Been binge watching your videos past week.... adopted your suggested study habit for this exam period. I do 50 mins of studying, then watch another one of your videos, then repeat ahah
I doubt you’ll see this comment due to it being late, but you have changed my perception on my goal for the better. I’m attacking this goal from a different level! Thank you.
I’m a 13 year old,thriving to be a neurosurgeon and people always ask “what do you want to be when you grow up” but they never ask “what are you going to be” i always respond with “i’m going to be a neurosurgeon”
Just posting a comment here while studying for 4 finals I have this week.. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say this: We appreciate these inspirational videos A LOT, espeically during exams haha. Keep up the quality and honest content, I see this channel growing to millions of subs!! Cheers
I got full A+ s in my high school and now I want to attend medical school is the only plan and the last plan that I have I got accepted to pharmacy but I don’t give a shit I still and always still want medical school I’m trying my best and I believe in my self that I will be accepted . Thanks for the motivation man
I am currently a senior in highschool, and im so glad i found your youtube channel! Ive been seriously considering becoming a surgeon and watching your videos is helping me so much. THANK YOU
Get outta my head! Lol. But seriously Dr Parker in this video you spoke my life this year. In previous years there were times when I wanted to do something other than lab tech but I didn’t have the commitment. I didn’t follow through. Then earlier this year when I decided it was time to follow my dream of becoming a surgical tech I dove in head first. At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to do it. The biggest difference between the years previous and now is my level of commitment. Surgical tech is my dream job. Always has been but I lost sight of that for a while. This year I knew It was time, so I figured out what I needed to do to make it happen and I’m doing it!
Yeah when someone doubts me I like to prove them wrong, it motives me to make them eat their words. My dream was always to become a doctor and save lives, I know how it feels to lose family especially your mother, it sucks so bad I want to prevent lost of lives and make this world a better place.
Excellent video! I am currently working on my pre requisites for med school, while working full time as an x-ray tech. I tell everyone I am working on getting into med school and I have the mindset that one day I WILL be a doctor. I constantly tell myself that failure is not an option. God willing I will become a physician one day. The key is to never give up on your dreams.
love the message!! currently a first year dental student thanks to not playing it safe when making the decision to apply and could not be happier!! dental school isnt exactly like medical school but with enough dedication someone fairly average like me (IQ of 116) can thrive
Could you make a video about study tips in college and medical school? I feel like you saw both extremes of not studying and getting lit vs having the discipline to study. You’re prospective on studying would be interesting and would make for a great video. Great video today btw
This is exactly what I needed. I’m buying a white board and writing Fuck Plan B in big letters. I will be in med school in 2021 and I will be a doctor someday. Thanks Dr. Parker
This was a REALLY good message for me, right now im just at the start applying to colleges for neuroscience as pre-med and I very much enjoy watching your videos! People always ask me, what are you looking forward to doing, or what do you want to do? And I always say I'm not really sure or maybe go to medical school we'll see. Although I know for a fact I wouldn't want to do anything other than surgery. Now anytime someone asks me I will say "I'm going to go to medical school and become a surgeon" haha. Love your videos and personality 💫
Omg I literally love you so much. Everything you say, has most likely already crossed my mind before but putting itinto words just makes it more plausible. Please release some merch soon!! Btw you're really funny and the best
I just want to thank you for making this video. This has definitely motivated me to keep pushing hard to reach my goal: becoming an offical general suregon.
I wanted to go to medical school, when my Mom passed away from complications of congestive heart failure, because I wanted help develop more effective treatments. I wanted help people, where they would not have to suffer like my Mom. However, I studied engineering. Although I like engineering, and have my professional engineering license, I still have feelings of regrets whenever I go to a hospital. I chose engineering as a safe route. My greatest desire with regards to a career is to help people. It seems like being a physician, I would be able to help people more direct.
I'm currently in pre med. I always thought that people fail because they let themselves fail. This video confirms that, the reason plan A didn't work is entirely your fault, ANYONE can make ANYTHING happen and I think it's really great you tell people they can do it, instead of trying to intimidate them. Fuck plan B, I'm making plan A happen no matter what. Going for anesthesiologist or orthopedic surgeon, by the way
This advice is good for any Graduate Program such as Law School or MBA or what I want to do Masters of Accounting. So mean to brag or look crazy but I rock at Accounting and I love it. Always got an A in every Account class and am strong in Income statement, Balance Sheet, and statement of owners equity, but do need to work on Statement of cash flows but I have been told that is more advanced accounting. I also hear the CPA exam is not easy to say the least, but am up for the challenge.
