@@rachelbrown1465 I was considering that !! or cardiovascular Perfusionist but I just finished two years of college but don't know what to major psychology or Public Health overall I want to get my masters in AA or CP did psychology help ?
@@DELIROUSROB probably not any more than just being an interesting major on my application. as long as you have all the prereqs it doesn't matter what you major in!
I’m 34, I feel too old ...but am dedicated to accomplishing what I set out to! I can either let 5 years pass and be a doctor or 5 years later still be wishing I could be a Doctor lol Huge inspiration Kristina 💕
I relate to this question 💯 I also feel since I already have a degree I can’t change professions this late in my life. i’m 36. However, I always dream of being a 👩🏻⚕️
DO IT! I just saw an article on Student Doctor Network about a dude who is starting Emergency Medicine residency at age 47. You’re gonna age regardless, so you might as well be working toward your dream. Also, if you already have a degree, you can just go back and take the prerequisites! No need for a new degree! Antonio Webb MD has a video on his channel where he interviews medical school admissions committee members and asks if one can be too old for medical school. They have really positive things to say. Y’all should check it out! Good luck!
TeBorah Ivy I watched that video the other week and it’s part of what has me seriously considering going back to school. If you or anyone else has suggestions for where to get more detailed info I would love hear suggestions!
“You gotta understand you won’t always be perfect at everything” .. “shine where you are” thank you so much for those words!! Current Grad student at Baylor University pursuing my MPH
I'm 16 and in my sophomore year of high school and I'm starting to really think about what I want to do with my life. My main path I want to take is an anesthesiologist so this was really helpful for me!
Girl , I couldn't agree with you more. Those struggles are real, I felt the same ways during my time in med school and residency. You are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you so much for this! I am a Senior in university trying to get into medical school and I just feel pretty old compared to my peers . I am currently 26 with a daughter and hubby so I took 3 and a half years off of college but you have given me motivation to finish and continue on to medical school ! ❤
Tiffanie Jinnel you’re not old my parents are both doctors and I am starting medical school next year. My dad started at 30 my mom 29 and I will be starting at 29 too! Don’t let the idea of time or age stop you!
You know what ? Let a few years pass and you ll have an uninterrupted run in your career when all of your peers start having kids ! In my 30s i keep thinking it would have been a good idea to have kids in those college years (of course it would have meant to really be out of careless time so it would have been a sacrifice). Life is long and 26 is still so young ! I still feel young 10 years older than you actually 😂😂
My sister-in-law just got to intubate as an NP a couple of weeks ago. (She is a practitioner at the hospital that she works at and honestly the smartest person that I know personally.) She is still so excited when she talks about it! It made me smile, think of your story, and suggest that she find you here on TH-cam because I think she would enjoy you as much as I do!
I love that you aren’t skirting around your accomplishments when talking about how you got to where you are in life. Some people think they have to act humble or not brag at all, but you deserve to brag! You’re awesome!
You are a great fit for your specialty, which is 100% apparent in your videos. You are what patients need. It’s such a vulnerable place to be as a nervous patient about to go under or get spinal anesthesia. That warmth and confidence is hugely helpful for patients!
Future Anesthesiologist here! These videos are so inspiring and helpful, love all of the wonderful tips and when you share your experience! You're doing great keep going! 💝
Sydney Warner Yeah it’s my dream to be a anesthesiologists I don’t know why. I always wanted to be a doctor but I always wanted to be a anesthesiologists.
Thanks Kristina! This video was very encouraging. I’ll be 50 this year and just graduated with my BS in Psychology. I start my graduate program for Marriage and Family Therapy in a few weeks. I’m a bit nervous, but found hearing about your journey very encouraging. Thanks for all you do!
You are so blessed to have a family that supported and encouraged you to go for your dreams. I wanted to become an anesthesiologist. During the time I would have been going through my journey only being a NP was the requirement. Life had other plans for me. I'm so happy for you.
I hate that I JUST found this video but glad that I watched it now! I am pretty nervous to take my MCAT this Friday. This year has been crazy but watching your videos calms me and makes me more motivated. Thank you, Kristina.
I related so much to your story! I’m a second year med student right now (applied twice and finally got into my dream school off the waitlist too!). 99% of the time I have to pinch myself that I actually get to study what I do. Even with Step 1 looming, I’m still so happy to be here. Thanks for sharing your story!!
I am just a high school student but your videos really motivate me to become an anesthesiologist. You are an amazing person. Thanks for motivating people out there (especially like me).
Tomorrow is my first day of the bar exam (to become a licensed attorney so I can practice law ). Thank you for this video. Seriously even though it’s a different career, hearing you talk about persevering through med school was a good reminder on staying strong. I really appreciate this video
This video was super motivational for me. I decided junior year to go to medical school so I was in the same boat as you. Then some personal things got in the way. I’ll be taking a gap year but the dream is still medical school. I really like your perspective that medical school is a privilege and something worth throwing yourself into, rather than focusing on how grueling it can be.
