There are classes for public speaking.
And remember, while many things may catch your eye, only a few will catch your heart. Pursue that which you are passionate about. Don't let ADD or fear or some random shiney thing lead you to distraction.
Consider that there are people great at what they do, very successful people, who don't have a degree in that field, or a degree at all. They do what they're passionate about. They study and practice. They make themselves great.
What you're talking about is insubstantial filler trying to somehow elevate you above others, which isn't what's gonna elevate you. Your actual skill, your ability to market yourself, your drive and ambition… those things set you apart and make you great.
Being an academic only works in academia. You can know all the theory you want, have many degrees, and think you're "smart," but what good is that if you don't have the common sense to even change a lightbulb? Why bother? Figure out what you want to DO with your life, not what you think will make you look good in the eyes of others. People don't like people because of what they call themselves, people will still dump a crap professional regardless of his impressive resume.
Besides, on some level, you diminish or belittle that which you are only interested in for fake and pretentious reasons. A lot of people work hard at med school, and you make it sound like you think it's a breeze to get in and get it on your resume. I'm sure you in no way intended that. But really, you're nervous about something as tough-seeming as a cert test, and so you suggest MED SCHOOL as an alternate route.
And I know many people who are in what they do for the wrong reasons. In the end, they look bad, and aren't as successful because they lack love of the process, of the depth, of what they're doing. They want the title, and suck at the responsibility. Don't be one of those people. Be great at what you do and inspire others to greatness because of your love for your work. Not your love of people thinking you're cool.
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