Trying to Process My 1st Week of Med School Rotations | ND MD
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- Week 1 of clinical rotations (and I guess technically 3rd year of med school now?) is in the books. The most mentally, physically, and emotionally humbling experience I have ever had so far, but I have learned so much more in just a few days than several weeks could have taught me in pre-clerkship. The attending and residents weren't mean at all, but this experience quickly allows you to sympathize with just how hard the entire medical team works to make sure that patients get the best care possible. Just a quick check in talk/reflection video from some of the lessons I learned, hoping to help those about to enter this new stage of medical training know what to expect.
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It’s all going to be worth it. And thank you from the bottom of my heart for filming this process, the work itself is exhausting, filming and editing on top of that must be very difficult, but trust me your work is much appreciated ❤️
Thank you guys for all the support, you’re all too kind :)
It is not worth it.
Honestly, I’m not a medical student and I don’t know what I’m doing here, but listening to your story makes me appreciate the effort a lot of people put in and makes me feel slightly better about my job(Retail worker). At least your suffering means something beautiful and life saving.
Loved this video man. One day soon, you’ll be the resident and you’ll have Med students on your team, coming in confused and anxious. And you’ll remember how much it means to simply say hi, introduce yourself, and make them comfortable. OB was one of the toughest times in all 4 years of Med School for me. Keep trucking 🙏🏼
means a ton coming from you man. it'll be such a joy to have my first students with me in the future
Hey man, I'm on my second to last rotation right now (in OB matter of fact!). What you are going through is normal. I haven't gotten yelled at by an attending yet; the roughest was one of the surgery department chairs who was more critical at two particular circumstances. But it turned out she was just like that.
Second, some residents are just assholes; straight up, no way to cut it either way. The worst experiences on rotations is when people lie to you about your performance. At my institution, this was particularly the case with pediatrics. And sadly, it's a major reason why people didn't go into the specialty at least for me. But use that experience to know how your want to practice and what you don't like. The biggest lesson I learned in the clinic is always read studies. Too many residents and attendings think they know more based on their clinical experience alone and look foolish when they don't keep up with the medical literature. You aren't God; you need to remain humble and critical of what people say. Always ask why. Sometimes, you will be surprised that even attendings don't know the answer.
Third, be flexible. The stereotype of presentations changes week by week, residents by resident, and attending by attending. I don't like the fact that we are taught one way in medical school to be thorough when that doesn't help at all in the clinic. Presentations are the hardest part of medicine. The best thing to do is ask for the major questions and make your own inpatient and outpatient template. Even Amazon has some good premade H and Ps that I use, especially in the ER when you need a full H and P.
Fourth, be aggressive with doing questions more than flashcards. Do as many questions as you can beyond just UWorld and do your next rotation's questions ahead of time. I can't tell you how this made surgery so much easier for me than it could have been.
Lastly, be thankful no one has died yet on your OB rotation. I've honestly seen more deaths in OB than on any rotation. I had a woman last week at 16 lose her fetus at 39 weeks. It was the worst day in medical school and that is saying a lot. But when you do have those days, don't clam up. You will be surprised at how even non-medical friends can be a huge support. Just because they don't know what it's like personally, doesn't mean they can't draw from their own experiences. And don't be afraid to just relax and get some good food. It takes awhile to process these events. The main lesson I learned was being diligent in my history and physicals. Because it's very easy to make that one mistake that gets someone killed. And that was the main lesson the resident I was with mentioned. These are good experiences to have even if they are tragic. Knowing that your actions do have consequences makes you realize that knowing guidelines, reading papers, and knowing the literature really gives you a leg up at protecting people.
You got this brother. Kick ass and keep at it. Best thing to do is to bring aspects of your home to work. Whether it's nice music, a book, or even doing your studies at the hospital, don't waste time. The more you take use of every opportunity, including publishing opportunities, the better off you will be. Also, don't forget to do your practice NBME questions online. Those are really helpful to know what the actual exam will be like.
Wow some incredible advice, thank you so much for taking the time to comment :). I know the tough love corrections are part of the process, nothing against the residents or attendings and I completely understand it’s nothing personal. I truly learned to sympathize with them by the end of it because any oncology service is just so taxing physically, mentally, and emotionally
This is such great advice
@@NDMD I'm glad I can help. Your response to being in the clinic was similar to my own in other areas. I found it really hard to find out how many of my female patients were molested or sexually assaulted. It really surprised me and made me uncomfortable doing physical exams on female patients for awhile. The struggle is definitely real.
