Thank you for sharing this! I love that you said it's a marathon, not a race. Current student pursuing my bachelors in nursing (25yo) I'll be done next year. I originally went into nursing to be an NP in fear of length/age/effort that medical school would take. The closer I get to graduating as a nurse the more my passion to attend medical school grows. This semester between 2 jobs and my rotations I'm at the hospital 50+ hrs/week plus a 10hr lecture Day. Your videos are exactly what I need to hear (especially about the nurse who took her MCAT's 5x's!) thank you!!
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way! Also, be sure to subscribe to receive the newest videos posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
Thank you so much. You have inspired me. I am 40 years old and have always wished I were a Medical Doctor but just felt I was too old. I am seasoned female Banker and a Development Finance Specialist but wish so hard I were a Medical Doctor. Your video has really inspired me to believe that it is achievable. I will commence the process at once. In fact I stumbled across your video because of the quest to know if it is still achievable. You have a fan for life in me. Thank you so much for your selflessness. May God reward you richly for being an inspiration.
Lykaah1 Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Def check out my other video titled (link below), Am I too old to go to medical school!" Im sure you will enjoy it!:) th-cam.com/video/y3f820qKvPQ/w-d-xo.html Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
I've been binge watching your videos for the past hour. I'm 23 and earned a technical degree in Aircraft Maintenance. While aeronautics will always hold a special place in my life, I no longer feel this is the field I want to spend a career in. I'm in the process of working through the basic courses for my undergraduate degree and I am always looking for good advice & a solid mentor throughout the journey. Goodluck in your endeavors, Dr. Webb, and a shout out from San Antonio, Tx as well. Maybe we'll bump into each other some day!
I usually do not like or comment on videos but everything you stated in this video was motivating, concrete and genuine. I am a current nursing student and I have toggled back and forth between completing pre-med courses, and preparing for the NCLEX as well as MCAT. I LOVE the field of nursing but my heart still yearns towards studying medicine and becoming a physician. I am a firm believer that positivity, perspective, and persistence will get you to any destination of your choosing. So thank you for sharing this!
+Monae McNeil Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Im glad you found the video helpful! Good luck in your studies! You can do it! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
Thanks man. I also fell in with a bad crowd, dropped out, now applying with a 3.9 GPA. Couldn’t help but feel like a father was talking to me when listening to you talk. Much love
I'm so happy for what you've shared! As I'm preparing myself for med school, I decided to search around for various opinions and how to cope - most videos I've seen are about either dropping out of Med school or why I shouldn't be a doctor or about suicides from doctors. And gosh these opinions do scare me a bit. But thank you so so much for this video - it's been the first positive thing I've gotten, and it's hugely encouraging to see, for one, that a doctor doesn't regret what he's doing. Thank you again! :)
Tan Hui Ning Thank you! It's definitely worth it in the end! Thanks for the kind comment! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com Subscribe to be the first to receive new videos uploaded weekly at th-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd
+Madie R Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Remember if medicine is something that you really want to do, then NEVER give up! Im glad you found the video helpful! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
Dr. Webb, thank you for your humble and respectfully done videos! Congratulations on your success! I’ve been binge watching since coming across you earlier today. I’m a new nurse and find your videos inspirational for my dream of becoming a CRNA. I plan to follow you in taking CC courses in SA. 😉 Be blessed, sir!
Dr. Webb! You are inspiring. Please inbox me some year 1 med school book names to share with my niece to keep her out of trouble, she's so smart. It's also fun for me to read. What better is there other than the military? Truth.
It's not a big deal if you are a doctor. He's gonna make 600k which means he can pay them off in 2 years. 95% of medical school students become doctors so as long as you don't waste money once you become a doctor, it's worth it.
A lot of people don’t understand that if they take out loans, make good grades, do internships/residency, and choose a good paying career, student loans aren’t debilitating.
I'm only considering options where I won't have to be in debt. There's 3 good options if you're an American citizen: MD/PhD program, joining the military and the NHSC scholarship
The scariest thing about loans is that if any point you fail or fall out of the school, your still going have to pay them back with some other 9/5 job while still paying for your utilities and rent.
I'm a 41 year old black man desiring to pursue the medical field from I was a little boy I have been around Dr's since then I had the passion for medicine 💊🙃
I love science - especially biological sciences. Highly fabsinated with medical science. I loved anatomy & physiology. Self teaching myself biochemistry. Will apply for my biology degree soon. I'm going the PA route though.