You get more and more inspirational every video!!! I’m currently a freshman in college with dreams about going to med school and you have no idea how insightful this was!! You are such a strong person and I look forward to more medical content ❤️
Kristina, I’ve watched you for almost 3 years now I discovered you my first semester of college because I would obsessively research anesthesia, be it on TH-cam, sdn, etc., and I am so glad I found you. It’s so great to finally hear a little bit more about your journey to medicine. I look up to you as a medical professional and a woman, I am very determined and obsessive about things I’m passionate about, but I appear very calm but serious on the outside and I am also very caring. I work as a CNA at a trauma 1 hospital which isn’t always easy and I can’t say I’m in my dream job but I love taking care of patients and being a part of a team in healthcare, even if my role is small. There are some very hectic days depending on what unit I’m floated to and even on the most stressful days I remain focused and refrain from complaining, I am always working hard and trying to help even if there is downtime. I actually took a test that my university provided that combined a personality, skills, interests, and values test that ranks careers from 1 to 1000, and anesthesiologist was the top one, but I want to keep an open mind to other specialties when I get into medical school because I want to be a doctor first and not pigeonhole myself into one speciality, though I do love it and admire you so much and hope that’s where I end up. I’ve watched you for some time now and I just wanted to tell you a little about myself. A couple years ago I sent you some scrub hats for Christmas, they were bouffant ones but you wear pony ones more I wish I would have got you some of those instead. If you don’t read that’s okay, I love watching you, thanks for the awesome video that inspires and motivates me to continue.
The world needs more future doctors like you Ashley. Keep up the great work. You could paste this comment into your personal statement and the admissions committee would eat it up!
I just love Anesthesiologist. I had one that just took me from a nerveous wreck for a very minor surgery to totally calm and relaxed. Made a huge difference. You guys rock!💙
I’m in love with your channel. I graduated May 2018 with a BS in biology but I feel like I’ll never get into a medical school bc my gpa is a 3.2 and all of the schools I’ve looked at require higher gpas.. I’ve always wanted to be an anesthesiologist but slightly gave up due to feeling stressed and under qualified.. but after watching your channel I decided to start studying for the mcat again and signed up to volunteer at my local hospital. Thank you so much Kristina. You’re honestly amazing 😭
Shay's Ways try for ur masters to get a higher gpa if u would like that would be another 1.5-2yrs for ur masters degree good luck on your journey 💗 hope u get into med school and bc an anesthesiologist
I always get so teary eyed listening to people like yourself - so passionate about your career and your job and it always makes my heart full of joy for you and so proud. It is so incredibly inspiring. My dream was to become a Clinical Psychologist and I don't think there's a day that goes by where I don't kick myself on the inside for not being enough. I am currently still an undergrad for Psychology (I'm 27 - started late because of Military service) and it still eats me up inside because I just know I cannot get into Grad school for Clinical Psychology. I am not enough according to their standards but I just know I'd be a great Therapist and so it's painful. I have since tried researching other things that are similar but sadly where I live, the only thing that really comes up is Clinical Social Work and even that doesn't exactly sit right with me. I'm just so happy for you that you were so passionate and still are about what you studied and what you're pursuing....I wish I could have a chance as well. Thank you for being such an amazing, talented and professional Doctor! I'm sure your patients love and adore you immensely and feel like they're in great hands and in great care. And OMG. I had no idea about your baby brother. I'm so sorry for your loss. I read your blog post and was so stunned...I follow your Mother and her journey and Channeling Erik. I am blown away because I followed you both, separately and had no idea you two Ladies were connected. Just yesterday I was listening to one of her channelings with Erik and felt so incredibly sad for her and her loss. I'm so sorry about your baby brother.
I’m pretty sure I have told you before but I work in a Level 1 trauma center ER. I could TOTALLY see you rocking the trauma world! Def something you should think about in the future! 💚💚💚
Love hearing your story. When I was a new RN in the ER a patient needed a chest tube put in. It was just me and the Dr with the patient. He opened the chest and decided to stick his fingers in the hole before putting the chest tube in. I had to leave the room because I almost fainted. Lol
I'm glad to hear that you decided to go to med school later in your college career. I decided my senior year of my psychology mayor that I wanted to go to medicine. I'm on my second semester of premed courses. Currently taking bio 2, chem 1, and physics 1. I'm scared, but I still have hope! You give me hope.
Kristina! You energise, motivate, warm the heart. You were meant for this. Thank you for the continued glimpse into your journey. This is one of the many reasons why so many of us adore you. Be you and own it! 🙏🏼♥️
This video brought me back in time. I just graduated from pharmacy school in May. I remember sitting in my apartment during undergrad freaking out about grades, admission applications, and interviews. I related to so much of this video. In a couple of weeks I will start working as an inpatient pharmacist!!
