I’m sooooo scared I’m about to start my freshman year of college, knowing I have a long path ahead of me, if I fail I will try again, I am determined to be a practicing physician
Hi, I´m Hannah and I really want to become a doctor. Not because of the money, but because I really want to help people and make them healthy again. But my parents are saying that I´m not smart enough for this job. And this is really making me belive that I´m not smart enough and that I can´t do it. Will you please help me how to deal with this? Btw I love your videos :D And sorry for my English 😅
Yeah but he’s also trying to sell a product. A product that helps you get into med school 🤦🏻♀️ this is an ad. A damn good one because there’s a shit ton of premeds out there scared they won’t get into med school
@@jacksonm1769obviously I never said that. Your chances are slim to none if you want to become a doctor for the money. It’s just not enough to get you though the hardest parts. You need more drive, just like the person said. They know it’s their destiny and no other reason. So your wrong to tell them that they are lying to themselves. Again, get better.
I will be a doctor, nothing is going to stop me on my road to medicine! If anything this video has pushed me even more to fulfill my dreams! I will am a pre med student who will get into medical school, I will not fall into those population statistics, I will succeed and nothing will stop me til I get to where I want to be! In a few years I will come back here and let everyone know where I matched! We all got this, we will be the future of medicine!
This was really eye-opening 👀 I was pre-med because my dad encouraged me to become a doctor. The respect, prestige and financial income was desirable 🤔 Originally I had planned to become a pediatrician because I enjoyed being a babysitter and wanted to help sick kids. After graduating with my Bachelors in Biology and minor in Science, I took a course to help me study for the MCATs, and stayed after class with my friend to talk to medical school students (who taught the courses) about how med school was. I noticed that there were too many restrictions from medical school to residency, and completion of residency to start working as an MD. It was going to take WAY longer than anticipated, and what if I didn’t like my specialty? I have to report to the Board?! I decided to research other career paths like Physician Assistant & Clinical Microbiological Researcher, and pray about how to move forward. Fast-forward 3 years later, I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Medical Science and Physician Assistant certification with less debt and I’’m still able to practice with similar responsibilities to a medical doctor. I’ve already practiced in Surgery, Wound Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Functional Medicine 😎
I'm starting med school this fall but I will 100% confirm what Clarissa said here. Being a PA is a WAY better deal than being an MD/DO. Less debt, you get to do a lot of the same stuff a doctor does, and a significantly shorter education path. If you like medicine and want to make decisions but it's not going to be your whole entire world, go be a PA. It's a sweet deal!
I have been a physician for more than 9 years. Been a PA is very different and far less desirable from been a physician. My parents pushed me to be a physician and I haven’t regretted it also. It’s very rewarding and I am glad I listened to them.
I don’t think it’s possible to prevent burn out through out your medical career. We are humans not robots, our bodies get tired too and you have to listen to your body. I’m a medical student and what I try to do is plan my day, week, month and even semester just to fit me and it helps a lot to do everything on time and also enjoy learning. 🌚 I get tired sometimes obviously but just a day rest and I’m back and because I’m always up o date a day rest doesn’t hurt 😁😁
Everybody, including my own family, tried to tell me it was too hard to get into medical school. I would always be asked by premed advisors, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?" I hated that question. It seemed like they wanted me to give up without even trying. It did take me a couple of tries, but I did get in to med school eventually. And today I'm working as a nephrologist. Being a doctor is what I always wanted to do and nothing was going to stop me from achieving that goal!
RELATE MUCH lol when I told my mom a year ago that I’m interested in medicine, she was worried because she knows it takes a longgg time to become a physician. So my major right now is undecided, planning between becoming a NP, PA, or MD lol
I am a medical student and recently I have been loosing my motivation to study. I have been avoiding this video for so long fearing that i may really quit after watching this. I was so close to giving up but after I saw this video, the flame in me grew a little bit brighter. Thank you.
I've wanted to become a doctor since i was little. I was born with a cleft palate/lip and went through extensive surgeries and I feel like I need to give back to the community that did it for free as a charity.
I remember when I was pushed into being a doctor. I actually went everywhere. I’m high school I wanted to go into accounting after I graduated, I then changed to nursing like my sister. I then wanted to be a pharmacist like my other sister. I decided to be a doctor again, but for me and my own reasons. I want to make sure that people in my care get the best care and I also want to make sure my patients aren’t abused by other doctors. I’m going for anesthesiologist. Wish me luck. Fingers crossed.
I’m just a 10th grader but I really want to become a neurosurgeon because my grandma had lots of brain fluid in her skull which should of killed her but because of the surgeon that worked on her my grandma is still here. I’m really determined to get there and I’m doing it for the right reasons. I want to help many more families like they helped me and mines.
Well there’s only one thing to do, then. Subscribe to his website and give him lots of money! You’ll be guaranteed your first choice residency No but seriously guys, he’s selling a product, not being altruistic lol
Just wanted to let some premeds know that you do not have to have some traumatizing event happen to you to inspire you to do medicine. Often times, that passion for the field is enough you just have to cultivate experiences to match that passion. You got this.
The only person that can limit you… is yourself. People will always tell you what you can’t do it’s up to you to decide whether to believe them or not.Believe in yourself and tell yourself no matter how hard it gets I will do it. Believing in oneself is very important in med school because it will keep you going .
I got a 30% on a Physics. It made me feel sad but I remember I have an immigrant girlfriend who I plan to make my wife take care of. We met in hs and stayed together ever since. Her dad had cancer and I worked in their business to help them through. She experiences all the hardships of being an immigrant and thats what pushes me. If I ever lose hope in myself or feel burned out I look her in the eyes before I say my thoughts out loud. What stares back is a reminder of who I need to work hard for. To take care of her and people in a similar situation. The hardships she faces inspires me and pushes me to keep going because failure is not an option. If I give up it is not only giving up on her but so many others I could have taken care of.