I have kinda been doing what you have said already but know I think I have a more refined tactic. Awesome video thanks for the insperation and good life advice. I'm gonna need it.
This videos timing is perfect. Just a few days ago I decided to pull the trigger and give up my spot in the BSN program at my school and focus on getting my med school pre reqs quicker. I wanted to have something to fall back on 😂
@@Zays still studying undergrad. Switched from premed to prepa. Sometimes things change and I realized med school wasn't for me, but I still am very interested in practicing medicine as a PA
I won’t stop trying to become an pediatric orthopedic surgeon but as I’m trying to become that I have to make a living as well. My plan B is temporary until I find a way. ✅
As long as you want something and keep trying you'll get it eventually. Now don't force it just to be a shitty doctor... but yeah... Thank you for this, I'm 18 and still in highschool. I deal with quite a lot of mental health issues thus my grades going into college are sub par. I accept this and work on it but it's hard. My guidance counselor asked me what I wanted to do after high school my response was, "When I'm completely stabilized I'd like to go to Med school and become a surgeon." Her response was, and I KID YOU NOT "pre med students have mid-high 90's, I think it's a really good idea to think about more realistic options" Of course I got agitated... why'd you bother asking if you're just going to put me down when i talk about wanting to be successful? I've had enough experiences with MD's to know that not all of them had immaculate high school transcripts. Heck I even have a great aunt who entered med school in her 30's, and got her BA after two years at community college in her mid 20's. SO THANK YOU for shutting down the idea that med school is impossible, because it's not, and I think the stigma around MD's needing to be geniuses is really hindering the medical system tremendously. Schools still push STEM but they're also extraordinarily good at degrading a person's potential, it's really quite sad. Imagine the advancements we could have today if people weren't so horrified of being rejected by med programs/school/residency because teachers and faculty make you feel like a complete and total failure if you're not prepared for your MCAT the second you graduate (an over exaggeration but none the less a valid point.)
I don't think I have ever posted a comment on TH-cam, but I wanted to tell you to never give up if this is your passion. The pre-med road is long and grueling, but if you are willing to make the necessary sacrifices...you will make it. I graduated high school with a gpa that was slightly above a 2.0, but like your aunt, I returned to college in my 20's and 30's with the determination I needed to succeed. I am 32 now and I begin medical school this July. Never give up.
I graduated highschool with a 2.9 gpa. I worked my ass off and received a full ride scholarship at my college for being a first generation science major. Now I am doing cancer research and work as a scribe. I have made connections with many great people, PhD’s, and MD’s. I had a rough semester due to an abusive relationship, but again, I worked very hard to overcome this and now my GPA is back where it needs to be. I’m proud of myself for not being intimidated by the perfectionists, the privileged, and the odds.
Awesome video, Dr. Parker. I would love to see a video about malpractice costs (maybe percentage of annual income), number of claims made each year, or just general things to help us watch our asses. If you work for a hospital, how much do they cover? Do residents have to get malpractice ins.? It would be great having it come from g-surgeon. Thanks!
Hey Dr. Parker, love your videos! I have a few quick questions 1. I work at a gym, what are your thoughts on stimulants like pre workout, creatine or energy drinks on the body? 2. Do you ever watch medical shows like house or scrubs? 3. What's one thing that would make your life easier if patients did one thing?
I have a late start at this in life. Since I dropped out of high school when I was 17 due to being in the hospital for over a year. And just didn't want to go back. But when I turned 24 I said fuck it I know I want to be a surgeon also. I was an emr for a fire department for 4 years and loved helping people the best I could. So when I turned 24 I said fuck it i'm going to finish up high school I don't want my ged I want my diploma so I did that. And the last day of my classes I filled out my application for college. 2 days later I got accepted when I honestly thought college wasn't even an option for me. Now I'm going to be starting my short journey of becoming an Orthopedic surgeon. The one thing that always stopped me from even trying was people telling me I wasn't smart enough, laughing when i told them I wanted to be a doctor, or just putting me down. But now those comments are fueling me to prove them wrong because I can accomplish anything I want to. But anyway thanks for the video it really helped and I completely agree with what you're saying.