+Macie Lynn Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! You are very welcome! Im glad you found the video helpful! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
Becoming a doctor is a long road, but it is worth it! To become a neurosurgeon here in Canada, it takes 6 years! If you calculate the time it will take, it is a total of 14 years (4 years undergraduate, 4 years medical school, and 6 years neurosurgery residency) if you don't do a fellowship. This is a long road but it really does take that long to become a neurosurgeon because that is a very difficult surgical specialty.
Wow!!!! This was inspirational. I too was a combat medic in the Navy (Navy Corpsman). I got out in 2013 and I'm going to take the MCAT in January of 2018. Would you say that being a combat medic made your resume a little more competitive when applying to medical schools? I have three children and I was therfore torn between PA and Physician. I really felt like you were speaking to me in this video due to the fact that I'm from a rough part of Miami Florida and medicine has always been my ticket out of the ghetto. Great video and story altogether. Keep it up. I will subscribe because I can definitely relate to you more than any of these other ppl doing these types of videos.
Kwesi Williams Awesome! First, thank you for your service as well! And yes, it does make you stand out with the military background and even to this day people will bring it up during interviews, etc! I think PA vs MD are both good routes. You just have to figure out what matters most to you. There are pros and cons of each but I would say go for it! Stay in touch! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com Subscribe to my channel to be the first to receive weekly posted videos. th-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd
Kwesi Williams anyone who would knowingly take on the challenges and expense of becoming a physician in this day and time is a moron. And, yes, I'm a physician. And I'm also a Navy veteran. So I damn well know what I'm talking about. Four years of medical school followed by 3 to 5 years of residency. Here is what is waiting for you on the other side of that: $200k in debt from all those loans and it's accruing interest. Your friends are lightyears ahead of you in their careers and have made tons of money while you've been putting your personal life on hold. Every person who can access Google (100% of your patients) thinks they know more than you do about medicine. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance will dictate how you practice medicine. Make no mistake about that. And you will find yourself limited to using only a small percentage of the knowledge and skills you spent years developing while sacrificing time, sleep and relationships. But, yes, as the doctor, you are 100% responsible and 100% liable when something goes wrong. And notice I said "when" not "if" because eventually someday somehow somewhere something will go wrong. Because none of us is perfect. Well, I could go on and on but I think I've made my point. My strong recommendation to you is to become a PA or a nurse practitioner. Or a pharmacist...they easily make six figures in today's job market. It is what I would do if I could go back in time.
Henry Bockmon I really respect your honesty. I think that most people(especially black men) want to become doctors because of the title and where people tend to place doctors in our society. I don't think people factor in the points in which you made. For example with the debt you just mentioned in order for one to pay it back and not really have to worry about that money is if you force yourself to get into a high paying specialty. The medical field like any other field is a business. I was told by my Vocational Rehabilitation counselor that they would pay for my schooling in it's entirety if I decided to go the PA route. That's kind of difficult to pass up. Coming out of school debt free. I just think that's phenomenal.
Kwesi Williams it's difficult to find a balance between pursuing the goals you are passionate about versus the need to be practical about life. Don't ever let anyone tell you that money is not important and that you should just follow your dream regardless. Dreams do not pay the light bill or the car note. The practice of medicine has changed dramatically since I graduated from medical school, and not for the better. On any given week, when I'm being called at 2:30 in the morning for another emergency or another admission, I will wish I had put my 20 years in the Navy and then gone to work for the post office instead of becoming a doctor. I might still be married and retirement would be a bright light on the not-too-distant horizon if I would have followed that more practical path. Please don't let me talk you out of becoming a physician if that is your life's goal. I just want you to be knowledgeable about the harsh reality you are getting yourself into so that you can make an informed decision. I look around and I see dentists who close their doors every Friday and work no weekends and no holidays while every day is a potential workday for you. December 25 is no different than July 25 in the world of medicine, and medicine doesn't distinguish between 3:00 in the afternoon and 3:00 in the morning when you'll be up working while your friends who are lawyers/accountants/pharmacists/plumbers/electricians/etc. are fast asleep. Did I mention that after being up most of the night you will still be expected to put in a full day? In the interest of full disclosure, I did want to mention that there are programs available that will pay your way through medical school. These generally involve going into a primary care field and agreeing to practice for a number of years in an underserved area. There is also the military option if you wanted to return to the Navy as a way to pay for school. Good luck to you.
