The Ophthalmologist Gives a Commencement Address

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  • Still can’t believe Yale medical school let me give a commencement address, but I’m glad they did. It was an unforgettable experience. Thanks for watching.
    Full ceremony can be found here:
    • 2022 Commencement - Y...

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  • @NadirAgha
    @NadirAgha ปีที่แล้ว +7402

    Well written speech, Jonathan

    • @jonathanplatt3850
      @jonathanplatt3850 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      Thanks Nadir

    • @tenshipai
      @tenshipai ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hah türk görmek güzel :D

    • @NadirAgha
      @NadirAgha ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@tenshipai amma Türkiyəli deyiləm, Azərbaycanlıyam

    • @TheMythogenic
      @TheMythogenic ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@NadirAgha alskjhfdasdaşlskdf süper

    • @eraytunali998
      @eraytunali998 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@NadirAgha Azərbaycan'a salamlar qardaş

  • @Ajehy
    @Ajehy ปีที่แล้ว +2903

    My first thought was “Wow, great production value on this skit! There’s even other people there!”

  • @londening
    @londening ปีที่แล้ว +2942

    That head nod will carry these students throughout their careers

    • @jerryokazaki8626
      @jerryokazaki8626 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Throughout the good times and the hard times, through marriage, child care, and on their death beds

    • @99Michael
      @99Michael ปีที่แล้ว +63

      It will be inside joke and code to a new generation of doctors.

    • @siddharthghantasala4209
      @siddharthghantasala4209 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      500th like

    • @VikiV2011
      @VikiV2011 ปีที่แล้ว

      I just nodded🥸

    • @antaraadadantiada6668
      @antaraadadantiada6668 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@99Michael that is sound magnificent

  • @bookkkworm
    @bookkkworm ปีที่แล้ว +560

    Idk why but Dr. Glaucomflecken seems like what Ryan renolds would be like if he was an ophthalmologist.

    • @NGEVA21
      @NGEVA21 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Wow you are so right !!!!

    • @Ebere.N
      @Ebere.N ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same thought!!😆

    • @swilly27
      @swilly27 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i bet he watched a lot of mr show

    • @annmarieknapp2480
      @annmarieknapp2480 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Now I see the resemblance. I adore this person. An academic here in psychology and neuro person. So much of what he says resonates here.

    • @LizHellsing
      @LizHellsing ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeeeeess

  • @pascal1103
    @pascal1103 ปีที่แล้ว +1988

    As a former paramedic who had to resuscitate a young man for 45 minutes at a birthday party two days after graduating from medical school, this speech totally hits home with me.
    Thank you Dr. G for your words and your videos that got me through the practical year. Much love from Germany!

    • @Visitkarte
      @Visitkarte ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Wow! 45 minutes! I hope it was successful but even if not, you gave this person the best chance to survive. Thank you.

    • @winstonthecuttlefish5352
      @winstonthecuttlefish5352 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm confused, why does a paramedic need to go to medical school?

    • @pascal1103
      @pascal1103 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      @@winstonthecuttlefish5352 because he wants to be an doctor:D

    • @winstonthecuttlefish5352
      @winstonthecuttlefish5352 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@pascal1103 Oh I read it wrong, I thought you meant you resuscitate him two days after you graduated from medical school lol

    • @LulaMae21
      @LulaMae21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow! Did the young man survive?

  • @alejandraescobar8903
    @alejandraescobar8903 ปีที่แล้ว +1052

    In my 12 years in medicine I’ve heard tons of speeches… this is by far the best. As a fellow physician who had a hard week, I needed to hear those words. Thank you… Jonathan 😊

  • @jcortese3300
    @jcortese3300 ปีที่แล้ว +834

    His wife wins all arguments from now on. "No that's okay, I'll do all the dishes after Thanksgiving dinner. I saved your life, by the way. No, that's fine." :-)

    • @wildwoodk9funcenterllc888
      @wildwoodk9funcenterllc888 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      HA!! She doesn’t need manipulation. She just uses her two brains to win all arguments 😜

    • @iwatchwithnoads7480
      @iwatchwithnoads7480 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wildwoodk9funcenterllc888 Where tf do you think manipulation comes from if not from brains?

