I have nothing but huge admiration for the commitment you have to your profession. It sounds incredibly complex and demanding and to commit to that at a young age is amazing. To give your life to medicine for the benefit if others - all I can say is thank you
This was SO CALMING to watch. I’m not a medic but I’ve always preferred the life sciences... and the unhurried but still charismatic delivery of your experiences makes this a really enjoyable listen. Keep up 👍🏾
Hi Ali, As a junior doctor myself I love how you speak so openly about the (inevitable) scary experiences, and how they make you feel - I think it's a great step away from the, often toxic, "zero mistakes"-culture that reigns, especially among doctors. Hope to see more of these videos in the future! :)
Thank you so much for this video! I found it really interesting and insightful! I think the most important message I‘m taking away from this is that it‘s okay not to know everything and it‘s okay to ask for help. We are all constantly learning and growing ☺️
Thank you for making his video and being transparent about not always knowing what to do! It’s comforting to know that even you don’t always know what to do. It gives me confidence to develop the skills to consult with others if I ever don’t know what I’m doing!
I’m in the process of applying to med school in the US and have looked for similar content on TH-cam. I truly find yours to be the most helpful and enjoyable to watch. In fact, I find myself binge watching at times, so great job. Looking forward to more podcasts. Cheers.
You spoke so enthusiastically about your day, with rationality about the situations, it really portrays you are truly enjoying what you are doing as of now which is nice to know.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! Getting to hear about the ‘behind the scenes’ environment is really eye opening, particularly as I’m not a medic/not training to be one. Thoroughly enjoy your videos and take a lot inspiration from them! Keep them coming. X
This is so useful man. This video actually inspired me to keep focusing on med school and that at the end of all the painful osces and knowledge papers, it’s going to one day be worth it.
congrats on the new chapter on your journey! i would like to point out maybe shifting some of your patient / client details a little for sake of confidentially and what not. your vlogs are insightful and helpful so I wouldnt want to see you getting into trouble by sharing any information a patient may dislike or not want to be shared openly. just a thought! goodluck on your journey, anticipating more videos!
I'm watching your videos and thinking to myself 'What the f*** am I doing with my life?' You have so many interests and passions. I'm just a bored pharmacy assistant having petty, pointless arguments with my colleagues. I have no clue as to what direction to take in life and I'm already 30. I'm not jealous of you. I'm inspired by you. I hope I can get my shit together and put the past behind me. You're amazing Ali.
Never realised that someone talking about medical diagnosis’ could be so attractive... This is getting me excited for when I’m a psychiatrist even though technically the careers are worlds apart the learning process seem so interesting
Thankyou so much for making this and ACTUALLY explaining what a shift is like - I’ve just been accepted to do medicine at Newcastle in September and I’m so excited :)
What a brilliant, entertaining and informative video, thoroughly enjoyed learning a bit more about being a doctor (coming from a law student who doesn't know the first thing about medicine!)
Thannnnk you sooo much :) this is so useful. It's reassuring to know that I am not alone facing these problems as a junior doc ... Your vlogs are super useful. Ty.
Interesting video as always! I personally will never go into medicine (science not really being my strength), but it's fascinating to see what it's like to work as a doctor. Best of luck with your foundation year! :)
Went through my housemanship in malaysia now working as medical officer in shitty district hospital as i thought life in uk wud be better i think its the same with everyone who r in this medical field. U somewhat motivate me to work harder and progress througg my career
Ooooooh so interesting to see what your experience was like; thank you for sharing!! Ahhh gosh makes me excited but that's a lil early seeing as I'm only just going into Year 13 pfffft
I'm a PGY5 (fifth year of post-graduate medical training) in the states. Super interesting to hear about training in the UK - for the most part sounds like day to day everything is similar except we tend to start a lot earlier here (usually 630am) and don't worry everyone feels like they get destroyed by a consult as a new doctor. =)
Biomedical Scientist here in haematology and blood transfusion. Glad to hear you're affording transfusions their due respect. Don't worry though we have your back down in the labs. There'll be no ABO discrepant blood headed your way!
With Brexit coming up, can you do a video explaining what your thoughts are on this topic and what it would mean for the NHS? Thank you, your videos are great and good luck on your medical journey.
