I'm 41 and just finished my 1st year of med school...it's been an amazing journey. I was a med tech for 16 yrs before deciding to become a doc. It's been a challenging road! 1st challenge was the MCAT and the whole 1st yr still trying to figure out what studying works best for me. Im hanging in there tho! Sometimes I take it a day at a time but wouldn't change it for the world. It's TRUE that theres not one particular way of studying and you have to be willing to adapt to whatever the curriculum entails....from Biosciences, ethics, psychological, to clinical exams.
😂 😆, I was like, ‘what do you mean you didn’t go to class!’ Dr. Web, as always, thx for all the info. I’m 46 and heading back to school to finish my BS degree and then apply for medical school. Goal-OB/GYN!
Qonita BadegesTM - I'm happy to start my medical career, actually start helping people and make a living. I'm tired of studying just to sit exams. I wanna study and practice to make use of the shit I read, and change people's lives to the better.
Yousif Abdulaal hey thanks for replying. So u think that all happens the minute u graduate, you must have something already lined up then? If so what is it Let’s see if it helps people and make$
Qonita BadegesTM - Well I have a paid internship program thats mandatory to receive a liscence to practice where I'm from, and I start that in September. Afterwards I have to apply to a residency program and hopefully match into a speciality I enjoy😬 That's the biggest challenge at my stage
It’s amazing to hear about you. I’ve had a hard life. From the start was a premie fighting to survive. Tough childhood. Traumas. ADHD. Couldn’t sit still or focus. Finally completed MED school when all my life heard that I will be a failure. Nothing is impossible. You have to believe in yourself nobody else will.
Yes I had adult ADD in med school it was the hardest challenge I faced as I could not focus at all. I’m very intelligent so the material wasn’t the issue but being able to focus. Many things helped meds, exercise and prayer. No one will understand unless they pass through same situation.
I get so irritated with constant studying, reading, testing, researching, papers and presentations in college. I know I can succeed. I tell myself it will be worth it in the end. But damn! Sometimes I just do NOT feel like studying, typing, reading, etc. And then I force myself to do it. Watching your videos helps motivate me. Seeing a fellow African American man make it so far in life through hard work. You are a positive Male role model. Something i'v never really had. Please continue creating your videos when you can. I know you are very busy, but your tips and advice helps.
Why not go into finance and retire in your mid 30's? I'm proud of what this man accomplished but if I remember correctly, this man works 3 days STRAIGHT without going home, has 1 day off, then comes back for another 3 days STRAIGHT. That's 6 entire days at work, ALL DAY. I don't think being a doctor is worth it. If you climb up the ladder in finance, you'll be looked at as successful, live a great life, and have the option to retire by 35 because by then you'll more than likely be well into $2-$5 million in bonuses over the years.
Lou Simms What is the point of doing all of that if you don’t have a passion for it? Also, nothing is 100% guaranteed in finance or anything other career. Mostly everyone that wants to go into medicine has a burning passion for some or all aspects of it, not just money or anything like that.
@@JDPGH7 I mean it depends what school you go to. But if you're going to a great school anyway, what I said holds true. Maybe not for state and community colleges. What's the purpose of being passionate about something if it burns you out? 6 days a week is unreasonable considering you're responsible for people's lives. Doctor's themselves feel this way, not all but lots do. Passion isn't what you think it is when you're completely consumed with it.
That's basically how I handled classes in graduate school. I got an MS in Physics and rarely went to classes, in large part because most of the physics profs were very poor lecturers. The texts we used were pretty clear and so I just studied the material in the texts and made sure that I could do the problems at the ends of the chapters. Luckily, most of the exam questions were based on the end of chapter problems in the books and so I fared pretty well on the tests. I did keep in touch with students who did attend lectures to find out about special assignments and other stuff. I did have a Quantum Mechanics prof who was annoyed by my behavior and who tried to grade my exams and homework assignments very harshly to punish me. I was successful in challenging his judgements, which were arbitrary and capricious, by presenting solution methods and techniques in books that were similar to my own to the chairman of the department. My experience in getting my Masters was a big part of the reason why I decided not to pursue a Ph.D., 4 or 5 more years of having to deal with conceited and obnoxious people.
I 100% understand what dr. Antonio is saying. I’m currently in pharmacy school going into my 3rd year now. Instead of waking up at 7:30 feeling tired all day, not able to focus, id just wake up at noon, watch the morning classes that have been uploaded online, fast forward them and just grind all day. My grades definitely improved and I found my groove. However I also know students who must be in class in order to learn so this method doesn’t work for everyone :)
@@mrkint7083 I'm in Pharmacy school right now as well. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend it. Pharmacists are probably one of the healthcare professions in the least amount of demand right now. I'd say in terms of demand, it's definitely better to pursue a PA, NP, MD and nursing, if you're looking to work in healthcare.
