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MD -- The Making of a Doctor, Part II
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Introduce the program by asking students to try to think of some
of the reasons a person might choose to become a doctor. What
are some of the obstacles that might prevent someone from
choosing to become a doctor? As they watch, have the students
keep notes of some of the reasons given by people in the program
for choosing to become doctors.
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One of the challenges faced by the doctors in this program is
managing stress. Before viewing the program, ask the students to
recall a day or an incident when they were under a lot of
pressure to succeed at something. How did the pressure affect
the other parts of their life? How did they con-centrate on
conversations with family or friends? What did they do to manage
the stress? While they watch the program, have students look for
examples of times when these doctors face difficulties at work
or at home, and for the ways in which they deal with these
challenges.
After Watching
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After watching, if possible, invite a health care professional
(doctor, nurse, physician's assistant, emergency medical
technician) to your classroom to discuss her or his career.
Before the visit, prepare a list of questions with the class.
Ask the guest to describe the preparation required for the job,
the challenges of the job, and the positive aspects of the job.
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