One of the many things that people might expect when working in a hospital is long hours, tough work conditions, and stress.
Yes, that’s true! But don’t let it put you off. Working in a hospital can also be a very rewarding career opportunity for professional growth.
After working in some different hospital settings, I have learned that there are many more positives than negatives when it comes to working in health care.
Every day in the hospital is different as you’ll interact with different patients with different medical conditions and symptoms. This can be quite rewarding and provide many opportunities for professional growth. Not only that, working with a team of talented doctors and nurses makes it fun too
Starting with the not-so-fun but necessary part is being on call for emergencies. Unfortunately, not all patients get better on their own and you’ll have to attend to emergency cases as they arise. As a result, your attention may be needed at any time to attend to an emergency. You always have to be ready to respond to any of your patient’s medical emergency that arises, day or night. The hours can be long and it can be exhausting at times, but it’s part of the job.
Being a doctor is all about putting the needs of others before your own. However, it’s important to look after yourself during breaks and take time to relax and recharge your batteries.
Another fun thing to expect is meeting people from all walks of life. As a doctor, you’ll meet people from all walks of life every single day. Whether they’re patients who are sick or family members of those who are sick. You’ll learn to be able to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds, different religions, and all walks of life, including elderly patients with dementia. In doing this, you’ll develop stronger interpersonal skills and become a better person overall. Since you’ll be working with patients from all walks of life, you’ll also need to learn effective communication skills to build relationships with your patients.
Medical practice is an ever-evolving profession and you’ll learn countless new skills through the course of your practice.
You’ll need to be able to help your patients understand what is happening to their bodies in easy-to-understand terms. This requires strong interpersonal skills which is another skill you’re bound to pick up along the way.
It’s important to be compassionate and understanding when dealing with patients who are in pain or dealing with serious illnesses. It’s also important to maintain a professional atmosphere where patients and family members feel comfortable discussing their health issues with you.
All these would be further enhanced by your relationship with your coworkers. You’ll be working with doctors and other healthcare professionals daily, so it’s important to be able to work well with others and communicate well with your team members.
Finally, you’ll need to stay up-to-date with the latest medical advances in the field. With so many new treatments emerging every year, healthcare workers need to stay on top of the latest developments in their fields.
Many healthcare professionals enter their careers with the desire to help others, but as the years go by many become disenchanted with the reality of hospital life. However, the rewards of being part of the healthcare system are still tremendous. You’ll be able to make a real impact on the lives of the people you treat every day. And knowing that you’re helping people at a time when they need it most is a truly rewarding experience.
All these skills you’ll acquire will make you a better doctor and help you become a better physician in the future as well.
Stay positive and keep moving forward with your goals.
Yours sincerely,
Med Mentor