I applied 3 times and finally got accepted last year to just one school and just finished my first year! It went by very fast. Studying for Step 1 is now my priority. Looking back I"m so glad I never gave up!
Class of 2018 here. I haven’t done a single semester of college. I went for about 8 weeks and dropped out with withdrawals Spring 2020 because I felt like I wasn’t going to make acceptable grades for medical school. Starting college new 2021 Spring for Biology pre-med. I’ve tried seeing myself as anything but a physician and I just can’t. Working as a phlebotomist for almost 2 years has lead me to meet many people in healthcare including different types of doctors. I’m not gifted intellectually but that’s the life I want to work hard for. This time around will be different for me. Maturity and reality hit me. I see it as a revenge tour. I don’t care that I started late but this is personal. Idk if anyone read this but I hope if you’re in a similar spot you keep fighting and aim for your dreams.
I was a premed major as well but fell short of going into medical school. I became a respiratory therapist instead. I was employed, financially stable and since the covid pandemic, I’ve been making six figures picking up travel contracts. But I do have the same feelings as you where if I had worked harder back then, I could’ve been a doctor.
Physicians were able to give me 9 more years with my dad before he died. Ever since, I’ve wanted nothing more than to be able to try and do the same for other people. I want nothing more than to be a physician and I am more determined than anything to make it happen.
It’s interesting to see the reasons people want to become doctors. I want to go into science myself (may or may not be medicine, I really want to experiment with genetic engineering though.) I don’t have such a moving motivation like yourself, rather, I just have a significantly higher interest in science than any other of my school subjects.
35 years old and going back to school full time to become a Dr one day. Hopefully by the age 47 I will accomplish my goal! This Channel is very motivating!
29 year old fire fighter who's considering going back to school for the second time for medicine....now that I'm 29 and not 18 I think that will help alot with discipline and motivation
@being human have kids and itll be enough for them but you're enjoying yourself in the mean time right? convos with friends, hobbies edit: getting married and pursuing dreams clash?
I know right ! And before I know it. I'm prepping for mle. 🤦 I want to get away from Asia as soon as possible. I'll make time and do something I actually like. "The my child is better than yours" in Asia is no joke 🤦 I thought 13 yrs in America would make my parents slightly better but naaaaah 🤦 They push me and my sister, to doing something that would make *us* look better. All cause of peer pressure from other parents. 🤦 Parent group meetings should be banned 🔫😑 The fun part My sisters in med school too 😆 She wanted to be a lawyer, but noooooo. Risky this, risky that 🤦
@@cindixgaming3557 actually they do... getting married and pursuing dreams clash in a lot of ways plus this person doesnt want to get married so they're being forced into it and then they'll be stuck with someone they dont want and that is enough to ruin anyone life .... please think before speaking, ur probably not asian or brown so you wouldn't understand
@being human in your opinion how was med school did u get time to do small things u love like watching movies, trying art etc ..I read a comment of yours where u said all u did was study and now u want freedom. Some people say it's so good some semesters gotta work hard but u can have lot's of fun .. some say it's hella hard !?🤔
Watching this right before starting clinical rotations for the first time really hits. I hope to God, I can complete this race🙏🏾. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you. I also wish the best to everyone on this path🙏🏾
During my freshman year biology course years ago, every third person you met was a “bio major pre-med”. It was actually pretty comical how many people proudly introduced themselves as a premed like they were some kind of hotshot. After the first exam when the class average was a 76, almost all the premed students I met dropped the track by the end of the semester. None of the premeds I met that semester even ended up submitting an application. It’s quite comical how most freshman have no idea what it is like to go down the medical route. That’s why I stopped telling people I was premed at the time. I actually ended up going the dentistry route instead because I think it’s way more fun being a dentist and something I enjoy a lot more.
One more thing that only a few people ever dare to talk about: in order to be successful in life in general (and get into a medical school) you need to be lucky. Everyone talks about hard work, but very few people talk about luck.
As someone the started as Pre-med, switched to Chemistry, and finally wound up going for PT, it honestly matters at where your aspirations and comprehension of material lies. Organic chemistry is a really complicated course if you aren't willing to put in the work to understand it, and even then you might not even have good enough of teachers guiding you. I had to retake the course a 2nd time to finally get a B (thank you for helping me Dr.Adityah). There are other forms sciences, medicines, and treatments on the rise and each one is has a growing market; PT is something that will inevitably become more needed as the population of older individuals increases. The average lifespan is increasing, our bodies continuously fall apart/decay, and the amount of care for outpatient therapies will become increasingly more important. Explore different avenues and find your niche! Don't be discouraged if one path doesn't turn out the way you had originally intended
The "markers" (prerequisites) are what gets you to medical school, but being a compassionate person to others and yourself is a good portion of what makes you become a great doctor. And that's not taught in medical education.
If you are feeling discouraged don’t give up!! I got 3 D’s in undergrad. I’m in a one year master’s that links to a great DO school. Your path may not be conventional but if you refuse to give up you will make it!!
My parents made me to apply to med school. Than they pushed me to do pathology residency, which I did, but hated. I wasted 4 years of my life. Now I am doing a second residency (Family Medicine), and I am very happy! I absolutely love medicine and helping people. Today I am really grateful to my parents that they made me to apply years ago.
2:13 good counter argument to people who say "there are plenty of other professions that pay well" and also most people wouldn't be doing medicine if the pay was low or mediocre
I’m glad your honest and give us the truth behind this long process into becoming a physician. I will however speak it into existence here that I will become a physician no matter how long it takes 🙏🏻
Is freedom a good reason to want to go into Medicine? Firstly, I want to be a nurse. Not a doctor. But the whole idea of travel nursing is so appealing to me. The freedom and control you get is something that is unparalleled. And roaming the countryside fulfilling contracts as a medical nomad is incredibly appetizing. Not to mention how well it suits my wanderlust.
seems a good idea when in pre-med to begin crafting and adhering to a narrative about yourself; you can then tailor your time to support that narrative. might also seem wise to include some tangents, such as unusual hobbies or research work into an area you just want to learn more about from a human interest viewpoint.
