residency training needs a revolution. I graduated from IM residency and it broke me down in a way that I don’t feel was worth it. My mental, physical health and personal life suffered. it took years to rebuild and feel ok again. I think we tell ourselves it makes us better but I think there should be a better way to train people who will be responsible for the health of others.
Hi, I was in Peds and I agree with this. It’s very toxic, I destroys you physically and mentally, and what’s worse is that people outside the field glorify it. It’s such a mess, it sucks, 2d year I started losing hair because of not being outside, vitamin D deficiency. Then I had severe weight loss (20lbs) b/c of not eating due to stress. Mental health is such a huge stigma that you can’t even get help because you don’t know what is going on until. Lot of damage occurs. The attendings and other residents gaslight you all the time. It’s like they just try to destroy you in your last year. Because they just like know that you’re are the finish line and don’t want you to succeed, and why because it’s all about the money, and who allows this behavior.
I had a nurse in my medschool class and she did dermatology, very smart woman in many ways. I wish I was her but she was 10 years older than me and I was naive and didn’t know much about the field of medicine.
I was exactly where your at twice! so trust me u got this, each every day will be better than the last and you will see yourself grow exponentially, watch, which specialty btw?
I’m in residency and looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Right now I’m on a rotation where I am on 24 hr call every 4 th day which is very challenging (and it’s at the VA so super busy and non stop admits, in addition to covering ICU and CCU at night). It’s frustrating that at the end of the 24 hour shift, everyone expects you to keep pushing and you practically cannot leave…so ends up being a 25-26 hr shift with no rest. The so called “short call” days that they say can end at 2p, end up being 12 hr days!!! Only one day off but you’re in such a fog that it doesn’t count and then gotta be back at 6a for 12-15 hr shifts in addition to long call every 4th day. As a PGY-2, attending expect you to senior the team in addition to follow your own patients…the Critical Care and Pulm fellows expect you to expect you to admit their patients overnight, in addition to answer all the nurse pages on their patients all freakin night…not to mention all the wards inpatient nurse pages. On top of that, you gotta respond to rapid and code blue calls when no one showed you what to do or how to resuscitate and you gotta stumble through it on your own. That’s just the beginning of my rant. But I chose this career and wanted so bad to get into residency and here I am. I will tough through it no matter what.
Yeah, and that is another thing, people just go on and on about the hours, the grinding, the grueling g hard work, the not knowing anything but being put on the spot. Medial schools honestly don’t do the job of teaching you how to become a doctor, you just have to learn yourself. And that is the expectation society has if you, is just what you described. And you have to do or die and if you die trying in the process, and that is accepted. Like, I agree with all the people who think that residency needs to be overhauled big time.
Also, your blog and talk also probably helps you a lot because you are acting as your own therapist by having an outlet and as your own therapist and it also helps to interact with your viewers as well so that is also a great thing for social connection, in a way this vlogging is a healing.
Thank you for your video, I don't share your point of view 100%, I wish there would be a system where we don't have to break before building ourselves back up again. I'm in my last year of psyc residency (not in the USA though), I have 35 days left and it feels like an eternity!
@@Emmiee114 haha nice, it comes with the territory, even those that make you feel stupid were once upon a time feeling the same as you, just try its hard to see that everyday you better than yesterday, before you know it residency will be over and you will cherish the journey
@@TheRadMed I'm starting that journey soon. I really want to do dermatology but I also value family medicine so much too so to find someone such as yourself is inspiring. Most think we're crazy doing two residencies. Please keep sharing your experiences and videos. Believe me, they're very insightful and empowering.
We all feel that way and I’m sorry to say it’s not a one time feeling u will feel this way again and again, but it’s only making u better for the patients and you will get better at dealing with it
Oh boy some of these 24 hr shifts are daunting......you have this feeling of impending doom all the times.... And this is from a House Officer not even a resident.
residency training needs a revolution. I graduated from IM residency and it broke me down in a way that I don’t feel was worth it. My mental, physical health and personal life suffered. it took years to rebuild and feel ok again. I think we tell ourselves it makes us better but I think there should be a better way to train people who will be responsible for the health of others.
Thank you for sharing. That’s nuts.
There is a better way, but if you want the money and prestige then you need to go through the hazing process.
Everything must be an obstacle course. That's how they cull the herd. 😶
Did you stay in Im?
Hi, I was in Peds and I agree with this. It’s very toxic, I destroys you physically and mentally, and what’s worse is that people outside the field glorify it. It’s such a mess, it sucks, 2d year I started losing hair because of not being outside, vitamin D deficiency. Then I had severe weight loss (20lbs) b/c of not eating due to stress. Mental health is such a huge stigma that you can’t even get help because you don’t know what is going on until. Lot of damage occurs. The attendings and other residents gaslight you all the time. It’s like they just try to destroy you in your last year. Because they just like know that you’re are the finish line and don’t want you to succeed, and why because it’s all about the money, and who allows this behavior.
Thanks. I needed this. First year OBGYN residency. Feeling depressed.