Henry Bockmon Trust me I know about those days when you have to work when everyone else is enjoying their time off. As a Corpsman in the Navy I got to see the life of a medical provider first hand. I also understand that life isn't about living it because of what other people are doing with theirs. What I really don't like is how medicine is today. I feel as if Physicians represent the pharmaceutical company that sponsors them. Pharmaceutical companies seem to be dictating the way medicine is practiced. I think the only true medicine is field medicine i.e military humanitarian missions, doctors without boarders, military deployment to combat areas etc. My dream was to either work with the VA, State Department or some Corrections Facility. I'm 31 and I have 3 children so it's a little bit different for me. I've been thinking about the time and money that will be spent on medical school and I don't know if it's worth me missing graduations, birthdays etc. That's the reason why I left the military. I love medicine though. I don't think that there's anything else I'd rather do. I wouldn't mind practicing in an underprivileged community, in fact that's what I would want to do if I couldn't get a job with my first options. I will also look into those free programs, but I will definitely not be going back into the military. The program in the military is called USHUS. It's the military medical school. It's located in Bethesda Maryland. I worked their for two years. Thanks for the info.
I really do appreciate your selflessness. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am currently in medical school, about to start my second year. Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. I am interested in Anesthesiology and would love to have a mentor to help guide me along the way.
Pryia Simmons Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! Absolutely! Anesthesiology is a good field to enter! Keep up the good work and stay in touch! Thanks for watching again and please share! Also, don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
Dr. Webb, I was wondering if you have any experience with physicians who came from an artistic background. I've had a strong interest in medicine and healthcare for as long as I can remember, but I also have a pretty conflicting love for comedy. After graduating college early, I opted to not take the MCAT and instead pursue standup while working various auxiliary healthcare jobs during the day. I've been performing for about five years now and while that's had it's little successes here and there, the road to becoming a truly great comedian is a much much longer trudge through late nights and social rejection, and every day I find myself looking more and more at my old college texts and thinking about that MCAT and wanting more. My fear is getting back on the academic track and either a) underperforming because I'm distracted by my artistic side or b) losing a part of myself that I love in the pursuit of medicine. I've considered PA school, but in my gut I know I'd wish that I'd gone to medical school if I went that route. In typing this question, I realize that a lot of the questions I have can only be answered by myself but I was wondering if you can offer some advice or guidance to the conflicted soul. Thank you for your time and all your videos!
I am planning on enlisting as 68w- I've got a few science courses under my belt and nothing matters more to me then getting that M.D. I still have at least 2.5yrs left until I get my bio degree (also I'm a double major in nursing and bio- just to have a backup plan) would you say that enlisting better prepared you for life as a doc, would you change how you got there...
Hi, Thanks for the question and comment! The military helped me become the person who I am today. Being in the military taught me how to be disciplined (which helped me in medical school and even to this day in residency), how to be resilient (which is extremely helpful in surgery), and how to stay focused. Your military experience does help when it comes to applying for jobs and other positions because it looks good on your CV! Check out this video that I put out about this subject: th-cam.com/video/PEWJaEEA1bA/w-d-xo.html And, Don't forget to subscribe as I will be posting new videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST! Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: www.amazon.com/Antonio-J.-Webb/e/B00OYN1LRA I talk alot about my military service in this book as well! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com twitter.com/drwebb82 facebook.com/awebbmd th-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way! Also, be sure to subscribe to receive the newest videos posted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5pm CST Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: amzn.to/2ydvHwd
Hi Doc , i need some of your advice, so yes i love medicine , i went into it because of my love of science and the desire to know more of the human body , mind and all intergrate is with a little science and to apply my knowledge and try to help people. how ever i went to a bad school , they didn't really provide us with a good foundation , and as part of the program we get to do our clinical rotations in other countries , i am here in the philippines and the gap in knowledge with the rest of the others is too much , the coordinator of the renew hospital says my fundamentals are bad and it would be better to restart , i have less than 6 months to graduate , i would mind starting over if its really what is needed i intend to be the best of what i can be .. but there are things to consider .. what do you think ?
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. you’ve inspired me. I’m 27 now. Applying for my post bacc as well. Got my degree in business. But you’ve made me optimistic. Thank you!
I really want to be a doctor and I'm about to graduate this summer but I really feel like my GPA is gonna hold me back. Not to mention I haven't taken the MCAT...but for now my main concern is that my GPA is just not fixable at this point.