Did you ever watch ‘Junior doctors: blood, sweat and tears’? It was such a good programme and would have helped you deal with being a new junior doctor
Ali I've been inspired by you for ages, I got into medicine and now I'll be starting in less than a months time at Queen's university Belfast! I want to thank you for your fantastic content and advice! I also have a question if you would be so kind... I am 21 starting medical school and will start FY1 at 25/26 will I be much older than most FY1 or are there many other people who will be a similar age!?! This makes me worry :( THANK YOU!💓
Has anyone ever realised that having epilepsy and sleep apnoea has a more severe effect on the individual than nausea? I have both and I have at least one seizure a night. So in the day, I am constantly trying to fight off a seizure and dealing with my asthma symptoms. A wave of nausea is the least of our problems! ITU, HDU admissions and intubation is the worst of our worries
Hi Ali, I'm about to start VetMed at Cambridge and I saw your recent video about textbooks. I was wondering how useful Grant's atlas of anatomy, the 8th edition published in 1983, is? It's my Dad's from medical school. Is it even worth taking?
Really great video! On my last few months of final year and have SJT in 2 weeks and want to do really well so can get my preffered F1 post. Do you have any tips for SJT revision?
Cheers for giving us an insight into the clinical life! I'm a 2nd year med student in Australia and moving to my clinical rotation in 2019,i was wondering if you have any advice in moving from pre-clinical studies to the clinical years? Much thanks!
When you were talking about having most of the things electronically, aren't you scared about possible hackers or some kind of power cut or smth? Something like what was on season 14 episode 8 of Grey's Anatomy (Yeah I know it's a tv series but things can happen :D) If you haven't seen it. I recommend it and just want to know your opinion :)
Yes, I meant the hospital computer system. I thought so that you need to have a backup somewhere. Nowadays the hacking is more possible, I hope it will never happen. Have a nice day and thank you for your answer :)
How often do you have to do evening shifts, and how many hours do you work a week? I'm a third year medic and loving it but kind of terrified by the long hours!
I want to be a doctor too. Im 15, but I'd like to ask: How were you at my age? were u very academic? I want to change to fulfill my dream of becoming a doctor. please respond
Plz ali can you answer me? I'd like to ask you about your work. Is it a survice or training job ct1? I mean what do you mean by junior doctor exactly? Iam coming to the uk after i finish my plab exam so iam a bit curious about these stuff.
I have nothing but huge admiration for the commitment you have to your profession. It sounds incredibly complex and demanding and to commit to that at a young age is amazing. To give your life to medicine for the benefit if others - all I can say is thank you
@@i-ian6268 bruh momemnt
This was SO CALMING to watch. I’m not a medic but I’ve always preferred the life sciences... and the unhurried but still charismatic delivery of your experiences makes this a really enjoyable listen. Keep up 👍🏾
Hi Ali,
As a junior doctor myself I love how you speak so openly about the (inevitable) scary experiences, and how they make you feel - I think it's a great step away from the, often toxic, "zero mistakes"-culture that reigns, especially among doctors. Hope to see more of these videos in the future! :)
You are a lot of inspiration Ali. Please keep up with TH-cam. You have no idea how many people are learning from you.
Thank you so much for this video! I found it really interesting and insightful! I think the most important message I‘m taking away from this is that it‘s okay not to know everything and it‘s okay to ask for help. We are all constantly learning and growing ☺️
Stellar video, really good for students planning on studying medicine, keep going Dr. Abdaal! P.S keeep us updated along your journey
and Ali you seem so happy I love how happy you are reflecting back on this :D
Thank you for making his video and being transparent about not always knowing what to do! It’s comforting to know that even you don’t always know what to do. It gives me confidence to develop the skills to consult with others if I ever don’t know what I’m doing!
I’m in the process of applying to med school in the US and have looked for similar content on TH-cam. I truly find yours to be the most helpful and enjoyable to watch. In fact, I find myself binge watching at times, so great job. Looking forward to more podcasts. Cheers.
I can see a great motivation in you and I have faith that you will be better at it. Nice sharing! Keep up the good work Doctor:)
This is absolutely brilliant! As someone who's strongly considering going into medicine, this was immensely helpful. Cheers from Sweden 👍🏼
You spoke so enthusiastically about your day, with rationality about the situations, it really portrays you are truly enjoying what you are doing as of now which is nice to know.
You look so happy to be a doctor! When you’re a first year medical student vídeos like this are much needed! Keep up the great content!
4th year medic here, and I THOROUGHLY appreciated this video! Thank you!!