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say most wives win 90% of arguments from the day they get married --- but once you save a life using CPR, it goes up to like 99.9% 😜

  • @awesomeme219
    @awesomeme219 ปีที่แล้ว +1491

    I don't know if you will ever read this doc, but I just want to say something.
    I have been struggling with a ton of health problems recently. And frankly they arent anything life threatening but I still have been so, so scared. So tired of constantly dealing with this shit. So jealous of other seemingly normal, healthy people. And as a med student, you don't ever really get breaks or time for yourself. I have worried a lot endlessly about my life will be if this continues If my health isn't with me.
    But I have realised that all anyone can do is keep on moving. Cry. Heck, have a breakdown worse than the opthalmologist would have if there is no Jonthan nearby . Just don't give up.
    You have handled so many things that life threw at you with grace and poise. If I can have even a percent of that humor, that joy, that poise, I know I will be alright. I hope i will be alright. I hope i can show the kindness and humanity you mentioned so much about.
    It's a bad day, not a bad life.
    God Bless, Doc. God bless.

    • @DGlaucomflecken
      @DGlaucomflecken  ปีที่แล้ว +454

      Thanks for sharing. You can make it.

    • @Michelleiscul
      @Michelleiscul ปีที่แล้ว +82

      It's a bad day, not a bad life. You're so right. ❤️ I hope you get better. This isn't the end. There are still reasons that life is worth fighting for. You'll make it.

    • @rosemarylindop335
      @rosemarylindop335 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Take time to recover. Reduced your hours if you can till you can get back to working at full speed again. Even though what you're going through is tough, you'll be a better Dr for it. You won't turn away from difficult conversations, you'll know what patients don't want to hear, when they themselves going through the same struggles as you are of "why me". It will make you a better Dr in the long run.
      I went through a number of years on and off being very sick and have found my pain and struggles are used to help heal those who need it the most🙂.

    • @andieluke1366
      @andieluke1366 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      "It's a bad day, not a bad life."
      Thank you so much for this. Needed to hear this today. Hope you feel better yourself.

    • @freethinkeralways
      @freethinkeralways ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well said! I hope your health issues get better! ♥️

  • @charesepelham7682
    @charesepelham7682 ปีที่แล้ว +846

    Just listened to to entire speech. Sir, you’re a great man and your lovely wife is an unbelievable woman. NOBODY can do 10 minutes of correct CPR, but she did. Terror, Adrenalin and love gave her what she needed to save your life.
    You, with all you’ve been thru, despite fear, pain, anxiety, loss, still looking gallantly forward. Still able to laugh and to gently advise others.
    Great respect for both of you.

    • @lynnharris6877
      @lynnharris6877 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Only wish I had been more successful with CPR when my amazing husband arrested. She saved the love of her life and my admiration for her is unending.

    • @charesepelham7682
      @charesepelham7682 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@lynnharris6877 I’m so very sorry to hear you lost your dear husband. I can’t even begin to imagine. . . God bless. Cyber hugs

    • @charesepelham7682
      @charesepelham7682 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lynnharris6877 I’m so sorry to hear you lost your dear husband. I can’t even begin to imagine. . . God bless. Cyber hugs

    • @alisonkatus9577
      @alisonkatus9577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Y'all mean that Ryan Reynolds resembles Dr. Glaucomflecken, who is a truly lived experience, not an imitator of same. I've loved his videos and after this, admire him even more.

  • @thatjonguy25
    @thatjonguy25 ปีที่แล้ว +189

    This is so great. My name’s Jonathan and I use to be a scribe too. Now starting Ophthalmology residency at the University of Iowa. 😆

    • @andream9470
      @andream9470 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Noooooo 🤣🤣

    • @docgammycat
      @docgammycat ปีที่แล้ว +7

      WOW! This comment deserves DIRECT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT from ​@Dr. Glaucomflecken , himself: you are one of his own! Congratulations on the years of dedication 🎉🎉🎉‼️

  • @AmbiambiSinistrous
    @AmbiambiSinistrous ปีที่แล้ว +587

    I always tear up when I hear you talk about the ten minutes of CPR your wife delivered. An impossible task that she decided would be impossible not to do if it meant saving your life.

    • @wildwoodk9funcenterllc888
      @wildwoodk9funcenterllc888 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That’s my strong daughter. Nothing she decides to do won’t get done!! My ⭐️🥰

  • @franks2910
    @franks2910 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    67 year old surgical assistant here. I've been a Johnathan to all the surgeons for 36 years. I have the patient positioned, prepped, draped and ready to go before the surgeon gets there. I then assist said surgeon doing things like holding body wall retractors for long periods of time and then have to tie 6-0 proline, suctioning, bovieing, etc. After the offending organ is removed or repaired I close up and take the patient back to recovery. The call I've had to take has been as horrible as any resident. Now I'm old and have cancer but the hospital still has me taking call. Today I had to go in and help with a right colectomy that took over 4 hours. Longest one I ever did. Not even a thank you. So please, don't forget your ancillary staff like myself and the scrub techs who work very hard to make your practice possible.