As a physician, pretty much everything that was said in this video is accurate! I am the 1st doctor in my family and I made so many mistakes! I personally don't need this course but this sounds like something I wish I had along the way! Best of Luck!
@Katrina Awori I think you should pursue medicine if it's something you are truly passionate about. Medicine is difficult to break into but you and I are underrepresented and are needed. Please email me bc I have too much to say for the comments section.
This was by far the smoothest sneak-up to talk about Med School Insiders platform I have ever seen/heard in your videos. I swear I had NO clue you were going there hahahaha. Amazing video as always!
Actually I’m a 4th year medical student in Mexico City but currently in San Francisco Ca because my classes went online due to the COVID cases in Mexico City, Mexico. I applied and had an interview with my school’s psychologist if I would be accepted or not, but on the final step after a class and two exams The interviewer loved that I was able to explain anthropology and how it can help with medicine and found it refreshing that I was not just a common biochemist but also an anthropologist as well. Actually the interviewer told me “They were bored with the myth that only biology based majors can only apply. We want a holistic view of the person and how can the person can help medicine as a whole.
After my interview, I sat nervously on the couch because this was my last chance at medicine then another lady who was talking to my interviewer told me “You are in!” I replied with a sigh of relief “Thank you.”
I thought You are demotivating us by the title but lol but we should should (follow our dreams and work hard to achieve) tbh the title got me scared then I realized 😂
The parental pressure reason definitely defines my situation. My mother is lucky that I actually like medicine and I am not bad at Chemistry, Bio, etc or else I would be miserable right now. But I feel trapped and like I don’t have options because the last time I told my mother that I’m having second thoughts about medicine she called me a disappointment. Now I feel like I HAVE to be one.
Don’t go into medicine purely because of your parents. They’re not going to be the ones who will have to experience all of the struggles and hardships of becoming a physician, let alone actually working as one. More likely than not, you will spend most of your life working at your job. If you dislike your occupation, you will not be satisfied with your life. Of course money and prestige matter a lot, but as the old saying goes, “it’s better to be the head of a cat rather than the tail of a lion”.
I’m in high school right now and the friends that I’m closest to are filipinos who are either surround by all male siblings , the youngest and have siblings almost 10 years older than them and have graduated, or have parents who had them later on in life an are on the stricter side and have higher expectations. It was definitely a shock seeing how different my friends were from I when it comes to studying and how they though. Like most parents they have expectations for their children and want the best for them. An although my friends parents would be okay with them choosing their own area of studying in the future most of them prefer them to become doctors. It was definitely hard to watch how my friends put lots of pressure on themselves and their studies. Though I love my friends and they are very kind I lost lots of self esteem and confidence when comparing myself to them as I’ve always felt as though I was not as intelligent or hard working as them. Lots of the time , the pressure put on children to have a future job that is consider to be high paying and for the intelligent like doctors is because of all the struggles and hardships their parents when to or how they grew up. The stereotypes that come with being Asian students are not always true as them seem. But yes some asians are expected to become doctors and are smart , however from experience I learnt that it’s mainly due to how much time they spend studying. Even though I can’t say I fully understand why or how the Asian culture works , over the years I have come to babe an Idea of the rights , wrongs , expected , unexpected, and more.
I'm having a huge dilemma about whether to study and receive training to become a doctor in the UK, US or Canada (if I can). Could you make a video about that?
I'm still in hs but i already knew that i actually wanna be a doctor. having that blade in my fingers while i dissect my pet frog was one of my high school best highlights. thank you Dr. for these awesome videos.
Hello sir I am currently in medical school And thank you so much for telling me this I needed someone tell me this without discouraging me ‘Look, it is great that you want to become a doctor, but are you ready for these challenges? If yes, good luck to you’
I chose to go for a math PhD because I HONESTLY believed and still believe it was the BEST MOST TIME-EFFICIENT WAY of helping everybody in the world with my math theorems & discoveries. I HONESTLY believe and still believe it was the HARDEST JOB POSSIBLE. I honestly NEVER considered how much money I'd make. I just hoped I'd get paid sufficiently for my needs.
I only found out I would have loved to become a doctor when I started working at clinics and hospitals as a Clinical Psychologist. But I suspect it might be too late for me to get in a medical school now. Barring a miracle of course.
It's really saddening that most people can't go to premed or med school due to financial problems. Debt or having no money is stopping some people from reaching their dreams.
Me, an international med student wanting to do my residency in the US knowing I don't have any of the things he says you have to worry about when applying to residency 👁️👄👁️
If watching a video that told you to quit was enough to discourage you then you should definitely look for another career... you must want this as bad as you want to breath SO Eric Thomas. I agree, being a Doctor its not about obtaining wealth, what good is wealth when your unhappy... its about the passion, the love for helping people and seeing them get better, the hardships that lead up to success and all of that good stuff. This video only made me want it more as I realize im in this for all the good reasons not for the money not for my parents and not for the stigma of it. My dream is to become a psychiatrist I hope you guys can achieve your dreams 2 good luck.
I'm still in my high school and I resonate with this a lot. I agree with you, I hope this message inspire other people too, and hope you'll achieve your dreams too someday, best of luck!!
Angela Jane I’m glad it did Angela! Btw my name is angel haha if ur in high school maybe I can give you a quick tip that could help you big I don’t know what grade you are but if you have the choice to take precalculus or even up to calculus in your high school years and you feel like you could do it you definitely should!!! Is best to knock out those clases if you can so you can focus on the other hard science classes. Good luck from PuertoRico🤜🤛
Don't go into medicine for the money. You have to really love the work! Working in engineering, IT, data science, etc, provides an extremely comfortable living and much better work/life balance. I'm working with so many burned out MDs right now.
