The medical profession, despite various forecasts and expectations related mainly to finances, continues to be not only very in demand, but also popular among applicants. School graduates are actively storming medical institutes, universities and academies. Last year, the average competition in our country in medical universities for medical faculties exceeded 10 per place, and for pediatrics there was about 13. In this regard, the question of how to become a doctor cannot be limited to choosing a specific medical institute.

Features of a doctor's work

Every person from birth encounters doctors, because they are the ones who meet him in this world. If in childhood and adolescence there are thoughtful, calm, caring, competent and self-confident doctors nearby who helped, prevented diseases and protected from problems, they can be role models. At the same time, many young people are confident that they know well what the work and the result of this work of a modern doctor consists of. However, there are nuances that are invisible at first glance.

Most of the activities of doctors can be divided into 2 basic groups - therapeutic activities and surgery. Moreover, therapists are not only local doctors or, as they are often called, general practitioners, but gastroenterologists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, rheumatologists and other specialized specialists. Typically, general practitioners work in offices and handle house calls. Surgeons are also specialists and emergency physicians, who can do almost anything. Their main place of work is not only the office, but also the operating room and dressing room. Therapists and surgeons differ in their worldview and approach to treatment. General practitioners treat with conservative methods, and surgeons with radical methods. Often a positive result is obtained only as a result of a combination of these methods.

In addition, all doctors must be able to provide not only emergency, but also ambulance, including in extreme conditions.

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What is the main activity of a doctor?

Traditionally, the main stages of a doctor’s daily routine work in a clinic and hospital include:

• Examination and diagnosis.
• Prescribing treatment taking into account possible allergies, side effects medications and compatibility of drugs with each other.
• Correction of treatment in accordance with the response to it, re-examination and rehabilitation.
• Prevention and prevention of diseases in healthy people, conducting examinations to diagnose diseases in the early stages.

What you need to be able to do and what kind of person you need to be to become a doctor

To fulfill his mission, every doctor, in addition to endless and boundless love for people, must have certain traits and skills:

• Be able to talk, not only listen, but also hear the patient, direct the conversation in the right direction with questions to obtain important information and make an accurate diagnosis.
• During the treatment process, it is important for the doctor to quickly respond to the changing situation.
• Don’t be afraid to make decisions and take responsibility for them yourself.
• The doctor needs to be attentive and not miss little details.
• Must have good memory and be able to analyze cumulative information both received from the patient and as a result of examinations and analyses.
• Be able to tolerate rudeness and possible inappropriate behavior of patients and their relatives.
• A doctor must have high stress tolerance.
• Do not be afraid of blood, pus and dirt, unpleasant odors, moans and complaints.
• Always be ready to help.
• To irregular working hours, to overtime work Take it easy on weekends and at night. The doctor needs to be prepared for great physical exertion.
• Be able to use a computer, write reports, and express thoughts competently.

In addition, an important component of the medical profession is constant, “eternal” study and advanced training not only in mandatory courses, seminars and lectures, but also independently, in “”, studying publications in medical journals, getting acquainted with the experience of colleagues, reading books. The desire for self-education and self-improvement in order to improve the quality of helping people is a natural character trait of a good doctor.

The medical profession is a profession from which you can virtually never switch off, neither on weekends nor on vacation. A doctor, like a lawyer, is always on duty, like a pioneer, “always ready” to help people.

We make a decision - “I will work as a doctor!”

Before a final decision is made on future specialty doctor, it makes sense to try yourself in business. Even working as a nanny in kindergarten or a nurse for the disabled, and not just a nurse in a hospital, can give some ideas about the practical and physiological elements of the future profession. The most realistic and reliable understanding of the conditions for a doctor’s future activity and one’s personal capabilities is provided by working in a children’s hospital, because young patients are defenseless and frank in their feelings. You can work as a receptionist at a district clinic, through which crowds of the most different people, but this is not enough. If endurance and goodwill are combined with the absence of excessive disgust and the ability to find a way out of a dead-end situation, there is no fear of other people’s pain and the understanding that there is no such thing as someone else’s pain, you can safely enroll in a medical school to become a doctor.

In case of doubt, you need to determine your personality type and character traits, from a professional point of view. The future doctor must not only be a humanist, he must be able to communicate, be active in making optimal decisions, be able to empathize and listen to public opinion, and be both balanced and emotional.

