CAREER AS A DOCTOR

(Gastrologist)

Name Class I.C. No. Advisor

: Nur Khairunnisa Binti Sahar : 402 (2011) : 950124-14-7354 : Mr. Fardi Bin Abu Samah

College No. : 11512

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Appreciation Introduction Students Profile General Opinion Rationales of Chosen Career Definition of Chosen Career Related Universities

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Related Sponsors Specification In Course

10 Personal Characteristics Practical and Planning After 11 Completion of Studies 12 Challenges 13 Interview 14 Closure

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Alhamdulillah, grace upon Allah The Almighty because finally I manage to finish up my career course work before the due date. First of all, I would like to give a big honour to the Principal of MJSC Pontian, Sir Haji Arshad Bin Omar that allow the students to do this project in a long period of time and for motivating us to achieve a greater excellence in our academic achievement.

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Next, I would also express my gratitude to my Counselor Advisor, Mr. Fardi Bin Abu Samah who always guide us along doing our course work. Thank to him also for the given advices that have much helped us to improve our study and course work better.

The third party to be thanked is my parents themselves for the non-stop support in order for me to complete this career folio.

Last but not least, by this chance, I would also thank my fellow friends who have a lot help me out in giving informations and guidances to do this work.

I hope this folio will not just bring benefits to me, but also the others whether in the present or in the future. Thank you again.

To be a doctor, somehow a person must have the courage to face challenges, opportunities, a chance to make a difference, having an inquisitive mind and most important is to be interested in science and how the body works. Other side in a person himself or herself also, he or she must enjoy helping people with skills and knowledge he or she had. A person must also has that kind of caring feeling towards other people pain problems and also, he or she must enjoy learning and gaining new understanding towards being a part of the medical life.

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Becoming a doctor requires a serious educational commitment. After finishing secondary school, it takes five to six years of of medical school, and from three to ten years of residency training in a desired specialty. Doctors also are required to maintain licensure and certification and to undergo continuing education in order to keep up with advancements in the field. A doctors career is often mostly look like "dream career by personal description of any bright and motivated college students as they see these following characteristics in the stated career:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Service: Allows you to help people and advance knowledge. Action: Doesn't tie you to a desk all the time. Respect: Your work and contributions are an important part of your community. Security: Enables you to earn a good living with a secure future. Mobility: Your skills and knowledge are in demand, wherever you choose to live. Flexibility: Offers you lots of career options.

Few occupations meet all of these standards. None meets them better than a career in medicine. Doctors diagnose illnesses and treat people who suffer from injury or disease. Their professional lives are filled with caring for people, keeping up with advances in medicine, and working as a part of a health care team. Every day in communities around the country, doctors work in neighborhood clinics, hospitals, offices, even homeless shelters and schools. Few fields offer a wider variety of opportunities.

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People often wonder how much do doctors make. As we all may know, medicine has many reward ; personally, intellectually, and financially. On average, doctors make about $160,000(in USA) , in about RM400, 000 in Malaysia for a junior doctors , but this amount can vary depending on where the doctors live and what type of medical specialty they practice. While salaries for doctors are among the highest for all occupations, the work hours can be long and unpredictable. Many doctors work more than 60 hours a week. They may also have to respond to emergencies and be on call for their patients.

The employment outlook for doctors in nearly all specialties is growing and bright. With the aging of the population, advances in genetics research and technology, the need for physicians in rural and inner city environments, and other important factors, the demand for more doctors will continue to grow far into the future.

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As stated, to become a doctor, one must have to attend a medical school. Medical school is challenging for a reason: If you plan to take responsibility for people's health and well-being, you've got to be committed to learning. However, once you're accepted, your medical school faculty and staff will do everything they can to help you succeed. As a result, more than 96 percent of entering medical students go on to obtain their M.D. degrees.

The curriculum at many medical schools has changed in recent years. However, there's a quick overview of what we can expect during five to six years of medical school. During the first two years we will study the basic sciences, anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology as well as behavioral sciences. Well also begin learning the fundamental techniques of taking a medical history and examining patients.

