Medical Specialty Quiz: What Type Of Doctor Should You Be?

Relaxed, cool, and stress-free environment

I want to work in an ordered and managed workplace.

I like to work on challenging and complex things.

I like taking risks and working on things that produce unpredictable results.  

I prefer maintaining long-term relationship with my patients.

I don't want long-term relationships. I just want my patients to recover quickly. 

I like staying connected with my patients from their birth till adoloscence. 

  I prefer treating short-term problems.

I would like to be with my patients during the special moments of their lives. 

Yes, but only a little.  

Yes. I'm a really big risk-taker. 

No. I prefer working on simple things. 

Yes, I like working on complicated issues but only sometimes. 

I am not a risk-taker, but I can manage big issues as well. 

Creative Artist 

Teacher

Caretaker

Banker

None of these

Creativity

Variety

Good income

Decision making

Prestige

Achievement

Taking care of people

Paying attention to details

Complex problem solving

Having a long attention span

Listening to my patient’s experiences more than theories

Uncomfortable with poorly defined problems

Visual inspection

Looking for possible causes

Team players

Interested in people

Being comfortable with short-term patient relationships

Communicate well

Being a leader

Like long-term relationships

Warm and sympathetic

Easygoing

Outgoing

Decisive

Adventurous

Energetic

Optimistic

Perfectionist

Good observational skills

Multitasking

Good coordinator

Technology lover

Good aptitude

Teaching people

Coordination with parents

House M.D. (Focus on diagnostics, puzzles, complex cases)

Grey's Anatomy (Mix of surgery, personal drama, relationships)

Scrubs (Comedic, but with heart, focus on patient interactions)

The Resident (Hospital politics, ethical dilemmas)

Nip/Tuck (Plastic surgery, focus on aesthetics and transformation)

ER (Fast-paced, emergency medicine, variety of cases)

Call the Midwife (Community-based, focus on women's health and families)

Deep dive into the neurological mechanisms and pathways.

Analyze surgical techniques and advancements in cardiac care.

Focus on developmental stages and common childhood illnesses.

Investigate hormonal influences and reproductive health issues.

Explore the latest cosmetic procedures and reconstructive surgeries.

Read broad overviews of various health conditions and treatments.

Consider the impact of family dynamics on individual well-being.

Developing a cure for Alzheimer's disease.

Creating artificial hearts that extend life expectancy.

Eradicating childhood diseases through vaccination.

Finding non-invasive solutions for infertility.

Pioneering new techniques in facial reconstruction.

Discovering a universal treatment for chronic pain.

Improving mental health support for families in crisis.

Comfortable explaining complex information to peers and patients.

Confident leading surgical teams and presenting cases in grand rounds.

Patient and engaging when explaining health concerns to children and parents.

Empathetic and reassuring when discussing sensitive topics with women.

Articulate and persuasive when presenting treatment options to clients.

Clear and concise when delivering health advice to individuals and families.

Supportive and informative when educating communities about health issues.

Advanced understanding of the brain and its disorders.

Save lives through innovative surgical techniques.

Improve the health and well-being of future generations.

Empower women to make informed choices about their bodies.

Enhance people's confidence and quality of life.

Provide compassionate care to patients from all walks of life.

Strengthen the bonds between families and their healthcare providers.