Tony H Check out my other video about applying to medical school with a low GPA. But, in general most people with a low GPA do a post bac program or masters program to show the medical school admissions committee that you can handle the rigors of medical school despite your GPA. Hope this helps! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com
+Jewels Marie Hi, Thanks for the comment and watching! I recently posted a video about this! Def check it out but they are similar in what they do but one (DOs) take a different approach to providing care. Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly! Dr. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com facebook.com/awebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Dr. Webb's new book, Overcoming the Odds (ranked 5 STARS!) is available NOW at: www.amazon.com/Antonio-J.-Webb/e/B00OYN1LRA
Thank you so much for your time doing this video,,mostly about the age,i'm in my early 30s,thinking am i too late,now i know 46 years old in med school😱
kirk brown Hi, Thanks for the question. I get this question a lot. It's kind of hard to answer this question completely without knowing your story (family life, previous life experiences, future goals, etc) but here are my thoughts: You will be in your career working as a physician for 20-30+ years and I know the road to get to that point is arduous and lengthy, but I do believe it's worth it. You have to ask yourself, "Am I willing to sacrifice family and personal time, sacrifice a minimum of 8-10 years of my life and sacrifice financially to become a doctor?" And if that answer is yes, I say go for it. The average age in my medical school class was roughly 30 years old (oldest being 42 and youngest 23) and I currently work with 2 orthopedic surgeons who are 80+ years old. They have been a doctor for longer than I have been born. 😃 So, starting off medical school at 40 years old, you will be done around 50 years old and still can work 20 years and retire at 70. Check out my video on TH-cam that I posted on this same topic and subscribe to my channel to be the first to receive new videos that I post weekly! th-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd th-cam.com/video/y3f820qKvPQ/w-d-xo.html I hope this helps. Good luck! Remember if medicine is something you really want to do, then NEVER give up. Also, I just published a book about my path to medicine called "Overcoming the Odds" which I talk about my time growing up in the rough streets of Louisiana, my time as a military medic serving in Iraq, and applying to medical school then residency. I give a lot of advice after each chapter. You should definitely check it out before you start med school. It's at: www.amazon.com/author/antoniowebbmd A. Webb www.antoniowebbmd.com twitter.com/drwebb82 facebook.com/awebbmd th-cam.com/users/antoniowebbmd instagram.com/overcomingtheoddsbook Connect with other pre med students and ask questions, get tips handed down, visit here: facebook.com/groups/soyouwanttobeadoctor Or Go to facebook and search: "soyouwanttobeadoctor"
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. Thank you very much sir, Your explaination really help to reflect,and see from different angle. Thanks alot for all the video you make,its really help!😄
I love Malia but without job marriage sucessful not work. It is imp to try St George U. in Carribean. Not risk of losing medical benefits thanks to Hiram and his partner. Malia may believe I disrespect her due to her job. Film writer Adult movies.
Gettng married before attending med school is #1 in success story. Do understand marriage can breakup even in circumstance best. No possible to marry a success film writer and unemplyed myself.
Hello, Can a physical therapy Assistant become an orthopedic surgeon? If so, how? I really want to become an orthopedic surgeon yet I'm thinking of completing my DPT and use it as a stepping stone to becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Please I need your advice
hie doc....wanted to ask if its possible to do medicine after doing Pharmaceutical engineering..if yes do they lessen the number of years...whats the procedure like???
Doc. not everyone is talented to be a Doctor and to understand Science courses and be a Good Test Taker with vast information. It has to be given by God, if not you stuck in mesirable Jobs,
Thanks . I’m 41. I’ve been a an RN for 9 years. My son is 17 and a senior in high school . I love pediatric cardiology. I’m ready to go all in!
stellawil let’s do it!
@@zen_mindset1 thanks
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I wish more black kids looked up to people like you instead of rappers and athletes!
Quinton Mills That is definitely true! Thx for the support!
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Quinton Mills thank you!!!! I keep on saying this!
N K That was a very rude thing to say, race has nothing to do with iq.
FireHypebeast J he didn’t say anything about IQ, and it’s not racist he’s speaking the truth. N
FireHypebeast J rude* I mean
Thank you for sharing this! I love that you said it's a marathon, not a race. Current student pursuing my bachelors in nursing (25yo) I'll be done next year. I originally went into nursing to be an NP in fear of length/age/effort that medical school would take. The closer I get to graduating as a nurse the more my passion to attend medical school grows. This semester between 2 jobs and my rotations I'm at the hospital 50+ hrs/week plus a 10hr lecture Day. Your videos are exactly what I need to hear (especially about the nurse who took her MCAT's 5x's!) thank you!!
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
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Thank you so much. You have inspired me. I am 40 years old and have always wished I were a Medical Doctor but just felt I was too old. I am seasoned female Banker and a Development Finance Specialist but wish so hard I were a Medical Doctor.
Your video has really inspired me to believe that it is achievable. I will commence the process at once.
In fact I stumbled across your video because of the quest to know if it is still achievable. You have a fan for life in me.