I found this video super helpful. If my health and mobility improves hopefully I’ll be able to pursue my dream of going to med school. I’d love to hear about times you were scared while practicing medicine. Or maybe when you lost your first patient. Or a story of when you felt a miracle happening while practicing medicine. I feel like the scary parts of medicine and how that emotionally impacts doctors are not frequently talked about. I’d also love to see HB participate in some videos like these that revolve around medicine. Sorry this comment was so choppy 😂
Thank you so much for your inspiring words and motivation! I’m a first year med student and I find it difficult but you have pushed me to keep going and reach my goal! ❤️
15:20 😭 😭 😭 I love teaching so much though. I love my content area, learning more about pedagogy and psychological development, making connections with the students and families, being an extra support and advisor for the kids when they need it. Grading and classroom management aren't my favorite things, but totally worth it. Sometimes I feel society doesn't really respect the work though (and the endless hoops you have to jump through to become a teacher and stay one).
I'm currently a pre-vet student who is making the leap into the medical world and becoming pre med. Human med is so much more enticing to me, teaching, human interaction, it's all more amazing to me than vet med. Keeping my animal science major though, the pre-reqs are all the same!
Hey Kristina!! I absolutely love your videos, I'm a second year Medical student in NZ and am considering anaesthesiology as a specialty once I graduate!! This was my favourite day in the life yet because of all the questions you answered! I love Q and As. :). Your videos are so inspiring! xo
Sorry to hear about your brother. Valla con Dios. My oldest brother's health is a little fragile right now and I worry about him alot lately but when that day comes I pray to God to give me the strength and faith to deal with it.
You definitely have me interested in anaesthesia, Kristina! Which I never considered before. Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤️ it’s so inspiring how much you love your job, I can definitely feel it through the screen haha
As soon as you said Organic Chemistry, I shuddered. I had to take it for Nursing (which I didn't end up pursuing) and I was sooooo happy to get a C- ! That was the hardest class I've taken ever in life! Interesting story of how you got where you are now!
Thanks for making this video, Kristina. I found your channel through Alex Garza and I find you to be incredibly inspiring! I’m currently in a gap year applying next cycle and this video was very helpful
I really enjoyed hearing your journey to becoming an MD! I’m in Occupational Therapy and could relate to what you said about having people in the program that were not as grateful to be in it as you were. In my case it’s because those people didn’t get into med school. It’s so important to have passion in what you do :)
Looooooove these videos!! Looooove this series! These videos are so helpful for me and I can’t thank you enough for these videos! I dream of becoming an anesthesiologist one day, slowly working my way towards it and watching this series of yours makes me want to do it that much more! 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
Yes MCAT is different now. Agree though with all you say of course. Also 2 of my children are in medical school. One is in her 4th year and the other is about to get his white coat and just began 2 weeks ago. Cannot stress enough volunteer work, summer internships, having a CNA is helpful and working as a scribe or in a hospital during college all so very helpful. My daughter went straight from college and my son took a year off and scribed at a hospital. Both studied for the MCAT on their own and worked their butts off and got in through good interviews and lots of hard work. Each applied to 15/16 schools and each got approximately 4/5 interviews. Their MCAT scores were fine but NOT amazing and their GPA out of college was each 3.85/3.9 and their resumes were huge and one had a biomedical degree; the other double major in Biology and Chemistry with a minor in math. They are from a family with no one in the medical field, lol and basically winged it all and did it!
I’m also a psychology major in my 2nd year and I’m taking a course in physiological psychology. And honestly it has me seriously wanting to. A doctor you learn so many cool things in this class. And most of the courses I’m going to be taking for a B.S. at a UC seem to align with the Prerequisites of med school. I’m glad to a psych major choosing to go to med school gives me inspiration.
I love these, ‘day in the life’ videos 🤗 You are so intelligent and articulate. Very easy to follow on basically any topic. A fellow psych major here that also considered medical school for the same exact reason! Treating the whole person was and is so important to me and following through on total care. ❤️ Love what you share and thank you for being so real and true to you.
I am a lawyer, yet I thoroughly enjoyed all of the information in this video. I loved learning about your journey. I was probably in law school while you were in med school. It’s such a fun time but wouldn’t want to go back. Lol. You’re an inspiration!
I would love to hear some stories (not just your worst experience, but that would be interesting too) about different cases you’ve worked on. Thanks for the video, this one of my favourite series that you’ve done 😊
Hi thank you for sharing your story I am in a similar situation I am 23 years old student in my first year in medical school the video means a lot to me to know that I am not the only one that go through this
Im 33 and im about to embark into nursing for a second time. Im scared of failing but i keep telling myself i wont find out if im going to fail if i dont try again.
Don't be afraid! My sister is about to turn 32 and she just returned to her first year of college to become a nurse. I'm a junior, 22, in college and have finally decided to embark on my med school journey. Don't let age stop you.
Very good video!!!!! I really enjoyed it. I watched with my 14yr old who wants to be an anesthesiologist as well. You touched on some of the exact things I’ve been telling her. Thanks for doing this and please keep them coming 🤗 and YES, we are subscribed!!!