Thanks so much for sharing your journey! Getting to hear about the ‘behind the scenes’ environment is really eye opening, particularly as I’m not a medic/not training to be one. Thoroughly enjoy your videos and take a lot inspiration from them! Keep them coming. X
This is so useful man. This video actually inspired me to keep focusing on med school and that at the end of all the painful osces and knowledge papers, it’s going to one day be worth it.
congrats on the new chapter on your journey! i would like to point out maybe shifting some of your patient / client details a little for sake of confidentially and what not. your vlogs are insightful and helpful so I wouldnt want to see you getting into trouble by sharing any information a patient may dislike or not want to be shared openly. just a thought! goodluck on your journey, anticipating more videos!
Is anyone else waiting for another ipad pro with pencil productivity video?
yes
I'll be a first-year in medicine soon and I'd be grateful to see more videos like this! Keep it up.
That is one level of professionalism. You seem to have a very good personality.
Loving the style of this vlog Ali, really interesting to hear about the types of things you have to do on a long shift.
this would be really great in podcast form and allow you to bring on guest doctors as well but this was awesome, thank you
Just woke up and this blessing was in my feed. Thank you Ali.
I'm watching your videos and thinking to myself 'What the f*** am I doing with my life?'
You have so many interests and passions. I'm just a bored pharmacy assistant having petty, pointless arguments with my colleagues. I have no clue as to what direction to take in life and I'm already 30.
I'm not jealous of you. I'm inspired by you. I hope I can get my shit together and put the past behind me. You're amazing Ali.
Can relate to a lot of this being a newly qualified Paramedic. Thank you for the video, been a subscriber for a while. Keep the videos coming :)
Never realised that someone talking about medical diagnosis’ could be so attractive...
This is getting me excited for when I’m a psychiatrist even though technically the careers are worlds apart the learning process seem so interesting
This was amazing and super insightful!!! Keep it up. More shift summaries please :)
Amazing! Loving this vlog and it was very nice to hear about your experience during your shift.
Thankyou so much for making this and ACTUALLY explaining what a shift is like - I’ve just been accepted to do medicine at Newcastle in September and I’m so excited :)
awesome vid Ali! thank you for sharing your experience with us. would love to see similar videos in the future
Great video. Boy can you talk! Love it. Keep it up Ali. Look forward to the next one.👍🏻
I got into medicine Ali!!! Thanks for all the motivation over the past few months, now the hard work begins :)
How is it
What a brilliant, entertaining and informative video, thoroughly enjoyed learning a bit more about being a doctor (coming from a law student who doesn't know the first thing about medicine!)
Great video Ali. Love the piano playing in the background
So amazing to see you strive to your dream, good luck
OMGGGG SEASON 2!!! Can't wait for more Ali 💜💜
Really interesting video to watch, I look forward to hear more about your FY1!
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Thannnnk you sooo much :) this is so useful. It's reassuring to know that I am not alone facing these problems as a junior doc ... Your vlogs are super useful. Ty.
Sounds like you're enjoying it!
Interesting video as always! I personally will never go into medicine (science not really being my strength), but it's fascinating to see what it's like to work as a doctor. Best of luck with your foundation year! :)
this was incredibly informative, fun and interesting
Loved watching this!
Sooo proud of you!!💛
Keep smashing it bro!
Really love this video style!
Great video as usual! ❤️
Thank you Ali for sharing your experiences. Your videos have been very helpful to me. Nancy
Really enjoyed watching this
Wish you all the best in your journey of helping people ❤️💞
Went through my housemanship in malaysia now working as medical officer in shitty district hospital as i thought life in uk wud be better i think its the same with everyone who r in this medical field. U somewhat motivate me to work harder and progress througg my career
Really love these!!!
Loved the VLOG Ali
Awesome insight!!! Keep it up Ali :) Btw (if you see this), that desktop background is sick.
I loved this video! Please do more videos like this!
Ooooooh so interesting to see what your experience was like; thank you for sharing!! Ahhh gosh makes me excited but that's a lil early seeing as I'm only just going into Year 13 pfffft
more videos please! I really enjoyed it
I'm a PGY5 (fifth year of post-graduate medical training) in the states. Super interesting to hear about training in the UK - for the most part sounds like day to day everything is similar except we tend to start a lot earlier here (usually 630am) and don't worry everyone feels like they get destroyed by a consult as a new doctor. =)
as always the rest of the world is much more "civilized" in terms of work hours...
Super interesting and insightful!
You're such an inspiration! Thank you for sharing :)
Biomedical Scientist here in haematology and blood transfusion. Glad to hear you're affording transfusions their due respect. Don't worry though we have your back down in the labs. There'll be no ABO discrepant blood headed your way!
