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My Future Job
I'm a 14 year old girl and there's a job that I want to have when I'm older and I don't know what it's called or if it's a real job at all. I've always had incredibly strong senses of empathy and sympathy so I'm always wanting to help people. The job I want is going around to different troubles countries and helping those who are starving and need medical help that they can't get in their countries. If obviously be putting myself in very dangerous positions sometimes but I'd rather die young changing the world than die of old age at home after a life of changing nothing. I'd also need to get some kind of doctoral training to get a ton of medical knowledge. Is this actually a career I can pursue?
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Absolutely! There are a lot of programs that do just what you're describing. Once you get into medical school, you can talk to your professors to see what kinds of opportunities are out there for you. If you live in the United States, think about joining the Peace Corps. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
It might also be a good idea to talk to your school guidance counselor about your plans. Make sure that you're taking the right classes and performing well enough academically to realize your dream. Even if you can't get into med school, there are other ways to help abroad. Good luck!
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All this aid work calls for a great deal of administration. Arranging finance and logistics, co-ordinating and managing the project. Making sure the right resources and people get to the right place, at the right time. This is ultimately based at the home offices of the aid organisations. Maybe you could make this aspect of humanitarian aid your career? It's every bit as essential as being 'out on-site' as you might say. You aren't a doctor yourself, but you make sure the doctors get there. You can't drive a bulldozer to clear fallen buildings, but you arrange for the heavy plant and machinery and drivers to be on the scene, soon as possible. You will be changing the world, making a difference. Like we said at the start, these great acts of aid don't just happen. Medical, logistical and financial aid do not 'just arrive' by magic. They need massive feats of organisation. How does that sound?
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There are certainly programs and organizations that send doctors, dentists, optometrists and other medical professionals to countries in need.
But when you are picking what you want your professions to be you, you should first focus on what you are good at and enjoy learning. Becoming any sort of doctor means spending at least 8 years in post-secondary school. It doesn't matter what your end goal is, if you hate every second of your training and education, you probably aren't going to make it through.
It's great to know that you are passionate about helping people, but also focus on the day-to-day between then and now. That is what will help define the best path for you.
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