Honestly I feel like you make the path to medicine seem so hard and sad just to make people to pay for your program. If that’s the case, just please stop. This is so discouraging. At least take a more passive or encouraging view to all this.
As an RN in NP school considering medicine...while I can appreciate the depth of knowledge required to be an MD, I do not agree that nursing requires "less intellectual stimulation". I think that phrasing coupled with the graphic of a woman in a traditional nursing uniform is a poor choice, ignorant at best and plain disrespectful at worst. Nursing requires a lot of responsibility and critical thinking, including knowing when to notify a provider of concerns, questioning orders, etc. I am sure many RNs, MDs, and other health care professionals would agree with me. I have overall found your videos helpful but was very taken aback and insulted by this comparison.
I'm a 16 year old boy who is thinking about medicine . Can you answer these questions : 1) how much time do you spend on the career everyday (study + work) 2) how much time did it take U to become a doctor 3) are U happy as a doctor 4) how much money does a fresh doctor make. 5) what's the best part of the job 6) is there teamwork in medicine
Since I was in High School, I’ve advertised that I was going to be a doctor one day. Coming from family background with physicians, surgeons & dentists I put the pressure on myself. I romanticized the idea of being a doctor with many of the points you said during this video. I’ve realized that my passion is to help others EMOTIONALLY rather than physically. It was hard but I told my parents I wish to pursue my PHD in Psychology. I want to be a therapist and open my own practice, write my own book, and speak at events are share my story :) I have my interview for doctorate school in an hour! Wish me luck 🙏🏼
So brave of you....atleast you know your purpose in life...people like me wanna go for medicine because they probably don't know what they gonna do if not medicine or because their moms wanted them to be a doctor...😔
If you feel like all you hear is bad news, I have a story for you. My mother is an emergency room doctor and absolutely in love with her job. Her 20s were hard, but she had a lot of fun times, leisure, concerts, parties and good friends to get through it. She LOVES the rush and excitement of the emergency room, every night is different, it's chaotic but stimulating. If you know you're gonna love your job, you can do it.
Kristen N great question! A few things motivate me. 1. In undergrad I was a phlebotomy tech and I think about all the positive patient experiences I had with my patients. I kept their notes/letters thanking me. I remember all the times I’ve had positive reinforcement form my collègues for my positive attributes towards the profession. 2. This is actually what I’m passionate about, and want to learn everything i can to be the best doctor I can be. 3. I want to prove to myself that I can get through it! 4. I don’t want to be stuck with all this debt. This is actually a huge motivator for a lot of people. Are you in medical school now or undergrad?
Haplone Im glad! It’s been rewarding! I’ve grown up so much in the first two years. I’ve learned how to push myself, how to be flexible, and most of all, resilient!! It’s not just studying, it’s a mental battle to keep pushing 👏
I’d be interested to see burnout data between docs who are first generation docs/from lower socioeconomic backgrounds vs doc who have a primary family member in medicine and higher socioeconomic background. Anecdotally, the most burnt out and pessimistic students are the ones who come from doctor families or parents pressured them imo going to medical school. The most optimistic and happy students I see are the first gen college grad types from more modest families etc.
It’s very obvious in medical school who these people will be, too. They’re the ones complaining all the time about this in that. For the clinical stuff there are some that usually half fast patient interactions. It’s sad they make it through when it’s clear their heart isn’t in the right place.
This is a good point. Also interested to see burnout or dissatisfaction rates for those who are career changers, who've had careers before switching to medical school.
Christian..i think you are onto something there..i am a first generation american and college student just graduated nursing school...at 27...and i was always optimistic , participating, sitting at the front of the class....however, my heart has always been with pursuing medical school, but my parents always thought I dreamt too big and did not know that it would even be possible. My parents never finished high school and grew up extremely poor. However, now that I am married and have kids, I have a supportive husband who tells me to go for it! As a non traditional student I feel like I would not be missing out like most traditional students miss out on their 20s. I am worried about missing out on my kids though. Im excited to get to my destination. Slowly, but surely, I will make it. It is like he said...you have to enjoy the process.
I'd also like to see data on financial stability for older doctors vs younger ones since the older ones had much lower tuition when they went through college
I'm a doctor and honestly majority of days can be frustrating/depressing. However the moments, when you genuinely manage to help a patient, that gets you through.
My parents and teachers always dreamed of me being a doctor and implemented it in my mind, so i grew up just assuming i would. now that i'm older though, i don't know if it's what i want or if it's what i was grown to believe
I definitely relate to this a lot to the point where I'm unsure whether being a doctor is truly my own voice or other people's voice that "became" my own voice. And I'm still struggling to find out the answers, dealing with the expectations of people around me that thinks that I should go for medicine due to good academics.
Mooncherry I’m in the same boat. I’m trying to figure out if I genuinely want to go to medical school because I can’t imagine myself doing anything else than being a physician but at the same time I don’t feel like I would enjoy it as much😪 I need to figure this out before I decide to go to medical school and become completely burnt out
Michael Miller No wonder the national average IQ is a double digit number in the U.S. It’s embarrassing that people have to be reminded to wash their hands.
@@Logan753-g1v People panic during crisis situations. It's falls on people who know better and can help, to help. To be the voice of reason and explain how to beat this thing. South Korea and Japan have considerably higher IQs than us and have been hammered by the Coronavirus. Italy has been brought to their knees, God be with them. They're by no means an illiterate nation. It's not about IQ, it's about spread.
@@incognitos4342 I disagree. More students than ever are taking a gap year or two after undergrad. It provides a different perspective on medicine, experience the real world (outside of studying all day) and allows you to take a break from the grind
I'm also gonna take a gap year but it sucks. In most countries,Med School is an undergrad degree. In this country, you waste mutliple years before starting.
One of the most useful tips this channel has given me is to focus on the process and not the results. I’m not sure when you first explained that first Dr. J, but I think that single piece of advise has improved my life drastically (MCAT studying, fitness goals, effort put into relationships). When you stop attaching yourself to outcomes, things look a lot brighter.
I´ll be honest, I don´t always love being a doctor, but I can´t imagine myself doing anything else. There is not a thing in the world that causes me more interest than my profession, it´s hard but I would not change it for anything
Who said you can’t enjoy your twenties and thirties as a med student ? You can still go out , travel , hangout with friends and experience things ! Where’s the waste ? It’s just different from other majors but you still get to live and be happy and study med for 10 years .
@@biniyamin2970 I was gonna agree but then I realized that’s not necessarily true, many people in 20s sometimes go into rat race specialities, demanding engineering jobs or finance firms with insane work weeks etc. medicine isn’t the only path filled with hardship
Currently a 4th year medical student. Im burned out as it is, but watching this video just made me realize that the path to becoming a doctor is still for me.
@@thenightdances21 make sure you like the dark! my dad is a neuroradiologist and a lot of what he does is reading films. the pay is great and he loves his research days. there's a lot of stress and sadness about not getting to spend as much time with my family, but he does get to travel to a bunch of conferences around the US. definitely talk to a lot of neuroradiologists, though! it's probably different for everyone.
In the middle of MCAT studying and just came here as if it would change my mind LOL (not). For some crazy odd reason I got this motivation and passion that will NOT allow me to give up, because I know it will be the biggest regret of my life. Good luck to all on your journeys!