With Brexit coming up, can you do a video explaining what your thoughts are on this topic and what it would mean for the NHS? Thank you, your videos are great and good luck on your medical journey.
Mithu yes pls ali!
Thank you for the videos! Could you do one for medical electives?
It was lovely, buddy.
EXACTLY THE KINDA THING I WANNA C WHEN I FIRST WAKE UP AHHH
Amazing vlog. This is a great experience sharing. Thank you
Great video 😊❤
Did you ever watch ‘Junior doctors: blood, sweat and tears’? It was such a good programme and would have helped you deal with being a new junior doctor
Nice overview. How do you stay focused and energized over the long shifts?
Ali Abdaal Do you have to keep running to the restroom then? I’m also afraid I’ll get addicted.
Ali Abdaal Guess I need to get used to it- thanks!
Great insight man! This time next year 😬😬
Love vids like this
Great vlog👍🏻 keep it up♥️♥️🙌🏻
Ali I've been inspired by you for ages, I got into medicine and now I'll be starting in less than a months time at Queen's university Belfast! I want to thank you for your fantastic content and advice! I also have a question if you would be so kind... I am 21 starting medical school and will start FY1 at 25/26 will I be much older than most FY1 or are there many other people who will be a similar age!?! This makes me worry :( THANK YOU!💓
Can i get the wallpaper link?
probably primark
Very good insight of life as an F1, thank you! Can I ask, how often do you have these 'long days' with evening fills?
Really interesting video!
well done Ali ,
There's me trying to work out where I know you from, and it's your study playlist on spotify lol
Has anyone ever realised that having epilepsy and sleep apnoea has a more severe effect on the individual than nausea? I have both and I have at least one seizure a night. So in the day, I am constantly trying to fight off a seizure and dealing with my asthma symptoms. A wave of nausea is the least of our problems! ITU, HDU admissions and intubation is the worst of our worries
I’m only a minute in BUT 8 am to 9 pm?
Dang. THIS is why I went into Dentistry... I need my beauty sleep 👏🏽😂
Omg junior doctor yeah 😭😭 so amazing, will always be inspired by u!! Hopefully I get in to med school in 2018 💖💖
R u a doctor now
Great video!
Well done! :)
Very interesting, all the best
More videos like this plsssss
Hi Ali, I'm about to start VetMed at Cambridge and I saw your recent video about textbooks. I was wondering how useful Grant's atlas of anatomy, the 8th edition published in 1983, is? It's my Dad's from medical school. Is it even worth taking?
Really great video! On my last few months of final year and have SJT in 2 weeks and want to do really well so can get my preffered F1 post. Do you have any tips for SJT revision?
amazing 👏🏻
Very inspirational thanks!
hey Ali, what app do you use to encrypt your notes when in hospital. I am a final year medic looking to get an iPad Pro! thanks
I also really enjoyed this video.
Cheers for giving us an insight into the clinical life! I'm a 2nd year med student in Australia and moving to my clinical rotation in 2019,i was wondering if you have any advice in moving from pre-clinical studies to the clinical years? Much thanks!
Ali Abdaal thank you! :)
When you were talking about having most of the things electronically, aren't you scared about possible hackers or some kind of power cut or smth? Something like what was on season 14 episode 8 of Grey's Anatomy (Yeah I know it's a tv series but things can happen :D) If you haven't seen it. I recommend it and just want to know your opinion :)
Yes, I meant the hospital computer system. I thought so that you need to have a backup somewhere. Nowadays the hacking is more possible, I hope it will never happen. Have a nice day and thank you for your answer :)
Great video
How often do you have to do evening shifts, and how many hours do you work a week? I'm a third year medic and loving it but kind of terrified by the long hours!
Is healthcare free in the UK?
Ala Ibrahim Yes.
Any piano lesson youtube channels you recommend?
I'm really curious about the working hours. How many night shift do u do per week?? And what is the working hour when there's no night shift??
I want to be a doctor too. Im 15, but I'd like to ask: How were you at my age?
were u very academic? I want to change to fulfill my dream of becoming a doctor.
please respond
Ali Abdaal Aaaah that’s good
Plz ali can you answer me?
I'd like to ask you about your work.
Is it a survice or training job ct1?
I mean what do you mean by junior doctor exactly?
Iam coming to the uk after i finish my plab exam so iam a bit curious about these stuff.
Did u do ur medical school in uk itself?