  • @amandalynn7063
    @amandalynn7063 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Given recent events, the message in this speech applies even to us non medical people who are just trying to survive.
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

  • @goose_tank
    @goose_tank ปีที่แล้ว +612

    Honestly, as someone who works in the prehospital side of medicine, I've been struggling a lot lately on if I want to even continue working in medicine. But after listening to this speech I've found a sort of second wind. Thank you for all you do.

    • @TheMarshmellowLife
      @TheMarshmellowLife ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Another prehospital peep, we definitely need to help each other more. Folks at the hospital don't necessarily understand the situations we go into and pull people out of. My dad is an X-ray tech and he mentioned that by the time he gets to see em, the patients we bring in are at least a little bit more cleaned up. Don't hesitate to reach out to the folks you work with. Or online. Or professional help, either.

    • @fltmed
      @fltmed ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@TheMarshmellowLife and @goosetank: It has been a long time since I was on the prehospital side of medicine., but I've never forgotten what a struggle it can be. To those of you out there in the trenches from someone long-removed from that job, Thank y'all for what you do and know that it is greatly appreciated. I couldn't do my job without you getting the patient's to us in a timely and well-cared for fashion.

    • @LulaMae21
      @LulaMae21 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You guys have a tough job. I've always worked hospital side and have struggled at times myself. Thanks for doing what you do.

    • @elisabethmemmel894
      @elisabethmemmel894 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow! That's great 😊

  • @drelizaanam
    @drelizaanam ปีที่แล้ว +164

    Family medicine resident from Sweden here. After a horrible week. Full of regrets about speciality choice. What I needed to hear today is this speech. Ready to go back to primary care tomorrow.

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 ปีที่แล้ว

      What is so bad about family medicine?

    • @Snarl_Marx
      @Snarl_Marx ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@kerzytibok3211 from what I've heard it's usually incredibly understaffed for the volume of cases they get. It's such a broad specialty.

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Snarl_Marx it's a very bad sign when you need motivation from a TH-cam video in order to do your job because you dislike it so much --- time to find a new profesison?

    • @Snarl_Marx
      @Snarl_Marx ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@kerzytibok3211 I mean, for a lot of people in the medical field it's more than a job. It's a passion. It's incredibly grueling going through med school and even after working conditions can be hell. But that's what they love to do, and someone needs to do it. Doesn't mean they don't have the right to be stressed out and in need of motivation. You're sounding very sheltered tbh or maybe just ignorant? Idk lol

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Snarl_Marx but if all the family med docs post things like "lots of regrets about specialty choice" then what does that tell you? You don't hear comments like that from dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons.

  • @giadriana
    @giadriana ปีที่แล้ว +289

    As a nurse and loyal scribe myself, I have watched and laughed at your skits over and over for years now. This is the first time my tears weren't from laughter. A very powerful and moving speech sir. Thank you.

  • @haniashahid1660
    @haniashahid1660 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    This was SOOO gooood. This is exactly what the world needs. Humanity. Loved your speech. ♥️♥️

  • @hamsaa6283
    @hamsaa6283 ปีที่แล้ว +608

    CPR is probably one of the most basic skills every human being should be able to perform. Really hope teaching it becomes far more prevalent in schools, universities and clinics (I've seen some doctors and nurses do CPR really badly).

    • @larryclemens1850
      @larryclemens1850 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      CPR badly administered is still better than no CPR. Lack of precision should not be an excuse to hesitate to start CPR during a cardiac arrest. Just make sure help is on the way, and do your best. The life you save, could be mine.

    • @randomlyaccepted5215
      @randomlyaccepted5215 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      I always believed that CPR & First aid should be part of the school curriculum, how my school did it is that you needed 2 health credits and after health you could either do CPR & First aid or do child development

    • @larryclemens1850
      @larryclemens1850 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@randomlyaccepted5215 ALL good subjects applicable in real life - even if you don't become a parent. ( Dealing with drunks is almost identical to dealing with a cranky three year old.)

    • @randomlyaccepted5215
      @randomlyaccepted5215 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@larryclemens1850 I was gonna do child development but couldn't because the year I was gonna do it COVID hit. How my school child development classes work is that they worked with the special needs elementary school that is right next to our high school

    • @DeathnoteBB
      @DeathnoteBB ปีที่แล้ว

      At my school we learned it for like one period and I don’t really remember even being taught well, lol. Maybe I was just not paying attention though

  • @kelloggs7447
    @kelloggs7447 ปีที่แล้ว +425

    Loved your speech. I have to say I got a little weepy when you talked about a colleague taking your pager when you found out you had cancer again. I am an RN working in Mental Health. I cared for a paediatrician in an inpatient setting with severe depression/PTSD. She was with us for months. A few weeks after discharge she completed suicide. It was devastating for our team. I wis someone had shown her a little kindness, or recognized that she was struggling at work before she became so unwell. So to all health care workers out there, please take care of each other.