That's exactly where I'm at as well. I had decided to be a PA since the road was much shorter, and in that regard, easier, but I woke up every morning with a pit in my stomach and knew it wasn't right. I just want it to be a doctor so bad.. there's nothing anyone could say to stop me, and that crazy passion fuels me to push through the insanely hard journey every day.
Honestly this video really encouraged me. I am an undergrad student in my second year and my GPA is (at the moment) too low for me to be a competitive applicant, but I know that is the only thing holding me back. Knowing I have the resilience, drive, and love for the process encourages me that if I can improve my GPA, Ill be a good looking applicant (pending MCAT scores, ofc). But regardless, thanks for the video!
@machomano207, and Chelsea, hey I just wanted to encourage you that my first two years were tough for me too and got like 3.1 GPA but fast forward seven years, graduated, got M.A, been working for 4 years now and now trying to apply to med school. I have learned to process to of overcoming obstacles and not looking back and having regrets. GPA does not define you. How you apply the principles and what you learn does.
I'm also in my 2nd year, taking biomedical engineering. I quite enjoy the degree but my gpa decreases with each passing semester. I'm finding it quite difficult to maintain a competitive GPA but I'll persevere and focus on the positive side of things. I've learned that to climb up a staircase, it's important to look at the steps in front of you so that you don't trip and fall.
I've been to medical school. It takes a lot of mental fortitude to be a physician. I needed to stop to realize that I was miserable and later was diagnosed with clinical depression coupled with suicide attempts. Never felt so relieved when I finally decided that med school is not for me.
same for me. i quit in the middle of my first yr. i havent incurred much debt tho. I still have this feeling of 'what ifs' but i couldnt deny i am happy with my decision.
1:45 - this is so important. I'm an RN and realising I'm not satisfied; I need that intellectual and mental challenge. Yes there are hard parts about nursing but they're not the hard parts I am seeking if that makes sense. I know medicine is rough but I really want to try it. Thanks for this insightful and concise video.
What I got from this video was just discouragement. It does have its positive points and may be the bitter truth, but I simply don't agree with some of them. I really want to enjoy with friends every once in a while and not be stuck in this tough process of just studying 24/7. I'll not let anything stop me from having fun while learning medicine.
Chromism hey there! So we do have time with our friends! Let me give you a quick run down of my schedule to put it into perspective: I’m a late riser so I wake at 10 AM and review my lectures from about 10-2. I usually eat while I’m reading over them. Then after I review previous days material till about 6 PM. We usually have IM sports that I like to go do around this hour and I come back and finish whatever I didn’t finish till about 9 or 10. If you start your day like most students do around 6-7 you’ll be done a lot earlier. That just isn’t me rn I need my sleep!
Oh and I always take half days off on the weekend!! I don’t take whole days off on the but I do only 4 hours a day on sat/sun for plenty of time to grocery shop or just do absolutely nothing.
I was really into medicine when I was younger and in high school got excellent grades in biology and science, did independent study, did 2 years of pre-med. in college, but waivered out after 2 years in pre-med. I just took another career path after speaking to a college counselor. I still think about continuing and romanticize it, but I wish those who continued much luck and blessings. I think pursuing medicine is a calling, you just know it in your heart this is what you want to do more than anything in the world and/or for some all they want to do, for me I wasn't sure and I couldn't continue until I was 200%, then after 2019 I really fell off that boat, maybe who knows I could contribute in the future by being a science teacher or who knows?
Honestly I used to be mad at you before but I realised that you have just been speaking the truth and nothing but the truth. Thanks Dr.Jubbal you have really helped me a lot as a physician in training.🙂
My dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon. My dad has knee problems and some days are a struggle for him I don’t want people to feel the pain he does and I want to fix it if they have any. I wouldn’t mind specializing in other regions but becoming a knee ortho is my main goal. I love helping people and making them happy.
Great thing to make a video on this topic! A lot of people choose medicine as they see TV shows and believe it is like this in a hospital! But if you choose medicine for the right reason you will be happy even though it is tough!
Keep in mind, a decent amount of the people who are disillusioned with challenges and stress are totally at home when they're medicine or biology-related. It's about doing what you love vs doing something you're forced to (i.e. pre-requisites in school).
Hi I’m a 13 year old boy and I’m already looking at being a doctor. I’d love to be a type of heart doctor because my grandfather had heart problems. I’d like to know all different types of heart doctors and what it takes to become them. If you can put a video out on this that would be great.
@@canttouchthis5985 what is it like because I'm fifteen and I want to be a neurosurgeon and I'm watching all of these videos to prepare for what it's like and to see if I really want to do it. (I am very interested in neuroscience)
I was pre med and just gave up and am trying to switch majors during this semester (junior year). I love the competition and have a 3.7+ gpa but I absolutely hated all my bio (except zoology and evolution) and chem classes. I did not enjoy shadowing at all and never derived pleasure from helping people...My chem classes really killed my gpa and so I'm gonna have a hard time switching to a business major and definitely won't graduate on time....better late than never I guess....
Emily Ibarra I have thought about that, but after doing some research I found that that the debt : income : time investment ratio just wasn’t worth it. Income is a large motivator for me, the main reason I was pre med. I’ve already applied for internal transfer to CS and Econ. I prolly won’t get into CS as they favor people who will graduate on time 😕
Another semester is very small when compared to the rest of your life. Maybe take an additional 2 semesters to graduate so you know you’re not just trying to graduate ASAP with something besides medicine but something you actually enjoy. Don’t let time be a such a strong motivating factor. Most people who graduate college would’ve chose something else but they don’t usually admit it
Napoleon IV I literally have the same story rn and I have been so stressed. I am in my sophomore year and a biology major. I want to switch but I don’t know what I will go into.
@@mahrukhabid861 I'm at the end of my second year as a bio major. You may want to look into job options a BS in bio, there's more out there than you think. I no longer want to go to medical school, to me it isn't worth the cost of my personal happiness and mental health issues. But I want to stay in medicine and found that you can get a masters in nursing to become an NP without a BSN. So I've been looking into that.
This is the BEST video I've come across yet detailing the realities of being a Doctor. Thanks so much! Confirmation that this is the right profession for me.
The medical model is wrong from the point of view of having to undertake ridiculously long hours. Doctors care for people but are under so much time pressure that mistakes can be made. Also, such time pressures mean that doctors struggle to look after their own mental and physical wellbeing. So ironic. Doctors and nurses should be supported more to do the job they are passionate about doing to the best of their ability. These professions should not be subjected to such harsh attrition.
I know a few psychiatrists that got lots of mental health issues from not looking after their own mental health. I’ve seen psychiatrists even commit suicide after dealing with suicidal patients.
The hurdle I have been facing my first two years of medical school is the extreme social isolation from being buried in books and lectures. I miss working with people. I hope that it gets better when third year starts and I start working with people in groups. I am an extrovert and get energy from interacting with lots of people every day.