Asian parents: I'll never choose a career path for my children... Also Asian parents: it's their responsibility to choose whatever medical school they'll graduate from 😬😂
I wanted to start my own business as a choice specialist practicing in the field of William Glassner's cognituve behavioral therapy called --- Choice theory. But, I wanted to take it a step further by introducing something I called; "Critical Choice Theory", which is the practice of help patients construct heathly ideas of what are good choices from bad choices and understanding the differences between the relationship these ideas have within each other. I took over 12+ years to develop and engineer this concept. Not to mention researching independently was truly a burden having not a single person to relay all this information to in order help me understand must of it anyway smh. I dropped out off college
To anyone reading this. I’m proud of you and the obstacles you’ve overcome. Don’t give up on your dreams. “Lean on me, when you're not strong And I'll be your friend I'll help you carry on For it won't be long 'Til I'm gonna need Somebody to lean on” “You just call on me brother, when you need a hand We all need somebody to lean on I just might have a problem that you'll understand We all need somebody to lean on” -Bill Withers: Lean On Me-
My parents are doctors and themselves and there friends and people they work with in hospitals DO NOT get payed 200 - 900k its around 100 to 150k on average
Remember folks, statistics apply to populations, not to individuals ;)
I’m sooooo scared I’m about to start my freshman year of college, knowing I have a long path ahead of me, if I fail I will try again, I am determined to be a practicing physician
Are these statistics specific to the US or are they global? 😊 Thank you!
Can you do a video about graduating undergraduate college early?
Just shut up ok you are just jealous of those who became doctors you and your negative thoughts.
Hi, I´m Hannah and I really want to become a doctor. Not because of the money, but because I really want to help people and make them healthy again. But my parents are saying that I´m not smart enough for this job. And this is really making me belive that I´m not smart enough and that I can´t do it. Will you please help me how to deal with this? Btw I love your videos :D
And sorry for my English 😅
Remember y'all: the title is definitely correct in terms of statistics. But also remember that statistics apply to populations, not individuals!
This right here
iKEY yeah but they’re saying that it’s not as though each individual only has 40% of getting into medical school, but 40% of people who apply get in
….wow
No, they apply to the sample of the population.
the dose of reality is painful but important for everyone to hear. Kevin cares enough to tell the truth and not what you want to hear
That's true if you want to be a doctor you to have to work hard and never give up
Im in high school and i wanna be a surgeon
@@mateokhoury6421 shadow a surgeon after corona restrictions are lifted :)
Yeah but he’s also trying to sell a product. A product that helps you get into med school 🤦🏻♀️ this is an ad. A damn good one because there’s a shit ton of premeds out there scared they won’t get into med school
@@Smacywoke
Doesn’t matter I’m getting in no matter what
Yes u are
yess get it!!
Yeah the obstacles stated dont seem to bother me that much. I will take gap years if necessary but I will get into usuhs
If you want to be one, then go for it! I personally think being a doctor sounds a bit boring, but if that's what you wanna do, pursue it.
Inshallah you'll do it.
being a doctor is just something I have to do, it’s not cuz of my parents or the money , i truly believe it’s my destiny
AMEN! We think alike 💕
We think alike
Yess
@@jacksonm1769 I hope you get better
@@jacksonm1769obviously I never said that. Your chances are slim to none if you want to become a doctor for the money. It’s just not enough to get you though the hardest parts. You need more drive, just like the person said. They know it’s their destiny and no other reason. So your wrong to tell them that they are lying to themselves. Again, get better.
the title scared me
It motivated me
@@lilliampumpernickle4655 tats the spirit
Lilliam Pumpernickle exactly what i said
It’s an ad for his business that “helps you get into med school.” Fear in marketing isn’t new but it’s becoming harder to spot these days.
@@Smacy yes
Indian kid: “Dad, I vont to be an actor”
Indian Dad: “Son, it’s pronounced Duck-tur”
LOL, I have Indian parents too, but they never really told me what I should do. I just know I want to do medicine and they are like, "Are you sure?"
lily flower I became an MD because of my parents...best decision I ever made for those two immigrant desis! I luv them!
In medical school OMS 1!! My parents didn't care what career I wanted. They just didn't want me to go through the struggle they went through
being human the journey is laborious but the fruits are incredibly Sweet
afanatee you don’t grow a lot without struggle imho but hey,life is yours :)
I will be a doctor, nothing is going to stop me on my road to medicine! If anything this video has pushed me even more to fulfill my dreams! I will am a pre med student who will get into medical school, I will not fall into those population statistics, I will succeed and nothing will stop me til I get to where I want to be! In a few years I will come back here and let everyone know where I matched! We all got this, we will be the future of medicine!
Hopefully not.
I’m rooting for ya
How r u doing Alex ? How r things going in school
As someone who really wants to get into med school soon....
I'm rootin' for ya all the way!
How are you doing, by the way?
I concur and we stand together in this
“...a large part of this disconnect is due to high popular culture and demand...” *sweats in Asian*
😂😂😂
Same
@John Wayne how does that fit here?
@John Wayne when I thought I knew English........
This was really eye-opening 👀
I was pre-med because my dad encouraged me to become a doctor.
The respect, prestige and financial income was desirable 🤔
Originally I had planned to become a pediatrician because I enjoyed being a babysitter and wanted to help sick kids.
After graduating with my Bachelors in Biology and minor in Science, I took a course to help me study for the MCATs, and stayed after class with my friend to talk to medical school students (who taught the courses) about how med school was.
I noticed that there were too many restrictions from medical school to residency, and completion of residency to start working as an MD. It was going to take WAY longer than anticipated, and what if I didn’t like my specialty? I have to report to the Board?!
I decided to research other career paths like Physician Assistant & Clinical Microbiological Researcher, and pray about how to move forward.