    • @Nancy-jc4bv
      @Nancy-jc4bv ปีที่แล้ว +23

      I'm not even going to comment on the situation because I can't imagine what you went through or are going through. I just hope you're well and taken care of yourself. Thank you for your kindness and I'm sure it was meaningful

    • @trailrider2571
      @trailrider2571 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know that the new term for committing suicide is "completed suicide," but can you explain to me why that is , the new term? Thanks.

    • @kelloggs7447
      @kelloggs7447 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      @@trailrider2571 because committing suicide is akin to breaking a law. The mental health field is trying to destigmatize mental illnesses and their possible outcomes. Thanks for asking. It’s a good question.

    • @apexpredator2118
      @apexpredator2118 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@trailrider2571 Lots of times people take an attempt at their life and are unsuccessful. We call it an attempt, whereas this was completed.

    • @jessicakleeberger2504
      @jessicakleeberger2504 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That's so hard. I hope you and your team are doing okay and being looked after, too.

  • @alatheiaproue4839
    @alatheiaproue4839 ปีที่แล้ว +375

    As a Med student who needed to step away due to burnout and is now back to the Step1 grind, I needed this. THANK YOU for reminding us that 1) it’s hard 2) it’s worth it 3) we are in this together 4) even the neurosurgeon isn’t an automaton. It is hard to advocate for our patients and even harder to advocate for ourselves. Thank you for reminding us that we grow stronger as we lift each other up. (Also super jelly of Yale for booking you)

    • @AlyssaTochterman
      @AlyssaTochterman ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You got this!

    • @MrEgofreak
      @MrEgofreak ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What Alyssa said!

    • @dauntlessRx
      @dauntlessRx ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Alatheia, hope you are doing fine?

    • @alatheiaproue4839
      @alatheiaproue4839 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you all for your kind words! Since this reply I passed step 1 (first try) and started my first rotation (pathology). Can confirm the sketches were spot on 😂😍

    • @kerzytibok3211
      @kerzytibok3211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alatheiaproue4839 what score did you get?

  • @JSRossiascoG
    @JSRossiascoG ปีที่แล้ว +379

    I have to be honest, this is one of the best speeches I’ve ever seen.
    You brought me memories of the Steve Jobs speech, where both of you not only inspire and motivate, but really attest, based on personal experience, how even going through hell, one has to stay positive and most importantly stay alive.
    Thank you Dr. Glaucomflecken, I’m not a med student or MD. But I still look forward to your videos every day.

  • @Nightowl80
    @Nightowl80 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    “Showing humanity to ourselves and our co-workers” we all need to work on this!

  • @missakaiddamalgoda1879
    @missakaiddamalgoda1879 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    TH-cam needs a clap button in addition to a like. This man deserves a round of applause for coming through his life and providing us with insight and entertainment in medicine. 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @reginabahten983
    @reginabahten983 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    Hey, Dr. G: As as "end-stage" psychiatrist, I always to find ways to build up our colleagues. Watching your videos has to be one of the most edifying things I recommend to colleagues, and do for myself. I will be checking in tomorrow with my own ophthalmologist. You are a tremendous and fun blessing to our profession. I don't know if you think this, but I believe that you were sent to heal doctors.

    • @Lucasp110
      @Lucasp110 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Any tips for a recently diagnosed psychiatrist

    • @annmarieknapp2480
      @annmarieknapp2480 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Lucasp110 I'm sorry. A psychologist here. Thank you for all the people you help.

    • @mrsgrandaddy7789
      @mrsgrandaddy7789 ปีที่แล้ว

      😊

  • @tangledthreadworks
    @tangledthreadworks ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I'm a "survivor" of family CPR, too. Yes, it was the best thing anyone ever did for me, thanks for reminding me to be grateful.

    • @teaonvenus8814
      @teaonvenus8814 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      as someone who did CPR for 40 mins, trading off with my dad on a loved one who didn't make it. thank you for this because I blame myself sometimes but know we tried as hard as we could humanly could.

  • @Alysm-Aviation
    @Alysm-Aviation ปีที่แล้ว +11

    About 4 years ago, I had no idea how to do CPR, I called 000 and I got talked through how to do it, for 20 minutes, these 20 minutes felt like years. My partner made it thanks to the medics instructing me on how to save her life. ED and paramedics have my respect forever.

