Turn to bible and allow CHRIST to be your therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist. No man nor women fits to be one. All are sinners and without glory, all are tempted and suffer the same. All are expected to REPENT AND BORN AGAIN, to LIVE HOLY AND GO AND SIN NO MORE. All are weak in the daily fight between their spirit and flesh. All these therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist, this world provides, can do is: to deceive and steal. They deceived you through all these “diagnoses” and they steal your money, through all the pills which you “need”. In short: they poison your mind and your overall health, leaving you with neither one. Therapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist = Field where no human soul, never ever going to fit of being an help, no matter the among of years spend in “medical schools” or the decree gotten from there. ALL of us are daily deceived, no matter the walks of life.
Psychiatry resident here. I had developed a fascination for psychology and psychopathology during my undergraduate years. I am extremely happy with my decision, and residency has been very gratifying. I am really enjoying psychotherapy (which we have to do during residency training) and the inpatient wards. I initially had a predominant interest in mood disorders, but I have found thought disorders (schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders) extremely interesting. Psychiatry can be very challenging as the current understanding of the pathogenesis of these diseases and the true mechanisms of the pharmacological agents we use to treat them is still limited. I will say this: I have found that simply listening to your patients and genuinely being concerned for their health is therapeutic, and this cannot be understated. All the knowledge of the medications and their side effects, interactions, and etc. which will guide you in deciding which to prescribe to your patients will be null and void if you cannot gain the trust of your patients. You will encounter countertransference issues that can make treating some patients very challenging. I have difficulty with patients struggling with borderline personality disorder and those with mania involving an irritable mood. It is an extremely gratifying career and I'm learning something new each and every day, and it keeps the journey fresh.
I am currently suffering with Major Depressive Disorder and struggling with progress and healing. But I desire to win this battle and become a Psychiatrist to help other people.
Hi Trixie, Your own struggle can help you to become a better psychiatrist. I talk about this issue in this video Can You Have Mental Problems and Still be a Psychiatrist? th-cam.com/video/joiCPDk8I-Y/w-d-xo.html
First time I see a good video and an honest person who talks about challenges and pros and cons in this field. Every other over 10 videos I watched they all talked cliche and how they loved psychiatry and enjoying the residency and not even one single one of them could elaborate about challenges or difficulties they may face. Unfortunately in medical field it is very rare to find unbiased non cliche genuine people. They teach you to be a parrot, have a fake smile and always speak positively even if there is a deficit and chaos going on in that hospital. Thank you so much for sharing all these useful informations.
Did he say.... 'Government owes what you say and do....or you don't get paid.' Did he tell you he has no real love for people, and his family doesn't really love him. It's a mutual relationship why he pays money to keep em around.
I'm a social worker and I can really appreciate and respect the psychiatrists I've worked with. It's great being able to consult with a colleague like this.
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Psychiatrists have purloined over disease-like Labeling from the Diseases M.D. doctors deal with. Then it's neurotoxic drugs/ECT - for their cash cows. Peter Gotzche, Peter Breggin and Robert Whitaker are the best on this, and emphatic Talent Training!
I’m watching as the bipolar bisexual patient this guy isn’t lying and I love my psychiatrist this had me laughing ….he is not lying.I’m thankful for you guys there’s a lot of stigma around BD and you guys are some of our allies.
I am a medical doctor who has been dealing with bipolar disorder for years, I am on meds and have regular psychotherapy sessions as well. I want to say that something about you makes me very calm as you sound genuine and very heartwarming, it’s in fact kind of therapeutic. For that solely reason, I believe that psychiatry is your true calling. Thank you for helping people that’s dealing with these (mostly) invisible diseases and disorders. You’re truly an inspiration.
i cannot express how scared i am of my future... sometimes i think about taking easier career choices but then i realized ill probably be only ending up sad and unhappy about my work, people tell me i should i go for my dream but knowing my grades and bad habits im definitely not making it with the way i am right now. becoming a psychiatrist is all i really want to be becoming a doctor helping people with problems the human mind is so interesting, i dont want to regret not taking a chance, i hope i become the person i want to be.
I'm currently in grade 10 and about 3 years ago, i was first asked what i wanted to pursue as a career. I had drawn a complete blank, partly because i had too many interests and partly because i was still a child and all my focus was directed towards what show i was watching or what new game was circulating among my social circle. Eventually i began watching a show which had a psychologist as a main character and the profession deeply intrigued me since helping people sort through complicated emotions has always been something i enjoyed greatly. However, i also greatly enjoyed sciences, and the stigma around choosing jobs other than being an engineer, doctor or lawyer is phenomenal in Indian society. It was around then that i discovered the profession of Psychiatry and it was in very simple words love at first sight. It had everything i was looking for, and even my parents supported my decision. This decision has stuck with me till now, over two and a half years which i find an accomplishment since i know how indecisive people can be at such a young age (its kind of sad that we have to make such major decisions at such a young age, most end up regretting them). This being said, i've recently began to rethink a lot of things because i still do not know as much about Psychiatry as i would like and that makes me nervous and overall i do not exactly enjoy the feeling uncertainity. A lot of it was self doubt related nervousness too but moving on. Long story short, watching your video today made me feel so much more sure about my future career and i think i may have fallen in love with it even more! Im aware that this is unnecessarily long but i like giving details and clarity and obviously this was a pretty complicated decision for me not only because of my personal capabilities but also other socio-economic factors. Though i still am in the process of research, this video has definitely made me feel more definitive in my choice and i thank you greatly for that.
I feel like we have very similar stories. I was gonna be either a doctor or engineer (turkish society has a similar approach to the topic) and was never sure what to do. The only path that was interesting for me was to become a psychiatrist after med school. Yet, as i was still very unsure i also put engineering departments on my list and im on my first year at mechanical engineering now. This whole process made me realise that alhtough i liked engineering as well, psychiatry was the best choice for me. Now im most probably gonna get into med school after this year and i couldnt be happier actually i am very sure about my decision now.
I never really put much thought into becoming a psychiatrist until the people around me started telling me they could see me going into that field of work. I was reassured when you described not doing something unethical would be better than being fired from your job as sometimes It feels like nobody really cares anymore and If I ever had to work with people I would do the best I can to help them out.
I’m a clinical social worker that is highly considering medical school to become a psychiatrist. Late in the game but I’d rather do something I love rather than regrets. Anyone here relate to picking to picking this profession late in their career? I love this in-depth video.
@ thank you for the confidence and reply. I’m hitting 49 yo soon. Upon finishing med school mid/late 50s I firmly believe I can give another 10 yrs in the field. What I bring to the profession will be lived experience, maturity and an ethically seasoned professional. Given my background, I feel the Southeast Asian community (post Vietnam war) can benefit. Much appreciation for replying!
Iv'e been feeling a calling to go into psychiatry as a career. Im currently in undergrad studying neuropsychology and chemical biology. I really enjoy watching your channel. I admire your informativeness, humbleness and intellect. Thank you for this channel, Doctor !
You’re an amazing human! My interest in psychiatry and my strong desire to become a psychiatrist comes from my own personal experiences. As a young kid, i used to struggle with anxiety disorder and panic disorder, absolute chaos was my normal life. My inner journey of healing started with me at 14 years old asking myself « why? ». Such a powerful question. Started by grabbing books and kind of diving in the reality of dealing with difficult emotions, spirituality,…etc. Reading the 8 books of Dr. David hawkins was the best thing that happened to me. Healing and becoming whole again felt wonderful. Looking back at that afraid kid inside me and holding him with my arms, makes me feel ecstatic. Being absolutely broken and then rebuilding myself, healing and changing perspective about my traumas. My aim for psychiatry is as my life mission and is a purpose that would sustain me against all the suffering of life, being there for another human being, that’s just a wonderful thing. I am finishing my engineering major(pre-med) and going into med school soon🙏🏻 i developed this mentality while in my 2nd year of engineering bachelor and would do whatever that it takes for a purpose and a cause that is greater than oneself. I adore Viktor frankl, Jung and David R. hawkins.
dude! I'm actually also doing an engineering degree currently and have only realized my strong desire to become a psychiatrist now in my third year! i felt every word you said! it is such a relief to have found someone in the same boat as me. Best wishes my guy!
