Why research if I want to be a doctor?

I'm 3 months deep into a research internship and am discovering that I do not enjoy scientific medical research so much that I would pursue it solely. In other words, it looks like I will lean towards the clinical/surgical side of things. This is good that I am discovering it now but I am worried about what this may mean bigger picture. The reason I am drawn to the profession of physician is because of the caring and diagnosing of individual patient disease and difficulties. I value the... Why research if I want to be a doctor?
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