How to become a doctor

Higher basic education for a physician lasts 6 years. Theoretical disciplines are interspersed with practice, during which the future doctor has to be both a nurse and a nurse. Only in senior years does practice approach real medical work, which is carried out under the supervision of a doctor in a hospital. After graduating from a university, in order to obtain the right to treat, you must complete an internship or residency in a specific specialty. After this, the student becomes a doctor.

There are more than 80 higher educational medical institutions in our country. When choosing a specific university and faculty, you should do the following:

1. situation on the labor market and choose for yourself a future specialization as a doctor, which is not only interesting to you, but also in demand in public and private clinics. For example, in Lately in addition to local therapists, immunologists, dermatologists, obstetricians-gynecologists and venereologists are required.
2. View the websites of institutes and their admissions committees, visit universities on the day open doors and obtain information about the quantity and distribution budget places by faculties and between regular applicants and beneficiaries. In addition, you need to find out the cost of training on a paid basis.
3. Enroll in courses, full-time or remote, in specialized subjects to prepare for medical exams.

What documents are needed to enter a university to become a doctor?

In accordance with modern rules admission to the institute to become a doctor, the applicant has the right to submit documents to five universities at once, and in each of them to 3 faculties. These options determine the order in which documents are submitted. When applying in person to the admissions committee, it is enough to present the original documents and submit copies, which will be certified by an employee of the committee. When sending documents by mail, including electronic mail, the authenticity of copies should be certified by a notary.

The standard application addressed to the rector of the university, the form of which can be downloaded on the website of the admissions committee or received there, is accompanied by a certain list of documents:

• A copy of your passport or other identification document, home page and a page with registration of place of residence.
• A document or copy of complete secondary or secondary vocational education.
• 4 photographs 3x4 cm, taken no earlier than one month before submitting applications.
• Documents certifying the right to benefits based on the results of Olympiads, health status and family composition.
• Certificates for a citizen who is subject to conscription for military service.
• For foreigners - a migration card and a document confirming registration at the place of stay.

And here is the certificate with Unified State Exam results Since 2014, it is no longer issued in paper form. Data about the exams must be indicated in the application, after which the admissions committee will check their authenticity in the Federal database. In addition, you must prepare a medical certificate of standard form 086-U, which is presented after enrollment. In addition to the listed documents for admission to a doctor, it is worth submitting a portfolio, which will play a role in controversial cases. It includes certificates, diplomas and certificates of participation in competitions and olympiads in basic and related disciplines, documents on training in specialized clubs and conducting scientific work, on participation in specialized camps, conferences and seminars. It is imperative to present documents about sports and creative achievements that can enhance the status of the university in the future.

There are two more observations on the process of enrolling applicants to the specialty of a doctor. They cannot claim to be considered mandatory unspoken rules, but they probably shouldn’t be ignored either:

• IN controversial situations Preference is given to applicants who attach original school graduation documents to their application rather than copies.
• There is no need to rush to submit documents for paid education so that the university is not tempted to accept a future student there. When you fail when trying to enroll in a budget department, you can consider a commercial option.

What exams do you need to take to become a doctor?

To enter a medical institute or a specialized university faculty to become a doctor, you must pass the following Unified State Examinations:

1. Russian language (compulsory exam).
2. Chemistry (personal choice).
3. Biology (personal choice).

During school year in each school, the class teacher or subject teacher registers their students to take exams for a doctor of their choice, but timely registration for the exam and attendance at it is the responsibility of the student himself. However, each university provides the opportunity to take the Unified State Exam in additional periods. This opportunity can be used by:

• Graduates of schools, colleges and lyceums from previous years whose certificate of passing the Unified State Exam has expired.
• Graduates with a valid certificate who want to supplement or improve their results.
• Applicants who, at the time of admission to a university, are studying in primary and secondary education institutions, but already have complete secondary education.
• Foreign citizens with complete secondary education.

Moscow State University and St. Petersburg State University have the right to conduct additional testing of applicants for admission to the doctor. In Moscow they conduct a written exam in chemistry, and in St. Petersburg they refused to conduct additional exams in 2014.