I've done both in person and online, I get distracted easily, but also love to learn, and for me I think it depends on which class and who is teaching it as well. I found my psychology classes boring as they basically repeated what was in the book usually, but I've been interested and reading some psych since I was in middle school. College history class was totally different, very fun and exciting, and my sociology class was online and and the pages were not 50 different colors but I had more noise but also was more straightforward so it was easier to do online than in person.
@@venom_dave It depends on the policy of the school. Many schools record their lectures and some don't have mandatory attendance. Some days had 8 hours of lecture straight. I'd rather be at home not wasting my time to drive their and back, and speed up those lectures 2x. I cut my time learning in half.
I am in my 3rd year of medical school, and with the pandemic going on right now we have to do school online, and I relate so much with what you say. Normally, I attend 90% of my classes but online learning has forced me to discover how efficient I’d be if I didn’t attend, and guess what, the results are shocking, I am prolly better off studying from home. Let’s pyjama on this degree 💪🏾
As a Dental student who does the same thing you did, the number one thing I tell people about choosing a school to go to is to make sure classes are not mandatory. Temple Dental school requires students to go to every class! that is a huge waste of time because many people can not learn this way and at this point in your educational career, you should have developed the academic discipline to learn the information on your own. Anyways, great video!
Very wise advice, thank you Dr. Webb. I'm a 2nd year Med Student and definitely agree that you can be way more efficient watching recorded lectures at home! Hearing it from you gives me confidence that I'm doing the right thing. Keep up the amazing videos and content!
This is my exact strategy because I too figured out that I was NEVER productive or efficient in lectures (simply because too many people and often if I missed something for a second, I would be now lost for the rest of the lecture + I am always behind on content so never had time to pre-read which is what most people who go to lectures and make it productive do). I'm a 3rd year med student now and currently ranked in top 5 of my cohort (so this strategy has definitely been working so far).
I went to every single class my first semester of Med school. (I never went to class in college). I found the same thing as you Dr Webb. My first semester I had a 2.25. I completely stopped going to class and just stayed home (except for mandatory labs). I stayed home and read notes over and over. I had a 3.75 second semester. I graduated with a 3.38.
Aha, the classic food reward system! I personally attend most lectures for most of my classes but have recently decided to skip my Biochemistry classes and learn them online. I just can't keep up with that shit when I attend in person and I can pace things better at home! Great advice on varying your approaches to learning lecture content! Thanks again, doc!
I’m in nursing school if lectures weren’t required I wouldn’t go I just can’t retain information in the class room I have to take it home and sit down with it for it to stick
Without mentioning neurodivergence, learning theories, socio-economics, family dynamics, dropout rates, etc., this man just gave us a whole 6 minute TED talk on why higher education institutions (and workplaces for that matter) must stop treating "accommodations" as an exception rather than the given. If a person is capable of learning or doing the work when it needs to be done, why is it the norm for students to still be graded on class attendance and discussion participation, or forced to take some written tests, regardless of how the individual best demonstrates their knowledge and competency? Meanwhile, the American talent pool is withering on the vine at a time when there are critical shortages in so many specialized fields from medicine to teaching to truck driving.
I recently started subscribing to your videos. If you have not already done so, make a video regarding your motivation to become a doctor. Also, your interest(s) outside of medicine. I liked the early morning workout video that you posted. I personally love working at 4:30AM in the morning when there are fewer distractions and you can focus on being the best version of yourself. Keep the insightful videos coming.
Same for me it was also about eliminating all possibility of experiencing racism/classism. Racist teachers, controversial topics, racists fake friends. Also I felt so bad when other students talked down because they have better clothes, car, laptop and PDAs, new books and all of the optional study materials not to mention extracurricular activites which even costs even more money. Plus when are educational scientists going to learn that trying learn with a bunch of strangers is worse than studying alone or on a research acedemic library with some people. Personally the library is so much safer than the classroom almost all time. So many times I felt stupid for asking questions however I cannot rewind or reread a section with live teachers. Pause or click on hyperlink for new terminology or slightly deviate for research then come back to. Plus many of this upper class students didn't need to sell their old book to get cash for current courses' textbook. Is usually the lower class you see them at used book store. Personally they should just let us read and take notes from the teacher's edition textbook then take a proctor exam. The whole point is efficiency studying from the best source instead of depending or ruining from perhaps unnecessary human interactions or inferior sources.