The entire video I was say “I know that’s right”.. “you damn right”... “why is this me?!” Lol super cool videos. Love this channel!! YOU BETTER GET IT Dr. Buck!!!!
It ain’t cheap to be going to medical school. Besides the tuition, how do you fare paying the rent each month, especially if it’s in NYC or LAX? They’re like around $2,500+ each month. I feel like med students contributes the most to our US economy, borrowing and lending $250,000 and that’s just from one person. Who pays for YOUR rent and boarding and food and car payments?
I used to HATE "No". It was the only word in the English language that scared me. I went to trucking school to become an OTR trucker. They dismissed me after I failed a hair follice test (I had smoked Marijuana 2 months prior). My soul was crushed. Decided I would do the military, do Intel or something big like my sister. I scored in the 80 percentile - Qualified for any career I wanted. Unfortunately I had debt so I was told a big fat no on Intel due to my inability to obtain Top Secret clearance due to the debt. I said "Fuck it. I'll do Satellite communications, get a lot of certifications, and after 4 years, once my debt was all paid, re-enlist for Intel. Well, scars from self-harming at age 13 came back to haunt me and I was disqualified from the military. At this point, I felt I had put to much time and energy into making something of myself, I began working on figuring out the new "next big thing". Anesthesiologist. That is where I am now. I really don't even know where to begin, I want to make sure I do this PERFECT. I need to start this path exactly correctly, and conclude it the same way. I appreciate your videos. I'm scouring TH-cam for all the best advice on how to go about this career endeavor. A motto I made is "When you go big and they tell you to go home, you just didn't go big enough". Each time I am told "no", I find something bigger. Something better. 3 years ago, I was afraid of hearing "no" and wanted a job making 50-60k a year doing something mediocre. But "no" has become somewhat of a driving force in me to go bigger. Do more. A year ago, I wanted to make 80-100k/yr. I got told No on things more. 6 months ago I wanted 120k/year. I got told "no". Recently I was still settling for a job that challenged me and paid out 120-130k/year (with experience in due time anyways). Now? I want $200,000+/yr. If medical school says No, I think I'll just have to rob a bank or else I'd have to lower my bar (no go), but, I'm optimistic :) Appreciate the videos! !
Dr, when you described your earlier life, I can say that I identify with you completely. I was not committed. Now that I am older and serious and would be an older than average student, what are my chances of getting into medical school because I don't have the premed courses that normally take about 2 years. Right? By the way, I am over 50. I do have a Bachelor degree in music. Should I even consider a medical school in the U.S. or a Caribbean school? Thank you for your comments.
tough to say. i think the most difficult part about doing med school as an older adult is that you have to move a lot for school and residency. if you have a family you have to think about that and how it will affect them.
Thanks for your reply, Dr. Buck. At least I can say that I have nothing holding me back as I am divorced and I have no children. So, I am free to travel for school and residency. I have started communicating with some Caribbean schools already. I am looking for the right fit for me. A long time ago, I lived on the Caribbean island of Aruba as a missionary. I am not doing that work now. Now I see that Aruba has 2 medical schools that they never had while I lived there. However, I am not limited to thinking of that island alone for medical school. I have checked other Caribbean schools too on other islands. A lot of the schools look very interesting, including St. Matthews. I do have a cash flow for living expenses, so the only thing that I need to pay for would be tuition. If you have any other insight as to my situation, I would certainly appreciate that a lot! Thank you so much. By the way, your videos are great and have really got me seriously considering the possibility of medical school as a non-traditional student.
I love proving people wrong to lol. I am in high school. My GPA is 3.7 and Im freaking out. Wondering if I have the brains to do this. I wanted to be a doctor sense I was seven I am 16 and trying to follow what I want to do. I doubt my self but every one else says I can do it.
