The Little Careers Book

XX You have to decide early to specialise. ࢚࢚ Healthcare is a very broad church; there is something for everyone. ࢚࢚ You can pursue a behind-the-scenes healthcare career or one that is entirely devoted to patient care. ࢚࢚ The great beauty of medicine is the diversity within which most people can find a professional home. ࢚࢚ There are many more healthcare professions other than the traditional medical and nursing career routes which so many choose. ࢚࢚ There is an increasing need for doctors to engage with clinical management and policy making, opening up new career opportunities. ࢚࢚ The largest single specialty which is intended to be the career path for about fifty percent of medical graduates is general practice. ࢚࢚ Competition ratios in specialties such as cardiothoracic surgery are very high, whereas those in mental health specialties, paediatrics and general practice are relatively low. MYTHS TRUTHS NOTES RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS