If you ask aspiring doctors, “Why do you want to become a doctor?” they often reply, “I want to help people” or “I want to save people.” The intention to help is commendable, but many careers work toward protecting and supporting us. It is much easier to view doctors as “knights in shining armor,” “heroes,”
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