Are We Doing a Good Job Raising The Next Generation of Doctors and Scientists?


Are We Doing a Good Job Raising The Next Generation of Doctors and Scientists?

We're about to see Generation Z enter the fields of science and medicine. Are we prepared for them? Short answer— No. Friday’s Digest #107

Table of contents

  1. Preface
  2. Main Article
  3. Readers’ Favorite
  4. Stuff


Preface

Chef Gordon Ramsay

Chef Ramsay is one of the most well-known chefs in the world.

Not just because of his many restaurants, but also for his TV shows.

I admire Chef Ramsay.

He is a PROFESSIONAL.

He knows everything about cooking, kitchens, and restaurants inside out.

He has lived and breathed cooking ever since he was a teenager.

He is now 57.

Generation Z

"Generation Z" are those who were born between 1997 and 2012. And they are now entering the job market.

But we haven’t seen many of them in the medical and scientific field yet.

Why?

Because these professions require higher education. It takes longer before they graduate and join us as doctors and scientists.

So, if we want to estimate what it will be like, we can examine how other Generation Z are doing in the general job market.

So, what do we see?

According to the financial media, there’s a very interesting trend.

Generation Z will not take any offer, leaving the power in their hands. Employers, on the other hand, are desperate to find people to work for them.

So they offer them higher salaries, flexibility, and fewer working hours.

These employers report that if Gen Z members are unhappy, they are more likely to leave the job.

The result?

They tend to spend less time in each of these workplaces.

Reading about Chef Ramsay and Generation Z got me thinking.

We're about to see Gen Z enter the fields of science and medicine.

Are we prepared for them?

Short answer— No.

Long answer—

Well, let’s dive in.

Number 107!


Main Article

🔵 A Teacher

When I was a teenager, I started teaching.

In most cases, I didn't get any money for it.

When did I start making money out of teaching?

After a few thousands of hours.

When did I become really good at it?

After around 10,000 hours..

🔵 A Doctor and a Scientist

How long did it take me to become a professional as a doctor and a scientist?

Well, these two are harder to measure.

But both of them require VERY extensive training, which doesn’t pay you by the hour.

What does it mean?

It means that if you work harder, investing more time and effort in developing your skills, you won’t earn more. You will, however, sleep less and spend less time with your family.

A direct opposite of the trend we see among Generation Z.

🔵 Working for Free

If you ask Chef Ramsay for advice, he will likely tell you this:

Don't focus on the money until you are 30.

Instead, gain experience, learn from the best, and work hard.

Now, Chef Ramsay is far from poor.

He is worth tens of millions of dollars.

But if you watch him, he doesn't look like someone who lives to make money.

He dresses simply, and he has been wearing the same watch for years.

His daily life isn't about seeking comfort.

He’s always chasing the next challenge. He works to perfect his passion— food.

🔵 The Next Generation of Experts

This brings us back to the world of medicine and science. We're just starting to see Generation Z enter our field.

The question is— as mentors, how will we respond if they ask to work 5 hours a day, 4 days a week?

Mind you, I'm not talking about established professionals. I'm referring to those just beginning their training.

If the predictions are accurate, and the next generation isn't willing to work long hours, what's our plan?

Can we still mentor the next generation of doctors and scientists to become better than us?

After all, that's our ultimate goal— to raise students who will eventually outshine us.

If these forecasts are true, we may not see the likes of Gordon Ramsay in our field anymore.

That is, unless we, as teachers and mentors, find a way to create an environment that supports their growth.


Readers’ Favorite

My 5 secrets to delivering a great public lecture - read it here.


Stuff

📱Application I use - InoReader.

Great for Gen-Z who are learning to become scientists.

It's like the TikTok of scientific manuscripts.

You swipe left, swipe right, or read the abstract.

In this video, I'll show you how to install it on your phone.


Epilogue

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Hope for better times.

Shay



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