Thank you so much for your selflessness. May God reward you richly for being an inspiration.
Lykaah1
Hi,
Thanks for the comment and watching! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Def check out my other video titled (link below), Am I too old to go to medical school!" Im sure you will enjoy it!:)
th-cam.com/video/y3f820qKvPQ/w-d-xo.html
Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to receive the newest videos posted weekly!
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Hi, Check out this video here about being too old for medical school! th-cam.com/video/1oaZRnB7H-8/w-d-xo.html
How’s your journey?
Lykaah1 good luck. I’m 41 and decided to get started
I've been binge watching your videos for the past hour. I'm 23 and earned a technical degree in Aircraft Maintenance. While aeronautics will always hold a special place in my life, I no longer feel this is the field I want to spend a career in. I'm in the process of working through the basic courses for my undergraduate degree and I am always looking for good advice & a solid mentor throughout the journey. Goodluck in your endeavors, Dr. Webb, and a shout out from San Antonio, Tx as well. Maybe we'll bump into each other some day!
I usually do not like or comment on videos but everything you stated in this video was motivating, concrete and genuine. I am a current nursing student and I have toggled back and forth between completing pre-med courses, and preparing for the NCLEX as well as MCAT. I LOVE the field of nursing but my heart still yearns towards studying medicine and becoming a physician. I am a firm believer that positivity, perspective, and persistence will get you to any destination of your choosing. So thank you for sharing this!
+Monae McNeil
Hi,
Thanks for the comment and watching! Im glad you found the video helpful! Good luck in your studies! You can do it! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly!
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So what did you end up doing?
Hey Monae, I'm curious. How's your trajectory now?
same what u doing now
Thanks man. I also fell in with a bad crowd, dropped out, now applying with a 3.9 GPA. Couldn’t help but feel like a father was talking to me when listening to you talk. Much love
I'm so happy for what you've shared! As I'm preparing myself for med school, I decided to search around for various opinions and how to cope - most videos I've seen are about either dropping out of Med school or why I shouldn't be a doctor or about suicides from doctors. And gosh these opinions do scare me a bit. But thank you so so much for this video - it's been the first positive thing I've gotten, and it's hugely encouraging to see, for one, that a doctor doesn't regret what he's doing. Thank you again! :)
Tan Hui Ning Thank you! It's definitely worth it in the end! Thanks for the kind comment!
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You can do it.
Very inspirational. I’m 50 and have had a passion to be a radiologist. But that’s a very long road!
Good stuff! Thanks for watching and sharing!
Thank you for sharing! It's so encouraging to hear someone telling me I can do it.
+Madie R
Hi,
Thanks for the comment and watching! Remember if medicine is something that you really want to do, then NEVER give up!
Im glad you found the video helpful! Be sure to subscribe also to receive the newest videos posted weekly!
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so proud you were able to change your life for the better. not everyone can do that.
Dr. Webb, thank you for your humble and respectfully done videos! Congratulations on your success! I’ve been binge watching since coming across you earlier today. I’m a new nurse and find your videos inspirational for my dream of becoming a CRNA. I plan to follow you in taking CC courses in SA. 😉 Be blessed, sir!
Awesome! CRNA is a great route! Good luck and stay in touch!
I’m 19 years old and I’m almost done with my second year of medical school, I’m really excited to become a doctor as well❤
You are amazing and so inspirational. Thank you for everything!❤💪
Timeless advice doc, salute !!
Dr. Webb! You are inspiring. Please inbox me some year 1 med school book names to share with my niece to keep her out of trouble, she's so smart. It's also fun for me to read. What better is there other than the military? Truth.
Nothing scares me more than student loans.
It's not a big deal if you are a doctor. He's gonna make 600k which means he can pay them off in 2 years. 95% of medical school students become doctors so as long as you don't waste money once you become a doctor, it's worth it.
A lot of people don’t understand that if they take out loans, make good grades, do internships/residency, and choose a good paying career, student loans aren’t debilitating.
Recruitment in the us and new Zealand is very high people need doctors 6/10 in us have a chronic disease
I'm only considering options where I won't have to be in debt. There's 3 good options if you're an American citizen: MD/PhD program, joining the military and the NHSC scholarship
The scariest thing about loans is that if any point you fail or fall out of the school, your still going have to pay them back with some other 9/5 job while still paying for your utilities and rent.
I'm a 41 year old black man desiring to pursue the medical field from I was a little boy I have been around Dr's since then I had the passion for medicine 💊🙃
Thank you
Thank you for your service!