The other aspect that is unique for me is doing my PhD training after finishing the first two years. That's a whole different experience from medical school. But for anyone interested in an MD PhD but worried about the time commitment, it's 100% worth it. That extra time to develop your resume, your personal self, and living outside of medicine for awhile makes your journey more balanced and meaningful. It also helps to have your medical school student debt paid for and to have a stipend. You feel more like an adult.
Another big way to stand out is to read NEJM and Morbidity and Mortality reports from the CDC. Especially with COVID, there's lots of misinformation. You will be surprised at how keeping up with the literature helps with discussing the vaccine and other forms of misinformation. You do sometimes have to argue with your patients , so it's best to know what you are talking about.
I just had my fourth year orientation. It's definitely a lot as well. For all you reading, keep positive and remember what you are doing. I had a patient last night that we saved from driving back to her home town with her ectopic pregnancy. She was going to leave AMA until the resident convinced her to stay. Two hours later, he blood pressure started to tank and they had to take her back to the OR. That resident not only saved her life but also the people that could've been hurt if she passed out from the blood loss while driving. I also was able to comfort a 51 y/o female who had persistent vaginal bleeding for over 8 months (was going through 1 tampon and hour). Her hemoglobin was 4.1; she was lucky she was told to come into the ER to get assessed. Overall, your training matters guys. Even though it can suck super hard, these moments do remind you that your work makes a difference. People can be assholes. But they aren't the most common you'll see. Most of the time people just want to be listened to.
Hit me up anytime you need information on research or MD PhD training man. It's not always talked about but it's one that's growing in popularity with the new change in STEP 1 scoring. We had huge jump from 3 to 9 people being accepted for the program at my institution. People are more concerned about how the score will effect their residency options and want to boost their resume up some more.
@@stoneleachman9647 No problem. Third year is really weird and none of the stereotypes really held. The biggest advice I can give is to remember that you'll witness what I call "real life shit" beyond our own grumbles in medicine. Stay flexible and adjust often. Don't follow anyone's advice 100%. Follow what you learn each week on every rotation as your guide. I had to do family rounds for peds for one week; I then had to do a typical "fast" presentation to the attending at the other hospital I worked at. It was really jarring to say the least. Stuff like that can get to you. But stick to your template and you'll get the basics down.
Wow thank you for writing this
Truly thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the attendings and residents I have worked with for your patience as I learn. You’re such a vital part of the physician I will become :)
Before I get any comments about this, please do not misunderstand this as complaining of getting “yelled” at (it’s not that bad) or getting corrected for my early attempts at being helpful. None of it is personal and if you listen to the whole story, all the tough love is rooted in genuine care for the patients we care for. You never know what someone is going through, and that includes the doctors and patients. So be kind to everyone, it could change their day
Great, heartfelt video, Andy! Thank you for sharing your experiences these past two years in med school! My son is in your class and though we talk about his education, I cannot visualize it. Your videos helps me see and understand what you’re all going through, in addition to all the fun things you get to do as a class. Even with minimal sleep, you were able to articulately express your emotions while putting this video together. Stay positive and your rotations will get easier over time. I know that you’ll be a very sincere, compassionate doctor!
wow thank you so much for watching! it means the world to be able to capture some of these memories for not just myself but my classmates as well. glad it's working and hopefully it's bringing you just as much joy :)
One last thing, the AAFP has some good flow charts for common complaints. If you ever wonder what should be on differential, they have a good search engine for that
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I've been there. Did it. In my 9th year of surgical training. It only gets worse. You'll look back and long for those 12 hour days and reminisce on how easy life was and how much free time you had. Each step theres less handholding and more expectations that you just understand and do it. At the same time, it gets better with each year. There's going to be bad days and worse days, but in between will be gems. We all did it, you can too.