You got this, part of the journey embrace the ups and downs and in the end it will make you a better clinician 👍
I syncoped when you said you are doing your second residency. Man, that's an overkill.
lol yea it’s not for the faint of heart, it’s deff not easy but no regrets
I’m waiting for more residency programs to unionize before I start the process of transitioning from nurse to MD.
interesting position and the not the first time ive heard that, lets hope some day
I had a nurse in my medschool class and she did dermatology, very smart woman in many ways. I wish I was her but she was 10 years older than me and I was naive and didn’t know much about the field of medicine.
I have this right now. Private life also hasn't been the easiest last months. I feel completely overwhelmed and wanting to quit
Really needed this after my first day of residency :( it’s been a tough day.
I was exactly where your at twice! so trust me u got this, each every day will be better than the last and you will see yourself grow exponentially, watch, which specialty btw?
@@TheRadMed thanks man, I really appreciate it. I started Internal Medicine. Hope i start gaining more confidence.
@@TheRadMed if you have any tips for IM I’d be so grateful 🙏🏼
@@supermannn5 its only july 3rd you got this
@@supermannn5 You know what, stay tuned :)
thank you for the pep talk! I will be starting residency this summer.
Awesome congrats!! In which specialty?
@@TheRadMed Thank you! I am going into FM.
That’s great, exciting times are ahead, make the most of them
I’m in residency and looking for the light at the end of the tunnel. Right now I’m on a rotation where I am on 24 hr call every 4 th day which is very challenging (and it’s at the VA so super busy and non stop admits, in addition to covering ICU and CCU at night). It’s frustrating that at the end of the 24 hour shift, everyone expects you to keep pushing and you practically cannot leave…so ends up being a 25-26 hr shift with no rest. The so called “short call” days that they say can end at 2p, end up being 12 hr days!!! Only one day off but you’re in such a fog that it doesn’t count and then gotta be back at 6a for 12-15 hr shifts in addition to long call every 4th day. As a PGY-2, attending expect you to senior the team in addition to follow your own patients…the Critical Care and Pulm fellows expect you to expect you to admit their patients overnight, in addition to answer all the nurse pages on their patients all freakin night…not to mention all the wards inpatient nurse pages. On top of that, you gotta respond to rapid and code blue calls when no one showed you what to do or how to resuscitate and you gotta stumble through it on your own. That’s just the beginning of my rant. But I chose this career and wanted so bad to get into residency and here I am. I will tough through it no matter what.
Hang in there. The days are long, but the year will go fast. It will end.
Yeah, and that is another thing, people just go on and on about the hours, the grinding, the grueling g hard work, the not knowing anything but being put on the spot. Medial schools honestly don’t do the job of teaching you how to become a doctor, you just have to learn yourself. And that is the expectation society has if you, is just what you described. And you have to do or die and if you die trying in the process, and that is accepted. Like, I agree with all the people who think that residency needs to be overhauled big time.
Makes absolutely no sense. How can it be healthy to get 8 hours of sleep 😴 if doctors don't even do it. 😶
CRaZYYY
Also, your blog and talk also probably helps you a lot because you are acting as your own therapist by having an outlet and as your own therapist and it also helps to interact with your viewers as well so that is also a great thing for social connection, in a way this vlogging is a healing.
Thank you for your video, I don't share your point of view 100%, I wish there would be a system where we don't have to break before building ourselves back up again. I'm in my last year of psyc residency (not in the USA though), I have 35 days left and it feels like an eternity!
yea I get it, appreciate the comment, and 35 days! congrats to you
Everything must be an obstacle course. That's how they cull the herd. 😶
Residency is making me suicidal…not sure if it’s worth it at this point.
oh no no, not worth feeling like that, which specialty are you in as for sure some are more demanding than others though all are bad
@@TheRadMed I’m a neurology resident…all I do is go to the hospital and feel stupid 😭
@@Emmiee114 haha nice, it comes with the territory, even those that make you feel stupid were once upon a time feeling the same as you, just try its hard to see that everyday you better than yesterday, before you know it residency will be over and you will cherish the journey
I feel the same way . I feel like it’s way too much to handle. I dunno if I can get through😢
"Today is a busy night" - thus i have time to vlog.
Haha residency rule number 1, sleep when u can, eat when u can, vlog when you can you’ll see when ur in the thick of it
You are lucky. Going unsuccessfully cycle after cycle also breaks you !!
yes
This is great advice and preparation !
Appreciate it thank you
I am your 997th subscriber!
Thanks for the channel. Learning much!
Appreciate it! Thank you for that
@@TheRadMed You're very much welcome Doc.
Thank you for your time and for this video.
Thank you for your time watching this video
And good luck are you in residency?
@@TheRadMed I'm starting that journey soon. I really want to do dermatology but I also value family medicine so much too so to find someone such as yourself is inspiring. Most think we're crazy doing two residencies. Please keep sharing your experiences and videos. Believe me, they're very insightful and empowering.
Im in 2 months of training and im broken beyond compare😢
Which program starts 2 months ago. Shut up.
We all feel that way and I’m sorry to say it’s not a one time feeling u will feel this way again and again, but it’s only making u better for the patients and you will get better at dealing with it
:(
FML I'm starting Rez this July 😅
And radiology was supposed to be an "easy" residency smh
Oh boy some of these 24 hr shifts are daunting......you have this feeling of impending doom all the times.... And this is from a House Officer not even a resident.
Yes you know the feeling, I’m
On call right now as we speak, appreciate the comment
🙏🙏🙏
Awesome 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️