Please answer this question!!! From what I learned from A&P 1: Sweat is a way your body using to cool down when it’s hot, so why do people always state, “if you don’t sweat than you are not burning fat”.
I'm a psychology major going into my freshman year. I've thought about med school but I'm not sure if that's for me. Science and math are my worst subjects. I've looked into forensic pathology and anesthesiology. I've also thought of psychiatric nurse practitioner. I love being hands on and I need to keep doing something mentally stimulating. I'm slowly descending into a panic to figure out what I want to do so I don't waste unnecessary time and money.
Kristina. It's so weird that you're making this video because I've been meaning to send you a message on this topic. I've messaged you before don't know if you remember. I am a respiratory therapist and so is my husband. We've been doing this since 1994 so my kids have grown up in the medical field so to speak. My son who is getting ready to be 15 really wants to be an anesthesiologist. About 2 years ago he had a career project that he had to do. I work at a major heart Center in Raleigh North Carolina, so I set him up to talk with one of my most favorite anesthesiologist I've ever worked with and that was great.He just LOVES you. We have watch your videos for a while and he even asked me to send you a message a while back so he can hear your point of view on school. He seems to be hung up on the amount of years of schooling. We have explained to him In detail how long it will be and we keep telling him that it will be worth it. It will be worth it. It will be worth it. Was wondering if you can tell him anything to help him get through that issue..🧡😁ps..I definitely know what you mean about the intubation. That has always been my favorite thing that I do. 🤗
I have a client who is a doctor. When I told her I was nervous about going back to school to finish my degree in clinical lab science, she revealed to me her nontraditional path to medicine. She had a business degree and was working in the business force. She had a lightbulb moment, and went back to school and took all of the required courses as a non-degree seeking student. She then took her MCATS and got into medical school through the Air Force (so it was paid for). Ya’ll can do it if your heart is in it and you are ready to be disciplined ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing what you do as an anesthesiologist! Your youtube channel is very inspiring and interesting. You motivate me to become an anesthesiologist myself one day. Thank you!!!
I love your blog!!! You are a great inspiration for me. I am an IMG currently studying for my step 1 and I know that my journey to match to a medical residency program is going to be hard but I eventually will do it.
Very helpful.! I’m premed and will be applying for med school in the spring and all of your videos keep me very inspired, it is a long journey but I’m loving every second of it💕
I also was a psych major in college and ended up in anesthesia! Just found out I passed my boards, and I'm graduating as a CAA in a couple weeks:)
congrats !
you're a Anesthesiologist assistant ?!!!
@@DELIROUSROB i am!
@@rachelbrown1465 I was considering that !! or cardiovascular Perfusionist but I just finished two years of college but don't know what to major psychology or Public Health overall I want to get my masters in AA or CP did psychology help ?
@@DELIROUSROB probably not any more than just being an interesting major on my application. as long as you have all the prereqs it doesn't matter what you major in!
I’m 34, I feel too old ...but am dedicated to accomplishing what I set out to! I can either let 5 years pass and be a doctor or 5 years later still be wishing I could be a Doctor lol Huge inspiration Kristina 💕
Do it! Same age here with the same wish!🙋🏾♀️
I relate to this question 💯 I also feel since I already have a degree I can’t change professions this late in my life. i’m 36. However, I always dream of being a 👩🏻⚕️
The five years will pass anyway, so might as well pass it fulfilling a dream 💕
DO IT! I just saw an article on Student Doctor Network about a dude who is starting Emergency Medicine residency at age 47. You’re gonna age regardless, so you might as well be working toward your dream.
Also, if you already have a degree, you can just go back and take the prerequisites! No need for a new degree!
Antonio Webb MD has a video on his channel where he interviews medical school admissions committee members and asks if one can be too old for medical school. They have really positive things to say. Y’all should check it out! Good luck!
TeBorah Ivy I watched that video the other week and it’s part of what has me seriously considering going back to school. If you or anyone else has suggestions for where to get more detailed info I would love hear suggestions!
36yr old here and just starting out. Time waits for no man... thanks for the encouragement 😊
Tanarana M awesome! I’m 36 years old too and want to go to nursing school
Cool...I start nursing school this fall... best wishes to you.
I graduated nursing school this past December at age 39. I’m currently in an RN residency in my dream specialty. ER. It’s never too late. Do it!!
Stephanie Stuart-Landrey that’s awesome Stephanie!
“You gotta understand you won’t always be perfect at everything” .. “shine where you are” thank you so much for those words!! Current Grad student at Baylor University pursuing my MPH
I'm 16 and in my sophomore year of high school and I'm starting to really think about what I want to do with my life. My main path I want to take is an anesthesiologist so this was really helpful for me!
Has your mind stayed the same in 2 years?!
Girl , I couldn't agree with you more. Those struggles are real, I felt the same ways during my time in med school and residency. You are an inspiration to us all.