Next, we'll go into the hospital and various clinics to observe and work with experienced doctors and begin to learn how to take care of patients. At this time, we'll begin to explore the wide variety of career paths within medicine, such as family practice, internal medicine, surgery, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, and pediatrics. Our final years are spent continuing our contact with patients and doctors in a clinical setting while taking elective courses.

After medical school , we will spend three to ten years in a residency, where we will gain further experience and training in the specialty that we have chosen. We already may have an idea of which specialties interest us; however, it's good to keep an open mind until our third year of medical school.

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I - people with investigative interests enjoy work activities that have to do with ideas and thinking more than with physical activity. They like to search for facts and figure out problems mentally rather than persuade or lead people. Sample occupations include psychologist, pharmacist, computer programmer and doctor.

S - people with Social interests enjoy work activities that assist others and promote learning and personal development. They prefer to communicate more than to work with objects, machines or data. They like to teach, give advice, help or otherwise be of service to people. Sample occupations include social worker, counselor, occupational therapist and school administrator.

C - people with conventional interests enjoy work activities that follow set procedures and routines. They prefer working with data and detail more than with ideas. They prefer work in which there are precise standards rather than work in which you have to judge things by yourself. These people like working where the lines of authority are clear. Sample occupations include accountant, secretary, dental assistant and math teacher.

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Ive always ask myself whether this career suits me or not. I've also issues and mention about this career to my family, friends and teachers regards to the medical profession. First the almost irrational desire by many students, and more so their parents, for them to become doctors, irrespective of talents and ability. There was also a bit of a verbal fist cuffs between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education with regards to the "deplorable standards" of medical education at some of the local medical institutions. Plus, in a study by Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), the doctor population in Malaysia will rise at a very rapid rate from 1:1,361 to 1:400 by 2020.

The simple question then, is whether we are sacrificing too much of quality to boost quantity? I become afraid to be a doctor as I know this. Also, it was reported in the New Straits Times around 2011 that there are now television advertisements promoting medical schools in Poland and Romania to Malaysian students and parents. Knowing how desperate that some of these students and parents are, irrespective of the students caliber, they might just rush headlong into signing up for these courses without knowing that they are not accredidated in Malaysia. Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican said medical colleges in Poland and Romania had not been registered. "The agents should not be airing the advertisements. They are misleading the public," he said.

This has somehow added up my hesitation to become a doctor as even we, the students are not informed of the best universities that we should choose. We are being exposed to medical colleges that we dont even know how good they are. We hear that there are going to be even more
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medical schools, public and private in Malaysia despite that clear evidence that the country does not have the necessary capacity to sustain the required quality in medical education. There's the Cyberjaya University College of Medical Studies (CUCMS) "ready" for its first intake this year. Earlier this year, Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor (Kuis), one of two institutions of higher learning set up by the Selangor Government, declared that they will offer medical degree courses from 2008 as part of its expansion. And at the end of last year, the Terengganu government has requested for a medical faculty at the new Darul Iman University. My worry increases as I was thinking whether the study in medical field has became worse or better?

As for that, I tried consulting my parents and we had done a simple comparison between ourselves and our neighbor down south. We all know that Singapore has one of the best medical faculties in National University of Singapore (NUS), which is recognized as among the top 20 in the world. More interestingly, the Government of Singapore recognizes some 120 medical degrees in the world, not exactly a small number.

Less shockingly, but equally significant is that while Singapore recognizes some 30 American institutions, Malaysia recognizes medical degrees almost 90 universities and colleges from the United States. At the same time, only 11 medical degrees from Asia and Africa, excluding the NUS, is recognized by our neighbors (less than 10% of total) while we recognized some 160 qualifications (50% of total) from the region. For example 6 from Burma, 6 from Bangladesh, 11 from Indonesia, 14 from Pakistan, 4 from Iraq and even 1 from Uganda.