@@ilhammaulana2134 hi ik this is one year later , but did you decide to make the switch into medical school , I'm considering something like this my self
I am a young undergraduate college student. I am striving to become a future psychiatrist, I am always underestimating myself and my family do not support this. But I want psychiatry to be my career. Thank you for this in-depth video. You just strengthen my mindset
Thank you so much for your videos! They are well-structurized, highly informative and pleasant to listen to. Greetings from medical student from Russia! Please, continue to make your videos, I guess many people can benefit from them.
hi there mr goertz! i am currently studying as a medical student in ukraine and i am doing my last year before the residence. i was thinking about going either into neurology or psychiatry and your video is the last push that i needed to definitively choose the latter. there is going to be a lot of work to be done, with the full scale war still ravaging through my country, and i feel like it is going to be right to choose this field of healthcare over anything else. thank you so much for sharing your experience!!!
As a person finding it difficult to navigate what career is best suited for my life goals this video was definitely helpful! The honesty of what a person can reap the benefits from the challenges they may face is a note of appreciation. In the end thank you Doctor for your brief mentoring to all of us who may be interested but has more deeper questions about what we’re looking to invest years of time and dedication!! Please continue to post more helpful tips, maybe a day in a life as a psychiatrist? Most people tend to need a visual of what a peak of interest looks like lol 😅. Thank you so much!
Great video! I’m currently in my first semester of undergrad getting ready to really pursue this career path. It’s intimidating for sure, but I’m ready and determined. Thanks for the encouragement! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you
Very interesting concept, im pondering on the idea of becoming of understanding of someone like you, im just a security guard but I’ve graduated as a veterinarian overseas to where I originated from. I really do fancy the idea of receiving challenges in my career and to evermore stimulate thy brain.
First of thank you for your insights. I really appreciate how you kept it simple and clear. I am a 34 year old male, who have been a chartered accountant and an IT professional. But I have been thinking to switch my career to psychiatrist. However, I won’t be able to start this before 2 years in future and by then I will be 36 (or 37). Which means I will be above 40 before I finish MD. My purpose of opening up is to get your thoughts on this career at this age.
thank you so much for the videos! just now I found about your channel thanks to the algoritm, and I see I have lots of good videos to explore! It's very helpful for people, like me, who considering that career path.
Excelent video! Someday can you make a video about the influence of dealing with depressive patients in the mental health of the psychiatrist? Thank you!
Loved the video doc. Do you by any chance take elective students? IMG here and would love to have the chance to rotate with you. Your insight could help me along my path into psychiatry so much.
Hi Dr It is interesting that you did not discuss Nurse practitioners as filling a role in psychiatric care alongside MD PhD and MSW… I am presently looking at such programs….and was guided by many brilliant MD who said “you should be a Dr” but I was a nurse….i love nursing….love treating patients and desire better outcome than substandard care in psychiatry due to lack of access or availability. Thank you for your informative discussion
Hello, I truly appreciate your video. If you don’t mind answering this, what are some skills , traits, and even things you had to become accustomed to that you developed and needed in the field of psychiatry before you began your career that you lacked beforehand? Hope this makes senses!
Thank you! That is an interesting question. What I have found is, that I constantly learn from patients; this helps me grow emotionally. It seems important to accept, that this is an ongoing process. If you are open minded, you can learn what you need to learn during your career when you need to learn it. Peter Goertz
Thanks! Im in a tough situation in medical school deciding between internal medicine and psychiatry… and have a week to do it. Thanks for videos. Still on the fence…
Morning! Looking for a new doc. My ins is great but seldom seen in this area. Of more concern is the degree of cynicism and burnout. This not my quest alone but I have been seeing Psychiatrists since the 90s I have seen some excellent providers including residents . Great videos Thanks!
Hey Dr. Goertz, I’ve commented on many of your videos before, thank you for always responding. I’m currently a sophomore in university/undergrad in the Midwest. In my exercise science class, we have to write a career paper on future careers/interests. Is it alright if I reference this video and talk about some of your points and maybe the video about “what it’s like to be a psychiatrist”? Thank you. -Sam
I treat most Schizophrenic Patents with high doses of Beta-Alanine and some other antipsychotic drugs (case by case) and always get a good results: 1. 90% symptoms remission if the schizophrenia is less than 2 years 2. 50% if the Schizophrenia is less than 5 years 3. 10% if the Schizophrenia is less than 10 years
Thank you for this video I’m just curious on whether there are some specific books (novels?) which you read to help you with this path I am 17 and I really want to pursue this career
Thank you! In my opinion it is wise to read what you enjoy reading, in order to help you to have balance in your life. The balance can help you with your work in psychiatry. An example of a book that I found interesting is “The Mask of Sanity” by Dr. Hervey Cleckley. Peter Goertz
I’m double majoring in neuro and psych for bachelors, my plan was masters and PhD for clinical psychologist, but my girlfriend has been giving me support for med school to be a psychiatrist, I always wanted to be psychiatrist but I am afraid, how did you pick the path for psychiatrist instead of psychologist?
Thank you for asking. In my opinion psychiatry, as opposed to psychology, gives you more breadth, as you have knowledge of how physical issues, e.g. hypothyroidism, can affect mental functioning. Peter Goertz
Currently, my plan was to major in Sociology and try my hand at Law School but I’ve always had an interest in neuroscience and psychiatry as well. The process of what you actually get to do in the field is actually so interesting. I just am not excited about more schooling for both of these paths. 😂 I’m curious what you think about this.
2:50 Come on, Dr. Peter, be honest-talk about our colleagues who are sociopaths or have narcissistic, paranoid, or histrionic personality disorders, or those who engage in sexual relationships with patients while they are hospitalized, or who steal money and jewelry from patients. From my experience, the most dysfunctional people I’ve ever encountered in this life work in mental health
Great video, if I may ask; what were the last 3 jobs you had before becoming a psychiatrist? Sorry if this was already asked/answered! Thank you for posting :)
Thank you Dallas! Prior to psychiatry residency I was a resident in pathology, an intern(internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, ob/gyn), and worked in a hotel.
Hi Peter, my name is Pratibha Dey and my mom has been my inspiration for working in the mental health field and starting my community and channel online. She has psychiatric diagnoses and I’m still caregiving for her and her only advocate. As difficult as it seems to pursue further studies due to the dynamic at home with my moms mental health, I’m thinking if this journey is leading me to do work in psychiatry from my real life experience. I’d love to know your thoughts. Thank you.
Hi Pratibha, In general people have often been motivated to pursue psychiatry, if they themselves or a loved one have experienced mental health challenges.
Thank you so much! This actually informed me that I probably DON'T want to, or rather couldn't, become a psychiatrist. I would be fine with the intellectual stuff but couldn't handle the more social/emotional stuff. Is it possible to become a psychiatrist who specializes in research or teaching? I might be more compatible with that.
Thank you for your comment Matthew. There are psychiatrists, who are researchers or do a lot of teaching. However you would need to do a psychiatric residency in order to become a psychiatrist. Peter Goertz
Hi Peter, thanks for these candid and informative videos. I am a practicing internal medicine physician in primary care and I encounter quite a bit of psychiatry in my patients. I have grown a passion for psychiatry and I would prefer to do it full time and more in depth. I am now 40, any thoughts on going back to complete a psychiatry residency after practicing? Doable?
Hi Matthew, Definitely doable. Hopefully you would be able to start as a second year psychiatry resident, as you have done an internship in internal medicine. After 3 years you would be a psychiatrist. Peter
Hi Dr. Peter, I’m a 5th year medical student (medicine career lasts 7 years in my country). In the last years, I have developed a fascination for psychology and I have been having doubts about my career choice. I love medicine, I’ve always been a good student and love what I’m doing BUT with psychology it feels different and sometimes the idea of not being able to learn and do what I love makes my heart heavy. That’s why I want to be a psychiatrist, what do you think?
Hi Joli, It may be best to pursue what feels right to you in your heart. It sounds like psychiatry could possibly be a good career for you. Peter Goertz
Thanks for this. Was super on board until open sores with insects in them. Don’t know if I can do medicine! Was there any trepidation towards these grotesque things for you at any point in your career? If yes, how did you get over them?