I love science - especially biological sciences. Highly fabsinated with medical science. I loved anatomy & physiology. Self teaching myself biochemistry. Will apply for my biology degree soon. I'm going the PA route though.
I'm really inspired by all your videos. Have a lot of respect for you. Keep up the good work!
+Macie Lynn
Hi,
Thanks for the comment and watching! You are very welcome!
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Becoming a doctor is a long road, but it is worth it! To become a neurosurgeon here in Canada, it takes 6 years! If you calculate the time it will take, it is a total of 14 years (4 years undergraduate, 4 years medical school, and 6 years neurosurgery residency) if you don't do a fellowship. This is a long road but it really does take that long to become a neurosurgeon because that is a very difficult surgical specialty.
whats an extra 4 years in the grand scheme of life?
Plus, residents make about average money, so its fine
Thank you!
Wow!!!! This was inspirational. I too was a combat medic in the Navy (Navy Corpsman). I got out in 2013 and I'm going to take the MCAT in January of 2018. Would you say that being a combat medic made your resume a little more competitive when applying to medical schools? I have three children and I was therfore torn between PA and Physician. I really felt like you were speaking to me in this video due to the fact that I'm from a rough part of Miami Florida and medicine has always been my ticket out of the ghetto. Great video and story altogether. Keep it up. I will subscribe because I can definitely relate to you more than any of these other ppl doing these types of videos.
Kwesi Williams Awesome! First, thank you for your service as well! And yes, it does make you stand out with the military background and even to this day people will bring it up during interviews, etc! I think PA vs MD are both good routes. You just have to figure out what matters most to you. There are pros and cons of each but I would say go for it! Stay in touch!
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Kwesi Williams anyone who would knowingly take on the challenges and expense of becoming a physician in this day and time is a moron. And, yes, I'm a physician. And I'm also a Navy veteran. So I damn well know what I'm talking about. Four years of medical school followed by 3 to 5 years of residency. Here is what is waiting for you on the other side of that:
$200k in debt from all those loans and it's accruing interest.
Your friends are lightyears ahead of you in their careers and have made tons of money while you've been putting your personal life on hold.
Every person who can access Google (100% of your patients) thinks they know more than you do about medicine.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance will dictate how you practice medicine. Make no mistake about that. And you will find yourself limited to using only a small percentage of the knowledge and skills you spent years developing while sacrificing time, sleep and relationships.
But, yes, as the doctor, you are 100% responsible and 100% liable when something goes wrong. And notice I said "when" not "if" because eventually someday somehow somewhere something will go wrong. Because none of us is perfect.
Well, I could go on and on but I think I've made my point. My strong recommendation to you is to become a PA or a nurse practitioner. Or a pharmacist...they easily make six figures in today's job market. It is what I would do if I could go back in time.
Henry Bockmon I really respect your honesty. I think that most people(especially black men) want to become doctors because of the title and where people tend to place doctors in our society. I don't think people factor in the points in which you made. For example with the debt you just mentioned in order for one to pay it back and not really have to worry about that money is if you force yourself to get into a high paying specialty. The medical field like any other field is a business.
I was told by my Vocational Rehabilitation counselor that they would pay for my schooling in it's entirety if I decided to go the PA route. That's kind of difficult to pass up. Coming out of school debt free. I just think that's phenomenal.
Kwesi Williams it's difficult to find a balance between pursuing the goals you are passionate about versus the need to be practical about life. Don't ever let anyone tell you that money is not important and that you should just follow your dream regardless. Dreams do not pay the light bill or the car note. The practice of medicine has changed dramatically since I graduated from medical school, and not for the better. On any given week, when I'm being called at 2:30 in the morning for another emergency or another admission, I will wish I had put my 20 years in the Navy and then gone to work for the post office instead of becoming a doctor. I might still be married and retirement would be a bright light on the not-too-distant horizon if I would have followed that more practical path.
Please don't let me talk you out of becoming a physician if that is your life's goal. I just want you to be knowledgeable about the harsh reality you are getting yourself into so that you can make an informed decision. I look around and I see dentists who close their doors every Friday and work no weekends and no holidays while every day is a potential workday for you. December 25 is no different than July 25 in the world of medicine, and medicine doesn't distinguish between 3:00 in the afternoon and 3:00 in the morning when you'll be up working while your friends who are lawyers/accountants/pharmacists/plumbers/electricians/etc. are fast asleep. Did I mention that after being up most of the night you will still be expected to put in a full day?