Are we certain that we are not giving recognition to doctors who may not be sufficiently competent? Recognising more than 80 medical colleges from India, for example, sounds just too
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excessive for me to believe that all of them meet the necessary minimum international standards, acceptable to Malaysians. In short, is our Government short-changing and risking our well-being by giving recognition to qualification from less than reputable institutions?

Correspondingly, as I see and get thoroughly on this matter, I have made a conclusion after having some discussion which is I must strongly select schools which are recognized by our neighbor down south in order to ensure that I receive the best medical education as well as myglobal prospects. I will never give up in my way to become a doctor as I have ever wished all this while.

These are the reasons why I want to be a doctor. A part of my ambition to realize the dream of becoming a surgeon, I also indeed long to be a doctor because :
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I want to attend medical school. Aside from becoming a doctor, I think I should round out my education with a secondary degree in Political Science. Such education and training will help me have an understanding of the political aspects of the job, as well as the medical aspects.

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To build a "service to others" resume. Being a doctor is about more than healing people, it is about continual learning and the application of new technology and breakthroughs. By picking an innovative environment in my residency, volunteer in third-world countries, or join a fellowship to help conquer disease and illness around the world. All of these things show a level of compassion that is desired in a Surgeon General.

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To promote a platform. I always support and wish to be one of those people who succeed in finding a cure for cancer. I also want to promote tissue and organ donation by choosing some area of health that needs proactive support. By getting involved, and then spearhead a movement of my own. I belive with all the initiative and passion I have, they will take me far.

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To be an expert. If I am in my way to become an expert in a certain area or have a passion for a particular field of medicine, I need to do my work to its fullest and bring change in that area. While the Office of the Surgeon General wants a well-rounded individual, it also requires someone who exhibits an expertise and passion in what they do.

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To develop myself and work hard plus stabilize networking among the health and political fields. This is important as building a backing for me and makes it known that I would like to serve as doctor in surgery which is Gastrologist.

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Doctor is one of career which can be found in medical field. It is a career that involves the care of ill, infirm and injuries. It is a humane profession and is classified as a noble proffesion. The practice of medicine is a lifetime commitment to the study and delivery of healthcare. The medical graduates are not only trained in the basic sciences, clinical medicines but also taught other subjects that are necessary for medical practice including medical ethics, legal medicine, disease prevention, healthcare delivery, communicating skills and research methodology. The doctors always try to maintain a fine balance between the scientific principles of medicine and the
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art of healing when dealing with patients. A doctors work though challenging and often satisfying is also physically and mentally taxing.

Doctor is actually a medically qualified person whose work is to prevent diseases, relieving illness suffers and to treat sickness, while providing care and support to the others in need. As an important member of the healthcare team, a doctor is knowledgeable in medicine and is primarily responsible for community healthcare and patient management whether in hospitals or clinics. A doctor also plays a crucial and important role in public medical education, medical research, planning and implementation of local and national health programmes.

Doctors job is just as one in a millions where they do such things like : 1. Examination, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses in patients. 2. Alleviation of pain and suffering in patients. 3. Administration and prescription of medication. 4. Performing procedures and surgery. 5. Counselling of patients and their families on health matters. 6. Implementation of Family Planning Programmes. 7. Prevention and control of communicable diseases. 8. Dissemination of Public Medical Education. 9. Planning and implementation of health programmes. 10. Developing new modes of treatment through medical research.

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These are the minimum requirements for Malaysian students who seek to enter medical colleges and universities whether in Malaysia or abroad. These requirements are set by The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education themselves. The following are the requirements needed : Three(3) Principal C for STPM level or any equivalent qualification that is acknowledged by the Malaysian Government or a CGPA of 3.00 for Medicine and Dentistry.

SPM school leavers who wish to pursue their studies at first degree levels in the field of Medicine and Dentistry through foundation or matriculation programme must have a minimum qualification of five(5) credits with atleast 4B in their Science and Mathematics. The Ministry of Education of Malaysia has the right to amend the minimum qualification requirements whenever necessary.

