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Can you, being a doctor, achieve happiness? In order to answer this question, I propose four criteria (based on Aristotle’s view on happiness) which should at least be met in order to become a happy doctor. In the second part of the paper, I will argue that the practice of medicine could meet these criteria. Happiness is not granted, however. When one gets a closer view on what makes work worthwhile, one also sees clearer which threats there are. Per criterium, I name some examples. These threats often are on a cultural level and seem difficult to retort as an individual. Your eventual not-being-happy-with-your-work therefore is not necessarily a sign of lack of talent or competencies.

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