I'm only going to be starting my grade 10 year this upcoming fall, but I think that I really want to become either a nurse or a doctor. I just feel so excited by the idea of working alongside other people to help and take care of others, but I also really enjoy methodical step-by-step processes and science :)
I’m currently a junior in high school and I’m still figuring out if I wanna be in the business or medical field. But the truth is I don’t think I really have a passion for finance I just like to find more ways to save money and be productive. I REALLY REALLY enjoy watching vids about the skin and everything ab it. I can watch informational videos for hours on end and I think my mom suffers for melasma and I’m trying to come up with a skincare regimen for her and my other friend that suffers from acne and I love helping with that and have such a passion for it. My mom said to me “hey why don’t you actually do this like for a job when you grow up” so the closest thing I thought ab was dermatology and I know it is a lot of heavy work but I am persistent and I can push thru if I put my mind to it and it’s finally a profession I can see myself doing and going into without thinking ab it only for the money!!
Well I’m in my 50’s and regretting not finishing med school and becoming an RN instead. I frequently consider going back to college once again. I have so many college hours I could have been a doctor. Do it when you’re young. You’re going to go for a 4 year bachelor’s anyway, so just go for another 4 for med school and you can call yourself a doctor. I could have been done with internship and residency years ago.
@Navya thats it. I'm in class 12th and have had enough of this bullcrap from my peers who only think about either being an engineer or doctor. I have decided to leave the path of becoming a doctor and will go forth with marine biology, something which to me seems far more interesting.
@Navya yes I am Indian. Having south Asian parents that expect you to have such a high job is tough but thankfully I want to go into medicine. But yes, I hope the high expectations some parents set for their children calms down in the future because there are so many great fields out there~
I just want to say, I really enjoyed this video/break down. I think it hit really great parts of questions I have needed answered. This video also has GREAT general life advice as well! Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Somehow you make these video topics exactly when I’m thinking of them!! Thank you! Coronavirus definitely has me thinking about the extremes of a medical career
Something to note. 6.7% of the US population suffer from depression. 30% of medical students suffer from depression. The suicide rate for practicing physicians is twice that of the general population. Really make sure you want to be a physician, because the path and the job seem to be stressful if you are not mentally built for it.
Hey! I think I resonated with all of the 5 factors. On a scale of 0- 10 for each factor.. I may not be a 10 for all of them/most of them but yeah I wd safely be a >5 for all of them. Thanks for putting things in a reality and information based and logic oriented manner. Great work!😊👍 Thank you for sharing it with us.
Chelsea M every young PAs I talked to are super happy. Few older PAs who are unhappy want to gain more autonomy and wish and they should have went to medical school instead.
@@przhadana9729 PA stands for Physician Assistant. Contrary to the name, they are not actually assistants. They have lots of independence and perform many of the same duties as a doctor ! The video I mentioned goes into more depth about this. And be sure to do your own research with other sources as well so that you can gain more knowledge on this profession
As a physician for nearly 40 years now, I think you make some reasonable points though I think the competition theme is over stated. I’d also like to echo your point on income. I’ve seen too many colleagues go way into debt for a “good lifestyle” even in residency. Living within your means is key.
thank you for the video ! nowadays there’s a lot of people who only want to become a doctor because 1, a high salary , or 2 , they want what they say in medical tv dramas ...
Damn all that time and effort you need to put in, and not even sure if the lifestyle is worth it for what I’ll be expecting... I’m so lost right now and might be regretting my decision going into this field
I'm always looking forward to new challenges. I get excited of what I can learn and knowing I'm going to overcome something. It's hard to view things as a 'problem' with this mentality. Like Dr. Jubbal, I didn't know I've been practicing stoicism for a very long time. Lol. Excellent video, as always!
Top traits that resonated with me: enjoy challenges, inquisitive, altruistic, eager, hard working. Not so good at: avoiding victim mentality, stress, getting annoyed with gunners. It’s hard to balance being outcome oriented in pre-med because results are so important!
Anesthesiologists are dying out. Pointless. Why do that when you can become a nurse and then become a CRNA and finish a lot earlier and a lot less debt. It’s getting to the point that anesthesiologists are getting salty that CRNAs are stealing their jobs since hospitals prefer them, and patient outcomes have been shown to be identical so the preparation is just as good.
Since you always emphasize the points about finances when it comes to becoming a physician, could you make a video comparing the income of a physician and a PA? (Like the video you did comparing physicians to engineers!) I know a lot of students have to decide between PA and MD/DO... it would really help to see a side by side of the two!!
I don't think we will ever get a better opportunity to overhaul our current medical system than the present. I know this is somewhat off-topic but we can really see all the holes we have made in our system over the years.
I am a student medicinde. I am not happy. I cry a lot for sometimes I dont understand some topic. I dont know, i am not enough strong to be doctor, and its ok. I am gonna quit from this career. I want to be happy again and have time for myself
Hi! If you could, can you do a “so you want to be an ophthalmologist?” Or a “so you want to be an interventional radiologist?” These are my top two and I can’t find much info on them. Thanks!
If you're interested, Andrea Tooley has a channel and (unless my memory is shot) she went into ophthalmology. You might find some of what you're looking for there too
As a non-traditional applicant who started my post-bacc last year a week before my 30th birthday, the point about seeing non-physician friend having a less intense lifestyle can be a little challenging. However, it doesn’t bother me too much because I’m much happier about my long term goal of becoming a doctor than I was teaching.
Personally, I don't like to believe that the "two types of people" mentioned at the beginning are fixed - but maybe that's just me idealizing; I want to believe that I can improve my methods for coping with challenges. PS: This isn't meant to be an insult - I love this channel; thank you so much!
Would I be happy? My grandfather and father became physicians, so the expectation was crushing. But growing up I remember him always working, sure I'm grateful for him but I want to be able to be there for my kids.
I don't want to live searching for a way to live, and by a way to live I mean being happy outside medicine, with family, adventures and stuff like that. I have most of those factors that could make me happy as a Dr, and I really want to be one, but I also want to live outside that... Idk this video didn't encouraged me...
I feel the same way! For years I had my eyes on medicine, though I didn't commit yet. I went to a liberal arts & sciences college in Europe (pre-med major) and am now heading into a biology research master's. My idea was that I can still always go to med school afterwards if I feel that's the right choice, but now I'm thinking less and less that I will do so. I enjoy the subjects required for medicine but the thing with me is that I enjoy so much besides that as well. Lately I've also been dabbling in the arts and have many hobbies. I don't think I will be happy if I am prevented from exploring what else is out there just because medicine takes up so much time. I realized I am interested in a lot of things, but usually only to a certain extent. I don't see myself going down one narrow, pre-determined path for the rest of my life. It feels a little sad to let medicine go, but better now than 5 or 10 years down the line when I've invested so much time, energy and money into something that I already suspected could not satisfy me. This comment turned out longer than I planned, but I hope it is even a little bit helpful to anyone and I'm curious to hear how your path is going!
I wanted to become a doctor ever since I was able to talk because my grandma is a doctor 👩⚕️ and seeing that we could save lives why not? I am only 12 but I never changed my mind... Edit: I forgot to mention, my grandma even helped a woman give birth on a running train, came up on the news.. If my grandma could be such a great doc, can’t I?
Ashriya Javeed don’t become a doctor cause of pressure or since your Indian, only if you want it! There are more cops in my family than doctors, but this implies to every job!
Floriva oh trust me, it’s from my own will, I’m being pushed to NOT to be a Doctor by my parents cause I’m really good with technology, they want me to something related to that area but, I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, so that’s what I will be...