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If after careful reflection one still feels one have the grades, the means and the aptitude for medicine, one can go about selecting his or her desired medical school. But first, one should decide whether to study locally or overseas depending on ones grades, finances and ability to be independent and copes with whatever environment that he or she will be facing.

1. Local Colleges :

There are both public and private medical colleges in Malaysia. a. Public Colleges As mentioned above, one needs very good grades to be admitted to a public college. The pre-university qualifications necessary for entry to a public medical college are the STPM
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o the Ministry Of Education Matriculation courses. Other pre-university courses e.g. A levels are not recognized. The fees charged by public universities are minimal (less than RM10,000 for the entire course) as the government heavily subsidizes medical education in public universities. One should alsos include living expenses when calculating the entire cost. Even among public universities, there is a pecking order with regard to demand with the more established schools like UM, UKM and USM at the very top. If you are not exactly a high flier, it is inadvisable to place these schools as your first options. Putting one of the newer schools as your first choice may enhance your chances of getting a place in a public universities. All established public university medical degrees are recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council. The newer medical colleges are in the process of obtaining the accreditation. However, Malaysian medical degrees are not often recognized overseas and to practice outside Malaysia it is necessary to take an additional qualifying test e.g. USMLE for practice in USA.

b. Private College There are now quite a number of private medical colleges in the country. The private colleges offer programmes which are conducted entirely in Malaysia or programmes where a portion of the course is undertaken overseas. The private schools recognize a wider range of pre-university qualifications and in addition to STPM and the Ministry of Education Matriculation, the A levels, International Baccalaureates, South Australian Matriculation, etc are also considered eligible qualifications. One should check with the individual school for the list of recognized pre-university qualifications. The minimum entry qualifications also vary from school to school. The more established private medical schools are
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recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council while the newer ones are in the process of being accreditated. The partner medical schools of the International Medical University (IMU) are all recognized by the Malaysian Medical Council. The fees charged by the private colleges vary. These fees can also increases from time to time. One should consult the website or the college prospectus for the latest fees. Living expenses locally and overseas should be included in the calculation of cost. This can come up to quite a sum and one should also factor in the possibility of foreign exchange fluctuations.

2. Overseas Colleges :

The following are list of top 100 best universities in medical field in the world : Harvard University University of California - San Francisco University of Washington - Seattle Johns Hopkins University Columbia University University of California - Los Angeles University of Texas Southwestern Med Center University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Karolinska Institute Stockholm University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Stanford University Mayo Clinic College Med University of Oxford University of Minnesota - Twin Cities University of Cambridge Yale University University of College London University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center University of Wisconsin - Madison Vanderbilt University University of Pennsylvania Duke University University of California - San Diego Tufts University Imperial College London USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Sweden USA USA USA UK USA UK USA UK USA USA USA USA USA USA USA UK
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University of Toronto Emory University University of Nottingham University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill Cornell University Massachusetts Inst Tech (MIT) University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston Boston University University of California - Berkeley University of Leiden University of Zurich Kyoto University University of Chicago University of Munich Brown University McGill University University of Florida Northwestern University Tokyo University University of Basel King's College London University of Southern California University of Amsterdam University of Rochester University of Maryland - Baltimore Baylor College Med Case Western Reserve University Erasmus University Free University Amsterdam McMaster University New York University University of Arizona University of Bristol University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati University of Colorado Health Science Center University of Frankfurt University of Glasgow University of Heidelberg University of Helsinki University of Iowa University of Louvain University of Manchester University of Massachusetts Medical School University of Milan University of Queensland

Canada USA UK USA USA USA USA USA USA Netherlands Switzerland Japan USA Germany USA Canada USA USA Japan Switzerland UK USA Netherlands USA USA USA USA Netherlands Netherlands Canada USA USA UK USA USA Germany UK Germany Finland USA Belgium UK USA Italy Australia
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University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio University of Texas Med Branch - Galveston University of Vienna University of Western Australia Washington University - St. Louis George Washington University Georgetown University Lund University Med College Wisconsin Med University South Carolina Rockefeller University State University New York - Buffalo Thomas Jefferson University Tulane University University of Alabama - Birmingham University of Alberta University of Barcelona University of Bonn University of California - Irvine University of Copenhagen University of Freiburg University of Hamburg University of Illinois - Chicago University of Laval University of Leuven University of Liverpool University of Manitoba University of Med & Dentistry New Jersey University of Melbourne University of Miami University of Nebraska Med Center University of Sao Paulo University of Sheffield University of Tuebingen University of Utah University of Vermont Uppsala University Virginia Commonwealth University

