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polished demeanor. All of these you must possess if you would 

 not be an incompetent or unhappy physician. "' 



While the life of the physician has its compensations, one must 

 be first of all strong in body and mind if he wishes to follow this 

 path. Eight to ten years of preparation with no financial returns 

 makes the profession impossible for some. And yet if you have 

 the divine fire and know that to be the one profession for your life, 

 do not give it up. There are always ways of borrowing the money, 

 and opportunities are open for him who wants to do the work. 

 It takes many years before one is established, but they are years of 

 unforgettable experiences. And one has the great satisfaction of 

 knowing he is really doing some good in the world. The physician 

 has social position in the world and is often a valued member of 

 his community. 



Practical Exercise 3. Note the qualifications you think necessary to become 

 a successful physician,, placing them in order of importance. Have you added 

 or subtracted from the list given in the text ? 



Other health work. Other opportunities in relation to health 

 are research in medicine, the work of the medical missionary, 

 public health work,, which is growing rapidly in scope, hospital 

 research, the army and navy and foreign service, nursing, medical 

 inspection of schools, and medical service in corporations. 



Dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing are all occupations requiring 

 special training and characteristics. One of the most splendid 

 life occupations for girls who are strong and who have the spirit of 

 service is that of the nurse. Training is obtained in a regular 

 school where, in addition to physiology, anatomy, hygiene, and 

 home economics, the prospective nurse is trained in actual care of 

 the sick. There are many branches of this profession, the most 

 fascinating of which is that of the school nurse or visiting nurse. 

 Social welfare is most important to all and this opportunity is a 

 large one. The nurse must have, in addition to good health, 

 sympathy, tact, understanding of people, and a desire for social 

 service. 



Practical Exercise 4. List your qualifications for nursing. How do they 

 compare with those for the physician? Would you change the list for the 

 profession of dentistry? Of pharmacy? 