  • @fitcircus
    @fitcircus ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Thank you, Dr Glaucomflecken. Your speech resonated deeply with me.
    I became a doctor yesterday! I’m so happy.
    Although I’m scared of my future as a doctor (in Nigeria), I am encouraged by your story and hope to meet you someday.
    Your videos were my solace during the long nights I was up studying and feeling sorry for myself. All the best, Dr Glaucomflecken.

    • @Merryckha
      @Merryckha ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Congratulations!!!!! 💪💪💪💪

    • @annmarieknapp2480
      @annmarieknapp2480 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations!

    • @StarrlaRo
      @StarrlaRo ปีที่แล้ว

      I am so glad you became a doctor. You are very courageous to be a doctor. Just know folks may not always thank a doctor however I know they need doctors and are grateful for those who chose it as a career.

  • @arshi19891
    @arshi19891 ปีที่แล้ว +141

    The entire speech was Epic! And as an orthopaedician myself... I lost it at "Ortho... Just being Ortho! " 😂👍🏻

  • @1kzasian895
    @1kzasian895 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Not gonna lie, I dozed off during my graduation's guest speaker speech. This is exactly what we all needed. Thank you passing on the unspoken wisdom from Jonathan.

  • @robertastanhope4829
    @robertastanhope4829 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    This man is a genius. Brilliant, funny, kind, and spot on with medical specialty personalities! I have recommended my friends, family and colleauges watch his skits. I patiently wait for each new one and they are often the best part of the day. Congrats to all the new medical graduates. You have just recieved the very best advise you will ever get. :)

    • @wildwoodk9funcenterllc888
      @wildwoodk9funcenterllc888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is that person in real life!! The thought of my grandgirls losing him as a father so young was heartbreaking! We all are SO blessed he is here to love my daughter and the grandgirls!!!

    • @williamsstephens
      @williamsstephens ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wildwoodk9funcenterllc888 You created a warrior woman, a force of nature. I admire her so much.
      He's alive, and who he is, because of her. That's a wonderful gift you and she gave the world.

  • @markbarahura6432
    @markbarahura6432 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    You’ve made me laugh a lot but this is the first time you’ve made me cry. As a paramedic this hit very close to home. Not so much the cpr part but the humility and compassion. Thank you.

  • @shabnampakneshan7365
    @shabnampakneshan7365 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This speech is incredible. It's not about medicine, it's about humanity

  • @gracemathew7004
    @gracemathew7004 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Amazing speech. No one talks about having humanity to each other in medicine. I had a severe burn when I was in pharmacy school and had to email management about retiming an exam. I got a one liner reply asking for proof/documentation from ER (which I sent them). I was so shocked and stunned by the unemotional robotic reply while all year long they’ve been teaching us about having empathy and showing compassion towards patients. But we don’t matter?

    • @dahliajaji9547
      @dahliajaji9547 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I did experience same during my residency. I had undergone emergency appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis in the same hospital where i was working. I was shocked after discharge, my faculty asked me the report of histopathological examination to find out was it truly Acute Appendicitis 😏

    • @williamsstephens
      @williamsstephens ปีที่แล้ว

      Disgraceful!

  • @victorli2973
    @victorli2973 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Final year med student from Hong Kong.
    Thank you for the speech - that brought me tears especially after experiencing all the hardships in these recent years.

    • @williamsstephens
      @williamsstephens ปีที่แล้ว

      We pray for Hong Kong, Dr. Li. You are not forgotten.

  • @amyoung101
    @amyoung101 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    I had no idea of your backstory. Thanks for being so vulnerable and such an inspiration and for the laughs! You inspire me. Thank you 🥰

  • @lornemartin7636
    @lornemartin7636 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It’s my 40th year in this privileged profession and I still love every day. Bicycle helmet and all.

  • @LackingASoul
    @LackingASoul ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I'm the person aggressively clapping into the mic at the end there!
    Amazingly written Jonathan! And Amazingly performed Opthamology!

  • @jessikacloutier8006
    @jessikacloutier8006 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Best speech ever to exist. I clicked on it because i thought it was a sketch then realised it wasn't and actually listened to it with the best concentration I've had for any speech ever

  • @jennyd255
    @jennyd255 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dr G. I dare say that you won't see this comment, as this video is now over a year old, but thank you for uploading it. Those are sentiments I needed to hear. Since 2017 I've been beating myself up because starting at age 53, and following a traumatic bereavement, I went through all four years of a medical degree only to give up and drop out after finals. I was utterly burnt out from the effort required to reach the finish line, and I had I gone on I don't think I would have been much use as a resident, moreover the pandemic (which would have arrived in my second residency year) would probably have killed me. All that insight still didn't stop me beating myself up for having quit - and telling myself what a fool I had been to attempt the dream of medical training when I was very obviously way too old anyway! The thing is, doing that training was the way I avoided falling into a pit of despair following the unexpected loss of my partner of 25 years. So I needed to hear your words about showing humanity and compassion, even to oneself. I love your video's. They help me recall all the ridiculous stuff I put myself through chasing an impossible dream, but also they make me realise that life has to go on. I only wish I had your talent for humour, because then perhaps I could still make something useful out of all that training.