Thank you so much for this! I am a Senior in university trying to get into medical school and I just feel pretty old compared to my peers . I am currently 26 with a daughter and hubby so I took 3 and a half years off of college but you have given me motivation to finish and continue on to medical school ! ❤
Tiffanie Jinnel you’re not old my parents are both doctors and I am starting medical school next year. My dad started at 30 my mom 29 and I will be starting at 29 too! Don’t let the idea of time or age stop you!
You know what ? Let a few years pass and you ll have an uninterrupted run in your career when all of your peers start having kids ! In my 30s i keep thinking it would have been a good idea to have kids in those college years (of course it would have meant to really be out of careless time so it would have been a sacrifice). Life is long and 26 is still so young ! I still feel young 10 years older than you actually 😂😂
My sister-in-law just got to intubate as an NP a couple of weeks ago. (She is a practitioner at the hospital that she works at and honestly the smartest person that I know personally.) She is still so excited when she talks about it! It made me smile, think of your story, and suggest that she find you here on TH-cam because I think she would enjoy you as much as I do!
I love that you aren’t skirting around your accomplishments when talking about how you got to where you are in life. Some people think they have to act humble or not brag at all, but you deserve to brag! You’re awesome!
You are a great fit for your specialty, which is 100% apparent in your videos. You are what patients need. It’s such a vulnerable place to be as a nervous patient about to go under or get spinal anesthesia. That warmth and confidence is hugely helpful for patients!
Future Anesthesiologist here! These videos are so inspiring and helpful, love all of the wonderful tips and when you share your experience! You're doing great keep going! 💝
Sydney Warner Yeah it’s my dream to be a anesthesiologists I don’t know why. I always wanted to be a doctor but I always wanted to be a anesthesiologists.
Thanks Kristina! This video was very encouraging. I’ll be 50 this year and just graduated with my BS in Psychology. I start my graduate program for Marriage and Family Therapy in a few weeks. I’m a bit nervous, but found hearing about your journey very encouraging. Thanks for all you do!
OlgaAnastasiaA what were you doing b4?
You are so blessed to have a family that supported and encouraged you to go for your dreams. I wanted to become an anesthesiologist. During the time I would have been going through my journey only being a NP was the requirement. Life had other plans for me. I'm so happy for you.
I hate that I JUST found this video but glad that I watched it now! I am pretty nervous to take my MCAT this Friday. This year has been crazy but watching your videos calms me and makes me more motivated. Thank you, Kristina.
I related so much to your story! I’m a second year med student right now (applied twice and finally got into my dream school off the waitlist too!). 99% of the time I have to pinch myself that I actually get to study what I do. Even with Step 1 looming, I’m still so happy to be here. Thanks for sharing your story!!
You are such a positive influence, something this world needs more of!
I am just a high school student but your videos really motivate me to become an anesthesiologist. You are an amazing person. Thanks for motivating people out there (especially like me).
Tomorrow is my first day of the bar exam (to become a licensed attorney so I can practice law ). Thank you for this video. Seriously even though it’s a different career, hearing you talk about persevering through med school was a good reminder on staying strong. I really appreciate this video
This video was super motivational for me. I decided junior year to go to medical school so I was in the same boat as you. Then some personal things got in the way. I’ll be taking a gap year but the dream is still medical school. I really like your perspective that medical school is a privilege and something worth throwing yourself into, rather than focusing on how grueling it can be.
You get more and more inspirational every video!!! I’m currently a freshman in college with dreams about going to med school and you have no idea how insightful this was!! You are such a strong person and I look forward to more medical content ❤️
Kristina, I’ve watched you for almost 3 years now I discovered you my first semester of college because I would obsessively research anesthesia, be it on TH-cam, sdn, etc., and I am so glad I found you. It’s so great to finally hear a little bit more about your journey to medicine. I look up to you as a medical professional and a woman, I am very determined and obsessive about things I’m passionate about, but I appear very calm but serious on the outside and I am also very caring. I work as a CNA at a trauma 1 hospital which isn’t always easy and I can’t say I’m in my dream job but I love taking care of patients and being a part of a team in healthcare, even if my role is small. There are some very hectic days depending on what unit I’m floated to and even on the most stressful days I remain focused and refrain from complaining, I am always working hard and trying to help even if there is downtime. I actually took a test that my university provided that combined a personality, skills, interests, and values test that ranks careers from 1 to 1000, and anesthesiologist was the top one, but I want to keep an open mind to other specialties when I get into medical school because I want to be a doctor first and not pigeonhole myself into one speciality, though I do love it and admire you so much and hope that’s where I end up. I’ve watched you for some time now and I just wanted to tell you a little about myself. A couple years ago I sent you some scrub hats for Christmas, they were bouffant ones but you wear pony ones more I wish I would have got you some of those instead. If you don’t read that’s okay, I love watching you, thanks for the awesome video that inspires and motivates me to continue.
The world needs more future doctors like you Ashley. Keep up the great work. You could paste this comment into your personal statement and the admissions committee would eat it up!