F#@*K plan B! Omg, I needed to hear this so bad, you made my day, It was like a slap on my face lol Your channel is one of my favorites, thank you so much for your wonderful, super cool videos, I even watch some of them twice whenever I need a motivational speech haha Eres el mejor! Stay strong! 💪😁
I couldn't agree more. Don't go with plan B. Stick with plan A!!! I went to nursing school (my back up plan) and then realized it's not for me. That's time and money I can never get back :(
I’m about to start my undergrad in Health Science. Ive always been too scared and been told to have a plan B and stick with my Laser stuff. But I am DONE with settling and I am so glad to see what you’re saying about putting your eggs in one basket. Everyone is saying its too late to do this or that its too hard, but I’m putting my eggs in that basket and watching it like a fucking hawk! So I’m going to be a Dr one day. Ive told everyone that’s what I’m doing. It’s just going to be a long hard journey.
How did you make the decision to become a neurosurgeon? I have a strong interest in this specialty. I am still pre-med though and know have a lot to learn about medicine, but I am curious to know what led you to pursue this path?
I’ve never heard anyone else say to f*** plan B. I’m pre med right now and a future trauma surgeon!! If I don’t get in to med school I have no idea what I will do... apply again and again I guess. I wouldn’t know what else to do with my life, it’s all I want.
The fact that he films almost all his videos in his car is the PERFECT example of how much free time a surgeon has 🤣
“TELL EVERYONE AROUND YOU WHAT YOU ARE DOING SO YOU CANT QUIT” Best Advice Ever ‼️
yessssss
Been binge watching your videos past week.... adopted your suggested study habit for this exam period. I do 50 mins of studying, then watch another one of your videos, then repeat ahah
Yessssssss haha
Had the exam I was studying for (using your technique) today from 2pm-5pm, think it went well! Thank you
I doubt you’ll see this comment due to it being late, but you have changed my perception on my goal for the better. I’m attacking this goal from a different level! Thank you.
So awesome!!!!
Buck Parker, M.D. no way you responded!
I'm committed to be surgeon!!!!!!! ill see in 7 years!
Yessssss
Updates?
Bryan Kay he’s studying for step 1
Update
@@Ya0959?
I’m a 13 year old,thriving to be a neurosurgeon and people always ask “what do you want to be when you grow up” but they never ask “what are you going to be” i always respond with “i’m going to be a neurosurgeon”
Just posting a comment here while studying for 4 finals I have this week.. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say this: We appreciate these inspirational videos A LOT, espeically during exams haha. Keep up the quality and honest content, I see this channel growing to millions of subs!! Cheers
This is why I make these videos....for u guys!!
How to get in med school? Be happy, work your ass off and take everything as a learning experience. I did that and I'm PGY 2 in ortho surg.
Do you ever leave your car??? 😵
There is a reason so watch this videos th-cam.com/video/WVo5Fy_JPlY/w-d-xo.html. And the HIPPA is one of them
He drives to work, a busy guy prolly is in a car a lot. Common sense
Tiana B haha I was joking 🙃 but thanks for explaining
That Medic haha He actually has a video explaining why he films in his car.
😂
Might be a bad question but could you go over the way you studied in med school? Like your study schedule, study techniques, etc? Love the videos Doc!
Thank u!!! I will do that!
yes please!
Yes please
@@drbuckparker please!!!
I got full A+ s in my high school and now I want to attend medical school is the only plan and the last plan that I have I got accepted to pharmacy but I don’t give a shit I still and always still want medical school I’m trying my best and I believe in my self that I will be accepted . Thanks for the motivation man
Y’all I got accepted to medical school 💪🏼 never give up
I am currently a senior in highschool, and im so glad i found your youtube channel! Ive been seriously considering becoming a surgeon and watching your videos is helping me so much. THANK YOU
Awsome u r sooooo welcome!!!
Get outta my head! Lol. But seriously Dr Parker in this video you spoke my life this year. In previous years there were times when I wanted to do something other than lab tech but I didn’t have the commitment. I didn’t follow through. Then earlier this year when I decided it was time to follow my dream of becoming a surgical tech I dove in head first. At first I wasn’t sure how I was going to do it. The biggest difference between the years previous and now is my level of commitment. Surgical tech is my dream job. Always has been but I lost sight of that for a while. This year I knew It was time, so I figured out what I needed to do to make it happen and I’m doing it!
Stephanie Lake how old were u when u decided to do that ?
ThNks a lot for supporting people like me who have dreams of becoming a doctor
You swear flawlessly, I LOVE ITTT
Yeah when someone doubts me I like to prove them wrong, it motives me to make them eat their words.