  • @carols-corner
    @carols-corner ปีที่แล้ว +44

    This was awesome.
    I had surgery yesterday, for the first time ever, and as the nurse was telling me the plans and then mentioned the name of the anesthesia doc, I couldn’t help but start giggling and picturing all your characters. As I waited for them to wheel me back, I pulled out my phone and binge-watched a bunch of your videos and giggled.
    I’m not a medical professional. I’m a stay-at-home mom. But I’ve always loved learning about the human body, and I absolutely adore your content.
    Thank you for doing what you do. You’re making the world a better place. And thank you to your wife for saving your life! She is Wonder Woman!

    • @wsue1038
      @wsue1038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      May your children grow up to be the spitting image of you

  • @Squibblez
    @Squibblez ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Going to nursing school this fall and this speech unironically made me excited to take care of patients whilst being thrown up on 😭😭😭

    • @vwgirlbeth
      @vwgirlbeth ปีที่แล้ว

      Kidney basins will never be sufficient.

  • @JamesCook76131
    @JamesCook76131 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Amazing speech, never fully watched one before. You’re an incredible human being, thanks for sharing!

  • @Michelleiscul
    @Michelleiscul ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You better believe I clapped at the end! Thank you, doc. I believe this message is timeless for all generations of people going into medicine, now and in the future.

  • @caseydavis6137
    @caseydavis6137 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Great speech, Doctor Flannery. The way your voice broke at 11:42 was so real. Proud of you!

  • @Osric24
    @Osric24 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Fellow testicular cancer survivor! Epic speech, great humor, full of heart. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and craziness on this channel.

  • @100xfun5
    @100xfun5 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Now I feel like I just graduated in medicine :,D

  • @dread3202
    @dread3202 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    I can't believe you couldn't get the three legged dog joke out...all of Johnathans hard work wasted 😭

    • @toldt
      @toldt ปีที่แล้ว +7

      So what was the joke?

  • @crd9191
    @crd9191 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    I graduated from Yale Divinity School this year. I wish we had you as our commencement speaker! Very inspiring talk

  • @marier2271
    @marier2271 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Laughed and cried. Great speech, Jonathon.

  • @grumbles
    @grumbles ปีที่แล้ว +43

    This speech literally brought tears to my eyes. I didn't realize how much I needed to hear that today, as I search for my first PA job and was starting to wonder if it was all a big mistake.

    • @vanessacolquhoun1605
      @vanessacolquhoun1605 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      PA of 10 years here… it wasn’t a mistake! You will love it!!!! Such an amazing career🥰 You got this!

  • @silence-is-bliss
    @silence-is-bliss ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Be the person who takes the pager" Dr. Glaucomflecken 2022
    Both funny and heartwarming speech doc.

  • @isidoooora
    @isidoooora ปีที่แล้ว +40

    hi doc. I wasn't really gonna comment but your speech moved my heart and made me burst out crying. im not even a graduate, im only 22 and in my 4th year. 3 left to go and it feels so overwhelming. with my almost none experience in clinics I've seen so many times the need for humanity in each other.
    what you said is such a beautiful reminder of something so obvious that we forget so often, and it makes me terribly sad that we need to hear it so that it can shake our constant "im ok, i need to be ok for the patients" facade. when im talking to patients and listen to their pain I can relate and understand, but how many times have we been forced to hide what we feel and need? the countless times i ended hiding in the bathroom to cry cause i only trust like 2 people to help me. all those times the tutor was a little too mean correcting my mistakes.
    all these years of med school that we through just desensitize us inmensely. we laugh about talking about gross things while eating like it's nothing but we also talk about the patient that died of agressive cancer like its nothing, cause we're supposed to know how to deal with it. we give so much to the patients that we forget to give to ourselves and our classmates/friends, that are going through this exact same thing. and we just forget.
    thank you dr. just thank you.
    I have an exam tomorrow. then on friday. then on monday and friday again. i will not forget to hug my friends before and after it from now on. you truly have moved me

    • @teaonvenus8814
      @teaonvenus8814 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you did well

  • @edwardskol1812
    @edwardskol1812 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    As a doc myself I’ve got to say that you are a gift to all docs everywhere. Your videos help us get through this crazy profession. Thank you for all you do. I did not know of your own health struggles until I watched this today. So glad you are okay and I wish you a long, happy, and healthy life! Keep up the great work! We all need you!!