Kristina Braly thank you, that means so much coming from you 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️
I just love Anesthesiologist. I had one that just took me from a nerveous wreck for a very minor surgery to totally calm and relaxed. Made a huge difference. You guys rock!💙
I’m in love with your channel. I graduated May 2018 with a BS in biology but I feel like I’ll never get into a medical school bc my gpa is a 3.2 and all of the schools I’ve looked at require higher gpas.. I’ve always wanted to be an anesthesiologist but slightly gave up due to feeling stressed and under qualified.. but after watching your channel I decided to start studying for the mcat again and signed up to volunteer at my local hospital. Thank you so much Kristina. You’re honestly amazing 😭
Shay's Ways try for ur masters to get a higher gpa if u would like that would be another 1.5-2yrs for ur masters degree good luck on your journey 💗 hope u get into med school and bc an anesthesiologist
APPLY! That’s all I’m gonna say. Don’t let GPA stop you
@@KalynG Thank you so much!!
@@princess287love Thank you!!!
I love your videos!! Im 21 years old in my 3 year of college as Bio major can’t wait to be like you!
I always get so teary eyed listening to people like yourself - so passionate about your career and your job and it always makes my heart full of joy for you and so proud. It is so incredibly inspiring. My dream was to become a Clinical Psychologist and I don't think there's a day that goes by where I don't kick myself on the inside for not being enough. I am currently still an undergrad for Psychology (I'm 27 - started late because of Military service) and it still eats me up inside because I just know I cannot get into Grad school for Clinical Psychology. I am not enough according to their standards but I just know I'd be a great Therapist and so it's painful. I have since tried researching other things that are similar but sadly where I live, the only thing that really comes up is Clinical Social Work and even that doesn't exactly sit right with me. I'm just so happy for you that you were so passionate and still are about what you studied and what you're pursuing....I wish I could have a chance as well.
Thank you for being such an amazing, talented and professional Doctor! I'm sure your patients love and adore you immensely and feel like they're in great hands and in great care.
And OMG. I had no idea about your baby brother. I'm so sorry for your loss. I read your blog post and was so stunned...I follow your Mother and her journey and Channeling Erik. I am blown away because I followed you both, separately and had no idea you two Ladies were connected. Just yesterday I was listening to one of her channelings with Erik and felt so incredibly sad for her and her loss. I'm so sorry about your baby brother.
I’m pretty sure I have told you before but I work in a Level 1 trauma center ER. I could TOTALLY see you rocking the trauma world! Def something you should think about in the future! 💚💚💚
Love hearing your story.
When I was a new RN in the ER a patient needed a chest tube put in. It was just me and the Dr with the patient. He opened the chest and decided to stick his fingers in the hole before putting the chest tube in. I had to leave the room because I almost fainted. Lol
I'm glad to hear that you decided to go to med school later in your college career. I decided my senior year of my psychology mayor that I wanted to go to medicine. I'm on my second semester of premed courses. Currently taking bio 2, chem 1, and physics 1. I'm scared, but I still have hope! You give me hope.
Kristina! You energise, motivate, warm the heart. You were meant for this. Thank you for the continued glimpse into your journey. This is one of the many reasons why so many of us adore you. Be you and own it! 🙏🏼♥️
I'm finishing up my second application cycle to medical school and I've totally hit a slump. This video was a nice refresh of "why medicine?"
I love that you say it is never too late... my life got derailed, but it takes me everything to get back on track. love your passion and videos
I’m an aspiring anesthesiologist and your videos make me excited to hopefully soon get accepted to medical school!!!
This video brought me back in time. I just graduated from pharmacy school in May. I remember sitting in my apartment during undergrad freaking out about grades, admission applications, and interviews. I related to so much of this video. In a couple of weeks I will start working as an inpatient pharmacist!!
I found this video super helpful. If my health and mobility improves hopefully I’ll be able to pursue my dream of going to med school. I’d love to hear about times you were scared while practicing medicine. Or maybe when you lost your first patient. Or a story of when you felt a miracle happening while practicing medicine. I feel like the scary parts of medicine and how that emotionally impacts doctors are not frequently talked about. I’d also love to see HB participate in some videos like these that revolve around medicine. Sorry this comment was so choppy 😂
Such a great video! Glad you kept with your journey and you’re here today making videos and saving lives!
Yassss! Such a great video. Gave me some motivation to finish my teaching certification exams
Thank you so much for your inspiring words and motivation! I’m a first year med student and I find it difficult but you have pushed me to keep going and reach my goal! ❤️
15:20 😭 😭 😭 I love teaching so much though. I love my content area, learning more about pedagogy and psychological development, making connections with the students and families, being an extra support and advisor for the kids when they need it. Grading and classroom management aren't my favorite things, but totally worth it. Sometimes I feel society doesn't really respect the work though (and the endless hoops you have to jump through to become a teacher and stay one).
Love this! So inspirational :)
A trick : watch series at flixzone. Been using them for watching lots of of movies during the lockdown.