Fast-forward 3 years later, I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Medical Science and Physician Assistant certification with less debt and I’’m still able to practice with similar responsibilities to a medical doctor. I’ve already practiced in Surgery, Wound Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Functional Medicine 😎
I'm starting med school this fall but I will 100% confirm what Clarissa said here. Being a PA is a WAY better deal than being an MD/DO. Less debt, you get to do a lot of the same stuff a doctor does, and a significantly shorter education path. If you like medicine and want to make decisions but it's not going to be your whole entire world, go be a PA. It's a sweet deal!
I have been a physician for more than 9 years. Been a PA is very different and far less desirable from been a physician. My parents pushed me to be a physician and I haven’t regretted it also. It’s very rewarding and I am glad I listened to them.
Thank you for sharing this. Is being a Physician Assistant similar as being a nurse?
can you talk about how to maintain a good lifestyle throughout medicine and preventing burn out ?
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Omgggg plssssss
PLEASE
I don’t think it’s possible to prevent burn out through out your medical career. We are humans not robots, our bodies get tired too and you have to listen to your body. I’m a medical student and what I try to do is plan my day, week, month and even semester just to fit me and it helps a lot to do everything on time and also enjoy learning. 🌚
I get tired sometimes obviously but just a day rest and I’m back and because I’m always up o date a day rest doesn’t hurt 😁😁
Everybody, including my own family, tried to tell me it was too hard to get into medical school. I would always be asked by premed advisors, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?" I hated that question. It seemed like they wanted me to give up without even trying. It did take me a couple of tries, but I did get in to med school eventually. And today I'm working as a nephrologist. Being a doctor is what I always wanted to do and nothing was going to stop me from achieving that goal!
Other ppls parents: be a doctor!
My parents: yup do watever
Me: yea imma be a doctor
My parents: ummm, why? That a lotta work
Me:...
RELATE MUCH lol when I told my mom a year ago that I’m interested in medicine, she was worried because she knows it takes a longgg time to become a physician. So my major right now is undecided, planning between becoming a NP, PA, or MD lol
Same
Freakin SAME
Literally my situation... But my parents were cool wid it.
@@jkdfnjwle2833 yup same
I am a medical student and recently I have been loosing my motivation to study. I have been avoiding this video for so long fearing that i may really quit after watching this. I was so close to giving up but after I saw this video, the flame in me grew a little bit brighter. Thank you.
update doc???
Update??
I'm still in High School but I'm encouraged and determined to become a doctor some day. Thank you @MedSchoolInsiders
Sameeeeeee
I have been looking at med school insiders for a long time now and it has helped with school and how to get to med school
Same here
Same
Sameee!
I gotta admit.. that was a smooth ass transition with the Med School Insiders ad
Omg that’s what I was thinkinggggg
.........
I've wanted to become a doctor since i was little. I was born with a cleft palate/lip and went through extensive surgeries and I feel like I need to give back to the community that did it for free as a charity.
Wow, that’s amazing! Really glad to hear about that and I hope you succeed! Wishing you the best of luck👍
You can do this! 💪🏿
I love stories like this! 🥺 you can do it you got it!! I have a story similar, I was born with a club foot as a child
I remember when I was pushed into being a doctor. I actually went everywhere. I’m high school I wanted to go into accounting after I graduated, I then changed to nursing like my sister. I then wanted to be a pharmacist like my other sister. I decided to be a doctor again, but for me and my own reasons. I want to make sure that people in my care get the best care and I also want to make sure my patients aren’t abused by other doctors. I’m going for anesthesiologist. Wish me luck. Fingers crossed.
Good luck, I'm thinking of being one too. Tell me how it goes 😊
I’m just a 10th grader but I really want to become a neurosurgeon because my grandma had lots of brain fluid in her skull which should of killed her but because of the surgeon that worked on her my grandma is still here. I’m really determined to get there and I’m doing it for the right reasons. I want to help many more families like they helped me and mines.
Hell yeah! I’m becoming a nurse before I’ll be a doctor. Wishing you the best!
The title just scared me, LoL I'm in med school!
Same 😂
I kid and don’t want to give up on my dream
Lmao good luck I’m sure you’ll do great!!
Well there’s only one thing to do, then. Subscribe to his website and give him lots of money! You’ll be guaranteed your first choice residency
No but seriously guys, he’s selling a product, not being altruistic lol
How is it?
Just wanted to let some premeds know that you do not have to have some traumatizing event happen to you to inspire you to do medicine. Often times, that passion for the field is enough you just have to cultivate experiences to match that passion. You got this.
Thanks I needed that I've been stressing so much lately because people keep saying I can't do it because of this and that
The only person that can limit you… is yourself. People will always tell you what you can’t do it’s up to you to decide whether to believe them or not.Believe in yourself and tell yourself no matter how hard it gets I will do it. Believing in oneself is very important in med school because it will keep you going .
I got a 30% on a Physics. It made me feel sad but I remember I have an immigrant girlfriend who I plan to make my wife take care of. We met in hs and stayed together ever since. Her dad had cancer and I worked in their business to help them through. She experiences all the hardships of being an immigrant and thats what pushes me. If I ever lose hope in myself or feel burned out I look her in the eyes before I say my thoughts out loud. What stares back is a reminder of who I need to work hard for. To take care of her and people in a similar situation. The hardships she faces inspires me and pushes me to keep going because failure is not an option. If I give up it is not only giving up on her but so many others I could have taken care of.
I applied 3 times and finally got accepted last year to just one school and just finished my first year! It went by very fast. Studying for Step 1 is now my priority. Looking back I"m so glad I never gave up!
Congrats! That’s so fucking awesome way to work for it!
6:00 "it ignited a fire within me", please tell me this wasn't an intentional pun
OMG didnt realize it until now. 🤣🤣🤣
😂
Class of 2018 here. I haven’t done a single semester of college. I went for about 8 weeks and dropped out with withdrawals Spring 2020 because I felt like I wasn’t going to make acceptable grades for medical school. Starting college new 2021 Spring for Biology pre-med.
