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What happens if you want to be a doctor would it be best to start off in health care as a nurse or paramedic?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Sometimes: It depends a little on you, how you learn and how committed you are to becoming a physician which will take 4+3(or more) years after college. If any doubt, working with patients in some fashion, even as a volunteer, can help you better evaluate how Drs work and if it is right for you.

Answered 11/17/2014

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