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A crash course on becoming a doctor

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  One of the biggest risks that not a lot of people are talking during this pandemic about is the fact that the medical front line workers are getting sick as well. The main danger of overloading healthcare facilities with COVID-19 patients is putting the lives of healthcare practitioners at risk. And if a physician has to stay at home to recover for several weeks, there would be less staff to take care of the ill. Dr. Matt Boente, M.D., notes that unlike the army that can send out battalion after battalion of soldiers each year, becoming a doctor takes a lot more time and effort. This is why losing doctors to COVID-19 is the last thing the society needs in this pandemic.  Image source: fiercehealthcare.com In the field of medicine, you really never stop learning as new diseases can come up, and new treatments can be created on any day. However, some milestones serve as a guide for would-be medical practitioners. First, the aspiring healthcare practitioner must finish...
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What is needed to become a fully pledged doctor?

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Being a doctor is often regarded as one of the noblest professions in the world. In a world full of pain, sickness, and danger, doctors do the impossible and stare death in the eye and say, “not today.” But of course, not all medical conditions are life-threatening. Some illnesses give patients little discomfort while others require major lifestyle changes. This is why doctors and health practitioners are always in-demand. Image source: crimsoneducation.org Image source: scmp.com Dr. Matt Boente MD explains there’s a reason why it’s so difficult to become a doctor. You’d want your doctor to be fully competent, capable, and knowledgeable. There’s no room for a good enough doctor. To become a doctor, medical practitioners take a decade or so to complete all their learning and training. A medical practitioner’s journey begins with a four-year college course, preferably majoring in chemistry, nursing, pharmacy, or biology. After getting their bachelor’s degree, aspi...
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Cubs update: What a canceled season looks like

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The past couple of weeks saw the world slow down as the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide continues to climb. Major sporting events are either suspended indefinitely or canceled. The MLB decided its best to cancel the season for everyone’s health and safety. Image source: wrex.com Image source: bleacherreport.com On March 8, the Cubs held their annual training in Wrigley Field in preparation for Opening Day, which was supposed to take place a few weeks following the annual training session. Two Cubs employees tested positive for COVID-19. The team did not have the results until March 23 and 24. The Cubs believe the training session on March 8 contributed to the exposure of the two to the highly-contagious virus since there was nothing indicative of it during the session, notes Dr. Matt Boente MD, an ardent supporter of the Chicago Cubs. Julian Green, the spokesperson for the Chicago Cubs, first talked with the Chicago Sun-Times about the COVID-19 positive case...
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