Fortunately this was never an issue for me. In general focusing as much as possible on treating the patient may help distract us from our own difficulties. Peter Goertz
I'am a doctor doing actually anaesthesia Residency. I always wanted to do psychiatry but i didn't get the opportunity to start a Residency in Psychiatry. I really don't feel like anaesthesia is the right thing for me. But In the same time the more I learn about Psychiatry, the more I feel like it's also not the right thing for me. I don't believe that Medication is the right way to treat patients. I don't think that someone's problem can be treated in dissociating it in a bunch of symptoms and treating every symptom Separately. I don't believe in psychiatric hospitals as a healthy environment where people can feel good about themselves. I think I myself will be depressed if I work in a psychiatric hospital. I already hate the Critical care Unit where The Patient is not seen as a whole, instead as a container of different Liquids that you need to control the viscosity, the fluidity, the balance and you can notice how the most of the time doctors will get impatient when they need to talk to the patient. I really feel like I have a problem with the Healthcare system in general and not with a certain field, this is why I'am sort of not motivated to change my speciality, thinking it will always be the same. But yeah since I wrote this Comment here , it means maybe I didn't loose Hope and I am searching for Someone who will show me the bright Side of The Path..
I had a question on acceptance. I’m currently a highschool student, and my biggest fear is that I won’t make it as a psychiatrist-my grades won’t be good enough, I won’t find a job, I won’t get into a good enough college, etc. Is it challenging to become a psychiatrist in terms of not getting kicked out?
Good morning Dr Goertz, I'm going through a tough period. I'm a medical doctor and i started psychiatry residency this year. I was very excited and interested in psychiatry and I invested a lot of money in it, but I dropped out of residency after 1 months because i was not able to deal with mentally ill patients (extremely sad stories, aggressive and disorganized behaviors). I still think that psychiatry is what I want to dedicate my life to... is there any chance that I can become accustomed to psychiatric patients
This situation sounds difficult. In my opinion it is possible to become able to more easily interact with psychiatric patients. However interactions with some patients(e.g. violent patients) are difficult for anybody. Psychotherapy may help you in addressing this issue and figuring out what career path is best for you. Peter Goertz
hi sir,, mm i am 18 years old and i just finished high school. and um straight to the topic, im interested in pursuing to be a psychiatrist. thus i have to decide which university to go to, ive done my research but im still quite blurry of where to enroll in. what aspects of the university do you think i should consider? and it would be helpful if you could suggest some good unis for studying psychology😅😅 thank you and im sorry this might take a bit of your time..
Oh god becoming a psychiatrist is my worst nightmare. I believe in mental health as a concept but in a society that is highly populated the whole human connection component goes right out the window. I also believe it punishes people for telling the truth and expressing themselves. It can almost turn people into sociopaths if they are dealt with improperly. Too much bureaucracy as well.
Pretty please respond I am 22 and at a crossroads trying to decide on bachelor's in business-human resource management or entirely reapplying to ucs and csus next fall to major in psych (I'm not sure if I should get schooling to be a psychiatrist vs a clinical psychotherapist. I wanna be the kind that has patients sit in the chair and do talk therapy with them and have been educating myself through watching TH-cam videos to make sure I'm applying for the correct schooling) There is m.a in psychology which will give opportunity to earn mft license and another license I don't remember off the top of my head or ??a phd or md or doctorates degree in psychiatry which from what it sounds like I can also provide psychotherapy which is what I may prefer. I have no idea. I'm so stressed out choosing how I want to dedicate the next year's of my life ride or die. I have my general education done all I have to do is decide if I want to do 2 years at a uc or csu to get a business/hr degree (more affordable I imagine, maybe more useful degree/more comfort in certainty that I'd get a job, but I HATE IT!!! I HAAAAATE BUSINESS and the thought of going down a career path that only leads to a remaining LIFETIME CAREER IN BUSINESS actually makes me feel like I'd become suicidal. I am sort of depressed and currently pretty much on the verge of a mental breakdown right now on the inside where no one can see) or buckle down and do like 6+ years of studying psych which won't even guarantee me becoming one, I have to get like a 3.5 gpa and up in all my classes, the licensing program is separate from the college degree program so there's the chance I succeed at college but fail at licensing which would make my college efforts completely pointless and land me in debt I get landed in debt either way most likely And I can't even tell if I really want to do psychology or if I just want to major in it because I want to figure out my OWN brain and treat my OWN depression/mental ticks and whether or not this is a spur of the moment decision and if I'm romanticizing my imagined life of being a licensed therapist at like 30+. I don't know. I genuinely do want to help people, help myself, become strong and hard and be a rock for people and I have an inhuman amount of patience. I struggle at listening and I have no clue how I could ever treat someone who deals with substance abuse, rape topics, domestic abuse topics, etcccccc I have no idea what I would say what I could do how I could understand. So even though I want to be a therapist I'm not sure I'm cut out for the field due to my sheltered upbringing and inexperience. My favourite hobby is drawing cartoon illustrations and making animations in other words shit completely unrelated. I'm teaching myself electric guitar too so I can write stupid gay indie rock music. I am so lost. But the idea of attending school to study psych gets me excited, motivated, interested, and the idea of getting to help others and be satisfied with my career would make me want to get up in the morning and be the best version of myself for myself and others every day. If I got my business degree I may be closeminded and inconsiderate of the fact that I may end up liking it but I feel like I might be guaranteed happiness and self satisfaction at making an effort with majoring in psych. I'll be happy knowing that I made an effort instead of being comfortable and doing my business major. Or maybe I'm crazy and am leaping into a field I know nothing about but am excited to learn, throwing away my opportunity to major in business but withdrawing my business major applications that were already submitted, and taking on an UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF COLLEGE DEBT THAT MAY LIKELY BE AN UNSPEAKABLE AMOUNT I DEFINITELY CAN'T AFFORD AND WOULD BE PASSED DOWN TO MY FAMILY IF I DIED SUDDENLY OR SOMETHING. WHAT DO I DOOOOOO :'(
@@lemonchan2013 Hi, I read your comment and definitely could relate. I'm at the crossroads of either going into corporate or starting anew in this field. I see that you've decided to pursue psychology and I was wondering if you could share your experience. Let me know if you're interested, have a good one!
@@arianaandreyeva2279 hey. i think you should choose psychology. sure, you may be able to do more with a corporate/business degree if you don’t get your licensure with a master’s program (that’s IF you get accepted), but i feel like i’ve learned way more about life and philosophy by learning about psychology topics. at a community, i took social psychology and biological psychology. luckily, i had an AMAZING professor that genuinely cared about his students and was clearly passionate about teaching. unfortunately, when i went to uni, where i am currently pursuing my bachelor’s in psychology (unsure if i will purse my master’s..), three out of four professors i’ve had so far don’t have as much passion or have a shittier format of their classes where everything is a game of memorization. i hate that shit. i love having the topics and theories explained to me, and having an interactive class discussion as a whole. i’ve heard from my favorite psychology professor that is reminiscent of a format of master’s courses, so i still have hope for encountering more passionate professors, where it’s less challenging to memorize things because THEY MAKE IT MEMORABLE. it’s still a game of memorization no matter what, but i can’t recall a single thing from my accounting 101 class. i would say choose to study what you’re passionate about. don’t follow the money.
It is good to enter medical school with some knowledge of biology and chemistry, however in my opinion it is important to enjoy your time in college and possibly take classes that you find interesting, e.g. art, history.
Chemistry he wouldn't take me seriously with my double psychology major explaining everything about psychosis trauma in temporal reality just left this hard med on way too long
Am I too old to be a psychiatrist if I start my journey at 24? If you have had a psychological evaluation (just to have one, no issues which required one) is that going to work against you?
In my opinion you are not too old. These videos might help: th-cam.com/video/joiCPDk8I-Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=BYNnHL9i_ZBBuoBE th-cam.com/video/yhx8DcRxxLk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=iyzMPVJw4sEIOeDw
Hi sir I am a student in 10th grade looking forward to persue psychiatry but what makes me unsure about it is I, myself deal with a rollercoaster of emotions and sometimes deal with bad mental health and I absorb the emotions of others very quickly. But I'm deeply interested and confused so do you think I should become a psychiatrist? I would be really grateful to you if you answer since I admire you alot. 🙏🏻
Hi Nysa, Psychotherapy might help you in making this decision. The following video might also help: th-cam.com/video/joiCPDk8I-Y/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S4F7m4SRnQzv_Ojn
Hi Dr. Peter. I am a sixth year medical student (not US based) and I am trying to decide between Anesthesia or Psych residency. I both like and enjoy the mechanics (and adrenaline rush) of keeping a patient alive during critical situations and all the involved in it (also, the money is good). However I really love psychopharmacology, and the recent advances in it, and am really interested in the human mind. The biggest thing that prevents me from going psych is that sometimes I become emotionaly spended after some patient interaction with hard patients (BPD, extremely anxious patientes) and the continues care makes it harder to do long vacations and it has a lower starting salary than anesthesia (although a higher ceiling). Am I mistaken in some of my preconceived notions? Thanks.