USA USA Austria Australia USA USA USA Sweden USA USA USA USA USA USA USA Canada Spain Germany USA Denmark Germany Germany USA Canada Belgium UK Canada USA Australia USA USA Brazil UK Germany USA USA Sweden USA

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After thinking and went through a few discussion with my family, I finally made conclusion of futhering my study and getting my own place in medical field study in the University of Cambridge, UK. I choose University of Cambridge for many reasons because The University of Cambridge is rich in history - its famous Colleges and University buildings attract visitors from all over the world. But the University's museums and collections also hold many treasures which give an exciting insight into some of the scholarly activities, both past and present, of the University's academics and students. The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest universities in the world and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Its reputation for outstanding academic achievement is known world-wide and reflects the intellectual achievement of its students, as well as the world-class original research carried out by the staff of the University and the Colleges. Its reputation is endorsed by the Quality Assurance Agency and by other external reviewers of learning and teaching, such as External Examiners. These high standards are the result of both the learning opportunities offered at Cambridge and by its extensive resources, including libraries, museums and other collections. Teaching consists not only of lectures, seminars and practical classes led by people who are world experts in their field, but also more personalised teaching arranged through the Colleges. Many opportunities exist for students to interact with scholars of all levels, both formally and informally. In addition to the collections on display in the University's libraries & museums, there is a wealth of sporting and cultural activity at the University of Cambridge, much of it organised by individual clubs and societies run by staff and students. Although the University does not offer courses in the creative arts or sport, there is a strong tradition of achievement in these fields, with many former students going on to gain international standing as artists, performers and athletes. Initiatives ensure that aspiring performers enrich their education with a high level of activity outside the lecture.

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In addition, Cambridge University runs English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program for students who arent native English Speakers. The program helps improve English Language and academic skills relating to students courses via workshops and individuals supervisions, attendance on the program may be included as a condition of the university requirement. So it will help people to fluent their English better.

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Many changes in policy have been done lately. In line with the increase in the number of outstanding students each year, the People's Trust Council (MARA) has changed the existed policy. This is due to start in 2010, if you want to have access to MARA scholarships to pursue university to study abroad, the university must be among the most recognizable and in the top list among the other universities in the world. Examples of leading universities are: Recognized world-renowned University Scholarship for the MARA: 1. University of Cambridge 2. Harvard University 3. University of Oxford 4. London School of Economics 5. Imperial College 6. Monash University in Australia

I. Common Conditions : a) Citizens of Malaysia (Malaysian) and Bumiputera; b) Below the age of 18 in 31 December 2012; c)Good health and not having critical illnesses such as Hepatitis, HIV and etc.
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II. Specific Conditions :

COURSE TAKEN

CONDITIONS BASED ON 2011

1) Medicine Countries : Australia, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Republik Czech, Russia, United Kingdom, Poland & Twin Programme with IPTA

Achieve at least grade of A- in the following nine (9) subjects : a) Bahasa Melayu; b) History; c) Pendidikan Islam atau Pendidikan Al-Quran dan As-Sunnah atau Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah atau Pendidikan Moral; d) Physics; e) Chemistry; f) Biology; g) Mathematics Modern; h) Additional Mathematics; i) English Language. For candidates whom applying for Middle East Programme, priority is given to students who at least Pass ini Arabic Language.

2) Medicine in Middle East Country : Jordan

As for me, I choose to apply and get MARA scholarship so that I could further my study in University of Cambridge. To have the scholarship, I must first study smart and plan my future systematically so that everything will run smoothly as I wish.