My dream was always to become a doctor and save lives, I know how it feels to lose family especially your mother, it sucks so bad I want to prevent lost of lives and make this world a better place.
No words can explain how much this video helped me in my career to become a surgeon Thank you So much! You are amazing!
Be a winner.....there is no plan “B”
So real 🙌🏼 i like how you communicate with everyone like we are all on the same level. You’re humble and have a giving heart. I appreciate you.
thank u for these kind words
Excellent video! I am currently working on my pre requisites for med school, while working full time as an x-ray tech. I tell everyone I am working on getting into med school and I have the mindset that one day I WILL be a doctor. I constantly tell myself that failure is not an option. God willing I will become a physician one day. The key is to never give up on your dreams.
that is correct!!!!
The length of his tie is just insane.
so basically push yourself, and deliver! thank you!
love the message!! currently a first year dental student thanks to not playing it safe when making the decision to apply and could not be happier!! dental school isnt exactly like medical school but with enough dedication someone fairly average like me (IQ of 116) can thrive
I went to an in-state school in Arizona as a philosophy and economics double major
F*** plan b has always been my motto
Hahahah
Such simple concepts yet so inspirational. Love it!
Could you make a video about study tips in college and medical school? I feel like you saw both extremes of not studying and getting lit vs having the discipline to study. You’re prospective on studying would be interesting and would make for a great video. Great video today btw
This is exactly what I needed. I’m buying a white board and writing Fuck Plan B in big letters. I will be in med school in 2021 and I will be a doctor someday. Thanks Dr. Parker
Accountability to others is one of the great motivators.
This was a REALLY good message for me, right now im just at the start applying to colleges for neuroscience as pre-med and I very much enjoy watching your videos!
People always ask me, what are you looking forward to doing, or what do you want to do? And I always say I'm not really sure or maybe go to medical school we'll see. Although I know for a fact I wouldn't want to do anything other than surgery. Now anytime someone asks me I will say "I'm going to go to medical school and become a surgeon" haha.
Love your videos and personality 💫
Same
How did It go
Omg I literally love you so much. Everything you say, has most likely already crossed my mind before but putting itinto words just makes it more plausible. Please release some merch soon!! Btw you're really funny and the best
I’m committed to being a family physician👩🏻⚕️❤️
Your videos inspire me
ya same here i went into nursing only to discover i love medicine I hear DO schools love taking nurses
Phillip Wombacher I feel like finding people who did the RN-MD transition or RN-DO route is kinda rare? Glad to hear I'm not the only one :)
Haha thank u!!!
Literally watch this probably twice a week to stay focused! So inspirational! Gotta be all in! Let’s go!!!
"You watch that basket like a hawk!" That is so funny and so true :)
soooo true!
I just want to thank you for making this video. This has definitely motivated me to keep pushing hard to reach my goal: becoming an offical general suregon.
Hey guys , i will be an orthopedic surgeon, over promising 😜
Yesssssssss!!!
I don't think u will make it just facts
robertjames12 You're a hater aren't ya? Doubt you'll make it in anything with that attitude ;)
All the best,bravo!!!
Sakhumuzi Asante Nkala let us know how it goes!!
Love your videos man, here's to someday being an Orthopaedic surgeon!
I wanted to go to medical school, when my Mom passed away from complications of congestive heart failure, because I wanted help develop more effective treatments. I wanted help people, where they would not have to suffer like my Mom. However, I studied engineering. Although I like engineering, and have my professional engineering license, I still have feelings of regrets whenever I go to a hospital. I chose engineering as a safe route. My greatest desire with regards to a career is to help people. It seems like being a physician, I would be able to help people more direct.
I'm currently in pre med. I always thought that people fail because they let themselves fail. This video confirms that, the reason plan A didn't work is entirely your fault, ANYONE can make ANYTHING happen and I think it's really great you tell people they can do it, instead of trying to intimidate them. Fuck plan B, I'm making plan A happen no matter what. Going for anesthesiologist or orthopedic surgeon, by the way
yesssssss
Hi just stumbled across your channel. Thinking about Med School after my MPH, graduating from that in 2020. Thanks for these tips!
I like this guy. Real af.
Love your technique on the delivery of your videos. I'm starting med school in September and I'm glad I found your channel!