Love your videos! Turned on notifications so I can always watch as soon as they come out. I’m starting premed next year, so videos like these are super helpful! Thank you so much and keep up the good work
To anyone who reads this: There is no limit for your dreams and your happiness.Just don't let yourself down and Always be a fan of yours. Uplift your energy level,whether or not everything is all right. make time for your mental health and bring peace to your seconds. You are the one who can do anything you imagine💪🏼Keep it up and remember how amazing you are🤍
It’s normal to complain and go through hard struggles. Regardless if you may not be a confident, resilient and/or intelligent, there is always time to progress. But the quality I admire is ‘adaptability.’ In saying that, there is this quote I heard from an elderly relative which I’ve always appreciated: “The future favours the versatile.”
Such an important video, thank you! Delayed gratification and love for challenge is everything‼️ I wanted to be a doc for that exact responsibility and challenge of constantly improving as a professional. #trustandlovetheprocess
I still don't know if i should become a doctor or a nurse, i know both careers are very different, but they do share some stuff. Except that Nursing takes less time to graduate, and you can keep studying and become a nurse practitioner. Becoming a RN takes 4 years in my country and doctor takes 6. And i really don't want to spend all that time in what's considered an undergraduate degree here. And although nurses do have long and draining shifts, they still have more free time than doctors, which is what i want. I'm a nurse tech and i love it, but i like the tasks of doctors a lot more... So i'm confused, i don't know what to choose.
i thought this was going to discourage me but It just reassured me i have loved medicine i know about all the exams and the 7-year med school the 4 year resident i have accepted it cause i will always want to be a doctor
Hey doctor, how are you, I want to ask you some question I'm a med student, that recently being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and I don't know what's coming. So, I want to ask you, what is it like to have Chron's disease when you in medical school with endless pressure and stress, when it's one of the contributors for Crohn's flare-up, how do you manage to withstand that difficulty, and is it hard to pursue medicine when you have Chron's disease? Thank you, I hope you're in good condition
thank you so much doctor for uplifting me mentally..... I am med school student right now and I am an intern... sometimes I feel exhausted even after having these habits.... but now I realized it normal.... thanks once again🙏
Im a EM resident and I can say I am happy enough... though idk if Id do it again or recommend it. TBH, be a nurse if you want to be in medicine and make a ton of money even at a young age. You can easily make 150k as a 22 year old with a nice car and house. However, if you want to be in medicine because of the knowledge and responsibility and etc, then yes be a doctor. Just know it is a long, long journey, and it probably isn't exactly what you'd expect in regards to recognition, free time, social life, and pay. Message me if you have further questions.
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Inspiring video. If I had seen it many years ago I may not have gone to Medschool. Good job, all accurate and balanced.
As a medical student the video really hurt.
Honestly I feel like you make the path to medicine seem so hard and sad just to make people to pay for your program. If that’s the case, just please stop. This is so discouraging. At least take a more passive or encouraging view to all this.
As an RN in NP school considering medicine...while I can appreciate the depth of knowledge required to be an MD, I do not agree that nursing requires "less intellectual stimulation". I think that phrasing coupled with the graphic of a woman in a traditional nursing uniform is a poor choice, ignorant at best and plain disrespectful at worst. Nursing requires a lot of responsibility and critical thinking, including knowing when to notify a provider of concerns, questioning orders, etc. I am sure many RNs, MDs, and other health care professionals would agree with me. I have overall found your videos helpful but was very taken aback and insulted by this comparison.
People often overglamorize being a doctor
I was literally looking for your comment because I knew you would be here 😂
Sally Bluesky Same
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Don’t forget all the trust fund kids at uni’s like mine who all go premed without realizing what it entails
can't agree more
these youtube recommendations gettin a lil too specific
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*are* getting
“Burnout rates are at EPIDEMIC levels” Too soon, man... Too soon...
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MariahxJimin we’re in a pandemic not an epidemic..
@@lexib1090 you realize it's the same idea right...?
brsk yeah, but a pandemic is worldwide and an epidemic is in small communities
@@lexib1090 take a joke 😂 it's really not that deep
I love the no bullshit. Straight to the point.
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I'm a 16 year old boy who is thinking about medicine . Can you answer these questions : 1) how much time do you spend on the career everyday (study + work) 2) how much time did it take U to become a doctor 3) are U happy as a doctor 4) how much money does a fresh doctor make. 5) what's the best part of the job 6) is there teamwork in medicine
Sometimes that happens @@전정우-h5n
Since I was in High School, I’ve advertised that I was going to be a doctor one day. Coming from family background with physicians, surgeons & dentists I put the pressure on myself. I romanticized the idea of being a doctor with many of the points you said during this video. I’ve realized that my passion is to help others EMOTIONALLY rather than physically. It was hard but I told my parents I wish to pursue my PHD in Psychology. I want to be a therapist and open my own practice, write my own book, and speak at events are share my story :) I have my interview for doctorate school in an hour! Wish me luck 🙏🏼
golgi apparatus did it go well????
So brave of you....atleast you know your purpose in life...people like me wanna go for medicine because they probably don't know what they gonna do if not medicine or because their moms wanted them to be a doctor...😔
@@bhavya1473 SAME OMG
Same! But I chose to be an occupational therapist instead.
@Shreya Ganguly it went great!! I’ve been accepted to a doctorate in clinical psychology program and start this fall semester! Thank you for asking 🥰
My biggest hurdle is that I am outcome-oriented. I need to rewire my brain to become process-oriented.
You totally spoke my mind!
If you feel like all you hear is bad news, I have a story for you. My mother is an emergency room doctor and absolutely in love with her job. Her 20s were hard, but she had a lot of fun times, leisure, concerts, parties and good friends to get through it. She LOVES the rush and excitement of the emergency room, every night is different, it's chaotic but stimulating. If you know you're gonna love your job, you can do it.
Is medical school what I thought it would be? No.
Do I regret it? No 😁
This was really refreshing to hear
Once residency hits it’s very different. You’re on your own. Stressful and burnout
What motivates you to keep pushing if you sometimes find yourself struggling?
Kristen N great question! A few things motivate me. 1. In undergrad I was a phlebotomy tech and I think about all the positive patient experiences I had with my patients. I kept their notes/letters thanking me. I remember all the times I’ve had positive reinforcement form my collègues for my positive attributes towards the profession. 2. This is actually what I’m passionate about, and want to learn everything i can to be the best doctor I can be. 3. I want to prove to myself that I can get through it! 4. I don’t want to be stuck with all this debt. This is actually a huge motivator for a lot of people.
Are you in medical school now or undergrad?
Haplone Im glad! It’s been rewarding! I’ve grown up so much in the first two years. I’ve learned how to push myself, how to be flexible, and most of all, resilient!! It’s not just studying, it’s a mental battle to keep pushing 👏
I’d be interested to see burnout data between docs who are first generation docs/from lower socioeconomic backgrounds vs doc who have a primary family member in medicine and higher socioeconomic background. Anecdotally, the most burnt out and pessimistic students are the ones who come from doctor families or parents pressured them imo going to medical school. The most optimistic and happy students I see are the first gen college grad types from more modest families etc.
