Pharamcy or Medicine

[J.Nassar]

I'm now doing first year of pharmacy but I'm not sure if I should switch to medicine or not, I like both, please give me some arguments.

[Tridimity]

Hi J,

 

Ultimately, only you can make this decision. I would advise you to consider which career path you would most wish to pursue. Both Pharmacy and Medicine will lead to careers in which you can make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of others. One of the main distinctions is: would you rather work in an environment with more pressure (certainly true if you choose to become a Physician, less so if you choose to become a GP) and which involves a high degree of contact with patients - or one that involves less immediate pressure and no/minimal contact with patients?

 

A day in the life of a (Principal) Pharmacist:

 

http://www.ealinghospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/a-day-in-the-life-of/a-day-in-the-life---principal-pharmacist/

 

A day in the life of a Physician:

 

http://www.princetonreview.com/careers.aspx?cid=115

 

I would also advise you to try to get as much work experience/shadowing of healthcare professionals as possible, so that you can see which is most likely to suit your preferences and abilities.

 

Both careers, however, are likely to be rewarding.

 

Best wishes,

 

Tridimity

Edited August 19, 2013 by Tridimity

[J.Nassar]

Hi J,

 

Ultimately, only you can make this decision. I would advise you to consider which career path you would most wish to pursue. Both Pharmacy and Medicine will lead to careers in which you can make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of others. One of the main distinctions is: would you rather work in an environment with more pressure (certainly true if you choose to become a Physician, less so if you choose to become a GP) and which involves a high degree of contact with patients - or one that involves less immediate pressure and no/minimal contact with patients?

 

A day in the life of a (Principal) Pharmacist:

 

http://www.ealinghospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/a-day-in-the-life-of/a-day-in-the-life---principal-pharmacist/

 

A day in the life of a Physician:

 

http://www.princetonreview.com/careers.aspx?cid=115

 

I would also advise you to try to get as much work experience/shadowing of healthcare professionals as possible, so that you can see which is most likely to suit your preferences and abilities.

 

Both careers, however, are likely to be rewarding.

 

Best wishes,

 

Tridimity

Thank you a lot, that was very helpful.