A few times you spoke as if there were a "couple" of your fellow students were using this same study method. Yes? No ? I totally agree !! There are certain topics that self study works better for me, yet there are a couple where the concepts just need to be drilled into me :) Enjoying all your videos !! Bruce in Florida
I think same as you. I'm fourth year medical student here in Brazil and when I going to class, lose more time than studying alone at home. Great video!
Did this for my nursing school this past semester. Worked great! One good thing from Covid-19, they would record the lecture always so I was able to listen later at 1.5 or 2x speed. I was required to attend but could do so online and didn't have to participate.
So lucky I wish I can not go to class. I attend St. George’s medical school and now in my second year. Attendance is required. It wasn’t like this years ago but now they’re making it mandatory. It really puts us at a disadvantage.
Hi fellow George's Student! . As a 3rd year student, not attending lectures is spot on. It's absolutely impossible to keep up with content while attending them when you can just listen to them at home. That and not being sleep deprived is a big bonus :) I hope your lectures aren't registered?
I did that in nursing school bc I realized the professors were basically going over the syllabus. I always blamed my non attendance on ADD lol. I preferred studying it more in depth on my own.
i've never attended a lecture after the second year honestly. i learned quickly that my retention on lectures are of less value. i took the time off sleeping then studying at night times... where nobody there to distract.. i tried this method first and my grades were okay for the work i was putting down. so i am happy!
My first year classes weren’t mandatory and I had a 95% average, they then made class mandatory and my grades immediately dropped my 10%...absolutely ruined my study habits
Good Afternoon, Dr. Webb. A video of yours randomly popped up in my TH-cam feed so I clicked on it. I am an IT guy, but I can tell you I've found your videos pretty interesting. Subscribed and thumbs up.
Wow did not know you guys do that in the U.S. too! I did exactly what you just said when I was in med school. Was usually been asked "Do you really like being a medical student?". Well, I've just figured out I did not like being a med student. Now I'm a neuro surgery resident. Thanks for sharing your experience Dr.Webb. 😄😄😄
It has become a norm for me to sometimes skip other classes to get the job done for other courses...theres just not enough time to attend everything!! 😂😂
Hey, Antonio :)! I love how you made this video, because i’m absolutely in this same dilemma as you described. I felt like there was something innately wrong with me. I made a post on Reddit today about how I can’t concentrate in class, and me being there is a waste of time. For some reason I cannot concentrate in class / i’m distracted. I have 0 clue if it is ADD or just me shutting off my brain from paying attention, but when i’m at home watching lecture videos from that class... i’m able to better focus / pay attention... it is like my comfort zone... Why do you think that is? Is it because we’re tired in class or something? Distracted? Also, this whole absent minded thing happens to me for classes that are technical... Math / any technical course that requires a good heavy mental usage.
Makes sense, I guess. I attended a very old school with a faculty that regarded lecturing as an art form...sometimes theater. They were superb at it and all lectures were fully-attended. We were also tested every week.
I truly enjoy your medical career segment. Can you make a video about physicians that go on to serve im government, and what the path is for something like that, and what positions they would most likely hold
Most people in my class stopped going by the end of 1st semester. We had a notes system then. Pick them up in your box next day, read through the notes of each class in 10 minutes. Then tons of time to read the hundreds of pages of the books and practice tests. Practice tests, practice tests, over and over.
Man believe it or not that’s exactly how I studied...with recorded lectures except I had to go in class to record them. I thought I was weird cause I seemed to be the only one recording the lectures. Gosh you make me feel smart. But it’s what worked for me.
I love this! This is such a sigh of relief for me. I’m currently taking anatomy in undergrad and I also get distracted when I sit within a group of people so I’m not paying attention. I took it upon myself to just read my book, use A&P Revealed and study the PowerPoints because I feel I get more out of it that way. Love the videos. Would you consider making one about Psychiatrists (if you haven’t already)?
I'm revisiting this in 2024! For some reason, I was terrified not to go to class! I had a medical ethics class in which we were divided into small groups. The professors took role😮
i'm a pgy-1, i agree going to class is a colossal waste of time, especially when you hit 2nd year and can really consume information a lot faster than lectures are throwing it at you. The 8-5 lecture schedule is arcane and obsolete, only go to mandatory stuff, quizzes etc. Take control of your schedule guys and gals
My wife took this approach and it worked well for her. It is important for each student to experiment with what works best for them. She had 20 years of critical care nursing so the second two years of school as well as residency was a breeze. On size does not fit all, the wonders of the modern technology has made learning highly individualized. That is a great thing, wish I was 25 years younger because this type of medical school would be a prefect fit for my learning style
She had no desire to go the NP route. The problem from her perspective with going the NP route was the limitations that mid levels have to live with. Everyone has to decide for themselves but over her career she knew far too many NPs that were frustrated by the limitations and wished they had gone to medical school. Of course it takes a support system to make that happen.