  • @scorpioftw
    @scorpioftw ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Amazing speech. With just 10 min of talking you probably have marked the lives of all the students there more than any class in univeristy.

  • @masculinemedicine
    @masculinemedicine ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Will, you are a genuine gift to this world. unbelievable strength and resilience to not only overcome what misfortune threw at you, but to do so without diminished humour and optimism. You are a Great Man and leader.

  • @ulrikeinsertnamehere2732
    @ulrikeinsertnamehere2732 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This hit home. I'd received a call while at work that my mum was admitted to hospital with an estimated week to live.
    I was bawling my eyes out while typing up clinic notes.
    My fellow OT Jane put a hand on my shoulder, asked what was up, and ordered me home in the nicest possible way.
    I probably would have tried to finish my shift.
    Remind each other that you are human, not service robots. All of us in healthcare are so very bad at looking out for ourselves.

    • @girlboymusic
      @girlboymusic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember studying my nursing textbook in my mom's ICU room during my first semester of nursing school. And not one of my professors (all nurses) suggested I take some time off, or offered to make accommodations for me -- it was one of the academic advisors (not a nurse) who guided me through the process of taking an emergency leave.

  • @littleraeofsunshine
    @littleraeofsunshine ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How do I love this? Sitting in medical school right now, tearing up, and so grateful to have found this crowd. And please, all med school admins: have more speakers like this. This is what we need at graduation.

  • @laurahopkins7410
    @laurahopkins7410 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I don’t usually write comments on TH-cam videos, but wanted to say that this was a beautifully written speech. If what I manage to accomplish in my future career is even half-way close to the inspiration and excitement you are instilling in future generations of medical and research professionals, then I could retire proudly. Wonderful job!

  • @jessicakleeberger2504
    @jessicakleeberger2504 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So true! Speaking as a CNA, the team you work with makes all the difference in reducing burnout and enabling everyone to give good care.

  • @Zeuseus6609
    @Zeuseus6609 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Congratulations on getting to deliver this commencement address, can see how much it meant to you to be able to give these new doctors some of the advice you probably wish you'd gotten in their position.
    Your ability to find and share humour and kindness in even the darkest of circumstances is amazing to watch and I'm hopeful that with this speech you've managed to inspire this new generation of doctors to follow in your footsteps.

  • @alangarde2928
    @alangarde2928 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That was lovely, funny and also genuinely touching. It brought tears to my eyes.

  • @jametsuchan
    @jametsuchan ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fantastic speech. It’s incredible how far your universe of characters has reached. You’ve inspired so many people to pursue a career in medicine and you’re videos are absolutely hilarious if not a little morbid sometimes. Thank you for being such a hilarious doctor.

  • @garrettchambers9005
    @garrettchambers9005 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very well written, and tastefully comedic.
    Thank you for the humor

  • @carlettariyahi5142
    @carlettariyahi5142 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was perfection! Thank you. Everyone needs to hear these words.

  • @bugibug2919
    @bugibug2919 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    just finished my first year of medical school and i'm so grateful to have your videos to turn to whenever i'm in need of a laugh. what a hilarious and heart-warming speech; thank you so much for always being such an incredible part of the medical community!!!

  • @Chad-bc9vi
    @Chad-bc9vi ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was honestly a really great speech, didn't expect me to watch it to the end, impressive, very nice

  • @jeremyjeong3301
    @jeremyjeong3301 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You’re truly the best, doc! You did a great job.

  • @yasdiaz2118
    @yasdiaz2118 ปีที่แล้ว

    incredible speech, really heart warming. thanks so much for everything you do... jonathan!

  • @veersheth8252
    @veersheth8252 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    Beautifully written, truly inspiring

  • @StarrlaRo
    @StarrlaRo ปีที่แล้ว +5

    WONDERFUL WONDERFUL SPEECH. Nurses and all medical care givers need to live that also...lift others up, work to be compassionate and kind to each other. It is stressful in medicine however very rewarding.

  • @Really250
    @Really250 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did a great job. I loved the personal stories, and I am glad you pulled through from all you experienced.

  • @cmjensen
    @cmjensen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn’t expect to watch this whole thing. That was incredible, thank you.

