{"id":1241,"date":"2021-08-02T15:27:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T15:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1241"},"modified":"2025-01-22T12:53:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T20:53:43","slug":"what-motivated-you-to-study-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-motivated-you-to-study-medicine","title":{"rendered":"What Motivated You to Study Medicine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-motivated-you-to-study-medicine\/#Dont_forget_why_you_took_this_path\" >Don\u2019t forget why you took this path!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-motivated-you-to-study-medicine\/#Get_to_Know_Yourself\" >Get to Know Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-motivated-you-to-study-medicine\/#Medical_Friends_Are_for_Life\" >Medical Friends Are for Life<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/what-motivated-you-to-study-medicine\/#About_Desiree\" >About Desire\u00e9<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It\u2019s never easy to make a decision that will change your life completely. In today\u2019s Osmosis blog, medical student and Osmosis Medical Education Fellow Desire\u00e9 Franco shares her experience about the motivation you need in order to start this new way of life.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to everything you&#8217;ve heard, you need to remember why you chose Medicine in the first place. What really moves you to follow this path every day?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Studying in Medical school is possibly more challenging than the preparations you have to make for any other career; you have to be clear about why you want to study medicine and overcome any pessimistic notions that might try to deter you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Don&#8217;t be afraid! It&#8217;s not easy, but it&#8217;s worth it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_forget_why_you_took_this_path\"><\/span>Don\u2019t forget why you took this path!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On my first day of school, as with every medical student, I had to introduce myself and answer the very basic question: Why are you studying Medicine?&nbsp;<em>(What a clich\u00e9 question!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I listened carefully to each of my partners. The majority answered with the same basic phrase: \u201cBecause\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/why-you-should-stop-practicing-empathy-and-start-feeling-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I want to help others<\/a>\u201d. I\u2019m not saying it\u2019s a bad answer, but I really wanted to know if they really meant what they were saying or if they were just answering with what was expected of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/desiree-quote-card.png\" alt=\"Desiree happily standing next to a patient with a quote: Nothing compares to the wealth of knowing that patients trust you the most precious thing they have in the world: their lives.\" class=\"wp-image-1243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/desiree-quote-card.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/desiree-quote-card.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since I was a little kid, I have been formulating my answer to that question. For me, studying Medicine goes much further than just \u201chelping others\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I believe that medicine gives you the privilege of knowing the human being fully, within all the different spheres of the human experience. It\u2019s an opportunity to begin to know and empathize with the depths of the feelings that people have when they are sick, and nothing compares to the wealth of knowing that patients trust you the most precious thing they have in the world: their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In medicine, there is no difference of any kind; we are all human, and there are no social classes, ethnicity, race, customs, or nationality that distinguish us. All those titles that have been generated over time are deleted\u2014in the clinic, there is simply doctor and patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many events throughout history (and particularly, today) have shown us that, when it comes to health, everything else is irrelevant. And that\u2019s why I would really like to be a part of this honorable profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our presentations, we were also told to write a little note to save in our wallets that would remind us why we were starting to study Medicine. That way, we could read it whenever we had doubts or felt troubled and began thinking of giving up on this journey. I saved a drawing I made when I was 5 years old, an image of me being a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Now I can say\u2026 I\u2019m fulfilling my childhood dream.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_to_Know_Yourself\"><\/span>Get to Know Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My first year in medical school was challenging. It wasn&#8217;t the school life I was used to. My schedule was varied; the workload was too much, and the time I spent with my friends and family was significantly reduced. Little by little, I adapted, but it wasn\u2019t easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My recommendation for people starting medical school is that you make sure to have a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/08\/29\/establishing-balance-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balance<\/a>\u00a0in your life. Medicine is not everything and your personal life is also very important. Adjust your schedule and designate time to exercise,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/01\/14\/how-to-meal-plan-in-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eat<\/a>, sleep well, and spend time enjoying your loved ones. Remember that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wellness-in-your-health-professional-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your health<\/a>\u00a0is very important and that you can reflect your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-wellness-in-your-health-professional-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">well-being<\/a>\u00a0with your patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/the-osmosis-ultimate-guide-to-studying-styles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">way of studying<\/a>\u00a0will also change. You will have to find new tools that help you reduce the workload and ensure that you truly understand the knowledge you\u2019re acquiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the COVID-19\u00a0pandemic, it\u2019s very likely we will enter a &#8220;new normal&#8221; enabled by innovations in technology. Your way of learning will not have to be to spend hours and hours sitting in a library with lots of heavy books. Learning will become much more virtual, giving you access to everything from your devices. In these new circumstances,\u00a0platforms\u00a0like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osmosis<\/a>\u00a0will be your best ally. Take advantage of this and get the most out of it! Remember to always do your best to stay positive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Friends_Are_for_Life\"><\/span>Medical Friends Are for Life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something very important to remember is that you\u2019re not alone on this long road. Your colleagues are in the same situation as you, and you really need each other. They will be the ones with whom you will spend even more time than with your family. They will be the support you look to in order to study and prepare for an exam, and they will lift your spirits when things don\u2019t go as you expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will find people who share your dream and are eager to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-build-an-outstanding-curriculum-vitae-during-medical-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get ahead.<\/a>\u00a0With them, you can organize study sessions, conduct research protocols, or simply share experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is very nice to meet these people sometime later and remember the moments in which you\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-we-can-have-each-others-backs-during-difficult-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">had each other&#8217;s backs<\/a>. Find your people and advance together on this beautiful path. Many of you will become friends for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a fourth-year medical student and I have not finished this journey yet, but I can really tell you that I\u2019m still learning a lot day by day. Medicine is not just about learning all the great books and metabolic pathways; it is about generating empathy, understanding humanity, working as a team, exercising leadership, being innovative, and always being persistent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I wish you success in this new path that I have found wonderful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Desiree\"><\/span><strong>About Desire\u00e9<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Desire\u00e9 Franco is originally from Mexico City. She\u2019s a fourth-year medical student at\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anahuac.mx\/mexico\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>An\u00e1huac Mexico University<\/em><\/a><em>. Her desired medical specialty is Plastic Surgery, and in her free time, she likes spending time with family and friends, learning new languages, traveling, and visiting art museums.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-02T200211.279.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-02T200211.279.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-02T200211.279.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/em><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! Access your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>\u00a0and find out why millions of current and future clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s never easy to make a decision that will change your life completely. 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