General Practitioners

There is no way to obtain direct experience in high school, but it's a good idea to take as many health and science classes as possible and participate in science clubs. During your medical training, you will gain experience by completing a one- to three-year residency in internal medicine.

To be a successful general practitioner, you should be committed to helping people, and be compassionate and understanding. You should have good communication skills to communicate with other staff members, patients, and their families, and be able to inspire their confidence and trust. In addition, a GP should have the stamina to work long and irregular hours.