lääkäriksi

Lääkäriksi is a Finnish illative form of the noun lääkäri and is used to express the goal or outcome of becoming a doctor. In Finnish, forms like tulla lääkäriksi mean “to become a doctor,” and the word can appear with verbs of desire, plan, or process such as haluta, aikoa, opiskella, or ryhtyä. For example: Hän haluaa tulla lääkäriksi. Tämä ura vaatii pitkäaikaista opiskelua ja harjoittelua.

The term is commonly used in education and career contexts. Phrases such as lääkäriksi valmistuminen (the process of becoming a doctor), lääkäriksi ryhtyminen (starting a career as a doctor), and lääkäriksi opiskelemassa describe stages along the path to the profession. In everyday language, lääkäriksi is typically associated with medical study, clinical training, and eventual licensure to practice medicine.

Path to becoming a physician in Finland involves higher education in medicine and the requisite professional authorization. Students study medicine at a university, completing the medical degree and clinical training. After completing the degree, aspiring physicians pursue the licensing requirements to practice and may undertake further specialization. The exact regulatory framework and titles have evolved, but the core idea remains: lääkäri is the professional title, and lääkäriksi denotes the aim of achieving that status.

See also: medicine in Finland, medical education, physician, licensure.