@Frederick Nixon Yea, I've been using flixzone} for months myself :D
I'm currently a pre-vet student who is making the leap into the medical world and becoming pre med. Human med is so much more enticing to me, teaching, human interaction, it's all more amazing to me than vet med. Keeping my animal science major though, the pre-reqs are all the same!
Hey Kristina!! I absolutely love your videos, I'm a second year Medical student in NZ and am considering anaesthesiology as a specialty once I graduate!! This was my favourite day in the life yet because of all the questions you answered! I love Q and As. :). Your videos are so inspiring! xo
Sorry to hear about your brother. Valla con Dios. My oldest brother's health is a little fragile right now and I worry about him alot lately but when that day comes I pray to God to give me the strength and faith to deal with it.
Thank you for this video. You have probably helped not only little ol me, but a few other pre-Med students along the way (bio-chemistry) ❤️
I am retired and no longer work but I find these videos very informative.
You have no idea how I needed this🥰🥰🥰I have courage .I won’t give up
You definitely have me interested in anaesthesia, Kristina! Which I never considered before. Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤️ it’s so inspiring how much you love your job, I can definitely feel it through the screen haha
As soon as you said Organic Chemistry, I shuddered. I had to take it for Nursing (which I didn't end up pursuing) and I was sooooo happy to get a C- ! That was the hardest class I've taken ever in life! Interesting story of how you got where you are now!
Thanks for making this video, Kristina. I found your channel through Alex Garza and I find you to be incredibly inspiring! I’m currently in a gap year applying next cycle and this video was very helpful
So interesting to hear more about how you got to where you are, medical school etc. Thanks for sharing!
I really enjoyed hearing your journey to becoming an MD! I’m in Occupational Therapy and could relate to what you said about having people in the program that were not as grateful to be in it as you were. In my case it’s because those people didn’t get into med school. It’s so important to have passion in what you do :)
Thanks for this Kristina...this was a much needed video...u inspire me to be an anesthesiologist ❤❤
Looooooove these videos!! Looooove this series! These videos are so helpful for me and I can’t thank you enough for these videos! I dream of becoming an anesthesiologist one day, slowly working my way towards it and watching this series of yours makes me want to do it that much more! 🤞🏻 🙏🏻
Yes MCAT is different now. Agree though with all you say of course. Also 2 of my children are in medical school. One is in her 4th year and the other is about to get his white coat and just began 2 weeks ago. Cannot stress enough volunteer work, summer internships, having a CNA is helpful and working as a scribe or in a hospital during college all so very helpful. My daughter went straight from college and my son took a year off and scribed at a hospital. Both studied for the MCAT on their own and worked their butts off and got in through good interviews and lots of hard work. Each applied to 15/16 schools and each got approximately 4/5 interviews. Their MCAT scores were fine but NOT amazing and their GPA out of college was each 3.85/3.9 and their resumes were huge and one had a biomedical degree; the other double major in Biology and Chemistry with a minor in math. They are from a family with no one in the medical field, lol and basically winged it all and did it!
I’m also a psychology major in my 2nd year and I’m taking a course in physiological psychology. And honestly it has me seriously wanting to. A doctor you learn so many cool things in this class. And most of the courses I’m going to be taking for a B.S. at a UC seem to align with the Prerequisites of med school. I’m glad to a psych major choosing to go to med school gives me inspiration.
you’re so inspiring and helpful! makes me want to keep going and reach the finish line.
I love these, ‘day in the life’ videos 🤗 You are so intelligent and articulate. Very easy to follow on basically any topic. A fellow psych major here that also considered medical school for the same exact reason! Treating the whole person was and is so important to me and following through on total care. ❤️ Love what you share and thank you for being so real and true to you.
I am a lawyer, yet I thoroughly enjoyed all of the information in this video. I loved learning about your journey. I was probably in law school while you were in med school. It’s such a fun time but wouldn’t want to go back. Lol.
You’re an inspiration!
I love your honesty and you are such an inspiration for those going into med school.
I’m glad other people felt like passing out before and still went through. C-sections have been fine, but I worry about trauma surgery.
This is like the most helpful video about this topic that ive seen!!
I would love to hear some stories (not just your worst experience, but that would be interesting too) about different cases you’ve worked on. Thanks for the video, this one of my favourite series that you’ve done 😊
Kristina! You are so inspirational. Thank you for making this video!
Hi thank you for sharing your story I am in a similar situation I am 23 years old student in my first year in medical school the video means a lot to me to know that I am not the only one that go through this
Im 33 and im about to embark into nursing for a second time. Im scared of failing but i keep telling myself i wont find out if im going to fail if i dont try again.
You can do it. I am 34 and just got accepted to nursing school.
Im 26 and went back to school last year dont let the age get to you everyone has their own timeline in life
Don't be afraid! My sister is about to turn 32 and she just returned to her first year of college to become a nurse. I'm a junior, 22, in college and have finally decided to embark on my med school journey. Don't let age stop you.