Olympics - “airbag”

Obviously, the medical exam is to some extent a lottery. Its result can be influenced not only by knowledge, but by excitement, well-being, and the ability to mobilize and concentrate. To increase your chances of entering a university, you need to participate in subject Olympiads. Victory at the All-Russian Olympiad or level 1-3 Olympiad in chemistry gives the right to enter a medical institute to become a doctor without entrance exams (first-level benefit), and a diploma from the Biology Olympiad is equivalent to 100 points on the Unified State Exam (second-level benefit). Most often, Olympiads are held in two stages. The correspondence or qualifying round is organized in November-January of the current academic year. Participants are admitted to the final round based on the results of the first stage. It is held in February-March. In addition to capitals and large cities, the second round is usually held at regional venues. All information about the Olympiads held by universities is posted on the official websites of the institutes and their admissions committees. There you can also learn about courses, seminars and other forms of additional education that universities offer to their applicants. High-quality additional education will help not only at Olympiads and competitions, it will help you pass the Unified State Exam and get high scores for admission to a doctor.

When thinking about how to become a doctor, you need to understand that a doctor is not a person who wears a white coat and holds a scalpel. A doctor, a doctor, is a person who holds another life in his hands and is responsible for it. Therefore, when experiencing uncertainty or doubt about making the right choice, you can consider related professions - pharmacist, medical instrument technician, microbiologist or cosmetologist. These specialties allow you to realize the desire to help people become healthier and more beautiful; they require almost the same knowledge, but there will be significantly less pain, blood, suffering and complaints in everyday working life. In addition, a medical diploma is in demand by organizations that develop, test and implement medical equipment and rehabilitation means.

In youth, a person plans his life, looks for a life partner, chooses a profession and place of residence. In this context, medical specialties obtained in domestic educational institutions, have one significant drawback. Unfortunately, diplomas from medical universities in the Russian Federation are not recognized in other countries, although doctors are in demand all over the world and are often in short supply. This means that having realized your dream, in order to obtain permission to and implement professional activity abroad, a doctor’s diploma will either have to be confirmed or obtained again, and this is not at all easy. We wish you success in all your endeavors!

Why do you want to become a doctor?

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Doctor- the most noble and humane profession. Apparently this is why children play doctor from a young age, and teenagers dream of becoming one. Without a doubt, it is wonderful when a child wants to help people and save lives, but to become good doctor One desire is not enough. Each specialty of this profession has its own characteristics, which you must know when choosing a direction while studying at a medical university.

Having finished medical university, you can become a pediatrician, therapist or dentist, but to become a surgeon, oncologist, cardiologist, orthopedist and other specialized specialist, you must also complete an internship. We suggest you take a test and answer questions to decide which doctor you should become:

1. How do you react to a passerby’s question: “Please tell me where is (name) of the street?”
a) Silently, I point my hand in the right direction;
b) I ask what he is looking for there;
c) I will develop a route by opening a city map on my mobile phone;
d) I simply answer: “I don’t know” and move on.