9th year training, ? Triple fellowship?? 😓
@@Sesahayu gen surg + plastics + fellowship
@@acumen Surgery is especially bad though right? I know a good amount of residents that work about 11-12 hour days not 15-16 hour days
@@omarb2653 yes, surgical specialties typically require longer hours
The fact that u take out time to read and react to as many comments as possible whilst grinding shows how kind, humble and devoted you are... more power to you man
yeah seriosuly like how does he do that, hes too sweet hahahah
comments like this make it worth it :)
I found the perfect way to deal with stressful times is to smile. Being kind to others is the perfect way to lighten your own mood. Thank you and good luck during this journey
I was in your position 13 yrs ago. I cried many tears that year. Things will get better. Hang in there
I’m a graduated pre med student who looks up to you guys a lot. I know it’s hard bc some physicians can be very rude to incoming students but take this as a lesson on how not to treat students. We can be a new generation of physicians that will take care of our incoming students and help them out bc we understand how much pressure it is. You’re going to do great, we’re rooting for you!
As a 23-year-old patient with a birth defect and has been in the hospital just as often as I am home, you're doing great! I always love it when there's a student or new assistant during a shift because I love being able to talk to them and tell them about my birth defect or other chronic illnesses because I know there's very little teaching about it. (I have Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.)
Spina came to mind when I read birth defect. Don’t mind me though, I’m in my first year and that’s the most recent birth defect I know of since we’re studying embryology. I’ve heard of anencephaly buh never hydrocephaly. I’ll be googling hydrocephaly after I’m done with this comment
@@salifusadat3002, I hope things are changing then when it comes to what they teach. There are hardly any adult doctors that will even take a patient with Spina Bifida (at least where I live) because 100 years ago we would've died as scientific research was much poorer if even existing. In Northeast Tennessee I've had a very hard time finding adult specialists ever since turning 21.
Sounds like a chiari 2 malformation. The boards we take in med school currently do cover that as a potentially tested topic
Just finished my first rotation today (surgery) - at the hospital most days around 5 or 5:30. Our residents were freaking rockstars, particularly the new interns. Very supportive, wanted to teach, and included us in a lot of stuff. Kinda lucked out being surrounded by amazing people including the scrub techs and even the patient transporters. I’m off to IM next, good luck with your next block 🤙
As a pediatric neurology fellow, I love that you have a good reflex hammer! We all must remember what it is like to be a medical student and I think we have to treat each other no matter what level with respect and kindness because we are a team! Keep up the hard work!
I'm a PGY3 now, but I still remember the first year of my clinical rotations. It's tough man, it really is. But you make it through, it breaks you and then it builds you. And it definitely gets better. Keep it up!
I actually got teary eyed watching this. Thanks for sharing, youre going to be a great doctor. I hope to be where you are one day! Congrats on how far you've come 👌🏻
This is the tempering part of your training, where you are being changed from a medical student to a physician. It’s great to hear you embracing it. You hit the nail on the head - be helpful, anticipate needs, be kind to everyone, whether or not they’re grading you. Much love - you’ll be looking back on these days fondly too soon
Hey man, you can do it. I went through residency as an OMFS. I remember getting thrown into anesthesia, ED, internal med, plastic, and trauma rotations without really knowing much. It forced me to adapt and conquer, which later became an important set of skills to succeed in my residency. Stay humble and be a sponge. Soak up as much as you can while you are still a student. Getting yelled at was part of my experience but it had made me a much better upper level since I didn't want to victimize my lower levels by yelling at them lol Focusing on the end goal had pulled me through and I knew everything would be worth it once I was there. And trust me, you will be there, too. Enjoy!
Congrats on finishing your first week on rotations! 🥳
I hope you will upload new video soon!
Thank you so much man, you’ll be here soon enough :)
God bless you child and thank you dearly for work you are going into 🙏.
So Cool to hear about your rotation! I'm a survivor of uterine cancer. I LOVED my Gyn/Onc! He is the kindest, gentlest, Dr. I have ever had. He puts patients first! Always spends time talking with me before my cancer follow-ups to make sure I'm comfortable before the exam. (I hate being examined) His bedside manner, inspired me to go back to school (after 30 years) to work in healthcare. ( He has been super supportive and encouraging about that as well) Considering PA School now, but just started working as a phlebotomist in a hospital. I LOVE it! I love seeing patients everyday, even if it is at 5am! ( I do morning trays) Hope you have a better experience with your attending than the first week. And remember, us Cancer patient's are terrified!!! It might become old hat to you, but it's NOT to us! We need you to be calm, kind and CONFIDENT that you have an answer for our fears.