It may be wise to learn as much as possible about both specialties and then do what feels right to you. There is also some overlap, both anesthesiologists and psychiatrists can be pain specialists. Peter Goertz
Hi, I was thinking about studying to become a psychiatrist or psychologist, but I recently made an terrible mistake in my personal life that has made me question the type of person I am. This has made me realize how emotionally immature I am, as I can’t seem to get over the event or simply learn from it and let it go after months have passed and I can’t really listen to other people with the same openness and attention I used to. I also don’t feel adequate or worthy enough to advise others anymore since I feel so confused about my own morals and emotions after what I did. Do you think this is a valid reason to change career paths?
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Hi Peter. I appreciate your answer, but did you mean getting psychotherapy or studying it? Because my question is whether you think it is a valid reason to change career paths or not. Thanks!
@@soliannerubattino I mean getting psychotherapy. I would tend to see your situation or any crisis as an opportunity for growth, rather than a reason in and of itself to change a career path.
I am a marriage therapist who is looking for a career change. I want to be a psychiatrist. I have a BA in psychology. I have 6 years of clinical training in assessment and counseling. I’ve also worked in a psych. Unit as a psych technician. I was told I needed to take more science courses by a few people then some say just take the MCAT and apply. I don’t know where to begin. Can you help guide me into what to do?
Hi Royneisha, Doing well on the MCAT requires good knowledge of science, e.g. biology, chemistry, so it may be wise for you talk to others, who will be taking the MCAT. Good luck! Peter Goertz
I am brain dead because of psychiatry and all the damage it did to me. Psychiatry ignores thousands of years of monastic, mystical and spiritual traditions that explain these states in favour of its medical model.
Do you keep deleting my comments? I've made 2 comments on here-both of which will not show up on your video and aren't showing in my comment history section on my YT settings...
Hi Mitch, I read your comments in my email, however for some reason they did not show up on TH-cam, so I was not able to answer them(maybe they were too long). Thank you for your personal input. To my knowledge a PhD is not necessary to be a nurse practitioner. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 They must’ve been too long, haha. They were kind of like short essays. Anyways, Doc… What’s your opinion on getting through the all of the school work and exams and research that one must do to become an MD or DO psychiatrist? I worry about my mental fortitude to be able to complete all the schooling. I am FINE at school-I got all straight A’s for my Associate’s degree… But I LOATHE reading. That may change if the subject is something I’m interested in-while psychiatry is definitely something I am interested in. I also worry about passing the remedial classes such as math, chemistry, and physics-with my diagnosis of severe Dyscalculia. I’m sure I could overcome it if I studied hard enough & got a tutor/got extra help. But all the schooling just overwhelms me. I want to do something in mental health-as I’m the perfect person for it. As I’ve dealt with SO many of these mental health disorders first-hand and have knowledge about medications, therapy, TMS, DBS, etc. Cheers, doctor!
@@MitchQuintana There are a variety of ways you could work in the mental health field, including as a nurse, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker etc.
Hi Dr. Goertz! I am a third year medical student at a crossroads between psychiatry and medicine. One the one hand I love psychiatry for the complex patient panel type and have always gravitated towards patients with psychiatric needs in the ED or hospital rounds. However, on the other hand I love medicine for coming back to the pathophysiology and being able to rely on an algorithmic approach if I get called at 2AM for a page (a safety net if you will). Any advice for a stuck medical student?
Hi Peter, One option would be to do an internship in internal medicine, which would also serve you well if you go into psychiatry; psychiatry now is quite competitive, so logistics could be an issue with this approach. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Hi Dr. Goertz, Yes for our school we are required to complete a sub-I (audition) and I am choosing Medicine. That said, do you have any self-reflective questions that a medical student should ask himself to assess for fit, affinity, and proficiency in a given specialty? (i.e. If I was given an article about CHF fluid management vs Clinical Trial of a new SSRI, which would I choose?)
Yes you do peter. You have a contract with the government. To say what they tell you too, and you get paid. You have what ot takes mate 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I've got an interesting question that's been on my mind: What happens if a sees transgenderism as gender dysphoria (let's assume they don't reconstruct their sex organs) and you get a client like this........do you treat them as you see or refer them to someone who directly works with other transgender patients/clients?
Interesting question. I don’t have much experience in this area, however I would be open to seeing a patient like this. In general it may be best for such a patient to see a psychiatrist who has significant experience with transgender patients. Peter Goertz
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"Better to lose your job than do something that is not right for you" - You are an amazing doctor!!
Turn to bible and allow CHRIST to be your therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist. No man nor women fits to be one. All are sinners and without glory, all are tempted and suffer the same.
All are expected to REPENT AND BORN AGAIN, to LIVE HOLY AND GO AND SIN NO MORE.
All are weak in the daily fight between their spirit and flesh.
All these therapist, psychologist and psychiatrist, this world provides, can do is:
to deceive and steal.
They deceived you through all these “diagnoses” and they steal your money, through all the pills which you “need”.
In short: they poison your mind and your overall health, leaving you with neither one.
Therapist, Psychologist and Psychiatrist = Field where no human soul, never ever going to fit of being an help, no matter the among of years spend in “medical schools” or the decree gotten from there.
ALL of us are daily deceived, no matter the walks of life.
Psychiatry resident here. I had developed a fascination for psychology and psychopathology during my undergraduate years. I am extremely happy with my decision, and residency has been very gratifying. I am really enjoying psychotherapy (which we have to do during residency training) and the inpatient wards. I initially had a predominant interest in mood disorders, but I have found thought disorders (schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders) extremely interesting. Psychiatry can be very challenging as the current understanding of the pathogenesis of these diseases and the true mechanisms of the pharmacological agents we use to treat them is still limited.
I will say this: I have found that simply listening to your patients and genuinely being concerned for their health is therapeutic, and this cannot be understated. All the knowledge of the medications and their side effects, interactions, and etc. which will guide you in deciding which to prescribe to your patients will be null and void if you cannot gain the trust of your patients. You will encounter countertransference issues that can make treating some patients very challenging. I have difficulty with patients struggling with borderline personality disorder and those with mania involving an irritable mood.
It is an extremely gratifying career and I'm learning something new each and every day, and it keeps the journey fresh.
Thank you for your comment!
I agree, loving intention is key in interactions with patients, and is a foundation for successful treatment. Peter Goertz
pushing placebo drugs.
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@@mpaul7731 'Psychiatry is sincerity, fraud and force!' - Thomas Szasz
"You need to gain trust to prescribe them meds they would take" is that really how you see your profession? As a pill-pusher?
I am currently suffering with Major Depressive Disorder and struggling with progress and healing. But I desire to win this battle and become a Psychiatrist to help other people.
Hi Trixie, Your own struggle can help you to become a better psychiatrist. I talk about this issue in this video Can You Have Mental Problems and Still be a Psychiatrist?
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First time I see a good video and an honest person who talks about challenges and pros and cons in this field. Every other over 10 videos I watched they all talked cliche and how they loved psychiatry and enjoying the residency and not even one single one of them could elaborate about challenges or difficulties they may face. Unfortunately in medical field it is very rare to find unbiased non cliche genuine people. They teach you to be a parrot, have a fake smile and always speak positively even if there is a deficit and chaos going on in that hospital. Thank you so much for sharing all these useful informations.
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Yes
Did he say.... 'Government owes what you say and do....or you don't get paid.'
Did he tell you he has no real love for people, and his family doesn't really love him. It's a mutual relationship why he pays money to keep em around.
I'm a social worker and I can really appreciate and respect the psychiatrists I've worked with. It's great being able to consult with a colleague like this.
Thank you Eric for your input! Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Psychiatrists have purloined over disease-like Labeling from the Diseases M.D. doctors deal with. Then it's neurotoxic drugs/ECT - for their cash cows. Peter Gotzche, Peter Breggin and Robert Whitaker are the best on this, and emphatic Talent Training!
