Medicine as a Subject

Studying medicine is a lifelong commitment. It is a profession in which the breadth of knowledge required to carry out the end goal of improving patient care on a public health scale and helping individuals with presenting problems is large but not insurmountable. Medicine couples practical aspect as well as theory which can be challenging to many. Furthermore, a large part of medical school is spent within hospitals rather than in a lecture theatre and so the onus is on the student to carry out self directed learning. Medicine requires a foundation of knowledge of the sciences: human biology, biochemistry and even a basic knowledge of physics when thinking of the heart and vasculature! Then clinical knowledge to built upon this foundation. Many students find the sheer volume of information being taken in at medical school challenging but with time, and lots of perseverance(!), it will become consolidated. A point to end with, medicine is an incredibly rewarding profession. Knowledge is not the only important aspect of becoming a good doctor. Interpersonal skills are branded about in personal statements but it very much rings true in medicine. A hugely important part is taking a patient through their journey from the moment they present, through the diagnosis and the treatment. Compassion, empathy, good communication are just as important.

That's a very professional and dedicated approach.

Human beings, as well as disease genomes, are ever evolving.

That is true but don't you agree that the basis remains almost the same?

I agree that the fundamentals remain. But the ever-changing field of medicine is why medicine is such a commitment as there is an obligation for doctors to be up to date with literature and research when thinking of medical care for patients. 

Totally agreed

Medicine is a newer subject and it is still having many changes.  As a nursing student, I know first hand that it is constantly changing.

Yes, with the advancing medicine & research, treatment modalities are changing and improving. 

Medicine is more than a subject, it's a life-long dedication. If you don't fully grasp a concept or simply haven't learnt it then a person's life could be dramatically altered. 

 Definitely. It's a matter of life and death.