Very good video!!!!! I really enjoyed it. I watched with my 14yr old who wants to be an anesthesiologist as well. You touched on some of the exact things I’ve been telling her. Thanks for doing this and please keep them coming 🤗 and YES, we are subscribed!!!
thank you for uploading this, i’m only in high school but anesthesia has definitely been on my research list!
Same here!
Notifications come in clutch 🙌🏻
Please answer this question!!!
From what I learned from A&P 1: Sweat is a way your body using to cool down when it’s hot, so why do people always state, “if you don’t sweat than you are not burning fat”.
I'm a psychology major going into my freshman year. I've thought about med school but I'm not sure if that's for me. Science and math are my worst subjects. I've looked into forensic pathology and anesthesiology. I've also thought of psychiatric nurse practitioner. I love being hands on and I need to keep doing something mentally stimulating. I'm slowly descending into a panic to figure out what I want to do so I don't waste unnecessary time and money.
Science and math are my worst subjects also! Have you decided on something?
Excellent video!! I’m sure you’ve helped a lot of people with today’s subject! I REALLY ENJOYED IT Kristina!🌺🌸🌺
Kristina. It's so weird that you're making this video because I've been meaning to send you a message on this topic. I've messaged you before don't know if you remember. I am a respiratory therapist and so is my husband. We've been doing this since 1994 so my kids have grown up in the medical field so to speak. My son who is getting ready to be 15 really wants to be an anesthesiologist. About 2 years ago he had a career project that he had to do. I work at a major heart Center in Raleigh North Carolina, so I set him up to talk with one of my most favorite anesthesiologist I've ever worked with and that was great.He just LOVES you. We have watch your videos for a while and he even asked me to send you a message a while back so he can hear your point of view on school. He seems to be hung up on the amount of years of schooling. We have explained to him In detail how long it will be and we keep telling him that it will be worth it. It will be worth it. It will be worth it. Was wondering if you can tell him anything to help him get through that issue..🧡😁ps..I definitely know what you mean about the intubation. That has always been my favorite thing that I do. 🤗
Maybe he might be interested in becoming a CRNA or a CAA. That way it will only take him 2-3 years after college!
@@rachelbrown1465 👍yeah we've told him that option and also the option of a physician's assistant. Those are definitely a lot less Schooling..
thank you so much for this video! it really helped me solidify my career options and helped me say to myself, ‘i can do this’
Still in awe whenever I watch your videos. Wife, Mother, Dr and a TH-camr. 👍🎉🎉
I have a client who is a doctor. When I told her I was nervous about going back to school to finish my degree in clinical lab science, she revealed to me her nontraditional path to medicine. She had a business degree and was working in the business force. She had a lightbulb moment, and went back to school and took all of the required courses as a non-degree seeking student. She then took her MCATS and got into medical school through the Air Force (so it was paid for). Ya’ll can do it if your heart is in it and you are ready to be disciplined ❤️
I love your videos about “a day in the life”. Keep them coming! It is quality content
Fantastic vlog for anyone considering the medical path in school!
Oh I definitely would love to hear your best and worst stories as a doctor!
Thank you so much for sharing what you do as an anesthesiologist! Your youtube channel is very inspiring and interesting. You motivate me to become an anesthesiologist myself one day. Thank you!!!
When the Taylor insert popped up, I screamed!
Omg I love all these day in the life videos, but this one was especially awesome!! Keep them comin!
11:43 great question. I always wanted to be a doctor since childhood but never thought I was smart enough. I chose education instead 🤷🏻♀️
I absolutely love these videos!! You have made a huge impact on my view of medicine and especially anesthesiology! Keep up the great work :)
Loved your video!! I bet you’re a wonderful doctor! Thanks for sharing your story ☺️
Love your dedication and passion Kristina!
I love your blog!!! You are a great inspiration for me. I am an IMG currently studying for my step 1 and I know that my journey to match to a medical residency program is going to be hard but I eventually will do it.
Awesome!! Cant wait until i start anesthesia residency next year 2020 Gasman!!
This is incredible. You are beyond inspiring
Love love this!! My daughter is interested in becoming an anesthesiologist. Can’t wait to forward this to her.
Love these videos! You are such an inspiration.
I think it's cute your path was super untraditional! Here I am a 26 year old pre-med college freshman with a husband and babies 😂
Love these videos! I clicked so fast!!!!❤️ya Kristina
Very helpful.! I’m premed and will be applying for med school in the spring and all of your videos keep me very inspired, it is a long journey but I’m loving every second of it💕
You are such an inspiration.
I love these! I've had 9 has surgeries for TMJ and different reactions to anesthesia. I love your stories and learning about it.
Love these videos! Please continue to make them!
You are such an inspiration because your are a go-getter and i love that about you
Really enjoyed this vid! Thanks for sharing your journey to med school and as a doc!
These are my favorite!!!!!! So wish you could show you in the OR!! But I know, HIPPA
This video was amazing and so helpful! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Loved hearing about your medical journey !