What It Really Takes to Be a Good Doctor

17/05/2025 7 min
What It Really Takes to Be a Good Doctor

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Send us a textIn this powerful episode of The Advice Corner, Professor Wilbroad Mutale — a respected physician, policy expert, and mentor — sits down with young aspiring doctor Dr. Humphrey Chewe for a deep and honest conversation about what it truly takes to become not just a good doctor, but a doctor with integrity.Drawing from years of experience in Zambia’s healthcare system and global policy platforms, Professor Mutale shares timeless advice on:✔️ The most common mistakes young doctors make ✔️ The importance of humility, integrity, and discipline in medicine ✔️ Why medical knowledge alone is not enough ✔️ How to build trust with patients and the community ✔️ What to avoid if you want a long, respected medical career ✔️ How character shapes the doctor you becomeThis isn’t just advice for medical students — it’s wisdom for any young professional in Zambia and beyond who wants to live with purpose, serve with excellence, and lead with ethics.🎓 Whether you’re in med school, just graduated, or even working in another profession — this video will challenge you to rethink what success really looks like.