A. Fuk plan b
I like that 🤔
you can be a model too I love listening and looking at you and taking down notes you are my inspiration
Omg thank u so much!!!
"I love proving people wrong" 😂
This advice is good for any Graduate Program such as Law School or MBA or what I want to do Masters of Accounting. So mean to brag or look crazy but I rock at Accounting and I love it. Always got an A in every Account class and am strong in Income statement, Balance Sheet, and statement of owners equity, but do need to work on Statement of cash flows but I have been told that is more advanced accounting. I also hear the CPA exam is not easy to say the least, but am up for the challenge.
I have kinda been doing what you have said already but know I think I have a more refined tactic. Awesome video thanks for the insperation and good life advice. I'm gonna need it.
Thanks Dr. Buck! Love the videos and your philosophies for success.
Good stuff , Doctor, thank you very much
This videos timing is perfect. Just a few days ago I decided to pull the trigger and give up my spot in the BSN program at my school and focus on getting my med school pre reqs quicker. I wanted to have something to fall back on 😂
nice!!!!!
@Bryan W Yeah I apply next year
I definitely needed this reminder. Thank you!
Your vids literally get me pumped lol, you really do motivate me alot to become a doctor, thank you for these videos
Are u a Doctor now? Or still studying
@@Zays still studying undergrad. Switched from premed to prepa. Sometimes things change and I realized med school wasn't for me, but I still am very interested in practicing medicine as a PA
@@ferdlc7757 wow, everybody has their own path, but that’s really good too, I’m glad that ur still studying and I know you are gonna make it
@@Zays thank you for your kind words! I hope you make it to whatever you're pursuing as well.
@@ferdlc7757 I really wanna became a Doctor, but is gonna take a lot of time, I’m only 19 :(
This is amazing! Thank you for this! I'm ready to go to med school!
Keep up the great work👌🏼 you such a positive guy
I won’t stop trying to become an pediatric orthopedic surgeon but as I’m trying to become that I have to make a living as well. My plan B is temporary until I find a way. ✅
you are a inspiration! good job ! keep achieving !
Mindset is everything 🙌
Awesome vid. Helped a lot choosing my undergrad!!
I love this thank you Surgeon!!
Do you have any advice for undergraduate students who are pre med but also work full time to support themselves fully at school? UF student here.
I just discovered you and I love you and your videos!
"Put all your eggs in one basket.You watch that ******* basket like a hawk".....That hit me so hard...I don't know what I am gonna do right now..
You’re great! This is so helpful
As long as you want something and keep trying you'll get it eventually. Now don't force it just to be a shitty doctor... but yeah... Thank you for this, I'm 18 and still in highschool. I deal with quite a lot of mental health issues thus my grades going into college are sub par. I accept this and work on it but it's hard.
My guidance counselor asked me what I wanted to do after high school my response was, "When I'm completely stabilized I'd like to go to Med school and become a surgeon."
Her response was, and I KID YOU NOT "pre med students have mid-high 90's, I think it's a really good idea to think about more realistic options"
Of course I got agitated... why'd you bother asking if you're just going to put me down when i talk about wanting to be successful?
I've had enough experiences with MD's to know that not all of them had immaculate high school transcripts. Heck I even have a great aunt who entered med school in her 30's, and got her BA after two years at community college in her mid 20's.
SO THANK YOU for shutting down the idea that med school is impossible, because it's not, and I think the stigma around MD's needing to be geniuses is really hindering the medical system tremendously. Schools still push STEM but they're also extraordinarily good at degrading a person's potential, it's really quite sad. Imagine the advancements we could have today if people weren't so horrified of being rejected by med programs/school/residency because teachers and faculty make you feel like a complete and total failure if you're not prepared for your MCAT the second you graduate (an over exaggeration but none the less a valid point.)
I don't think I have ever posted a comment on TH-cam, but I wanted to tell you to never give up if this is your passion. The pre-med road is long and grueling, but if you are willing to make the necessary sacrifices...you will make it. I graduated high school with a gpa that was slightly above a 2.0, but like your aunt, I returned to college in my 20's and 30's with the determination I needed to succeed. I am 32 now and I begin medical school this July. Never give up.
