Medicine / Medical Degree
You treat people as a doctor, a long road with enormous responsibility.
Six years of study plus a specialisation lead to becoming a doctor. Enormous prestige and job security, but a very demanding and long road.
Is it for you?
This field usually suits people of the investigative and social type (RIASEC model). Extended biology and chemistry (note: not in your profile), very good results.
Salary (indicative, gross/month)
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| Starting out | PLN 6-9k (resident) |
| With experience | PLN 15-40k |
These are indicative figures — real pay depends on city, company, specialisation and contract type.
Example jobs after this field
Pros
- Job security and high prestige
- Genuinely helping people
- Very good pay after specialising
Cons
- A very long road (6 years plus specialisation)
- Requires biology and chemistry, you'd need to change your profile
- Enormous responsibility and workload
Future and automation
Low, AI supports diagnostics but won't replace a doctor.
Alternative path
A medical degree; less demanding related fields: nursing, paramedicine, public health.
First steps
- Honestly ask yourself: are you willing to catch up on biology and chemistry?
- See what a doctor's workday looks like (there are accounts of it)
- Consider related fields if the road is too long
- Check the admission thresholds
Not sure if "Medicine" is the right path for you?
Take the free 10-minute aptitude test (RIASEC model) and see how this field fits your strengths — compared with other paths.
Take the free test →Frequently asked questions
How long does Medicine take?
Roughly about 6 years. Full-time public studies are usually free.
How much can you earn after Medicine?
Indicatively PLN 6-9k (resident) starting out and PLN 15-40k per month with experience (gross). These are indicative figures depending on city and specialisation.
Who is Medicine for?
Extended biology and chemistry (note: not in your profile), very good results. In the RIASEC model it best suits the investigative and social type.