In the interest of full disclosure, I did want to mention that there are programs available that will pay your way through medical school. These generally involve going into a primary care field and agreeing to practice for a number of years in an underserved area. There is also the military option if you wanted to return to the Navy as a way to pay for school.
Good luck to you.
Henry Bockmon Trust me I know about those days when you have to work when everyone else is enjoying their time off. As a Corpsman in the Navy I got to see the life of a medical provider first hand. I also understand that life isn't about living it because of what other people are doing with theirs. What I really don't like is how medicine is today. I feel as if Physicians represent the pharmaceutical company that sponsors them. Pharmaceutical companies seem to be dictating the way medicine is practiced. I think the only true medicine is field medicine i.e military humanitarian missions, doctors without boarders, military deployment to combat areas etc. My dream was to either work with the VA, State Department or some Corrections Facility. I'm 31 and I have 3 children so it's a little bit different for me. I've been thinking about the time and money that will be spent on medical school and I don't know if it's worth me missing graduations, birthdays etc. That's the reason why I left the military.
I love medicine though. I don't think that there's anything else I'd rather do. I wouldn't mind practicing in an underprivileged community, in fact that's what I would want to do if I couldn't get a job with my first options. I will also look into those free programs, but I will definitely not be going back into the military. The program in the military is called USHUS. It's the military medical school. It's located in Bethesda Maryland. I worked their for two years.
Thanks for the info.
im 22 and i was thinking of going back to school for policy and law but i think watching these vids i can be a doctor
You CAN do it!
This is a very helpful video thank you for your encouragement❤️
Thank you! 🙏🏾
I really do appreciate your selflessness. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am currently in medical school, about to start my second year. Thank you for your kind, encouraging words. I am interested in Anesthesiology and would love to have a mentor to help guide me along the way.
Pryia Simmons
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Thanks for the comment and watching! Absolutely! Anesthesiology is a good field to enter! Keep up the good work and stay in touch!
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God bless you brother ! Thank you for such motivation! Love from Pakistan!
Dr. Webb, I was wondering if you have any experience with physicians who came from an artistic background. I've had a strong interest in medicine and healthcare for as long as I can remember, but I also have a pretty conflicting love for comedy. After graduating college early, I opted to not take the MCAT and instead pursue standup while working various auxiliary healthcare jobs during the day. I've been performing for about five years now and while that's had it's little successes here and there, the road to becoming a truly great comedian is a much much longer trudge through late nights and social rejection, and every day I find myself looking more and more at my old college texts and thinking about that MCAT and wanting more. My fear is getting back on the academic track and either a) underperforming because I'm distracted by my artistic side or b) losing a part of myself that I love in the pursuit of medicine. I've considered PA school, but in my gut I know I'd wish that I'd gone to medical school if I went that route. In typing this question, I realize that a lot of the questions I have can only be answered by myself but I was wondering if you can offer some advice or guidance to the conflicted soul.
Thank you for your time and all your videos!
I feeling motivated to go back to school. I did phlebotomy as a younger adult only to find out that direct patient care is not for me.
when do you typically hear back from medical schools? what could you do to help you stand out from other applicants?
wow! i live in LA too! what a small world!
Awesome!
I am planning on enlisting as 68w- I've got a few science courses under my belt and nothing matters more to me then getting that M.D. I still have at least 2.5yrs left until I get my bio degree (also I'm a double major in nursing and bio- just to have a backup plan) would you say that enlisting better prepared you for life as a doc, would you change how you got there...
Hi,
Thanks for the question and comment! The military helped me become the person who I am today. Being in the military taught me how to be disciplined (which helped me in medical school and even to this day in residency), how to be resilient (which is extremely helpful in surgery), and how to stay focused. Your military experience does help when it comes to applying for jobs and other positions because it looks good on your CV!
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Teri Whitman how do you do double major?
And is it stressful?
Wow thanks! Im not a nerd tho and i want to be a doctor too!
But im still young but thanks! And btw Belated Congratz!
Awesome! You CAN do it! Its a long road but worth it in the end! Keep up the good work and let me know if you have any questions along the way!
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If you don't mind me asking. How old will you be when you are done?
Hello sir,
Do you think being in the military helped strengthen your application to Med school?
My mom has knee pain. She's 80. Is she too old to have surgery? She's also on dialysis.
Hi Doc , i need some of your advice, so yes i love medicine , i went into it because of my love of science and the desire to know more of the human body , mind and all intergrate is with a little science and to apply my knowledge and try to help people. how ever i went to a bad school , they didn't really provide us with a good foundation , and as part of the program we get to do our clinical rotations in other countries , i am here in the philippines and the gap in knowledge with the rest of the others is too much , the coordinator of the renew hospital says my fundamentals are bad and it would be better to restart , i have less than 6 months to graduate , i would mind starting over if its really what is needed i intend to be the best of what i can be .. but there are things to consider .. what do you think ?