I graduated highschool with a 2.9 gpa. I worked my ass off and received a full ride scholarship at my college for being a first generation science major. Now I am doing cancer research and work as a scribe. I have made connections with many great people, PhD’s, and MD’s. I had a rough semester due to an abusive relationship, but again, I worked very hard to overcome this and now my GPA is back where it needs to be. I’m proud of myself for not being intimidated by the perfectionists, the privileged, and the odds.
I legit watch all your videos, your so inspiratiol tysm
thanks!! much needed speech
AS usual, good stuff. liked. commented. shared.
i have a very big question, do you think family money is important? do you come from money ? do you think it doesnt matter ?
Awesome video, Dr. Parker. I would love to see a video about malpractice costs (maybe percentage of annual income), number of claims made each year, or just general things to help us watch our asses. If you work for a hospital, how much do they cover? Do residents have to get malpractice ins.? It would be great having it come from g-surgeon. Thanks!
Great idea I’ll do that!!
When should you apply for med school ?? & how do you apply ?? & what extra curricular could you do to help you get in more
This is one awesome video..thank you doc :)
Hey Dr. Parker, love your videos!
I have a few quick questions
1. I work at a gym, what are your thoughts on stimulants like pre workout, creatine or energy drinks on the body?
2. Do you ever watch medical shows like house or scrubs?
3. What's one thing that would make your life easier if patients did one thing?
I have a late start at this in life. Since I dropped out of high school when I was 17 due to being in the hospital for over a year. And just didn't want to go back. But when I turned 24 I said fuck it I know I want to be a surgeon also. I was an emr for a fire department for 4 years and loved helping people the best I could. So when I turned 24 I said fuck it i'm going to finish up high school I don't want my ged I want my diploma so I did that. And the last day of my classes I filled out my application for college. 2 days later I got accepted when I honestly thought college wasn't even an option for me. Now I'm going to be starting my short journey of becoming an Orthopedic surgeon. The one thing that always stopped me from even trying was people telling me I wasn't smart enough, laughing when i told them I wanted to be a doctor, or just putting me down. But now those comments are fueling me to prove them wrong because I can accomplish anything I want to. But anyway thanks for the video it really helped and I completely agree with what you're saying.
Hi Buck, could you do a TH-cam video on how you handle stress and death. Thanks!
yes i can!
The entire video I was say “I know that’s right”.. “you damn right”... “why is this me?!” Lol super cool videos. Love this channel!! YOU BETTER GET IT Dr. Buck!!!!
It ain’t cheap to be going to medical school. Besides the tuition, how do you fare paying the rent each month, especially if it’s in NYC or LAX? They’re like around $2,500+ each month. I feel like med students contributes the most to our US economy, borrowing and lending $250,000 and that’s just from one person. Who pays for YOUR rent and boarding and food and car payments?
Thank you so much I needed to hear this
Warren Buffett said “Do not put all your eggs in one basket”. He's thinking of Andrew Carnegie.
I'm a nursing student, I'm applying to med school after I'm done in 2 months.
Omg I love you your hilarious and very helpful !! Your channel is great
can you do a video about MS (multiple sclerosis)?
I used to HATE "No". It was the only word in the English language that scared me. I went to trucking school to become an OTR trucker. They dismissed me after I failed a hair follice test (I had smoked Marijuana 2 months prior). My soul was crushed. Decided I would do the military, do Intel or something big like my sister. I scored in the 80 percentile - Qualified for any career I wanted. Unfortunately I had debt so I was told a big fat no on Intel due to my inability to obtain Top Secret clearance due to the debt. I said "Fuck it. I'll do Satellite communications, get a lot of certifications, and after 4 years, once my debt was all paid, re-enlist for Intel. Well, scars from self-harming at age 13 came back to haunt me and I was disqualified from the military. At this point, I felt I had put to much time and energy into making something of myself, I began working on figuring out the new "next big thing". Anesthesiologist. That is where I am now. I really don't even know where to begin, I want to make sure I do this PERFECT. I need to start this path exactly correctly, and conclude it the same way. I appreciate your videos. I'm scouring TH-cam for all the best advice on how to go about this career endeavor. A motto I made is "When you go big and they tell you to go home, you just didn't go big enough". Each time I am told "no", I find something bigger. Something better. 3 years ago, I was afraid of hearing "no" and wanted a job making 50-60k a year doing something mediocre. But "no" has become somewhat of a driving force in me to go bigger. Do more. A year ago, I wanted to make 80-100k/yr. I got told No on things more. 6 months ago I wanted 120k/year. I got told "no". Recently I was still settling for a job that challenged me and paid out 120-130k/year (with experience in due time anyways). Now? I want $200,000+/yr. If medical school says No, I think I'll just have to rob a bank or else I'd have to lower my bar (no go), but, I'm optimistic :) Appreciate the videos! !