I’ve tried seeing myself as anything but a physician and I just can’t. Working as a phlebotomist for almost 2 years has lead me to meet many people in healthcare including different types of doctors. I’m not gifted intellectually but that’s the life I want to work hard for.
This time around will be different for me. Maturity and reality hit me. I see it as a revenge tour. I don’t care that I started late but this is personal. Idk if anyone read this but I hope if you’re in a similar spot you keep fighting and aim for your dreams.
I was a premed major as well but fell short of going into medical school. I became a respiratory therapist instead. I was employed, financially stable and since the covid pandemic, I’ve been making six figures picking up travel contracts. But I do have the same feelings as you where if I had worked harder back then, I could’ve been a doctor.
Physicians were able to give me 9 more years with my dad before he died. Ever since, I’ve wanted nothing more than to be able to try and do the same for other people. I want nothing more than to be a physician and I am more determined than anything to make it happen.
It’s interesting to see the reasons people want to become doctors. I want to go into science myself (may or may not be medicine, I really want to experiment with genetic engineering though.) I don’t have such a moving motivation like yourself, rather, I just have a significantly higher interest in science than any other of my school subjects.
35 years old and going back to school full time to become a Dr one day. Hopefully by the age 47 I will accomplish my goal! This Channel is very motivating!
29 year old fire fighter who's considering going back to school for the second time for medicine....now that I'm 29 and not 18 I think that will help alot with discipline and motivation
I love this!
did you really go back ?
Asian parent: You can become anything you want
Me: great! I was thinki-
Parent: As long as you become a doctor
i think they meant you can be what you want after you become a doctor, so you can earn a valuable skill first and then set out on your passion
@being human have kids and itll be enough for them
but you're enjoying yourself in the mean time right?
convos with friends, hobbies
edit: getting married and pursuing dreams clash?
I know right ! And before I know it. I'm prepping for mle. 🤦
I want to get away from Asia as soon as possible.
I'll make time and do something I actually like.
"The my child is better than yours" in Asia is no joke 🤦
I thought 13 yrs in America would make my parents slightly better but naaaaah 🤦
They push me and my sister, to doing something that would make *us* look better.
All cause of peer pressure from other parents. 🤦
Parent group meetings should be banned 🔫😑
The fun part
My sisters in med school too 😆
She wanted to be a lawyer, but noooooo. Risky this, risky that 🤦
@@cindixgaming3557 actually they do... getting married and pursuing dreams clash in a lot of ways plus this person doesnt want to get married so they're being forced into it and then they'll be stuck with someone they dont want and that is enough to ruin anyone life .... please think before speaking, ur probably not asian or brown so you wouldn't understand
@being human in your opinion how was med school did u get time to do small things u love like watching movies, trying art etc ..I read a comment of yours where u said all u did was study and now u want freedom.
Some people say it's so good some semesters gotta work hard but u can have lot's of fun .. some say it's hella hard !?🤔
Watching this right before starting clinical rotations for the first time really hits. I hope to God, I can complete this race🙏🏾. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you. I also wish the best to everyone on this path🙏🏾
Any tips for me bro, I’m struggling with studying and really grasping the sheer amount of content
During my freshman year biology course years ago, every third person you met was a “bio major pre-med”. It was actually pretty comical how many people proudly introduced themselves as a premed like they were some kind of hotshot. After the first exam when the class average was a 76, almost all the premed students I met dropped the track by the end of the semester. None of the premeds I met that semester even ended up submitting an application. It’s quite comical how most freshman have no idea what it is like to go down the medical route. That’s why I stopped telling people I was premed at the time. I actually ended up going the dentistry route instead because I think it’s way more fun being a dentist and something I enjoy a lot more.
i was accepted to med school yesterday. the excitement came only for a bit, an hour or so. but watching how happy my parents are, its fullfilling.
One more thing that only a few people ever dare to talk about: in order to be successful in life in general (and get into a medical school) you need to be lucky. Everyone talks about hard work, but very few people talk about luck.
I truly appreciate your videos because it gives us more info in how the process of medical school and the specialties work. Thanks for this
As someone the started as Pre-med, switched to Chemistry, and finally wound up going for PT, it honestly matters at where your aspirations and comprehension of material lies. Organic chemistry is a really complicated course if you aren't willing to put in the work to understand it, and even then you might not even have good enough of teachers guiding you. I had to retake the course a 2nd time to finally get a B (thank you for helping me Dr.Adityah).
There are other forms sciences, medicines, and treatments on the rise and each one is has a growing market; PT is something that will inevitably become more needed as the population of older individuals increases. The average lifespan is increasing, our bodies continuously fall apart/decay, and the amount of care for outpatient therapies will become increasingly more important.
Explore different avenues and find your niche! Don't be discouraged if one path doesn't turn out the way you had originally intended
I Will Become A Doctor
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The "markers" (prerequisites) are what gets you to medical school, but being a compassionate person to others and yourself is a good portion of what makes you become a great doctor. And that's not taught in medical education.
These videos are the absolute best! Med school insiders helps me so much! I am so thankful!
Many seemed to be frightened by the title but my thought was "Oh that's a bit rude"
Hard reality but if I work hard enough in college and med school, there’s nothing I can’t do.
Me taking a week off from MCAT studying and seeing this notification 👁👄👁
good luck!
If you are feeling discouraged don’t give up!! I got 3 D’s in undergrad. I’m in a one year master’s that links to a great DO school. Your path may not be conventional but if you refuse to give up you will make it!!
Can you share the name of the school if possible?
I love stuff like this. It gets more people to quit and increases my chances of getting in. Plz do more to discourage people and thank you in advance
if anything, it motivated more people tbh
I know what you mean about parents pressure -_-
grave c dur
My parents made me to apply to med school. Than they pushed me to do pathology residency, which I did, but hated. I wasted 4 years of my life. Now I am doing a second residency (Family Medicine), and I am very happy! I absolutely love medicine and helping people. Today I am really grateful to my parents that they made me to apply years ago.
