you wont actually be able to begin practicing until long after your other friends (if you have any left, cause you will be studying so much) have begun to work.