It’s very obvious in medical school who these people will be, too. They’re the ones complaining all the time about this in that. For the clinical stuff there are some that usually half fast patient interactions. It’s sad they make it through when it’s clear their heart isn’t in the right place.
This is a good point. Also interested to see burnout or dissatisfaction rates for those who are career changers, who've had careers before switching to medical school.
Petroleum Jelly most people that have had career changes to medical school were nurses, EMTs, or military. Would be very interesting indeed to see!!
Christian..i think you are onto something there..i am a first generation american and college student just graduated nursing school...at 27...and i was always optimistic , participating, sitting at the front of the class....however, my heart has always been with pursuing medical school, but my parents always thought I dreamt too big and did not know that it would even be possible. My parents never finished high school and grew up extremely poor. However, now that I am married and have kids, I have a supportive husband who tells me to go for it! As a non traditional student I feel like I would not be missing out like most traditional students miss out on their 20s. I am worried about missing out on my kids though. Im excited to get to my destination. Slowly, but surely, I will make it. It is like he said...you have to enjoy the process.
I'd also like to see data on financial stability for older doctors vs younger ones since the older ones had much lower tuition when they went through college
I'm a doctor and honestly majority of days can be frustrating/depressing. However the moments, when you genuinely manage to help a patient, that gets you through.
what type of doctor?
I hate overstimulating environments with high competition. Sigh...
You can still make it through just stay in your lane and trust that you are making your right decision!
thought there was a fruit fly on my screen
@@SemiDurakovic This is the best advice
@Soumya madhaw that's a troll profile pic.
Cant speak about med school but the amount of pre-med competition depends highly on the school you go to
My parents and teachers always dreamed of me being a doctor and implemented it in my mind, so i grew up just assuming i would. now that i'm older though, i don't know if it's what i want or if it's what i was grown to believe
I feel the same way
Uhhhhh I feel this so much. And now I'm being told that not being a doctor would be a waste of my potential.😔💆🏾♀️
I definitely relate to this a lot to the point where I'm unsure whether being a doctor is truly my own voice or other people's voice that "became" my own voice. And I'm still struggling to find out the answers, dealing with the expectations of people around me that thinks that I should go for medicine due to good academics.
Exactly my story....
Mooncherry I’m in the same boat. I’m trying to figure out if I genuinely want to go to medical school because I can’t imagine myself doing anything else than being a physician but at the same time I don’t feel like I would enjoy it as much😪 I need to figure this out before I decide to go to medical school and become completely burnt out
Nothing to do with the video, just reminding everyone to wash your hands!
Michael Miller No wonder the national average IQ is a double digit number in the U.S. It’s embarrassing that people have to be reminded to wash their hands.
@@Logan753-g1v People panic during crisis situations. It's falls on people who know better and can help, to help. To be the voice of reason and explain how to beat this thing. South Korea and Japan have considerably higher IQs than us and have been hammered by the Coronavirus. Italy has been brought to their knees, God be with them. They're by no means an illiterate nation. It's not about IQ, it's about spread.
This virus is dumb as hell just stop
King Taylor I agree, that why we should try to social distance.
King Taylor with or without the virus wash your hands🙄
PLEASEEEE DO A VIDEO ON GAP YEARS (and also options to graduate undergrad in 3 years and if students should take one vs two gap years)
AuroraRising1 i’d love to here his take on this too! If interested, I made a video on if a gap
Year is worth it if interested👍
Upvote
AuroraRising1 students should take NO gap years . It affects your medical application
@@incognitos4342 I disagree. More students than ever are taking a gap year or two after undergrad. It provides a different perspective on medicine, experience the real world (outside of studying all day) and allows you to take a break from the grind
I'm also gonna take a gap year but it sucks. In most countries,Med School is an undergrad degree. In this country, you waste mutliple years before starting.
One of the most useful tips this channel has given me is to focus on the process and not the results. I’m not sure when you first explained that first Dr. J, but I think that single piece of advise has improved my life drastically (MCAT studying, fitness goals, effort put into relationships). When you stop attaching yourself to outcomes, things look a lot brighter.
I´ll be honest, I don´t always love being a doctor, but I can´t imagine myself doing anything else. There is not a thing in the world that causes me more interest than my profession, it´s hard but I would not change it for anything
Who said you can’t enjoy your twenties and thirties as a med student ? You can still go out , travel , hangout with friends and experience things ! Where’s the waste ? It’s just different from other majors but you still get to live and be happy and study med for 10 years .
He said relatively to non meds
@@biniyamin2970 I was gonna agree but then I realized that’s not necessarily true, many people in 20s sometimes go into rat race specialities, demanding engineering jobs or finance firms with insane work weeks etc. medicine isn’t the only path filled with hardship
@@biniyamin2970 not really. My friends who are not in med are working all the time, not really living life like this video claims
My thoughts exactly!
Currently a 4th year medical student. Im burned out as it is, but watching this video just made me realize that the path to becoming a doctor is still for me.
Keep going you're almost to residency. PLEASE DO NOT QUIT.
I wonder how it’s going with you now, hopefully you got success in becoming what you want to be
Best lifestyle specialities and happiest doctors I know: Radiologists, Pathologists, Anesthesiologists and Dermatologist
radiologists have one of the highest burnout rates in medicine
ursula brown That’s why we get 8-16 weeks leave a year
ursula brown ooooo do you know why?
ursula brown can you expand on this please? I’m very interested in radiology
@@thenightdances21 make sure you like the dark! my dad is a neuroradiologist and a lot of what he does is reading films. the pay is great and he loves his research days. there's a lot of stress and sadness about not getting to spend as much time with my family, but he does get to travel to a bunch of conferences around the US. definitely talk to a lot of neuroradiologists, though! it's probably different for everyone.
In the middle of MCAT studying and just came here as if it would change my mind LOL (not). For some crazy odd reason I got this motivation and passion that will NOT allow me to give up, because I know it will be the biggest regret of my life. Good luck to all on your journeys!
That's exactly where I'm at as well. I had decided to be a PA since the road was much shorter, and in that regard, easier, but I woke up every morning with a pit in my stomach and knew it wasn't right. I just want it to be a doctor so bad.. there's nothing anyone could say to stop me, and that crazy passion fuels me to push through the insanely hard journey every day.
Honestly this video really encouraged me. I am an undergrad student in my second year and my GPA is (at the moment) too low for me to be a competitive applicant, but I know that is the only thing holding me back. Knowing I have the resilience, drive, and love for the process encourages me that if I can improve my GPA, Ill be a good looking applicant (pending MCAT scores, ofc). But regardless, thanks for the video!
@machomano207, and Chelsea, hey I just wanted to encourage you that my first two years were tough for me too and got like 3.1 GPA but fast forward seven years, graduated, got M.A, been working for 4 years now and now trying to apply to med school. I have learned to process to of overcoming obstacles and not looking back and having regrets. GPA does not define you. How you apply the principles and what you learn does.
I'm also in my 2nd year, taking biomedical engineering. I quite enjoy the degree but my gpa decreases with each passing semester. I'm finding it quite difficult to maintain a competitive GPA but I'll persevere and focus on the positive side of things. I've learned that to climb up a staircase, it's important to look at the steps in front of you so that you don't trip and fall.