@@tbone1493 You mentioned your wife was a critical care RN prior to entering medical school. She's currently doing her Anesthesiology residency as you mentioned. Why did she choose that route over becoming a CRNA?
It's not like in undergrad. Your LORs generally come from clerkship directors/rotation attendings, mentors who helped you with research, and department heads if you're lucky. Basically when it comes to letters, 3rd and 4th year are key. Gotta do really well on your rotations
THIS IS ACTUALLY INSPIRING. I TOO ALSO GET HUNGRY 24/7 AND LEARN WAY BETTER ALONE D: But I'm a class rep and professors will usually ask for my feedback from time to time... so I kind of shot myself in the foot (I'm in my first year, second semester of dental school)
One of the reasons I chose to do distant learning was so I wouldn't have to go to mandatory classes in college. Nothing against it, if that's how you learn then great, good for you. For me, however, I can't focus in a classroom environment. Too many personalities and I tend to get very distracted, especially after class when homework is to be done. Mind you, distant learning isn't without its detriments. I have to study on my own time, and I don't learn as fast as I would in a classroom environment, and an assignment that may take me a week in a focused classroom environment takes me 3 weeks due to my busy work and home schedule. But it gives me the freedom to not have to worry about stupid stuff, like "what is everyone doing after class? is anyone playing board games or going to get something to eat". I can instead do my studies and then watch a movie all from the comfort of my own home.
I just saw another one of this guy's video's where he said he didn't like to tell people he was a doctor, yet here he is, front and center, LOGO and all.
I love studying at home on my own with no distractions as well. Unfortunately all classes at my school were mandatory and we had a strict attendance policy, where failing to attended 85% of lectures for any subject is counted as automatic failure. I absolutely hated it.
I end up skipping a lot of classes too. Although they're general ed classes but still. I find myself learning better at home by doing the HW than by being in class where I end up playing on my phone or other stuff.
Can you make a video on how do you read textbooks i.e. do you use highlighters, do you use pencils to underline? Do you write in the margins, do you take notes on a notebook or do you use sketch paper and draw a lot of pictures? Do you start at the beginning of the chapter or read the chapter summaries? Did you read any books that taught you how to study and remember? Ben Carson tells of a similar study strategy as yours. This inside information is so hard to get. Are there people who just study the night before?
Dr. Webb, thank you so much for your advices. They are helpful. Would you please make a video about how to get out of the situation where you procrastinated a lot and want to get back on track but with excellent knowledge and not just cram everything? Please if you have any tips, make a video about it. TIA
Double speed was God sent lmao. I even skipped easy lectures and just read the book and powerpoints. I watched especially the professors who leave blank slides and elaborate during lecture. So basically know your professor as well lol
Make a video on occupational harzards in the OR. I am concerned about the deafening noise in ortho surgery, UV radiation from the lighting and imaging, lower-back pain from bending, etc.
It is. The vast majority of University lectures and Medical School lectures could be placed online. This would of course render professors jobless for the most part(why it probably won't happen). There really isn't much of a difference hearing the professor speak in a lecture hall or on a youtube video. I didn't even have that luxury. I only had, if lucky, the professor's powerpoint, and that was enough. When needing to digest large quantities of information, it is not the amount of time you spend on something, but how often you review it that leads to success.
I'm just wondering how many people have the discipline to dedicate to such a (for want of a better phrase) lack of structure. But I guess medicine isn't the career for you if you're not a free-thinking self-starter.
I am a ChemE student. Traditional classroom type of lecturing methods is obsolete. I skip all my classes whenever attendance is not mandatory. I learn more from youtube than school. They want to do this and that certain way and be there at a certain time. All these are training for obedience, not creative free thinking. Corporate masters want an obedient workforce who would not challenge what is told.
I tried doing that in a university in a small town and they lost their minds. So accustomed to old ways like having to be in class listening to someone speak smh
If it’s not your passion, don’t do it. School will feel like school and not like something you wanna show up for. I just finished an Army nursing program, and 50% of the graduates don’t want to be in the medical field, but now are stuck with this progression for the next 6 years.
this is what the difference between a Topper and an average student is a Topper realises and assess the situation to find out what works best for him while the average student just follows the crowd
Meanwhile in my med school a lecturer forced us to have a class at 18.00 til 20.00 during the preclinical year. If we didn't attend the class, he would give us a penalty, in which you will summarize textbooks such as harrison and doing it in handwriting.
