When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Doctor

    By Vicki Mejia

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    20 Sep, 2024

    a boy sitting at a desk with a backpack on his back and a map on the wall behind him, Cliff Childs, photorealism, a storybook illustration, cgstudio

    Ben, a curious and enthusiastic boy, was staring at the world map in his room. He had an insatiable curiosity about the world and its many wonders.

    a boy sitting on a bed reading a book in a bedroom with teddy bears and a map on the wall, Chris LaBrooy, photorealism, a storybook illustration, rossdraws global illumination

    One sunny afternoon, while he was playing doctor with his stuffed toys, he had a sudden realization. He wanted to become a real doctor when he grows up.

    a painting of two women in the kitchen making cookies together and smiling at the camera, with a plate of cookies on the counter, Evgeny Lushpin, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, ultra realistic illustration

    Excited about his newfound ambition, Ben rushed to the kitchen to tell his Mom and his sister. With a gentle smile, they listened to his enthusiastic chatter as both of there were baking.

    a woman and a child are in the kitchen making cookies together and smiling at each other while they are preparing cookies, Aaron Jasinski, american realism, a storybook illustration, ultra realistic illustration

    "That's a wonderful choice, Ben," his mom said, ruffling his hair. "Doctors are real-life superheroes, helping people and saving lives."

    a woman sitting at a desk with a boy in front of her and a bookcase full of books, Ada Gladys Killins, remodernism, a storybook illustration, official art

    The next day at school, Ben shared his dream with his teacher, Miss Julie. She was delighted and decided to organize a special session about doctors.

    a cartoon of a boy in a classroom with other children in the background and a teacher in the foreground, Fernando Amorsolo, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    Miss Julie taught them about the hard work doctors do, the dedication required, and the importance of empathy and kindness in their profession.

    a cartoon of a doctor in a hospital hallway with other doctors in the background and a woman in a blue scrub coat, Florence Engelbach, american scene painting, a comic book panel, promotional image

    One weekend, Ben's Mom arranged a visit to a hospital where her friend, Dr. Amy, worked. Ben was excited to meet a real doctor.

    a cartoon of a doctor and a girl in a hospital hallway with a doctor's coat on and a stethoscope, Dr. Atl, remodernism, a comic book panel, official art

    Dr. Amy showed Ben around the hospital, explaining her daily routine. She answered his questions patiently, fueling his budding interest in medicine.

    a boy is reading a book in front of a bookshelf full of books and bookshelves, Eddie Mendoza, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, kinkade

    Inspired by his visit, Ben started reading books about doctors and medicine. His Mom encouraged his curiosity, helping him understand complex concepts.

    a boy sitting on a table in front of a book shelf filled with books and a clock on top of it, Diego Gisbert Llorens, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, storybook illustration

    Ben learned about the human body, diseases, and the medicines that help cure them. His dream of becoming a doctor was becoming stronger each day.

    a boy and a boy in a science lab with a book and a pencil in front of them and a poster behind them, Diego Gisbert Llorens, lyco art, a storybook illustration, official art

    For the school science fair, Ben decided to create a project about the human circulatory system. Miss Julie was impressed with his dedication.

    a boy is sitting at a desk in front of a class of students with a pencil and paper in his hand, Eddie Mendoza, academic art, a comic book panel, official art

    Ben's project was a hit. His classmates were fascinated by his knowledge and his passion. His dream was contagious, inspiring others.

    a man and a little girl sitting on a bench in a park together, one of them is touching the hand of the other, Aaron Jasinski, socialist realism, a storybook illustration, official art

    While playing in the park one day, Ben saw a girl fall and scrape her knee. He rushed to help her, using his first aid knowledge.

    two children walking down a path with birds flying around them and a park in the background with trees and flowers, Brothers Hildebrandt, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, official art

    He cleaned the wound, applied an antiseptic, and bandaged it. His quick thinking and calm demeanor earned him the nickname 'Little Doctor' among his friends.

    a cartoon of a woman with glasses standing in a hallway with children in the background and a wall with posters on it, Ada Gladys Killins, american scene painting, a comic book panel, graphic novel

    Back at school, Ben shared his experience with Miss Julie. She was proud of him and used his story as an example of empathy and kindness.

    a cartoon of a boy in a school hallway surrounded by other school children and a teacher in the hallway, Asaf Hanuka, vancouver school, a comic book panel, graphic novel

    Every day, Ben was learning, growing, and inching closer to his dream. He knew the journey was long, but he was ready for it.

    a woman sitting next to a woman in a bed under a night sky with stars and a full moon, Cui Bai, neo-romanticism, a storybook illustration, official art

    As Ben lay in bed one night, he thought about his journey so far. His dream of becoming a doctor was not just a dream anymore.

    a boy standing in front of a full moon in a cartoon style with a backpack on his shoulder and a full moon in the background, Aaron Jasinski, magical realism, a storybook illustration, kinkade

    It had become his goal, his purpose. With determination in his heart and a twinkle in his eye, Ben fell asleep, dreaming of a future in medicine.

    two children are standing in a bedroom reading a book together, with a teddy bear on the bed in the background, Atey Ghailan, photorealism, a comic book panel, rossdraws global illumination

    Morning sun rays woke Ben up. He looked at the world map, his eyes filled with dreams, and his heart filled with the desire to help people.

    a boy laying on a bed looking at a map in a bedroom with a lamp on the side of the bed, Diego Gisbert Llorens, photorealism, a storybook illustration, rossdraws global illumination

    He knew the road ahead was challenging, but he was ready. With each passing day, he was taking small steps towards becoming a doctor.

    a boy sitting at a desk with a book and a teddy bear in front of him and a map, Alejandro Burdisio, photorealism, a storybook illustration, rossdraws global illumination

    His journey had just begun, and he knew he had a long way to go. But he was ready to learn, to grow, and to chase his dream.

    a boy in a bedroom with a map on the wall and a bed in the background with a backpack on his shoulder, Alejandro Burdisio, photorealism, a character portrait, rossdraws global illumination

    Ben believed in his dream, and that's what made it powerful. He was a seven-year-old boy with a dream, a dream to become a doctor.

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