Can you be shy and be a doctor?

Yes, there are plenty of shy doctors out there.

Can introverts get into med school?

Yes there is plenty of room in medicine for introverts, but, it’s important to understand the terms you are using. Introverts are people who gain energy from being inside their own head – as opposed to extraverts who gain energy from activities outside themselves.

Can you be a doctor if you’re introverted?

In short, the answer is a resounding yes. According to the 2018 Medscape Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report, which surveyed more than 15,000 physicians in 29 specialties, 35 percent of physicians said that they leaned toward being introverted.

Do you have to be smart to get through med school?

You don’t have to be smart to become a doctor. You can still get into (some) med schools with average grades. If you have a desire to learn and a commitment to the task then you can make big strides. Don’t let your own perceived lack of intelligence stand in your way!

Can quiet people be doctors?

And yes, it’s fine to be a doctor and an introvert/shy, as long as you have decent communication skills (the two are far from mutually exclusive!) – and being an extrovert doesn’t necessarily make you better or more suited. I’m a fairly strong introvert and it’s not a problem in medicine.

Are all doctors extrovert?

Among other lifestyle factors, the report, which surveyed over 15,543 physicians across 29 disciplines, found that 38\% of respondents said they were an even mix of introverted and extroverted, while 35\% said they leaned toward introverted and 28\% said they leaned toward extroverted.

Do you have to be an extrovert to be a doctor?

You do not need to be an extrovert to become a doctor. Many doctors are shy, but medical school and your experiences will teach you how to be personable to your patients. I have friends who are doctors, who are shy, but they are great at their profession.

Can I be a doctor if I’m not smart?

You don’t have to be smart to become a doctor but you can’t be dumb. Just because you want to become a doctor does not mean you are capable of becoming one. To succeed in medical school, you have to have to possess a few qualities so that you can pass medical school and licensing exams.