Medicine - The Top Career Choice For Girls

Female students in tier I cities prefer to take up medicine as a profession, while those in tier II mostly opt for banking, according to a survey. In a survey conducted by education portal recently, response from 6,000 female students in the age group of 18-25 living in tier I, II and III cities and belonging to diverse background, were taken up.

As many as 16 per cent of girls in tier I cities said they will opt for medicine as a profession. "From the survey, it is evident that medical is the most sought after profession for girls in tier I cities, followed by banking and engineering. Law and entrepreneurship are the least sought after careers in tier I cities for girls".

Sixteen per cent of girls surveyed opted for a career in banking in tier II cities. In tier III cities, teaching emerged as the most popular career choice with 19 per cent share. In tier III cities, 44 per cent of girls opted for higher education after graduation, while only 22 per cent preferred doing jobs, the survey report said.

A fair share of 44 per cent of girls in tier I cities opted for jobs after graduation while 21 per cent preferred to go for higher education after getting Bachelors degree.

In tier II cities, 35 per cent pursued further education after graduation while 34 per cent opted for job.

The study also revealed that a total of 29 per cent of respondents in tier I cities opted for higher education and jobs for self support, while the number in tier II and III cities stood at 25 per cent and 20 per cent, respectively.Gaining self confidence emerged as another reason for girls to pursue jobs and higher education after graduation.

10 REASONS WHY SHOULD CHOOSE A CAREER IN MEDICINE:

There are many reasons why students choose to study medicine from personal calling to job stability. Although everyone has his or her own motivations, there are myriads of practical aspects that can make medicine a desirable career option.

1. This career is not only a service to the society but also one that will give you respect.

2. The financial gains in the profession may not be comparable to some other professions but there is an inherent stability as it isn't as susceptible to downfall as numerous other careers.

3. Stability alongside satisfaction is what people aim for in their lives, and the field of medicine is a preferable way to achieve this.

4. This is a diverse and vast field where one never ceases to learn. The basic medical degree(MBBS) is just the initial stage in gaining knowledge and competence for a future in medicine where you strive for the common good.

5. The 5.5 years bachelor's degree in medicine (4.5 years for MBBS + 1 year of Internship) can introduce you to a whole new world of possibilities. After 5.5 years of training, some graduates decide to practice medicine while others chose to study further specialisations like surgery, dermatology, medicine etc. 

6. Apart from pursuing a career as a doctor, one can also look for a career in medical research or can become a medical scientist.

7. There's also the option of opening up a consultancy for various health related programmes. The heads of medicinal businesses are also now beginning to opt for a degree in medical sciences to raise their capabilities.

8. In this field, you are on a path of continuous progress. Constant development and upgrade in technology require you to adapt to brand new innovative ideas and equipment. Dealing with patients regularly makes you empathise with others better which, in turn, add value to your medical practice. 

9. This field is for the ones who love to challenge themselves every day. One needs to possess strong decision-making skills to shape a career in medicine. Real time thinking and rightly employing knowledge is an essential part of a medical practitioners' job; one small mistake can affect someone's life to a great extent. Compassion towards humanity, stronger belief system and desire to bring a positive change are the driving forces for finding success in the world of medicine.

10. Through this field, one can aim to reach the global stage, albeit with perseverance and utmost dedication. Wearing a white coat gives you a big responsibility, a responsibility of improving people's lives. Only a doctor can truly understand how joyous it is when he or she saves a life of a patient which is in the clutches of a life-threatening disease. The impact of an antidote discovered by you could save millions of lives across the world. This is the incomparable joy and satisfaction that leads many to opt for medicine as a profession.