Hello everyone, This is Arika, and I am a student who just started Grade 11 in the Medical Science stream. When I came home after my first day, I was scrolling through social media and came across a video discussing the realities of the medical profession. It talked about how becoming a doctor may be less rewarding in the future due to the increasing number of graduates, changes in healthcare systems, and advancements in technology. Since I had literally just started my journey in this field today, the video caught me off guard and left me feeling quite uncertain about what the future might look like. I know one video doesn't tell the whole story, which is why I wanted to hear from people who are actually living this profession. If you're willing to share, I would be grateful to know your perspective on the reality of medicine today. Based on your experience, which medical specialties offer a good balance of work-life, income, long-term career stability, and adaptability to future technological changes? And if you could give one piece of advice to someone who is just starting out, what would it be? I completely understand if you're busy or choose not to reply. Even taking the time to read this message means a lot to me. Thank you for your time and guidance. Best regards, Arika

I use AI to help analyze charts and case chronology. The technology is evolving...AI has trouble with handwriting, with pdf's of different types and with finding the importance and relationship of events to each other- systems biology. It has evolved a lot in one year.

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