I’m watching as the bipolar bisexual patient this guy isn’t lying and I love my psychiatrist this had me laughing ….he is not lying.I’m thankful for you guys there’s a lot of stigma around BD and you guys are some of our allies.
I am a medical doctor who has been dealing with bipolar disorder for years, I am on meds and have regular psychotherapy sessions as well. I want to say that something about you makes me very calm as you sound genuine and very heartwarming, it’s in fact kind of therapeutic. For that solely reason, I believe that psychiatry is your true calling. Thank you for helping people that’s dealing with these (mostly) invisible diseases and disorders. You’re truly an inspiration.
Thank you Rashif for your kind words! Peter
i cannot express how scared i am of my future... sometimes i think about taking easier career choices but then i realized ill probably be only ending up sad and unhappy about my work, people tell me i should i go for my dream but knowing my grades and bad habits im definitely not making it with the way i am right now. becoming a psychiatrist is all i really want to be becoming a doctor helping people with problems the human mind is so interesting, i dont want to regret not taking a chance, i hope i become the person i want to be.
Thank you Kirk for sharing this. In general, in a situation like yours psychotherapy can help. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 thank you so much doc
I'm currently in grade 10 and about 3 years ago, i was first asked what i wanted to pursue as a career. I had drawn a complete blank, partly because i had too many interests and partly because i was still a child and all my focus was directed towards what show i was watching or what new game was circulating among my social circle. Eventually i began watching a show which had a psychologist as a main character and the profession deeply intrigued me since helping people sort through complicated emotions has always been something i enjoyed greatly. However, i also greatly enjoyed sciences, and the stigma around choosing jobs other than being an engineer, doctor or lawyer is phenomenal in Indian society. It was around then that i discovered the profession of Psychiatry and it was in very simple words love at first sight. It had everything i was looking for, and even my parents supported my decision. This decision has stuck with me till now, over two and a half years which i find an accomplishment since i know how indecisive people can be at such a young age (its kind of sad that we have to make such major decisions at such a young age, most end up regretting them).
This being said, i've recently began to rethink a lot of things because i still do not know as much about Psychiatry as i would like and that makes me nervous and overall i do not exactly enjoy the feeling uncertainity. A lot of it was self doubt related nervousness too but moving on. Long story short, watching your video today made me feel so much more sure about my future career and i think i may have fallen in love with it even more!
Im aware that this is unnecessarily long but i like giving details and clarity and obviously this was a pretty complicated decision for me not only because of my personal capabilities but also other socio-economic factors. Though i still am in the process of research, this video has definitely made me feel more definitive in my choice and i thank you greatly for that.
Thank you so much for your detailed and personal feedback! Peter Goertz
I feel like we have very similar stories. I was gonna be either a doctor or engineer (turkish society has a similar approach to the topic) and was never sure what to do. The only path that was interesting for me was to become a psychiatrist after med school. Yet, as i was still very unsure i also put engineering departments on my list and im on my first year at mechanical engineering now. This whole process made me realise that alhtough i liked engineering as well, psychiatry was the best choice for me. Now im most probably gonna get into med school after this year and i couldnt be happier actually i am very sure about my decision now.
I never really put much thought into becoming a psychiatrist until the people around me started telling me they could see me going into that field of work. I was reassured when you described not doing something unethical would be better than being fired from your job as sometimes It feels like nobody really cares anymore and If I ever had to work with people I would do the best I can to help them out.
I’m a clinical social worker that is highly considering medical school to become a psychiatrist. Late in the game but I’d rather do something I love rather than regrets. Anyone here relate to picking to picking this profession late in their career? I love this in-depth video.
Hi Elizabeth, when I was a resident, another resident in my class was in her 40’s. Peter Goertz
@ thank you for the confidence and reply. I’m hitting 49 yo soon. Upon finishing med school mid/late 50s I firmly believe I can give another 10 yrs in the field. What I bring to the profession will be lived experience, maturity and an ethically seasoned professional. Given my background, I feel the Southeast Asian community (post Vietnam war) can benefit. Much appreciation for replying!
Iv'e been feeling a calling to go into psychiatry as a career. Im currently in undergrad studying neuropsychology and chemical biology. I really enjoy watching your channel. I admire your informativeness, humbleness and intellect. Thank you for this channel, Doctor !
Thank you very much Isaiah! Peter Goertz
You’re an amazing human! My interest in psychiatry and my strong desire to become a psychiatrist comes from my own personal experiences. As a young kid, i used to struggle with anxiety disorder and panic disorder, absolute chaos was my normal life. My inner journey of healing started with me at 14 years old asking myself « why? ». Such a powerful question. Started by grabbing books and kind of diving in the reality of dealing with difficult emotions, spirituality,…etc. Reading the 8 books of Dr. David hawkins was the best thing that happened to me. Healing and becoming whole again felt wonderful. Looking back at that afraid kid inside me and holding him with my arms, makes me feel ecstatic. Being absolutely broken and then rebuilding myself, healing and changing perspective about my traumas. My aim for psychiatry is as my life mission and is a purpose that would sustain me against all the suffering of life, being there for another human being, that’s just a wonderful thing. I am finishing my engineering major(pre-med) and going into med school soon🙏🏻 i developed this mentality while in my 2nd year of engineering bachelor and would do whatever that it takes for a purpose and a cause that is greater than oneself. I adore Viktor frankl, Jung and David R. hawkins.
Hi Mohamad, Thank you for your candid comment. What you have been through in your life can help you as a psychiatrist. Peter Goertz
dude! I'm actually also doing an engineering degree currently and have only realized my strong desire to become a psychiatrist now in my third year! i felt every word you said! it is such a relief to have found someone in the same boat as me.
Best wishes my guy!
Very inspiring, your journey reminds me of myself. Curious; why did you decide to start off with engineering?
hello
@@ilhammaulana2134 hi ik this is one year later , but did you decide to make the switch into medical school , I'm considering something like this my self
I am a young undergraduate college student. I am striving to become a future psychiatrist, I am always underestimating myself and my family do not support this. But I want psychiatry to be my career. Thank you for this in-depth video. You just strengthen my mindset
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Loved this video from the beginning
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Thank you so much for your videos! They are well-structurized, highly informative and pleasant to listen to. Greetings from medical student from Russia! Please, continue to make your videos, I guess many people can benefit from them.
Thank you Antony, I appreciate your comment! Peter Goertz
hi there mr goertz! i am currently studying as a medical student in ukraine and i am doing my last year before the residence. i was thinking about going either into neurology or psychiatry and your video is the last push that i needed to definitively choose the latter. there is going to be a lot of work to be done, with the full scale war still ravaging through my country, and i feel like it is going to be right to choose this field of healthcare over anything else. thank you so much for sharing your experience!!!
Thank you. I wish you the best of luck! Peter Goertz
What an amazing guy! I can listen to you talk forever. I would love for you to be my attending one day.
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Brilliant. Just what I needed. To the point and concise
Thank you Klementyna! Peter Goertz
Thankyou so much Sir😊 Your videos make my will of becoming a psychiatrist stronger and stronger. I hope to get there soon!
Thank you Jayati! Enjoy the path to being a psychiatrist! Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Thankyou Sir 😊
As a person finding it difficult to navigate what career is best suited for my life goals this video was definitely helpful! The honesty of what a person can reap the benefits from the challenges they may face is a note of appreciation. In the end thank you Doctor for your brief mentoring to all of us who may be interested but has more deeper questions about what we’re looking to invest years of time and dedication!! Please continue to post more helpful tips, maybe a day in a life as a psychiatrist? Most people tend to need a visual of what a peak of interest looks like lol 😅. Thank you so much!
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
I’m an IMG dr and I’m studying for the USMLE board with my hope to become a psychiatrist 👩🏻⚕️. Thank you dr you are amazing
Thank you Noridalia for your kind comment!
Great video! I’m currently in my first semester of undergrad getting ready to really pursue this career path. It’s intimidating for sure, but I’m ready and determined. Thanks for the encouragement! Looking forward to seeing more videos from you
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Love watching your videos. They give me lots of insight into the profession. Thank you for taking time of your day to makes them. 🙏
Thank you Ezequiel! Peter Goertz
Very interesting concept, im pondering on the idea of becoming of understanding of someone like you, im just a security guard but I’ve graduated as a veterinarian overseas to where I originated from. I really do fancy the idea of receiving challenges in my career and to evermore stimulate thy brain.