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Doctor helps people to live longer, healthier life. If someone want to be a doctor, here is the required information about different kinds of doctors. After looking at the list of different kinds of doctors, we may decide which type of doctor we want to be. As we are inquisitive about how many kinds of doctors are there, here is a list of different kinds of doctors.

Different Kinds of Doctors 1. Psychiatrist - Deals with mental health 2. Pediatrician - Child doctor 3. Neonatologist - Infants doctor 4. Podiatrist - Foot doctor 5. Nephrologist - Kidney doctor
6. Cardiologist - Deals with heart diseases 7. Optometrist - Deals with eye problems

8. Dentist - Tooth doctor 9. Urologist - Deals with bladder

10. Oncologist - Cancer doctor 11. Obstetrician - Deals with pregnancy and childbirth 25 | P a g e

12. Neurologist - Deals with the problems of brain and nerves 13. Dermatologist - Deals with skin problems 14. Gastrologist - Deals with digestive system problems
15. Endocrinologist - Deals with the problems of thyroid and other ductless glands

16. Rheumatologist - Deals with treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones 17. Anesthesiologist - One who 'puts you out' for surgery and who monitors the patient's vitals. 18. Emergency Medicine Doctor - Responds to myriad medical conditions. 19. General Practitioner - Examines regular patients, whole families, sees you for referrals to specialists. 20. Plastic or Cosmetic surgeon - Helps burns, breast augmentations, face lifts, etc. 21. Thoracic Surgeon - Deals with chest and lung surgery 22. Geriatrics Specialist - Deals with problems of the elderly 23. Orthopedics Specialist - Deals with bone and joint surgery 24. Ophthalmologist - Deals with the eyes and eye surgery
25. Otolaryngology specialist - Deals with ear, nose and throat surgery 26. Allergist or Immunologist - Diagnoses and treats illnesses and problems related to

the immune systems. He treats asthma, allergies, insect bites and stings, etc. The list does not end here. There are so many other types of doctors from so many other branches of medicine like the doctors for sports medicine, sexually transmitted diseases, rehabilitation medicine, pathology, military medicine, AIDS/HIV, palliative medicine, toxicology,

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transplantation medicine, etc. which along your journey to becoming a doctor, you may like to choose as a specialty.

From the above information, I have decided to be part of the gastrologist which means Id like to become a doctor which is specifically expert in digestive system of human body.

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To be a dedicated doctor, I must become an educated person. In addition, I must also be someone who is thoughtful, compassionate, skilled person and considerable in many aspects. Other characteristics needed are hard work and very rewarding. Both two characteristics helps a lot to achieve success in medicine as success in that field requires application and hard work, both while were learning and when we enter practice.

However, it brings great rewards in terms of job satisfaction and the variety of career opportunities within the profession. Learning about and practising medicine is also very enjoyable, involving as it does a combination of applied science and human interactions. The environment in which different types of medicine are practised is rich and varied, and continually changing, so that doctors continue to learn throughout their working lives.

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Before finishing the studies in overseas, in our first semester , we spend time preparing for the student-centered, participatory style of our course by learning how to access for ourselves the considerable learning resources of the Medical School, including the extensive library and information technology-based material. Much of our first two years, though, is taken up with modules on the structure and function of the human body, covering the systems in detail. We learn how each system is controlled and able to respond to normal variation in the requirements placed upon it during everyday life, as well as how its function is affected by disease and medical treatments. Much of the anatomy is learned in small-group sessions including substantial experience of prosection. We learn, too, about the psychology and sociology of health and illness and how the health of whole populations, as well as of individual patients, is assessed. We are introduced to some of the key issues in biomedical ethics genetic engineering, for example. We spend ten days each year in the community with GPs and patients, linking biological and behavioural theoretical learning to patients.