@@borisgetman9222 I’m glad for you that you choose a residency you actually wanted
2:13 good counter argument to people who say "there are plenty of other professions that pay well" and also most people wouldn't be doing medicine if the pay was low or mediocre
I’m glad your honest and give us the truth behind this long process into becoming a physician. I will however speak it into existence here that I will become a physician no matter how long it takes 🙏🏻
Is freedom a good reason to want to go into Medicine?
Firstly, I want to be a nurse. Not a doctor. But the whole idea of travel nursing is so appealing to me. The freedom and control you get is something that is unparalleled. And roaming the countryside fulfilling contracts as a medical nomad is incredibly appetizing. Not to mention how well it suits my wanderlust.
Your speech about being a giod physician made me have tears in the eyes 🖤
can you do “so you want to become a pediatrician”?
Yesss, finally!!
I wish!!!
I wish!
Peds is hard... and is the lowest paid specialty.
He has that video already
seems a good idea when in pre-med to begin crafting and adhering to a narrative about yourself; you can then tailor your time to support that narrative.
might also seem wise to include some tangents, such as unusual hobbies or research work into an area you just want to learn more about from a human interest viewpoint.
As a physician, pretty much everything that was said in this video is accurate! I am the 1st doctor in my family and I made so many mistakes! I personally don't need this course but this sounds like something I wish I had along the way! Best of Luck!
@Katrina Awori I think you should pursue medicine if it's something you are truly passionate about. Medicine is difficult to break into but you and I are underrepresented and are needed. Please email me bc I have too much to say for the comments section.
lol we dont need equal representation wtf
This was by far the smoothest sneak-up to talk about Med School Insiders platform I have ever seen/heard in your videos. I swear I had NO clue you were going there hahahaha. Amazing video as always!
I wish you Jah's blessings. You are already like a mentor to me
Actually I’m a 4th year medical student in Mexico City but currently in San Francisco Ca because my classes went online due to the COVID cases in Mexico City, Mexico. I applied and had an interview with my school’s psychologist if I would be accepted or not, but on the final step after a class and two exams The interviewer loved that I was able to explain anthropology and how it can help with medicine and found it refreshing that I was not just a common biochemist but also an anthropologist as well. Actually the interviewer told me “They were bored with the myth that only biology based majors can only apply. We want a holistic view of the person and how can the person can help medicine as a whole.
After my interview, I sat nervously on the couch because this was my last chance at medicine then another lady who was talking to my interviewer told me “You are in!” I replied with a sigh of relief “Thank you.”
I thought You are demotivating us by the title but lol but we should should (follow our dreams and work hard to achieve) tbh the title got me scared then I realized 😂
facts
Did u actually watch the video ?
It’s motivating to me man. Idk 😂
Me too 🙈, but still i aint giving up😂, we should all fight for our dreams.
For real
The parental pressure reason definitely defines my situation. My mother is lucky that I actually like medicine and I am not bad at Chemistry, Bio, etc or else I would be miserable right now. But I feel trapped and like I don’t have options because the last time I told my mother that I’m having second thoughts about medicine she called me a disappointment. Now I feel like I HAVE to be one.
Don’t go into medicine purely because of your parents. They’re not going to be the ones who will have to experience all of the struggles and hardships of becoming a physician, let alone actually working as one. More likely than not, you will spend most of your life working at your job. If you dislike your occupation, you will not be satisfied with your life. Of course money and prestige matter a lot, but as the old saying goes, “it’s better to be the head of a cat rather than the tail of a lion”.
If you have potential go for it because otherwise you might regret later. Parents usually want the best for their kids.
"You can often count the number of seeds in an orange 🍊 but you can't count the number of oranges in a seed "
Wut
@@angelsofgames3859 ohhhhhh that makes sense now, I'm so dense sometimes
Why did this almost make me cry? Lol
tooo deep im crying
Too deep. But can you please elaborate in what context u added this
idc how hard it is or how long it takes, I'm becoming a doctor
I’m in high school right now and the friends that I’m closest to are filipinos who are either surround by all male siblings , the youngest and have siblings almost 10 years older than them and have graduated, or have parents who had them later on in life an are on the stricter side and have higher expectations. It was definitely a shock seeing how different my friends were from I when it comes to studying and how they though. Like most parents they have expectations for their children and want the best for them. An although my friends parents would be okay with them choosing their own area of studying in the future most of them prefer them to become doctors. It was definitely hard to watch how my friends put lots of pressure on themselves and their studies. Though I love my friends and they are very kind I lost lots of self esteem and confidence when comparing myself to them as I’ve always felt as though I was not as intelligent or hard working as them. Lots of the time , the pressure put on children to have a future job that is consider to be high paying and for the intelligent like doctors is because of all the struggles and hardships their parents when to or how they grew up. The stereotypes that come with being Asian students are not always true as them seem. But yes some asians are expected to become doctors and are smart , however from experience I learnt that it’s mainly due to how much time they spend studying. Even though I can’t say I fully understand why or how the Asian culture works , over the years I have come to babe an Idea of the rights , wrongs , expected , unexpected, and more.
I'm having a huge dilemma about whether to study and receive training to become a doctor in the UK, US or Canada (if I can). Could you make a video about that?
Roza Arlert yes!!!!
@@onizas9017 yes!!!!
@Mishel kamal good to know!
@Mishel kamal Yes! That's true. Still it's kinda hard and expensive:(
I’m not giving up, that’ll be the death of me💯
Don't give up nothing is impossible
guys YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO NEVER GIVE UP !
I totally get that parental pressure. I'm trying for an MPH because I feel like it's better for me and my values.
I really love the way he always talks facts!!
I want to become a sports medicine physician. I'm afraid but I'm also very excited. I'm willing to give it everything I got.
i want to become a radiologist and will give everything for it lol
@@blackiechan1053 we got this!