I was blown away by how caring my attendings were with their patients and the strong bond they built throughout their treatment course. Honestly one of the most inspiring things was seeing how cheerful they could be and how happy and hopeful they could make the patient feel at all times
Crazy story, I was actually diagnosed with cancer in 2016, but the Ob/gyn never told me the results. For the first 2 years, I had no further symptoms. After year 2, I began to have different symptoms. I had no idea it was from the cancer. In 2019 When I could no longer tolerate the symptoms, I went to a different Ob. To cut to the chase, my original biopsy was found showing the adenocarcinoma, grade 2. I was shocked and terrified. I was literally calculating my days left. I was rushed to see a gyn/onc. He was so cheerful and confident. It was the first night I felt at ease and that I was going to be okay. After my successful laparoscopic surgery, I was staged at 1b….after 4 years. My Dr. then revealed how very, very lucky I am. I needed no further treatment, just 6 month follow ups with him. ☺️ That confidence is EVERYTHING!!
Hey Andy! One of the ob residents here! I never got to work with you, but you are absolutely right. Don’t blame yourself. It’s a difficult task for all of us involved. Sometimes we are so busy and sleep deprived that we forget simple human interaction. You’re probably doing great! When people aren’t the nicest, even attendings to myself, it’s rarely if ever really that they are upset with me but rather something else going on and so they have little grace/time left to give. Keep pushing! You got this, and you’re gonna do great! You’ll eventually get into the groove of third year and figure out how to study best and how to manage your sleep and fatigue. Wish you all the best!
thank you so much for your encouraging words :), your colleagues have been nothing but amazing to me. i know you all are so busy and hard working, but just never understood how much you go through until we're right by your side. definitely a change of pace, but one that makes me even more grateful for your teaching and advice
You are incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and vulnerabilities. As a pre-med student who is currently preparing to submit medical school applications, I look up to you. You’re going to be an amazing doctor and everyone surrounding you will be glad that you’ve come so far♥️
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
Love this video and your heart for patients and your team shows!❤❤❤
As a patient who just got put on palliative care, I always love when I have medical students and residents. My illness is rare, and we have such great relationships wi c c. My team is amazing. They listen. Always look at your patient as a person and not a number, and we know we ŕare people, so be an Ally. You sound very compassionate and empathetic. You'll be a great Dr.
I can’t wait until I can say the same thing ❤️ this just reminds me of what I’m working toward. Med school will be challenging but so worth it, you’ve got this!
definitely a challenging place to be but there's a bigger picture in mind :)
At 2am and still going for my last 30 minutes of studying, I really needed this. You got this. There will be many moments that would make it all worth it. 'you got to tell someone their are CANCERS FREE!
Thank you❤️
Still have 2 years until I’ll be doing rotations but you better believe I saved this video for when I’m about to break down. Great content my dude! All the best in your medical journey 💯
Oh god, you had to start with one of the hardest rotations of one of the most demanding specialties. 'God bless you child' is spot on. I'm glad you feel like it was a decent week. The attending who was frustrated shouldn't have made you feel bad, but it won't be the last time someone is unfair to you. You should never be abused, but people will sometimes be discourteous. I think you have the right attitude. The patient comes first, but you rank right up there, too! Your well-being is important and something to focus on. Good luck! I'm rooting for you.
A simple yet great video. That was very motivational Andy. I'm so looking forward to the future cause of video's like these. I lowkey shed a tear lmao.
Hope it helps :)
God bless you bruh… I can tell you were physically and mentally beat filming this, but man this was an insanely beautiful video. I’m just starting my journey in medicine but it’s videos like this that make me feel excited for my future and even the work I’ll (God-willingly) be in a position to put in.
Keep everything up!!! ❤️
the vulnerability is what medicine needs more of! Thanks Andy
Damn, dude. I am proud of you as a soon to be nurse. I have always heard about doctors been nasty to nurses et, and always assumed it was because of their status that they act the way they act. Your video is opening my eyes and heart so I can give everyone the benefit of the doubt.
Thank you and all the best. You will be an amazing doctor ❤.
This is only the second video of yours that I've watched, and this one by far is so insightful. Thanks for sharing your journey with us. I'm not going into medicine myself, but I admire people who do, and I'm doing research on medical school for a couple fictional books I'm trying to write. So, thank you for making these videos!