  • @debbieporter6581
    @debbieporter6581 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Such a wonderful, inspiring speech. I think you are a truly amazing person. You have gone thru a lot of medical issues in your life and yet you still give humor thru your videos to help so many others get thru had times. Thank you for being the person you are. Take care.

  • @kinsley7777
    @kinsley7777 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that was absolutely inspiring ! ...
    you touched a lot of lives w your words ... they'll be better doctors and people for having heard them ...

  • @gabo2161
    @gabo2161 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible... not only your videos are great. That was a marvelous speech. Well done

  • @remohor
    @remohor ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I listened and moved to tears. Thank you for sharing this to the world.

  • @FinleyandFence
    @FinleyandFence ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absolutely beautifully written. Funny, inspiring, moving. I haven't heard a speech as great as this and as deserving to be spoken at Yale in a long time.

  • @AdAoat
    @AdAoat ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You’re the best! How fortunate for these med school grads to have you at their commencement! And for us watching!

  • @euttemkim8348
    @euttemkim8348 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is so heartwarming ! Happy new years! I wish you a year full of happiness and gratitude 🥳

  • @CB80645
    @CB80645 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome speech! Thank you for making me laugh this morning, reflect on my own graduation so many years ago, and how we are all human. Bless you sir, you’re a wonderful person and you have much to teach the world

  • @intromed1395
    @intromed1395 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I am in tears , this speech is everything .

  • @danclark2914
    @danclark2914 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I honestly think you're one of the most inspirational people there is.

  • @melaniekeeling7462
    @melaniekeeling7462 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Extremely touching. I love your call to everyday compassion.

  • @suzannstaszewski9352
    @suzannstaszewski9352 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing your speech!
    Your timing and abilities are so funny. I really appreciate the humor you share with so many people, thank you!

  • @xemirahobbyless
    @xemirahobbyless ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Amazing speech, Doc! And congratulations to all the graduates!!! 🥰🥳

  • @nas3406
    @nas3406 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He does that so well! Amazing confidence and charisma

  • @Pinbfb373
    @Pinbfb373 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Congratulations. You just made a 45 year old 12 year hospitalist doing a pulmonary fellowship cry while on call in the ICU at 3 am. Thank you for that speech. And by the way, 10 minutes of cpr? Damn. Im exhausted after 2-3 minutes.

  • @Silent_Sounds
    @Silent_Sounds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did not expect to be staring at my screen through a blur of tears at the end of the video. This was absurdly beautiful and well written.

  • @aaronfeyh4502
    @aaronfeyh4502 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    You are what medicine needs right now, thank you for being a beacon of light for all of us coming up students. I honestly don't know where I would be without you!

  • @megandupont5620
    @megandupont5620 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a truly wonderful and inspiring message. We are blessed everyday with opportunities to lift each other up and serve one another. Thank you for being the one to say what so many need to hear right now.

  • @makana982
    @makana982 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You always make me smile, but this time there were tears also 😔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you hit the spot. Thank you for the videos ❤️❤️

  • @Emily-hd9sm
    @Emily-hd9sm ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a great speech! You do a great job of leading with humor before getting into some really deep stuff, still delivered with great levity, and focus on the uplifting, hopeful message. Made me tear up a little 🥲

  • @shirleygeorge5222
    @shirleygeorge5222 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That was lovely!! Thank you for sharing. It is a good message for all of us to follow.

  • @27Tulipa
    @27Tulipa ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such an amazing speech and to promote humanity, humour and kindness towards each other. Thank you from a fellow med student

  • @ebrahimezzy6534
    @ebrahimezzy6534 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was amazing, and such a profound speech. All the best to you and your family in your lives ahead.

  • @loguvlogs
    @loguvlogs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was one of the lovely speeches that I have ever heard of. You are always great Dr. G

  • @julieromley
    @julieromley ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great speech! Very well written and you delivered it in such a captivating manner 👏🏻

  • @jasonsandler7992
    @jasonsandler7992 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks, Will, for posting these words for the online community to hear - especially for the medical trainees out there for whom humor (and wisdom!) like yours represents such a lifeline during dark times. I’ll be sharing the link with many friends of mine, both inside and outside of medicine. And after watching so many of your videos to get me through my own residency and fellowship training (which just finished this week!), it was a pleasure getting to meet you in person on Yale’s Commencement morning while I was in town. Looking forward to whatever videos you have in store for us next! Best wishes - Jason (YSM ‘16, oncologist, Brooklyn NY)

  • @hannahlistento100EAT
    @hannahlistento100EAT ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great and versatile speaker, lovely surprise to hear you on Freakonomics MD

  • @IahimBalneauxFMD
    @IahimBalneauxFMD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are such a blessing! Congratulations, your speech was amazing!