I Am A Doctor

Duration: 26 min

Year Published: ca. 1959

Creator: Centron Productions

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: This film is a reflective and didactic exploration of the medical profession, presented through a series of recorded introspective monologues by a doctor. Opening with snippets of everyday dialogue and personal interactions among hospital staff, the film gradually shifts into a detailed lecture where the doctor addresses aspiring medical professionals. He outlines the rigorous demands of medical school, the long years of study, and the emotional, ethical, and financial challenges inherent in a career devoted to healing. The narrative interweaves discussions of clinical practice—from treating severe injuries and life-threatening conditions to the profound satisfaction of easing a patient’s suffering—with broader reflections on the social responsibilities of being a doctor. Ultimately, the film serves as both a realistic appraisal of the sacrifices required and an idealistic call to service, emphasizing that true success in medicine is measured not by wealth, but by the ability to restore life and hope in the face of death and disease.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)