As a first semester nursing student, I was assigned at clinicals to pre/post op. It was really slow that day so one of the OR nurses said- wanna see something cool? I said yes and the surgeon let me sit in on an exploratory laparotomy. He talked me through the whole procedure and I was just a nursing student. Made me fall in love with OR. It’s a beautiful place
We love you Andy! Thank you for uploading videos every week. You’ve done great so far, so don’t feel too disappointed. We’re always supporting you! You’ve encouraged me and I believe many other people too. Keep on doing the good job!
thank you so much for the support :)
Thank you for recording this. Going through the same experience and slightly feeling down, this video made me feel better.
Hope it helped :)
I’m so proud of u for expressing such wisdom for such a young man. It’s half the battle to realize that there’s no easy way around any of ur tasks….the only way is to go through it! Well done & keep up the effort bc in the end, it’s worth it. ❤
Really captures the M3 feeling. Inspiring yet realistic. There’s light at the end of the tunnel.
I find this incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey.
For someone so young and so early on in this process, you already have SO much wisdom. That is going to serve you, and those around you, well as you go through this journey.
thank you so much :)
This reminded me of my first few days , I also started with obgy and I still remember my second night ......the night I cried infront of residents , for a mistake that was clearly not done by me . But with time we got smarter , we worked hard and never gave up ! It's about to end now , but we are still learning and our a hell lot stronger now . So, best of luck , you can do it!!
It gets better. As time goes on, you'll feel more and more comfortable as your knowledge base improves and your understanding of the systems increases.
Hey fam! I can definitely relate to you! Although I’m a nursing student, I had a similar clinical experience as you. I’ve learned from my professors that those that work at your clinical rotation site aren’t always happy to see you. Patients aren’t always excited to see you. Nurses and doctors eat their young. It’s tough out here. But once you gain some footing things get easier. We are all learning so we can be great health care providers and be the person we would want to learn from for the next generations . I’m rooting for you!
…yeah, I have not had this experience in Australian medical school. Everyone’s been really nice. Some of the consultants are scary as hell, or snappy here or there, but they also take the time to teach and quiz. I can’t imagine having that much stress right from the get go. Starting on gyn onc is HEAVY.
I’m not even sure if I’m going to med school because I’m still stuck between a psychologist/ psychiatrist. This is still good info! Thank you and stay strong. Look towards the future!!
medicine is simultaneously the most humiliating and amazing thing to study 🥰🥰
Stay focused, you will be blessing others with your knowledge one day.
Stay humble and blessed.
As an attending now, I always tell my students to look at the bigger picture, it’s a privilege everyday!
All of us have gone through it, you will too :)
Blessings to you!
These are all teaching lessons given so you step out of your comfort zone. Handled it very well
Hang in there friend. Been there, done that. You will get through it too
Thank God for our doctors and nurses. Hang in there young man.
Thank you for always keeping it real, Andy, and honestly sharing the tough times as well as the good. You have such great perspective. You’ve got this! 😊
thank you so much for the kind words :)
Oh man, it’s all gonna be worth it. I’m here watching you and your videos about Medicine and I wanna become a Doctor myself, but I don’t think I’ll ever make it.
Just don’t kill yourself. It’s all gonna be fine! Good luck 😢
Starting clinicals in April. Thanks for the heads up. You are a great communicator and are highly reflective. You make it easy for me to put myself in your shoes. I think you'd be a great writer.
WOW, what a great attitude and demeanor. Hope you're able to maintain them through the attending years. No matter how nervous you may feel right now, remember patients don't want to be there. Projecting positivity and calmness helps create a positive bond and make them feel comfortable being treated.
Suggest viewing any yelling and rudeness as desensitization training. When faced with either one or both, a lot of folks feel extreme stress and mentally break down. In the medical profession and life in general, you're going to cross paths with a wide range of personalities. Some will behave like this. Repeat exposure to it in med school and residency provides practice in remaining calm and acting normal. When someone doesn't react as expected, you're correct there's usually something else going on with the person.