Thanks for sharing
I really do appreciate your videos for IMGs. By any chance do you have a email address where viewers can send you 1 on 1 inquiries.
heyyy, first time😂😂😂😂😂😂and i loved every minute of it, just subscribed!!
What is your thoughts on starting the journey to becoming a dr in your late 20’s. Starting undergrad next year
I'll be 37 when I start. Just do it.
Dr, when you described your earlier life, I can say that I identify with you completely. I was not committed. Now that I am older and serious and would be an older than average student, what are my chances of getting into medical school because I don't have the premed courses that normally take about 2 years. Right? By the way, I am over 50. I do have a Bachelor degree in music. Should I even consider a medical school in the U.S. or a Caribbean school? Thank you for your comments.
tough to say. i think the most difficult part about doing med school as an older adult is that you have to move a lot for school and residency. if you have a family you have to think about that and how it will affect them.
Thanks for your reply, Dr. Buck. At least I can say that I have nothing holding me back as I am divorced and I have no children. So, I am free to travel for school and residency. I have started communicating with some Caribbean schools already. I am looking for the right fit for me. A long time ago, I lived on the Caribbean island of Aruba as a missionary. I am not doing that work now. Now I see that Aruba has 2 medical schools that they never had while I lived there. However, I am not limited to thinking of that island alone for medical school. I have checked other Caribbean schools too on other islands. A lot of the schools look very interesting, including St. Matthews. I do have a cash flow for living expenses, so the only thing that I need to pay for would be tuition. If you have any other insight as to my situation, I would certainly appreciate that a lot! Thank you so much. By the way, your videos are great and have really got me seriously considering the possibility of medical school as a non-traditional student.
I love proving people wrong to lol. I am in high school. My GPA is 3.7 and Im freaking out. Wondering if I have the brains to do this. I wanted to be a doctor sense I was seven I am 16 and trying to follow what I want to do. I doubt my self but every one else says I can do it.
F#@*K plan B! Omg, I needed to hear this so bad, you made my day, It was like a slap on my face lol
Your channel is one of my favorites, thank you so much for your wonderful, super cool videos, I even watch some of them twice whenever I need a motivational speech haha Eres el mejor! Stay strong! 💪😁
So what happened? Did you make it?
This is a very motivating video Dr.Buck. I am aspiring to be a surgeon as well. #neuro
I couldn't agree more. Don't go with plan B. Stick with plan A!!! I went to nursing school (my back up plan) and then realized it's not for me. That's time and money I can never get back :(
I’m about to start my undergrad in Health Science. Ive always been too scared and been told to have a plan B and stick with my Laser stuff. But I am DONE with settling and I am so glad to see what you’re saying about putting your eggs in one basket. Everyone is saying its too late to do this or that its too hard, but I’m putting my eggs in that basket and watching it like a fucking hawk! So I’m going to be a Dr one day. Ive told everyone that’s what I’m doing. It’s just going to be a long hard journey.
how is the premed journey going? it has been three years so i am interested
How did you make the decision to become a neurosurgeon? I have a strong interest in this specialty. I am still pre-med though and know have a lot to learn about medicine, but I am curious to know what led you to pursue this path?
I have always wanted to get into a med school ( Harvard Medical School ). My dream was to be a General Surgery
Hope your method works for me.
yo bro love you videos! can you make video about undergrad and what is the best undergrad for med school?
Those 2 dislikes are people who full ass their breakfast but half ass getting to med school
I’ve never heard anyone else say to f*** plan B. I’m pre med right now and a future trauma surgeon!! If I don’t get in to med school I have no idea what I will do... apply again and again I guess. I wouldn’t know what else to do with my life, it’s all I want.
Thank you for this video
am gonna be a surgeon
but can you tell me what is better to do
orthepidic surgery or plastic surgery
every person takes a risk and thats why people go to medical school and resedancy
That paper thing is exactly what i do