How can I find doctors to shadow before applying to med school to decide if I want to go to med school?
What age were you when you started Medical School?
I was 27 but the oldest person in my class was 42
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. you’ve inspired me. I’m 27 now. Applying for my post bacc as well. Got my degree in business. But you’ve made me optimistic. Thank you!
I really want to be a doctor and I'm about to graduate this summer but I really feel like my GPA is gonna hold me back. Not to mention I haven't taken the MCAT...but for now my main concern is that my GPA is just not fixable at this point.
Tony H Check out my other video about applying to medical school with a low GPA. But, in general most people with a low GPA do a post bac program or masters program to show the medical school admissions committee that you can handle the rigors of medical school despite your GPA. Hope this helps!
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How did you become a medic in the USAF? I've actually been considering that route as well!
Which is better to go for? M.D.. or D.O.?? I'm slightly confused because they are both very similar.
+Jewels Marie
Hi,
Thanks for the comment and watching! I recently posted a video about this! Def check it out but they are similar in what they do but one (DOs) take a different approach to providing care.
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Thank you so much for your time doing this video,,mostly about the age,i'm in my early 30s,thinking am i too late,now i know 46 years old in med school😱
kirk brown
Hi,
Thanks for the question. I get this question a lot. It's kind of hard to answer this question completely without knowing your story (family life, previous life experiences, future goals, etc) but here are my thoughts: You will be in your career working as a physician for 20-30+ years and I know the road to get to that point is arduous and lengthy, but I do believe it's worth it. You have to ask yourself, "Am I willing to sacrifice family and personal time, sacrifice a minimum of 8-10 years of my life and sacrifice financially to become a doctor?" And if that answer is yes, I say go for it. The average age in my medical school class was roughly 30 years old (oldest being 42 and youngest 23) and I currently work with 2 orthopedic surgeons who are 80+ years old. They have been a doctor for longer than I have been born. 😃 So, starting off medical school at 40 years old, you will be done around 50 years old and still can work 20 years and retire at 70.
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I hope this helps. Good luck! Remember if medicine is something you really want to do, then NEVER give up.
Also, I just published a book about my path to medicine called "Overcoming the Odds" which I talk about my time growing up in the rough streets of Louisiana, my time as a military medic serving in Iraq, and applying to medical school then residency. I give a lot of advice after each chapter. You should definitely check it out before you start med school. It's at: www.amazon.com/author/antoniowebbmd
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Antonio J. Webb, M.D. Thank you very much sir,
Your explaination really help to reflect,and see from different angle.
Thanks alot for all the video you make,its really help!😄
Hi, good question! Check out this video here about being too old for medical school! th-cam.com/video/1oaZRnB7H-8/w-d-xo.html
i’ve never been so conflicted about anything in my whole life. should i be a doctor or nurse?? i just don’t know...
You could get a BSN and take prereqs for med school after/during if you decide to not continue nursing.
Dr. Webb M.D. how does being a registered doctor in any way helps on re-entry to medical school??
I love Malia but without job marriage sucessful not work. It is imp to try St George U. in Carribean. Not risk of losing medical benefits thanks to Hiram and his partner. Malia may believe I disrespect her due to her job. Film writer Adult movies.
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Sheriff or Law with badge 2sisters.
Gettng married before attending med school is #1 in success story. Do understand marriage can breakup even in circumstance best. No possible to marry a success film writer and unemplyed myself.
Can a person be a doctor by just reading books🙄
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Mirin story
Hello,
Can a physical therapy Assistant become an orthopedic surgeon?
If so, how?
I really want to become an orthopedic surgeon yet I'm thinking of completing my DPT and use it as a stepping stone to becoming an orthopedic surgeon.
Please I need your advice
hie doc....wanted to ask if its possible to do medicine after doing Pharmaceutical engineering..if yes do they lessen the number of years...whats the procedure like???
Hey dr webb your such an inspiration. Also you remind me of a bar of Snickers (your voice).
I wish I could be a doctor but I can't read or spell very well🤦🏽♀️
you can learn it do not give up!
You make about 400k?
good, veryvery good
Not yet he's still in residency
Doc. not everyone is talented to be a Doctor and to understand Science courses and be a Good Test Taker with vast information. It has to be given by God, if not you stuck in mesirable Jobs,
Jermey Combs God doesn't exist
God does exist assholes