@@itskayton1388 yeah best of luck to the both of us!
I'm still in hs but i already knew that i actually wanna be a doctor. having that blade in my fingers while i dissect my pet frog was one of my high school best highlights. thank you Dr. for these awesome videos.
Ive wanted too be a doctor for 11 years. This just disappoints me how hard it is, and how much it REALLY cost :(
There’s like 6 careers I’m thinking of: Anesthesiologist, Radiologist, Lawyer, Software Engineer, CEO or Aerospace engineer
Did you decide on anything yet
I have no idea why i watch your videos. I don't want to be a doctor, but they still are fun
Hello sir
I am currently in medical school
And thank you so much for telling me this
I needed someone tell me this without discouraging me
‘Look, it is great that you want to become a doctor, but are you ready for these challenges? If yes, good luck to you’
Grey's Anatomy sold me dreams and now I'm here
Being a med student,the title gave me a heart attack.
I chose to go for a math PhD because I HONESTLY believed and still believe it was the BEST MOST TIME-EFFICIENT WAY of helping everybody in the world with my math theorems & discoveries. I HONESTLY believe and still believe it was the HARDEST JOB POSSIBLE.
I honestly NEVER considered how much money I'd make. I just hoped I'd get paid sufficiently for my needs.
and? how well are you paid?
I badly want to become a doctor but I still have doubts if I'm actually fit to become one😢
You can’t just jump the title on us like that
All of my cousins are neurologists and there is my mom who always force me to be an doctor.
I do not have even the slightest bit of desire to become a doctor but I find these videos so interesting to watch.
I only found out I would have loved to become a doctor when I started working at clinics and hospitals as a Clinical Psychologist. But I suspect it might be too late for me to get in a medical school now. Barring a miracle of course.
Normal parents: You can be anything you want
My Parents: You can be any surgeon you want
It's really saddening that most people can't go to premed or med school due to financial problems. Debt or having no money is stopping some people from reaching their dreams.
TH-cam stop recommending me this video I’m trying to be optimistic
Me, an international med student wanting to do my residency in the US knowing I don't have any of the things he says you have to worry about when applying to residency 👁️👄👁️
If watching a video that told you to quit was enough to discourage you then you should definitely look for another career... you must want this as bad as you want to breath SO Eric Thomas. I agree, being a Doctor its not about obtaining wealth, what good is wealth when your unhappy... its about the passion, the love for helping people and seeing them get better, the hardships that lead up to success and all of that good stuff. This video only made me want it more as I realize im in this for all the good reasons not for the money not for my parents and not for the stigma of it. My dream is to become a psychiatrist I hope you guys can achieve your dreams 2 good luck.
I'm still in my high school and I resonate with this a lot. I agree with you, I hope this message inspire other people too, and hope you'll achieve your dreams too someday, best of luck!!
Angela Jane I’m glad it did Angela! Btw my name is angel haha if ur in high school maybe I can give you a quick tip that could help you big I don’t know what grade you are but if you have the choice to take precalculus or even up to calculus in your high school years and you feel like you could do it you definitely should!!! Is best to knock out those clases if you can so you can focus on the other hard science classes. Good luck from PuertoRico🤜🤛
Just don't quit, work hard and if you fail just start over again 💖💯💯
I'm starting med school next month and I'm lowkey scared🤧😣
same
@@mustafakahlil6367 Good luck man😁
@@RK-jh5fj thank you
@@RK-jh5fj thank you
Avacyn Use anki, use notability, get all your books from zlibrary and you’re golden.
Came because of the title. I expected myself to be demotivated, but it made me more motivated than ever. This is ironic 😂.
Don't go into medicine for the money. You have to really love the work! Working in engineering, IT, data science, etc, provides an extremely comfortable living and much better work/life balance. I'm working with so many burned out MDs right now.
If you really want money get a MBA and become a Financial advisor or loan officer.
guys don't listen to this video, if you really want to become a doctor go out and become one.
Love you Med School Insiders!
As a current med student I absolutely did not need to see this right now 😭💀
Asian parents: I'll never choose a career path for my children...
Also Asian parents: it's their responsibility to choose whatever medical school they'll graduate from 😬😂
Now I'm scared to become one. The whole thing experience is too daunting.
@@nill5217 are you a med student?
I'm scared too, but let's keep pushing forward!
I don't know......... I'm interested to pursue into the medicine but 🙁
@@nill5217 oh I've read it. But I'm only 17 and from Asia LOL
@@mysticmusic7938 If you really want to, then go for it!
I wanted to start my own business as a choice specialist practicing in the field of William Glassner's cognituve behavioral therapy called --- Choice theory. But, I wanted to take it a step further by introducing something I called; "Critical Choice Theory", which is the practice of help patients construct heathly ideas of what are good choices from bad choices and understanding the differences between the relationship these ideas have within each other. I took over 12+ years to develop and engineer this concept. Not to mention researching independently was truly a burden having not a single person to relay all this information to in order help me understand must of it anyway smh.
I dropped out off college
To anyone reading this. I’m proud of you and the obstacles you’ve overcome. Don’t give up on your dreams.
“Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on”
“You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on”
-Bill Withers: Lean On Me-
This won’t stop me from trying, the ones who will never succeed are the one whom never tried
You can be whatever you want to nowadays.
For instance, I didn't go to medical school however I IDENTIFY as a doctor. 😳
Although I don’t relate, but as an Asian I can confirm that I understand what you mean by parental pressure.
My parents are doctors and themselves and there friends and people they work with in hospitals DO NOT get payed 200 - 900k its around 100 to 150k on average
Yeah same who the heck is getting paid 900k the highest I've seen in America is in South Dakota for 200k starting out.
@@bigdog4166 Some kinds of surgeons do make that much, but the tradeoff is that they work 60+ hours a week after 16 years of training.
Last time i was early was still in med school XD
Yep rip I wish I could become a doctor
@keecefly lmao