When I was a freshman in high school, my future career was narrowed down to two choices. I would have become a forensic scientist or a doctor. Forensics became a choice because I liked watching many shows that featured a forensic scientist or medical examiner. The medical field became an option the summer before sixth grade, when I had spinal surgery. I liked the way the doctors treated me and the fact that they took pride in their work. I knew my options were in the right field because biology has always been my favorite subject. Yet at the beginning of 11th grade I still hadn't come to a conclusion about my career choice. That year I signed up for a forensics course that looked like a lot of fun. The information was always interesting but I was never able to pass the test with the grade I wanted. I decided that forensics was out of the question, leaving me with only the medical field. What I Know Since I was young, I have met numerous different doctors for multiple reasons. While I never actually enjoyed going to the doctor, it was never an unpleasant visit. The doctors always treated me with respect and did their job well. Every doctor I have met has influenced me to respect the entire industry more and more for the amount of information they have to retain. While interning at a doctor's office, I learned that family doctors do more than just diagnose what type of cold you have. I am your gynecologist, mini surgeon, therapist, ophthalmologist, ENT, etc. Surgeons have to solve life-or-death problems sometimes very quickly. A surgeon's job is rarely 9 to 5. They must be prepared to work all hours while maintaining their sanity and personal life. All areas of the medical field have their own challenges and advantages, however I am not... middle of paper......, I will probably have a lot of debt. An article written by "Cover MD: Being a Doctor, Pros, Cons and what it really means". supported this information. They stated: “A family doctor recently complained that his net take-home pay after all expenses (including malpractice and student loans) is about $37,000 a year.” That's not a lot of money, although it's more than others tend to earn. What I Learned General surgery is a difficult career to pursue and isn't always worth it. Because of today's society, more and more people have begun to sue doctors for errors that may or may not have a chance of being prevented. Despite this, it is a highly sought-after field and absolutely worth it. I am very satisfied with the results of my findings and am even more motivated to pursue a career as a general surgeon.