Thank you! Peter Goertz
First of thank you for your insights. I really appreciate how you kept it simple and clear. I am a 34 year old male, who have been a chartered accountant and an IT professional. But I have been thinking to switch my career to psychiatrist. However, I won’t be able to start this before 2 years in future and by then I will be 36 (or 37). Which means I will be above 40 before I finish MD.
My purpose of opening up is to get your thoughts on this career at this age.
Thank you for sharing this. When I was a resident, a classmate of mine was in her mid-40’s. Peter Goertz
thank you so much for the videos! just now I found about your channel thanks to the algoritm, and I see I have lots of good videos to explore! It's very helpful for people, like me, who considering that career path.
Thank you! Peter Goertz
Excelent video! Someday can you make a video about the influence of dealing with depressive patients in the mental health of the psychiatrist? Thank you!
Thank you! I appreciate your suggestion. Peter Goertz
Thanks for the amazing insight! Considering psychiatry!
Thank you! Peter Goertz
Thank you very much for this
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Loved the video doc. Do you by any chance take elective students? IMG here and would love to have the chance to rotate with you. Your insight could help me along my path into psychiatry so much.
Thank you very much Abdullah! I don’t take elective students at this time. Peter Goertz
Hi Dr
It is interesting that you did not discuss Nurse practitioners as filling a role in psychiatric care alongside MD PhD and MSW… I am presently looking at such programs….and was guided by many brilliant MD who said “you should be a Dr” but I was a nurse….i love nursing….love treating patients and desire better outcome than substandard care in psychiatry due to lack of access or availability. Thank you for your informative discussion
Thank you! I apologize for the oversight. I work with nurse practitioners. Peter Goertz
Great video! Thank you so much. Thinking of pursuing my degree in Psychiatry 🧠🙂
Thank you very much! Peter Goertz
Hello, I truly appreciate your video. If you don’t mind answering this, what are some skills , traits, and even things you had to become accustomed to that you developed and needed in the field of psychiatry before you began your career that you lacked beforehand? Hope this makes senses!
Thank you! That is an interesting question. What I have found is, that I constantly learn from patients; this helps me grow emotionally. It seems important to accept, that this is an ongoing process. If you are open minded, you can learn what you need to learn during your career when you need to learn it. Peter Goertz
Beautifully explained ❤
Thank you! Peter Goertz
Thanks! Im in a tough situation in medical school deciding between internal medicine and psychiatry… and have a week to do it. Thanks for videos. Still on the fence…
In my opinion an internship in internal medicine is a good basis for psychiatry(and internal medicine). Peter Goertz
Morning! Looking for a new doc. My ins is great but seldom seen in this area. Of more concern is the degree of cynicism and burnout. This not my quest alone but I have been seeing Psychiatrists since the 90s
I have seen some excellent providers including residents . Great videos Thanks!
Thank you Jeffrey!
Excellent information. Thank you Doctor.
Thank you Esther! Peter Goertz
Hey Dr. Goertz, I’ve commented on many of your videos before, thank you for always responding. I’m currently a sophomore in university/undergrad in the Midwest. In my exercise science class, we have to write a career paper on future careers/interests. Is it alright if I reference this video and talk about some of your points and maybe the video about “what it’s like to be a psychiatrist”? Thank you. -Sam
Hi Sam, That is fine with me. Thank you for asking.
I treat most Schizophrenic Patents with high doses of Beta-Alanine and some other antipsychotic drugs (case by case) and always get a good results:
1. 90% symptoms remission if the schizophrenia is less than 2 years
2. 50% if the Schizophrenia is less than 5 years
3. 10% if the Schizophrenia is less than 10 years
Thank you for your comment. Do you have a website? Peter Goertz
thank you for such an honest and helpful video! just subscribed :)
Thank you! Peter Goertz
Just a humble MS1 here with big dreams. Let me in.
Having big dreams sounds good. Peter Goertz
Thank you
Thank you Assad! Peter Goertz
Thank you very much!!
Very helpful
Thank you! Peter Goertz
Wish I had come across this video 10 years ago
Thank you! Peter Goertz
Thank you for this video I’m just curious on whether there are some specific books (novels?) which you read to help you with this path I am 17 and I really want to pursue this career
Thank you! In my opinion it is wise to read what you enjoy reading, in order to help you to have balance in your life. The balance can help you with your work in psychiatry. An example of a book that I found interesting is “The Mask of Sanity” by Dr. Hervey Cleckley. Peter Goertz
I’m double majoring in neuro and psych for bachelors, my plan was masters and PhD for clinical psychologist, but my girlfriend has been giving me support for med school to be a psychiatrist, I always wanted to be psychiatrist but I am afraid, how did you pick the path for psychiatrist instead of psychologist?
Thank you for asking. In my opinion psychiatry, as opposed to psychology, gives you more breadth, as you have knowledge of how physical issues, e.g. hypothyroidism, can affect mental functioning. Peter Goertz
Currently, my plan was to major in Sociology and try my hand at Law School but I’ve always had an interest in neuroscience and psychiatry as well. The process of what you actually get to do in the field is actually so interesting. I just am not excited about more schooling for both of these paths. 😂 I’m curious what you think about this.
For me it was worth all of the years of medical school and residency. Peter Goertz
thank you so much for this! would. Have you worked with many psychiatric nurse practitioners? What are your thoughts on that roll?
Thank you Sara! I have worked with quite a few psychiatric nurse practitioners and I have had good experiences. Peter Goertz
2:50 Come on, Dr. Peter, be honest-talk about our colleagues who are sociopaths or have narcissistic, paranoid, or histrionic personality disorders, or those who engage in sexual relationships with patients while they are hospitalized, or who steal money and jewelry from patients. From my experience, the most dysfunctional people I’ve ever encountered in this life work in mental health
Thank you Maria for sharing this. Peter Goertz
Great video, if I may ask; what were the last 3 jobs you had before becoming a psychiatrist? Sorry if this was already asked/answered! Thank you for posting :)
Thank you Dallas! Prior to psychiatry residency I was a resident in pathology, an intern(internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, ob/gyn), and worked in a hotel.
I thought about this career path because of the mental history in my family, I wanna help people
Thank you for sharing this. Peter Goertz
Very useful, thank you
Thank you Faye! Peter Goertz
Hi Peter, my name is Pratibha Dey and my mom has been my inspiration for working in the mental health field and starting my community and channel online. She has psychiatric diagnoses and I’m still caregiving for her and her only advocate. As difficult as it seems to pursue further studies due to the dynamic at home with my moms mental health, I’m thinking if this journey is leading me to do work in psychiatry from my real life experience. I’d love to know your thoughts. Thank you.
Hi Pratibha, In general people have often been motivated to pursue psychiatry, if they themselves or a loved one have experienced mental health challenges.
Thank you so much! This actually informed me that I probably DON'T want to, or rather couldn't, become a psychiatrist. I would be fine with the intellectual stuff but couldn't handle the more social/emotional stuff. Is it possible to become a psychiatrist who specializes in research or teaching? I might be more compatible with that.
Thank you for your comment Matthew. There are psychiatrists, who are researchers or do a lot of teaching. However you would need to do a psychiatric residency in order to become a psychiatrist. Peter Goertz
exactly my thoughts
I honestly thought this was Larry David talking about psychiatry 😂😂😂
Hi Peter, thanks for these candid and informative videos. I am a practicing internal medicine physician in primary care and I encounter quite a bit of psychiatry in my patients. I have grown a passion for psychiatry and I would prefer to do it full time and more in depth. I am now 40, any thoughts on going back to complete a psychiatry residency after practicing? Doable?
Hi Matthew,
Definitely doable. Hopefully you would be able to start as a second year psychiatry resident, as you have done an internship in internal medicine. After 3 years you would be a psychiatrist.
Peter
Hi Dr. Peter, I’m a 5th year medical student (medicine career lasts 7 years in my country). In the last years, I have developed a fascination for psychology and I have been having doubts about my career choice. I love medicine, I’ve always been a good student and love what I’m doing BUT with psychology it feels different and sometimes the idea of not being able to learn and do what I love makes my heart heavy. That’s why I want to be a psychiatrist, what do you think?
Hi Joli, It may be best to pursue what feels right to you in your heart. It sounds like psychiatry could possibly be a good career for you. Peter Goertz
Thanks for this. Was super on board until open sores with insects in them. Don’t know if I can do medicine!