Question to a psychologist

Hello. I am 17 years old, I am finishing 10th grade. Since childhood, I have been very interested in medicine. And so, when the time comes to decide on the future profession, I need advice or good advice!
When I was little and played with dolls, I had only one game - treating dolls. They were always in bandages and greenery; I drew and invented various (real-life) diseases and injuries for them, and then hospitalized and treated them. This was very interesting to me. Later I got a hamster, and one day I came home to find him, at least unconscious, lying on his back. He was cold, and the rhythm of his heartbeat was not felt. I resuscitated him, warmed him up and tried to slowly feed him... he revived and came to his senses. I was very happy.
For the past 3 years I have been constantly looking out the window when an ambulance passes. This has already become a reflex, because every time I hear a siren or see a flashing ambulance light, I immediately look out the window and try to see it.
I watch and periodically review TV series about medicine (“Doctor Tyrsa” and “Emergency”), sometimes read medical literature, and search the Internet for medical terms that interest me. I love it. I would love to become an emergency doctor, or in a hospital (however, if in a hospital, I don’t know what specialty I would choose), I’m also thinking about becoming a massage therapist... but there are several factors that push me away from this professions , professions doctor: firstly, I don’t know chemistry; secondly, I’m afraid that I won’t pass the exams required for admission; thirdly, the ambulance workers have low wage(although this factor doesn’t really put me off); fourthly, you need to study for a very long time and learn and know a lot; and fifthly, I’m afraid that I won’t be able to get through and take a really good position in which I would like to help people and save their lives!
I also thought about the Ministry of Emergency Situations, because I really want to help people and save their lives!
Now I can’t decide who I should be, even despite all sorts of professional tests. But exams are coming soon and you need to know what to prepare for and where to go next! I REALLY WANT MY FUTURE JOB TO GIVE ME PLEASURE, BUT I'M AFRAID THAT I WILL NOT FIND ONE.
I play football and on the team I play the role of, so to speak, Doctor-Doctor... Girls periodically contact me directly or, if this is not possible, write about the illness or injury that worries them; They ask for help, to suggest something. I manage to give them a good massage at training camps. She helped many with back pain, muscle pain, bruises and sprains. And I find this pleasant and very interesting.
I apologize for such a long letter, but I tried to describe the problem that interests me in as much detail as possible. This is very important to me and I need help choosing professions.
By the way, I like to communicate with people and help them whenever possible. In principle, I easily get into contact with people and can maintain a lively conversation. My friend says that I have certain speaking abilities and a good tongue!
So I'm looking forward to your advice and any help.
Thank you in advance!

Hello Tatiana! let's look at what's going on:

in addition to the whole picture of your childhood - one role playing game not enough - in order to be a doctor - it only speaks of interest on your part - that there is interest - BUT for now nothing more! and desire and play are not enough! Medicine is one of the most difficult specialties, and you need to invest yourself in it, work hard, the results will NOT come on their own! What are you doing to make YOUR dream come true? Are you just listing the problems?

I watch and periodically review TV series about medicine (“Doctor Tyrsa” and “Emergency”)

I sometimes read medical literature and search the Internet for medical terms that interest me.

these movies are DIFFERENT from reality! you will NOT know from films what is really THERE - for this you need to come to the hospital and look at the patients, at the doctors, find out and inquire (ask your parents, find out from your friends) - what is behind this profession? what are its pitfalls - in addition to patients, studies, advanced training, a lot of routine! besides what you observe from the outside, what are YOU doing, should you start becoming a doctor or GO TO it?

there are several factors that push me away from this professions , professions doctor:

(i.e. you see problems and DO NOT solve them) - it is NOT the problems that push you away, but YOU yourself! YOU see problems in THIS and YOU DO NOT solve THEM!

firstly, I don't know chemistry;

what are you doing to find out? did you study it yourself? did you contact the teacher? did you work with tutors? What? knowledge will NOT come on its own - and chemistry is indeed one of the main subjects in medical school, and also anatomy in different options!

secondly, I’m afraid that I won’t pass the exams required for admission;

What's the point of being afraid of this? The most important thing is to understand what will give YOU a feeling of confidence in the exams - this is, first of all, KNOWLEDGE! and in order to understand what your knowledge is in REALITY, look at your grades, identify problem and difficult areas and lean on them! go to preparatory courses!

thirdly, ambulance workers do not have high wages (although this factor does not put me off much);

yes, NOT high (as in principle in many institutions) - BUT - and this will depend on YOU - on the intensity, on the category, etc.

fourthly, you need to study for a very long time and learn and know a lot;

and what turns YOU off about this? fear? uncertainty? YES, you need to know, study and work a lot - can YOU be responsible FOR your actions? and only in YOUR power, to work, learn and know! ready? or is it easier for you to see NOT the way out, but the obstacles?

The choice is also YOURS - to look for a path or see a dead end!

but in fact - in any specialty you need to study, know and work a lot!

and fifthly, I’m afraid that I won’t be able to get through and take a really good position in which I would like to help people and save their lives!

YOUR help to people does NOT depend on your position, but on YOU! and YOUR future will depend on YOU! how YOU build it and how you go is YOUR choice! until YOU see no way, only restrictions! Even studying to become a massage therapist is also a medical field!

it is also important to undergo career guidance - BUT NOT only the motivational component - BUT - 1. know your abilities! 2. know your personality and 3. motivation - and all together, an analysis of all directions will help you see THAT direction where you can realize your maximum potential (only in each professions you need to ACT, NOT watch!)