How is it going now? Did you get in?
I've been to medical school. It takes a lot of mental fortitude to be a physician. I needed to stop to realize that I was miserable and later was diagnosed with clinical depression coupled with suicide attempts. Never felt so relieved when I finally decided that med school is not for me.
How are you dealing with the debt?
I'm so glad you came to that realization and came out better. There's no price tag on mental health
I admire you for your courage! I really hope that you are fine now and that you found your path 💜
same for me. i quit in the middle of my first yr. i havent incurred much debt tho. I still have this feeling of 'what ifs' but i couldnt deny i am happy with my decision.
@@mrbluebird1213what do you do now?
1:45 - this is so important. I'm an RN and realising I'm not satisfied; I need that intellectual and mental challenge. Yes there are hard parts about nursing but they're not the hard parts I am seeking if that makes sense. I know medicine is rough but I really want to try it. Thanks for this insightful and concise video.
What I got from this video was just discouragement. It does have its positive points and may be the bitter truth, but I simply don't agree with some of them. I really want to enjoy with friends every once in a while and not be stuck in this tough process of just studying 24/7. I'll not let anything stop me from having fun while learning medicine.
If there's a will there's a way
@@MegaFunnyvids4u1 yes brother 💪🏻
Chromism hey there! So we do have time with our friends! Let me give you a quick run down of my schedule to put it into perspective:
I’m a late riser so I wake at 10 AM and review my lectures from about 10-2. I usually eat while I’m reading over them.
Then after I review previous days material till about 6 PM. We usually have IM sports that I like to go do around this hour and I come back and finish whatever I didn’t finish till about 9 or 10.
If you start your day like most students do around 6-7 you’ll be done a lot earlier. That just isn’t me rn I need my sleep!
Oh and I always take half days off on the weekend!! I don’t take whole days off on the but I do only 4 hours a day on sat/sun for plenty of time to grocery shop or just do absolutely nothing.
@@renee6989 this is what I expect my days to be like too!!
Love how I'm not fitting a lot of this criteria and I'm still gonna go for being a doctor
Literally 😭😭😭😭😭
Yeah... I have like 8 years until med school
HAHAHAHAHA likewise. Hey how is it going on your end there now?
@@unfoundedidentity I found out I have progressive nerve damage in my right hand and couldn't afford college or uni anywhere so I had to give up..
@silverwindgt4472 oh no, I'm sorry for that. What did you take as your career instead?
I was really into medicine when I was younger and in high school got excellent grades in biology and science, did independent study, did 2 years of pre-med. in college, but waivered out after 2 years in pre-med. I just took another career path after speaking to a college counselor. I still think about continuing and romanticize it, but I wish those who continued much luck and blessings. I think pursuing medicine is a calling, you just know it in your heart this is what you want to do more than anything in the world and/or for some all they want to do, for me I wasn't sure and I couldn't continue until I was 200%, then after 2019 I really fell off that boat, maybe who knows I could contribute in the future by being a science teacher or who knows?
Honestly I used to be mad at you before but I realised that you have just been speaking the truth and nothing but the truth. Thanks Dr.Jubbal you have really helped me a lot as a physician in training.🙂
My dream is to become an orthopedic surgeon.
My dad has knee problems and some days are a struggle for him I don’t want people to feel the pain he does and I want to fix it if they have any.
I wouldn’t mind specializing in other regions but becoming a knee ortho is my main goal. I love helping people and making them happy.
Same here.
Great thing to make a video on this topic! A lot of people choose medicine as they see TV shows and believe it is like this in a hospital! But if you choose medicine for the right reason you will be happy even though it is tough!
I’m easily offended but extremely resilient. 😭✊🏽
Keep in mind, a decent amount of the people who are disillusioned with challenges and stress are totally at home when they're medicine or biology-related. It's about doing what you love vs doing something you're forced to (i.e. pre-requisites in school).
Also if you hate social interaction, partying, etc, you're not missing out on anything that 'normal' people are.
lol asian parents don't care if you're happy or not
you are simply doctor or engineer, there is no choice
nancy Or a lawyer😔
You must be from India.
@@ashikraia3442 or something financial related like working in a bank or what not
@@LolLol-yn8uv or cum
nancy Actually, my grandparents are exactly as you said but my mom is completely different, She just want me to be happy
Hi I’m a 13 year old boy and I’m already looking at being a doctor. I’d love to be a type of heart doctor because my grandfather had heart problems. I’d like to know all different types of heart doctors and what it takes to become them. If you can put a video out on this that would be great.
Nathan Horton Don’t give up kid I’m on my way to medical school and I’ve wanted to be neurosurgeon since I was your age. 🙂
@Nathan Horton I'm 15 turning 16, and my story is the same as yours except it was my great grandfather had heart problems.
Great goal with good thought! Heart doctor called as Cardiologist or Cardiac Surgeon ♥️
Canttouch this are you still going for neurosurgeon?
@@canttouchthis5985 what is it like because I'm fifteen and I want to be a neurosurgeon and I'm watching all of these videos to prepare for what it's like and to see if I really want to do it. (I am very interested in neuroscience)
Will you please do a “So you want to be a dermatologist” love those videos and would love to see one on the field I want to go into.
Mia Love yes please!!
Ohh I second this ! I too find interested in becoming a dermatologist :))
Yesss DERMS !!
Yes please !!! I beg you
We need good doctors. Thank you so much to all of the doctors and nurses out there. I appreciate you so much! 💕
I was pre med and just gave up and am trying to switch majors during this semester (junior year). I love the competition and have a 3.7+ gpa but I absolutely hated all my bio (except zoology and evolution) and chem classes. I did not enjoy shadowing at all and never derived pleasure from helping people...My chem classes really killed my gpa and so I'm gonna have a hard time switching to a business major and definitely won't graduate on time....better late than never I guess....
Have you considered being a veterinarian? :)
Emily Ibarra I have thought about that, but after doing some research I found that that the debt : income : time investment ratio just wasn’t worth it. Income is a large motivator for me, the main reason I was pre med. I’ve already applied for internal transfer to CS and Econ. I prolly won’t get into CS as they favor people who will graduate on time 😕
Another semester is very small when compared to the rest of your life. Maybe take an additional 2 semesters to graduate so you know you’re not just trying to graduate ASAP with something besides medicine but something you actually enjoy. Don’t let time be a such a strong motivating factor. Most people who graduate college would’ve chose something else but they don’t usually admit it
Napoleon IV I literally have the same story rn and I have been so stressed. I am in my sophomore year and a biology major. I want to switch but I don’t know what I will go into.
@@mahrukhabid861 I'm at the end of my second year as a bio major. You may want to look into job options a BS in bio, there's more out there than you think. I no longer want to go to medical school, to me it isn't worth the cost of my personal happiness and mental health issues. But I want to stay in medicine and found that you can get a masters in nursing to become an NP without a BSN. So I've been looking into that.
Im also a patient of Crohn’s Disease and I agree, victim mentality makes matters worse
I was scared to watch this video, but now I want to be a surgeon even more than I did before! My eyes have been opened!
This is the BEST video I've come across yet detailing the realities of being a Doctor. Thanks so much! Confirmation that this is the right profession for me.