This was such an inspirational video. I’m right now working as a CNA to get clinical experience and the clinical side the bed side is rough. I do the same thing looking at all the challenges and exhaustion that I’ve had to work and fight through but seeing so much more of what I’ve gained from these experiences. 💕
I absolutely love your content, but this may be my favourite video of yours yet. It’s incredibly honest and inspiring. Congrats on finishing your first week! 🥳
Medical school is tedious...sometimes very tedious, but not especially difficult. As your medical training progresses, you will come to appreciate how truly difficult it can become. But you will have been equipped to handle it well. When you become a senior attending specialist or sub-specialist you'll look back on these years as golden times in your life. BTW, there is NEVER a valid reason for an attending physician or surgeon to yell at anyone....ever! That is unprofessional and inappropriate behavior. In the future, when you are leading residents' or attending rounds, be sure to include the med. students in presentations, questioning, researching topics for the group, etc. Congratulations on having become a member of the greatest profession to which one can aspire. That happened on the moment when you passed through the doors of your medical school.
You are such a value to this world. I appreciate you😚
You’re are truly inspiring! Your videography, your words, your experience speaks so much to all of us. I wish you get the best teams on every upcoming rotation!✨
Thank you for the honesty throughout this video. As tough as it sounds, you appear to have risen to the challenge and have the right attitude about learning from it. Keep up the hard work!
"You don't know how to properly incorporate yourself..." 😭😭 I'm a 5th year med student. It's 6 years in my country
Thank you for this video ! I needed this video so much. The raw description of a medical student. Keep it going, your going to be great
What a blessed presentation 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing your experience in such a humble way. It’s not that easy to pour your heart out and show how you really feel out there. I really appreciate your honesty, I’ll keep your advice, thank you again! 🥰💪🏼🩺
thank you so much for supporting, just hoping it helps someone out there :)
You are amazing. Starting my first rotation on Monday and am so glad I stumbled upon your video! You are going to be an amazing doctor and your future patients will be so lucky to have you
I’m currently an M1 at MCG. Feeling very encouraged by this video. Thank you for sharing!
hope this helps to know what's coming up for you in just a few month :) keep up the great work!
Don't worry. This is worth its value. This is happening in india also. But in the end it doesn't even matter cause you will be appreciated eventually
Thank you for sharing, it’s much appreciated -current 2nd year
So inspiring!
Thank you for taking the hard path in life ❤️
You'll be great! Good luck!
Thank you so much for sharing so honestly! It’s so appreciated to hear!
This was so inspirational
I’m proud of you bro, keep pushing ❤️
Yes that was an OBGYN pun..
Thanks for sharing. Your humility will lend to you being a great doctor. I can’t imagine the grind. How does anyone get through it? What area of medicine do you think you’d like to practice?
Thank you all so much for your support :). And that’s what rotations are for, figuring out what specialty
Thank you for this, you golden human.
I promise it'll be okay - just hang in there! :)
This took me right back to the day I first started in OBG.. I remember on my way back to my room at the end of the day I just prayed for the ground to swallow me whole because I had never felt so useless in my entire life… I climbed up the stairs to my building, opened the door to my room, sat on my floor without turning on the lights and just cried for half an hour straight 😂
You are going to be an awesome attending physician! One thing that will set you apart, is when the OR case is over, stick around and help the scrub tech and circulator clean up (if you can). Help them move the patient onto the stretcher from the OR table, maybe ask anesthesia if they need anything before you leave the room. I can guarantee you that if you stick around and help the other staff after the surgeon has left instead of busting out right when they do, you'll be the favorite med student. Showing that you're willing to get on their level changes things. I hope that all new med students are as bright and as kind as you seem. I've been a nurse for 10 years and a NP for 5, and I've seen some med students and residents that have a tough time not because they are lacking intelligence, but because they were unwilling to be part of the team. I can tell just by your demeanor that you mean for this to be a meaningful career and that you care about other people, whether they be patients or coworkers. Thoughts and prayers to you my friend. Keep killing it and grinding. Someday you'll be the one with the med student shadowing you.
Hang in there buddy! you're stronger than you think
As a current resident I want to let you know that it is going to be a hard year, but you will get through it and somehow make it out of this year prepared to be a real doctor. It is normal to feel totally out of your element. You will encounter rude people who will try to break you down, or get yelled at by patients residents and attendings for literally no reason. The keys to clinical year are: be kind to yourself, brush off the negativity, find the people who are willing to support you, learn as much as you can from each rotation, come to work with a positive attitude, and be willing to help and support the people you work with. Good luck!