Was there any trepidation towards these grotesque things for you at any point in your career? If yes, how did you get over them?
Fortunately this was never an issue for me. In general focusing as much as possible on treating the patient may help distract us from our own difficulties. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 thanks for the perspective Dr. Goertz.
I'am a doctor doing actually anaesthesia Residency. I always wanted to do psychiatry but i didn't get the opportunity to start a Residency in Psychiatry. I really don't feel like anaesthesia is the right thing for me. But In the same time the more I learn about Psychiatry, the more I feel like it's also not the right thing for me. I don't believe that Medication is the right way to treat patients. I don't think that someone's problem can be treated in dissociating it in a bunch of symptoms and treating every symptom Separately. I don't believe in psychiatric hospitals as a healthy environment where people can feel good about themselves. I think I myself will be depressed if I work in a psychiatric hospital. I already hate the Critical care Unit where The Patient is not seen as a whole, instead as a container of different Liquids that you need to control the viscosity, the fluidity, the balance and you can notice how the most of the time doctors will get impatient when they need to talk to the patient. I really feel like I have a problem with the Healthcare system in general and not with a certain field, this is why I'am sort of not motivated to change my speciality, thinking it will always be the same. But yeah since I wrote this Comment here , it means maybe I didn't loose Hope and I am searching for Someone who will show me the bright Side of The Path..
Thank you for sharing this. There certainly is much room for improvement in the US medical system. Peter Goertz
What are the medical school requirements ?
In order to become a psychiatrist, it is necessary to complete medical school. Peter Goertz
Thanks for your information Sir. What books should I read to become a psychiatrist.
Aside from textbooks, it seems wise to read whatever you enjoy reading, so that you have a balance. Peter Goertz
I want to study both psychiatry & psychology will it go against each other or same way?
If not psychiatry is my first preference.
There is some overlap. The following video may help: Should I Be A Psychologist Or A Psychiatrist?
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I had a question on acceptance. I’m currently a highschool student, and my biggest fear is that I won’t make it as a psychiatrist-my grades won’t be good enough, I won’t find a job, I won’t get into a good enough college, etc. Is it challenging to become a psychiatrist in terms of not getting kicked out?
It seems wise to take things one step at a time and to try to enjoy each step. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340i think I worded the question wrong, I mean how competitive is it to become a psychiatrist?
@@amkrunlI’m not sure about the current situation, however a few years ago getting into a psychiatric residency had become quite competitive.
Good morning Dr Goertz, I'm going through a tough period. I'm a medical doctor and i started psychiatry residency this year. I was very excited and interested in psychiatry and I invested a lot of money in it, but I dropped out of residency after 1 months because i was not able to deal with mentally ill patients (extremely sad stories, aggressive and disorganized behaviors). I still think that psychiatry is what I want to dedicate my life to... is there any chance that I can become accustomed to psychiatric patients
This situation sounds difficult. In my opinion it is possible to become able to more easily interact with psychiatric patients. However interactions with some patients(e.g. violent patients) are difficult for anybody. Psychotherapy may help you in addressing this issue and figuring out what career path is best for you. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 thank you!
hi sir,, mm i am 18 years old and i just finished high school. and um straight to the topic, im interested in pursuing to be a psychiatrist. thus i have to decide which university to go to, ive done my research but im still quite blurry of where to enroll in. what aspects of the university do you think i should consider? and it would be helpful if you could suggest some good unis for studying psychology😅😅 thank you and im sorry this might take a bit of your time..
Hello, These questions may be best addressed in a general way in a future video. Peter Goertz
Oh god becoming a psychiatrist is my worst nightmare. I believe in mental health as a concept but in a society that is highly populated the whole human connection component goes right out the window. I also believe it punishes people for telling the truth and expressing themselves. It can almost turn people into sociopaths if they are dealt with improperly. Too much bureaucracy as well.
Thank you for sharing this. Peter Goertz
Pretty please respond I am 22 and at a crossroads trying to decide on bachelor's in business-human resource management or entirely reapplying to ucs and csus next fall to major in psych (I'm not sure if I should get schooling to be a psychiatrist vs a clinical psychotherapist. I wanna be the kind that has patients sit in the chair and do talk therapy with them and have been educating myself through watching TH-cam videos to make sure I'm applying for the correct schooling)
There is m.a in psychology which will give opportunity to earn mft license and another license I don't remember off the top of my head
or ??a phd or md or doctorates degree in psychiatry which from what it sounds like I can also provide psychotherapy which is what I may prefer.
I have no idea.
I'm so stressed out choosing how I want to dedicate the next year's of my life ride or die.
I have my general education done all I have to do is decide if I want to do 2 years at a uc or csu to get a business/hr degree (more affordable I imagine, maybe more useful degree/more comfort in certainty that I'd get a job, but I HATE IT!!! I HAAAAATE BUSINESS and the thought of going down a career path that only leads to a remaining LIFETIME CAREER IN BUSINESS actually makes me feel like I'd become suicidal. I am sort of depressed and currently pretty much on the verge of a mental breakdown right now on the inside where no one can see) or buckle down and do like 6+ years of studying psych which won't even guarantee me becoming one, I have to get like a 3.5 gpa and up in all my classes, the licensing program is separate from the college degree program so there's the chance I succeed at college but fail at licensing which would make my college efforts completely pointless and land me in debt
I get landed in debt either way most likely
And I can't even tell if I really want to do psychology or if I just want to major in it because I want to figure out my OWN brain and treat my OWN depression/mental ticks and whether or not this is a spur of the moment decision and if I'm romanticizing my imagined life of being a licensed therapist at like 30+.
I don't know.
I genuinely do want to help people, help myself, become strong and hard and be a rock for people and I have an inhuman amount of patience.
I struggle at listening and I have no clue how I could ever treat someone who deals with substance abuse, rape topics, domestic abuse topics, etcccccc I have no idea what I would say what I could do how I could understand. So even though I want to be a therapist I'm not sure I'm cut out for the field due to my sheltered upbringing and inexperience.
My favourite hobby is drawing cartoon illustrations and making animations in other words shit completely unrelated. I'm teaching myself electric guitar too so I can write stupid gay indie rock music.
I am so lost.
But the idea of attending school to study psych gets me excited, motivated, interested, and the idea of getting to help others and be satisfied with my career would make me want to get up in the morning and be the best version of myself for myself and others every day. If I got my business degree I may be closeminded and inconsiderate of the fact that I may end up liking it but I feel like I might be guaranteed happiness and self satisfaction at making an effort with majoring in psych.
I'll be happy knowing that I made an effort instead of being comfortable and doing my business major.
Or maybe I'm crazy and am leaping into a field I know nothing about but am excited to learn, throwing away my opportunity to major in business but withdrawing my business major applications that were already submitted, and taking on an UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF COLLEGE DEBT THAT MAY LIKELY BE AN UNSPEAKABLE AMOUNT I DEFINITELY CAN'T AFFORD AND WOULD BE PASSED DOWN TO MY FAMILY IF I DIED SUDDENLY OR SOMETHING.
WHAT DO I DOOOOOO :'(
This sounds tough. It may be wise to pursue whichever path consistently feels right to you in your bones. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 thank you for replying!! im gonna take some more time to evaluate my moves options and risks before i make a career decision
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 im choosing psychology and am gonna apply next year for my bachelors XD
@@lemonchan2013 Hi, I read your comment and definitely could relate. I'm at the crossroads of either going into corporate or starting anew in this field. I see that you've decided to pursue psychology and I was wondering if you could share your experience. Let me know if you're interested, have a good one!
@@arianaandreyeva2279 hey. i think you should choose psychology. sure, you may be able to do more with a corporate/business degree if you don’t get your licensure with a master’s program (that’s IF you get accepted), but i feel like i’ve learned way more about life and philosophy by learning about psychology topics. at a community, i took social psychology and biological psychology. luckily, i had an AMAZING professor that genuinely cared about his students and was clearly passionate about teaching. unfortunately, when i went to uni, where i am currently pursuing my bachelor’s in psychology (unsure if i will purse my master’s..), three out of four professors i’ve had so far don’t have as much passion or have a shittier format of their classes where everything is a game of memorization. i hate that shit. i love having the topics and theories explained to me, and having an interactive class discussion as a whole. i’ve heard from my favorite psychology professor that is reminiscent of a format of master’s courses, so i still have hope for encountering more passionate professors, where it’s less challenging to memorize things because THEY MAKE IT MEMORABLE. it’s still a game of memorization no matter what, but i can’t recall a single thing from my accounting 101 class. i would say choose to study what you’re passionate about. don’t follow the money.