The medical model is wrong from the point of view of having to undertake ridiculously long hours. Doctors care for people but are under so much time pressure that mistakes can be made. Also, such time pressures mean that doctors struggle to look after their own mental and physical wellbeing. So ironic.
Doctors and nurses should be supported more to do the job they are passionate about doing to the best of their ability. These professions should not be subjected to such harsh attrition.
I know a few psychiatrists that got lots of mental health issues from not looking after their own mental health. I’ve seen psychiatrists even commit suicide after dealing with suicidal patients.
The hurdle I have been facing my first two years of medical school is the extreme social isolation from being buried in books and lectures. I miss working with people. I hope that it gets better when third year starts and I start working with people in groups. I am an extrovert and get energy from interacting with lots of people every day.
that is actually something I haven't thought about ... drives me nuts already as a senior on college ... blegh
I'm only going to be starting my grade 10 year this upcoming fall, but I think that I really want to become either a nurse or a doctor. I just feel so excited by the idea of working alongside other people to help and take care of others, but I also really enjoy methodical step-by-step processes and science :)
Mwaaa too
Babygirl, if that’s your dream, put together everything you need mentally, physically, and academically and go get it 💕
So MUCH TRUTH~ my screen is going to explode from the amount of truth in this video
I’m currently a junior in high school and I’m still figuring out if I wanna be in the business or medical field. But the truth is I don’t think I really have a passion for finance I just like to find more ways to save money and be productive. I REALLY REALLY enjoy watching vids about the skin and everything ab it. I can watch informational videos for hours on end and I think my mom suffers for melasma and I’m trying to come up with a skincare regimen for her and my other friend that suffers from acne and I love helping with that and have such a passion for it. My mom said to me “hey why don’t you actually do this like for a job when you grow up” so the closest thing I thought ab was dermatology and I know it is a lot of heavy work but I am persistent and I can push thru if I put my mind to it and it’s finally a profession I can see myself doing and going into without thinking ab it only for the money!!
Can you make “ so you want to be a pediatric”
omfg same ahahaha
YESSSSSSS THATS MY DREAM !!
Hmm, don't know if it's possible to reverse age. Nah but I get what you're saying. That should def be a video.
Honestly I’ll be proud for working so hard
Well I’m in my 50’s and regretting not finishing med school and becoming an RN instead. I frequently consider going back to college once again. I have so many college hours I could have been a doctor. Do it when you’re young. You’re going to go for a 4 year bachelor’s anyway, so just go for another 4 for med school and you can call yourself a doctor. I could have been done with internship and residency years ago.
Why do u regret it
I’m asian and my dad is a surgeon and he told me to never go into medicine because it’s the worst decision he had ever made.
Jennah Raja why? What happened
I'm in med school now and I don't know what I'm doing in here
@Navya thats it. I'm in class 12th and have had enough of this bullcrap from my peers who only think about either being an engineer or doctor. I have decided to leave the path of becoming a doctor and will go forth with marine biology, something which to me seems far more interesting.
That is a complete twist from all the Asian parent stereotypes I’ve ever seen.
@Navya yes I am Indian. Having south Asian parents that expect you to have such a high job is tough but thankfully I want to go into medicine. But yes, I hope the high expectations some parents set for their children calms down in the future because there are so many great fields out there~
I just want to say, I really enjoyed this video/break down. I think it hit really great parts of questions I have needed answered. This video also has GREAT general life advice as well! Thank you for taking the time to make this!
Somehow you make these video topics exactly when I’m thinking of them!! Thank you! Coronavirus definitely has me thinking about the extremes of a medical career
I've wanted to be a cardiothoracic surgeon since I was 9 years old and I don't think anything could make me change my mind
Something to note. 6.7% of the US population suffer from depression. 30% of medical students suffer from depression. The suicide rate for practicing physicians is twice that of the general population. Really make sure you want to be a physician, because the path and the job seem to be stressful if you are not mentally built for it.
Hey!
I think I resonated with all of the 5 factors. On a scale of 0- 10 for each factor.. I may not be a 10 for all of them/most of them but yeah I wd safely be a >5 for all of them.
Thanks for putting things in a reality and information based and logic oriented manner.
Great work!😊👍
Thank you for sharing it with us.
Short answer? No.
Long answer? Noooooooooooo.
spideylover same
could you please make a video on: "Would you be happy as a PA?"
Chelsea M every young PAs I talked to are super happy. Few older PAs who are unhappy want to gain more autonomy and wish and they should have went to medical school instead.
What is PA?
@@przhadana9729 They recently made a video about what it’s like being a PA, if that helps!
@@przhadana9729 PA stands for Physician Assistant. Contrary to the name, they are not actually assistants. They have lots of independence and perform many of the same duties as a doctor ! The video I mentioned goes into more depth about this. And be sure to do your own research with other sources as well so that you can gain more knowledge on this profession
As a physician for nearly 40 years now, I think you make some reasonable points though I think the competition theme is over stated. I’d also like to echo your point on income. I’ve seen too many colleagues go way into debt for a “good lifestyle” even in residency. Living within your means is key.
thank you for the video ! nowadays there’s a lot of people who only want to become a doctor because 1, a high salary , or 2 , they want what they say in medical tv dramas ...
Damn all that time and effort you need to put in, and not even sure if the lifestyle is worth it for what I’ll be expecting...
I’m so lost right now and might be regretting my decision going into this field
I'm always looking forward to new challenges. I get excited of what I can learn and knowing I'm going to overcome something. It's hard to view things as a 'problem' with this mentality. Like Dr. Jubbal, I didn't know I've been practicing stoicism for a very long time. Lol.
Excellent video, as always!
Top traits that resonated with me: enjoy challenges, inquisitive, altruistic, eager, hard working.
Not so good at: avoiding victim mentality, stress, getting annoyed with gunners.
It’s hard to balance being outcome oriented in pre-med because results are so important!
Atlast someone has come to shed light. Thank you so much. You are awesome
Thank you so much for making these videos and giving me insights. I've just got into med school this year 😀 😚
So happy to see you promoting stoicism!
Can we get a “So you want to be an Anesthesiologist” video ? Thanks 🤍
PLEASE
Anesthesiologists are dying out. Pointless. Why do that when you can become a nurse and then become a CRNA and finish a lot earlier and a lot less debt. It’s getting to the point that anesthesiologists are getting salty that CRNAs are stealing their jobs since hospitals prefer them, and patient outcomes have been shown to be identical so the preparation is just as good.
Oscar G I’ve actually considered doing the CRNA route, thanks for that perspective
I want to be a doctor not to help other but to see if I am smart enough or not it's like a challenge or a puzzle
The most important question should be: how badly do u ACTUALLY want it?
I wanted it badly now as am preparing for it my passion's slowly dying idk if I'll ever feel the same way...
@@mizzy1465 if u like medicine and are curious about the human body, youll have a blast in med school and in ur professional life (probably lol)...
@@rev_5728 yeah I love and won't loose hope easily ....
@@mizzy1465 good luck, i hope youll do great
@@rev_5728 thank u,wish u success 🧚
Since you always emphasize the points about finances when it comes to becoming a physician, could you make a video comparing the income of a physician and a PA? (Like the video you did comparing physicians to engineers!) I know a lot of students have to decide between PA and MD/DO... it would really help to see a side by side of the two!!