During problem-based learning sessions you will discuss and analyse clinical scenarios and learn to define and understand the physical, psychological and social components of medical problems. In each year of the course there are also student-selected components in which we can pursue topics that interest us. The longest of these is a two-month elective period at the end of Year 4 (see below). In our third year we further develop our basic clinical skills in examining
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patients and taking a good clinical history. The communication skills needed for effective patient doctor relations are also studied. We learn about common diseases and how to diagnose and manage them, and we continue with theoretical work on pathology and pharmacology.

Practical study starts within the fourth and fifth years which give us clinical attachments in modules in internal medicine and surgery, and attachments in medical sub-specialty modules such as cardiology, neurology, bone and joint disease and oncology. In these years we also do further modules in obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, paediatrics and general practice. Throughout our five years we receive teaching in a variety of forms: lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory work, practicals, bedside demonstrations and clinical experience. There is a small component of PBL. As well as written examinations, you have coursework, projects, clinical examinations and oral assessments. Others, there will be also training in research. As a doctor we will be expected to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in medicine. But, we need clinicians to take a lead role in bringing these about. On this medicine course we have the opportunity to learn research skills that we can use in our career to enhance and develop clinical practice. we can develop these skills in substantial depth during an intercalated degree.

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After getting our own degrees, there it goes the career opportunity. On completion of the foundation years, we can then apply for posts in our own chosen specialisation. For most of the graduates will apply for posting in hospital and primary care post, but there are also opportunities in laboratory-based disciplines such as pathology, or in research. Some doctors move into more commercial fields such as the pharmaceutical industry, politics, or medical journalism and the media. Whichever direction you choose to go in, your training here gives you a first-class springboard.

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There are a lot of most challenging parts of being a doctor. Talk to 10 doctors and I will get a dozen opinions on that question. I can imagine the many typical answers as my sisters are also doctors long hours, tough problems, years of schooling, residency training, too much memorization and many, many more. Somehow I often talk to myself how can my sisters and the others outside still have the yearning to become a doctor although they know that they will be burden with such a long list of challenges? First, for me, I want to become a doctor because it is exciting to solve often difficult problems that concern other people. Having to works for long period of time and sacrificing precious moments to get ourselves to work, I think I can bear on that matter as I work to save people life, to help people bringing their happiness in life. In fact, I would rather do this than sitting at home doing nothing as helping people in a way that could brighten their days are much better for me. We say that doctors practice medicine because it is always possible to become a better physician. Good doctors dont just keep up with the latest medical discoveries, but also keep up their excitement and enthusiasm for applying newly acquired knowledge to the patients for whom they care. Every patient teaches me something when I become a doctor, and if I keep an open mind, patients will teach me as much as any book or article.

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And thats the next hard challengekeeping an open mind. Every patient really is different. Medical knowledge is derived from groups of patients who are similar, so we can control for the variables of disease and make some sense of a new treatment or how a disease behaves. It may sound good and scientific. It is, but it may not be the best way to care for the individual patient. And that is a whole other discussion.

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These are list of top 10 interview questions :

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Introduction Confidence Weightiness Reliability Choice Quality Collaboration Motivation Technicality Value

Tell me about yourself. OR How you will describe yourself? Why should we hire you? What are your strengths/weaknesses? How long would you stay with us? What do you really look for in a job? What qualities you feel an effective manager should have in him? Do you prefer working in a team or on your own? What motivates you and how do you motivate others? What is the most difficult situation you have had to face and how did you tackle it? What is more important and valued to you money or work?

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From the above information given, I really hope that I can be a doctor and specifically to be a Gastrologist. In order to complete my career journey, I would have to get Doctor License from Malaysia Medical Association to declare I, myself as a Doctor that is established and believed by the community.

I also hope that I could enhance my skills in medical field, thus aiming to be a surgeon in the future. Also, I hope everyone will help me out and motivates me in achieving my dream that is to further study in University of Cambridge in UK in medical course. I wish I could be more expert in medical field because my highest goal in this career is to be a special consultant. To be a special consultant, I will ensure that I will be able to further my study right after I have had my own degree in Medical course in Cambridge University.

Last but not least, I hope this folio will not just bring benefits to me, but also the others whether in the present or in the future. Thank you again.

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