What's a good/best undergraduate major for medical school to become a Psychiatrist (in Canada)?
It is good to enter medical school with some knowledge of biology and chemistry, however in my opinion it is important to enjoy your time in college and possibly take classes that you find interesting, e.g. art, history.
@goertzpsychiatry9340 How would you describe University Biology classes? Are they perhaps as frustrating as Math classes?
@@NehemieMMWIt’s probably best for you to ask someone who recently has taken a college biology class.
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Thank you very much, Will do
Chemistry he wouldn't take me seriously with my double psychology major explaining everything about psychosis trauma in temporal reality just left this hard med on way too long
Am I too old to be a psychiatrist if I start my journey at 24?
If you have had a psychological evaluation (just to have one, no issues which required one) is that going to work against you?
In my opinion you are not too old.
These videos might help:
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Hi sir I am a student in 10th grade looking forward to persue psychiatry but what makes me unsure about it is I, myself deal with a rollercoaster of emotions and sometimes deal with bad mental health and I absorb the emotions of others very quickly. But I'm deeply interested and confused so do you think I should become a psychiatrist? I would be really grateful to you if you answer since I admire you alot. 🙏🏻
Hi Nysa, Psychotherapy might help you in making this decision. The following video might also help:
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@@goertzpsychiatry9340Okay, thank you sir.
Hi Dr. Peter. I am a sixth year medical student (not US based) and I am trying to decide between Anesthesia or Psych residency.
I both like and enjoy the mechanics (and adrenaline rush) of keeping a patient alive during critical situations and all the involved in it (also, the money is good). However I really love psychopharmacology, and the recent advances in it, and am really interested in the human mind. The biggest thing that prevents me from going psych is that sometimes I become emotionaly spended after some patient interaction with hard patients (BPD, extremely anxious patientes) and the continues care makes it harder to do long vacations and it has a lower starting salary than anesthesia (although a higher ceiling). Am I mistaken in some of my preconceived notions? Thanks.
It may be wise to learn as much as possible about both specialties and then do what feels right to you. There is also some overlap, both anesthesiologists and psychiatrists can be pain specialists. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Thank you Dr Peter
As a former intern there’s no adrenaline rush at all in anesthesiology… seemed boring af
I have a question. To be a psychatrist do you need to have a university course and go to medical school
To be a psychiatrist you have to complete medical school.
Hi, I was thinking about studying to become a psychiatrist or psychologist, but I recently made an terrible mistake in my personal life that has made me question the type of person I am. This has made me realize how emotionally immature I am, as I can’t seem to get over the event or simply learn from it and let it go after months have passed and I can’t really listen to other people with the same openness and attention I used to. I also don’t feel adequate or worthy enough to advise others anymore since I feel so confused about my own morals and emotions after what I did. Do you think this is a valid reason to change career paths?
Hi Solianne, As you said, this may be something to learn from. It sounds like psychotherapy might be helpful for you. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 Hi Peter. I appreciate your answer, but did you mean getting psychotherapy or studying it? Because my question is whether you think it is a valid reason to change career paths or not. Thanks!
@@soliannerubattino I mean getting psychotherapy. I would tend to see your situation or any crisis as an opportunity for growth, rather than a reason in and of itself to change a career path.
I am a marriage therapist who is looking for a career change. I want to be a psychiatrist. I have a BA in psychology. I have 6 years of clinical training in assessment and counseling. I’ve also worked in a psych. Unit as a psych technician. I was told I needed to take more science courses by a few people then some say just take the MCAT and apply. I don’t know where to begin. Can you help guide me into what to do?
Hi Royneisha,
Doing well on the MCAT requires good knowledge of science, e.g. biology, chemistry, so it may be wise for you talk to others, who will be taking the MCAT. Good luck! Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 thank you!
What do you think about neurofeedback therapy on patients?
Hi Erika, I have never worked with it. It sounds interesting and potentially helpful to me. Peter Goertz
There’s nothing difficult about subjectivity
So as a psychologist let's say can you give someone a referral to a psychiatrist? I wish to help people but I realize it will take time.
Yes, psychologists and psychiatrists can refer patients to each other. Peter Goertz
Thank you very much good sir.
I am brain dead because of psychiatry and all the damage it did to me. Psychiatry ignores thousands of years of monastic, mystical and spiritual traditions that explain these states in favour of its medical model.
Hi Katie, I am sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. Peter Goertz
Is 30 too late to start the journey of becoming a psychiatrist?
Hi Matt, In my opinion 30 is not too late. Peter Goertz
This is not Larry David
Do you keep deleting my comments? I've made 2 comments on here-both of which will not show up on your video and aren't showing in my comment history section on my YT settings...
Hi Mitch, I read your comments in my email, however for some reason they did not show up on TH-cam, so I was not able to answer them(maybe they were too long). Thank you for your personal input. To my knowledge a PhD is not necessary to be a nurse practitioner. Peter Goertz
@@goertzpsychiatry9340 They must’ve been too long, haha. They were kind of like short essays. Anyways, Doc… What’s your opinion on getting through the all of the school work and exams and research that one must do to become an MD or DO psychiatrist? I worry about my mental fortitude to be able to complete all the schooling. I am FINE at school-I got all straight A’s for my Associate’s degree… But I LOATHE reading. That may change if the subject is something I’m interested in-while psychiatry is definitely something I am interested in.
I also worry about passing the remedial classes such as math, chemistry, and physics-with my diagnosis of severe Dyscalculia.
I’m sure I could overcome it if I studied hard enough & got a tutor/got extra help. But all the schooling just overwhelms me. I want to do something in mental health-as I’m the perfect person for it. As I’ve dealt with SO many of these mental health disorders first-hand and have knowledge about medications, therapy, TMS, DBS, etc.
Cheers, doctor!
@@MitchQuintana There are a variety of ways you could work in the mental health field, including as a nurse, nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker etc.
What was unethical?
I don’t want to describe that. Peter Goertz
Hi Dr. Goertz! I am a third year medical student at a crossroads between psychiatry and medicine. One the one hand I love psychiatry for the complex patient panel type and have always gravitated towards patients with psychiatric needs in the ED or hospital rounds. However, on the other hand I love medicine for coming back to the pathophysiology and being able to rely on an algorithmic approach if I get called at 2AM for a page (a safety net if you will). Any advice for a stuck medical student?
Hi Peter, One option would be to do an internship in internal medicine, which would also serve you well if you go into psychiatry; psychiatry now is quite competitive, so logistics could be an issue with this approach. Peter Goertz
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Hi Dr. Goertz, Yes for our school we are required to complete a sub-I (audition) and I am choosing Medicine. That said, do you have any self-reflective questions that a medical student should ask himself to assess for fit, affinity, and proficiency in a given specialty? (i.e. If I was given an article about CHF fluid management vs Clinical Trial of a new SSRI, which would I choose?)
@@peterqazify Hi Peter, It may be helpful to see what feels better to you on an emotional/gut level, e. g. which article you feel more affinity to.
Have you ever treated with serial killers?
why would anyone want to become a psychiatrist?
To help pple like yall 😂
Why is your energy level so low Mr Psychiatrist?
Anyone who can read the DSM and is able to write a prescription. That’s all it takes for vast majority .
Making tons of money writing scripts for psychiatric medications!
No Dr make no money on the meds. That is the pharmacist
Im not a psychopath so sadly i dont 😢
Yes you do peter.
You have a contract with the government. To say what they tell you too, and you get paid.
You have what ot takes mate 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
If you are an as. Shole you have what it takes.
what makes you think that? do you think psychiatrists are inherently bad people?
I've got an interesting question that's been on my mind: What happens if a sees transgenderism as gender dysphoria (let's assume they don't reconstruct their sex organs) and you get a client like this........do you treat them as you see or refer them to someone who directly works with other transgender patients/clients?
Interesting question. I don’t have much experience in this area, however I would be open to seeing a patient like this. In general it may be best for such a patient to see a psychiatrist who has significant experience with transgender patients. Peter Goertz
thank you
Thank you!