They recently posted a video about PA’s, if that helps!
Please, can you do "so you want to be a forensic doctor"? Thanks in advance and I love your videos!!
1:35 That’s it!!! That’s it!! This is what I was looking for 😍😍
I'm undecided idk what i want to be anymore
😢yh me too
I don't think we will ever get a better opportunity to overhaul our current medical system than the present. I know this is somewhat off-topic but we can really see all the holes we have made in our system over the years.
I am a student medicinde. I am not happy. I cry a lot for sometimes I dont understand some topic. I dont know, i am not enough strong to be doctor, and its ok. I am gonna quit from this career. I want to be happy again and have time for myself
Hi! If you could, can you do a “so you want to be an ophthalmologist?” Or a “so you want to be an interventional radiologist?” These are my top two and I can’t find much info on them. Thanks!
Liv 09 Please I Second this video!! ophthalmology
Finally someone mentioned ophthalmology 👍 I find it very interesting but it's rarely talked about.
If you're interested, Andrea Tooley has a channel and (unless my memory is shot) she went into ophthalmology. You might find some of what you're looking for there too
As a non-traditional applicant who started my post-bacc last year a week before my 30th birthday, the point about seeing non-physician friend having a less intense lifestyle can be a little challenging. However, it doesn’t bother me too much because I’m much happier about my long term goal of becoming a doctor than I was teaching.
Personally, I don't like to believe that the "two types of people" mentioned at the beginning are fixed - but maybe that's just me idealizing; I want to believe that I can improve my methods for coping with challenges.
PS: This isn't meant to be an insult - I love this channel; thank you so much!
I love your channel! You’re the best, thank you for all your awesome videos! 🙌🏻
Would I be happy? My grandfather and father became physicians, so the expectation was crushing. But growing up I remember him always working, sure I'm grateful for him but I want to be able to be there for my kids.
I don't want to live searching for a way to live, and by a way to live I mean being happy outside medicine, with family, adventures and stuff like that. I have most of those factors that could make me happy as a Dr, and I really want to be one, but I also want to live outside that... Idk this video didn't encouraged me...
I feel the same way! For years I had my eyes on medicine, though I didn't commit yet. I went to a liberal arts & sciences college in Europe (pre-med major) and am now heading into a biology research master's. My idea was that I can still always go to med school afterwards if I feel that's the right choice, but now I'm thinking less and less that I will do so. I enjoy the subjects required for medicine but the thing with me is that I enjoy so much besides that as well. Lately I've also been dabbling in the arts and have many hobbies. I don't think I will be happy if I am prevented from exploring what else is out there just because medicine takes up so much time. I realized I am interested in a lot of things, but usually only to a certain extent. I don't see myself going down one narrow, pre-determined path for the rest of my life. It feels a little sad to let medicine go, but better now than 5 or 10 years down the line when I've invested so much time, energy and money into something that I already suspected could not satisfy me.
This comment turned out longer than I planned, but I hope it is even a little bit helpful to anyone and I'm curious to hear how your path is going!
I wanted to become a doctor ever since I was able to talk because my grandma is a doctor 👩⚕️ and seeing that we could save lives why not? I am only 12 but I never changed my mind... Edit: I forgot to mention, my grandma even helped a woman give birth on a running train, came up on the news.. If my grandma could be such a great doc, can’t I?
Alexandra Really? That’s Cool
Ashriya Javeed don’t become a doctor cause of pressure or since your Indian, only if you want it! There are more cops in my family than doctors, but this implies to every job!
Floriva oh trust me, it’s from my own will, I’m being pushed to NOT to be a Doctor by my parents cause I’m really good with technology, they want me to something related to that area but, I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, so that’s what I will be...
@@AshriyaJaveed you can do it.
Could you do a video on switching from a different medical profession to medicine?Also, how would that play out with admissions committees?
could you all please do a "so you want to be a radiologist?" I feel like they are underrated and I am considering it
Love your videos! Turned on notifications so I can always watch as soon as they come out. I’m starting premed next year, so videos like these are super helpful! Thank you so much and keep up the good work
Having intrinsic motivation as opposed to extrinsic is key!! Great vid as always, Doc!
Shoutout to your diverse animations
After hearing this I still 100% want to be a orthopedic surgeon, it is my goal and I will attain it
To anyone who reads this:
There is no limit for your dreams and your happiness.Just don't let yourself down and Always be a fan of yours.
Uplift your energy level,whether or not everything is all right.
make time for your mental health and bring peace to your seconds.
You are the one who can do anything you imagine💪🏼Keep it up and remember how amazing you are🤍
It’s normal to complain and go through hard struggles. Regardless if you may not be a confident, resilient and/or intelligent, there is always time to progress.
But the quality I admire is ‘adaptability.’
In saying that, there is this quote I heard from an elderly relative which I’ve always appreciated: “The future favours the versatile.”
Such an important video, thank you! Delayed gratification and love for challenge is everything‼️ I wanted to be a doc for that exact responsibility and challenge of constantly improving as a professional. #trustandlovetheprocess
I still don't know if i should become a doctor or a nurse, i know both careers are very different, but they do share some stuff. Except that Nursing takes less time to graduate, and you can keep studying and become a nurse practitioner. Becoming a RN takes 4 years in my country and doctor takes 6. And i really don't want to spend all that time in what's considered an undergraduate degree here. And although nurses do have long and draining shifts, they still have more free time than doctors, which is what i want. I'm a nurse tech and i love it, but i like the tasks of doctors a lot more... So i'm confused, i don't know what to choose.
The self-righteousness part hit hard becuz that is so on-point
I definitely related to all 5 aspects so this will be great for me. Thanks for the video!
Mid thirties making 400k, even with student debt, is doing much better than anyone I know. He basically has half his life left.
i thought this was going to discourage me but It just reassured me i have loved medicine i know about all the exams and the 7-year med school the 4 year resident i have accepted it cause i will always want to be a doctor
Will soon be a great doctor INSHAALLAH
@@person10 INSHAALLAH plzz pray
Hey doctor, how are you, I want to ask you some question
I'm a med student, that recently being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, and I don't know what's coming.
So, I want to ask you, what is it like to have Chron's disease when you in medical school with endless pressure and stress, when it's one of the contributors for Crohn's flare-up, how do you manage to withstand that difficulty, and is it hard to pursue medicine when you have Chron's disease? Thank you, I hope you're in good condition
thank you so much doctor for uplifting me mentally..... I am med school student right now and I am an intern... sometimes I feel exhausted even after having these habits.... but now I realized it normal.... thanks once again🙏
What problems do you face??
Your life journey is pretty amazing bro
Thank you for this video. Your channel shows and inspires to become a doctor and how to not have such gilded expectations in this profession
Im a EM resident and I can say I am happy enough... though idk if Id do it again or recommend it. TBH, be a nurse if you want to be in medicine and make a ton of money even at a young age. You can easily make 150k as a 22 year old with a nice car and house. However, if you want to be in medicine because of the knowledge and responsibility and etc, then yes be a doctor. Just know it is a long, long journey, and it probably isn't exactly what you'd expect in regards to recognition, free time, social life, and pay. Message me if you have further questions.