It gets better my friend. hang in there!
thank you so much :) already learning so much
Great video! A very eloquent, and thought-out explanation. Loved it!
Sendig lots lost of energy, you're going to need it. Clinics literally shapes you. It's one of the hardest but at the same time amazing experiences. I love your videos btw :)
Love from an other stress med student in Colombia 🇨🇴
Im so happy to hear the surgery techs were nice! It's all gonna be worth it 100% g. You gonna make it. It takes time to get used to things. I believe in you :)
It really depends of the clinic and the environment. Some places are a mess and people are angry and grumpy all the time. But I promise you there are kind people and nice places where people are highly motivated and helpful and happy. Thanks for sharing I run away from these toxic environments that make you feel like an idiot all the time.
Honestly bro, you can rationalize it all you want, but some people are just mean, and there's no reason to it. You just have to suck it up until you move up in the hierarchy. Then once you reach that spot, remember how you were treated and make a difference. I spend as much time as possible with the medical students, and give them tasks. I challenge them. I use their notes and ask their opinions. I remember how it felt. -resident at some hospital
Thanks for sharing
So much encouragement
Sorry but this the stereotypical apologist stance that enables poor behaviour by medical professionals. They are there to teach you, you are paying for an education and regardless of their commitments they have to make time for you. This is not a moment for putting on your rose tinted glasses. Rotations are difficult, healthcare demanding and burnout is real, but poor behaviour, especially directed towards students, is NOT constructive toward learning and is a disservice to students who push forwards in rounds despite their lack of knowledge and repetitive mistakes.
Except when you're the student there isn't really much you can do about it no matter how unfair you find it. You can't say it to their face, reporting doesn't do shit and it's not an option no matter how badly it affects you. There's no apologist stance about it, you just gotta look at the best side of things in order to survive because if you focus on the unfairness and how they could be better to you, you'll be full of negativity. Just how it is.
Exactly, in an environment where you are constantly put down you are going to be less inclined to perform procedures or go to work. Personally, I don’t mind a scalding from my seniors in any sector of my life as long as they prove they mean well or its done in a way to fuel me to build better habits in the future. But I can understand why other people don’t favour this. This system is what causes burnout and blank vacancies in healthcare in most cases and its the reason most doctors give to why they leave the profession.
People might find it wierd but the more i hear about the hardships of medicine the more i want to get into it.
-an aspiring surgeon
RIGHT AHHHH
You look so exhausted, but you did it! I'm just undergrad Respiratory Therapy and in my ICU rounds, and I feel so out of place, useless, and in the way. This was very helpful for me because it's hard to not take things personally. You are doing really great. Thank you for sharing this was so motivational!!
thank you for supporting! and i know ICU is a while place so i completely understand
You will make it through. We did it and believe you will as well.
Everyone is tired but that is not an excuse for asshat behavior and mistreating the people who are learning. Having said that, I’ve had the pleasure of receiving stern talks and yelling alike. The residents/attendings who give stern talks are the competent ones you want to learn from. The ones that yell, well you only stomach them for a while and wish them blessings for when you don’t have to deal with them ever ever ever again. Be yourself. Study hard and learn lots. Most important, don’t take it personal, this too shall pass and you’ll be a doctor soon. Be good and take care of yourselves. #namaste
Thanks for sharing this really honest thought process for starting rotations! I start in March and used to work in healthcare so I know what you mean with the crazy hours and the mean people. Also love that you're talking into your reflex hammer haha!
This is so familiar… You’ll get to the other side in no time! I started on OB /gyn too M3 year. The OR techs were godsends! Be patient and you’ll be just fine soon enough.
Welcome ! My friend !! To real life :) ! As a physician in ICU we start 6:30 AM and when on call we go until the next day 10AM easily !
Thank you for sharing. Great school! I am applying to complete my MSN-CNL there. I hope to be privileged enough to work with docs like you. We need you! Keep after it!!
Loved keeping up with your rotations from your ig story 💪🏽
Even if I'm exhausted as a resident, if a new joiner, says hello, I'm saying what's up back. Or "what's up, we tired." Something to lighten the mood
WE BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
great vide oandy! wish you the best of luck, you got this!