At my medical school we went through systems and small groups.. in addition to the big lectures.. It would have been impossible to miss a day.. It was not just a lecture..
I did Computer Science in college, but I was the same way. I loathed going to most lectures, except the ones with the best professors because I knew that they were worth my time. I didn't see the point in going to class if I could figure everything out on my own.
@The Greek average starting salary of hospitalist in a saturated market like around tri state area is around 200k + health care and benefits + around 5-15k for education + you can pick up extra locum shifts that easily pay above 160/hour if you wanna. And your salary gonna increase first few years. Idk where you got 100k from.
@CrAzYCaM 8 the money is not a strong argument for PA or NP. say youre in ortho, just as Dr. Webb. an ortho residency is 4 years, during which you get paid around 50k. PAs make about 100k. so during the entire course of residency, a PA will make 400k while the ortho resident makes 200k. then the next year, the ortho is now a fully licensed surgeon, making around 500k. so in 5 years time, the ortho has made 600k and the PA has made 500K, and those number only get much much farther apart from there on.
Lol I started skipping since week 1 of first year. Never went to anything, never looked at the lectures. Crammed it all in the last 3 weeks and used the free time going gym and chilling out
for medical school it's different than undergrad. for example, in undergrad anatomy you needed to know literally every artery, every nerve, function, insertion, origin, etc. in medical school they only ask CLINICALLY relevant things pertaining to that nerve/artery/whatever. Undergrad question: Looking at a femur picture/model, what is this random line running down the middle? Linea aspera. Medical school question: a 3 year old boy, comes to ED, with fever/malaise for 3 days. he's been limping on his leg, temp 103, ROM shows no pain and no joint effusino, he can't bear weight on his leg. radiotracer uptake in his leg is most likely to be increased where? metaphysis part of long bone. with this in mind you'll know what they ask, but also the downside is that you'll realize they ask everything, cause almost everything they say in med school is important lol
I'm 41 and just finished my 1st year of med school...it's been an amazing journey. I was a med tech for 16 yrs before deciding to become a doc. It's been a challenging road! 1st challenge was the MCAT and the whole 1st yr still trying to figure out what studying works best for me. Im hanging in there tho! Sometimes I take it a day at a time but wouldn't change it for the world. It's TRUE that theres not one particular way of studying and you have to be willing to adapt to whatever the curriculum entails....from Biosciences, ethics, psychological, to clinical exams.
Congrats on finishing your first year! And thanks for watching! Keep up the great work and stay in touch!
Wow you give me inspiration....can you help me study for the MCAT???
Marisa Pinto so awesome how you went back to medical school and hope you the best in your success! Currently getting my bachelors
Marisa Pinto que chevere! Keep up the good work;)
Wow youre an inspiration! How was it like transitioning from working as a med tech for 16 years to going back to school?
😂 😆, I was like, ‘what do you mean you didn’t go to class!’ Dr. Web, as always, thx for all the info. I’m 46 and heading back to school to finish my BS degree and then apply for medical school. Goal-OB/GYN!
Jennifer J right on!
You're going to kill it, don't let anyone tell you otherwise!
Go to PA school and work in OBGYN. Thats way you can still do something you enjoy quicker!
awesome. :)
Go get it
I've always wanted to do that and wish I could've ...my med school has a 90% required attendance...Anyways one more exam away from graduating so yay!
Yousif Abdulaal good luck on your exam
Hi what’s the point in graduating
then what? Jus wondering bc u
seem to be so happy about it. R
u just happy due2end of school?
Qonita BadegesTM - I'm happy to start my medical career, actually start helping people and make a living. I'm tired of studying just to sit exams. I wanna study and practice to make use of the shit I read, and change people's lives to the better.
Yousif Abdulaal hey thanks for replying.
So u think that all happens the minute
u graduate, you must have something
already lined up then? If so what is it
Let’s see if it helps people and make$
Qonita BadegesTM - Well I have a paid internship program thats mandatory to receive a liscence to practice where I'm from, and I start that in September. Afterwards I have to apply to a residency program and hopefully match into a speciality I enjoy😬 That's the biggest challenge at my stage
It’s amazing to hear about you. I’ve had a hard life. From the start was a premie fighting to survive. Tough childhood. Traumas. ADHD. Couldn’t sit still or focus. Finally completed MED school when all my life heard that I will be a failure. Nothing is impossible. You have to believe in yourself nobody else will.
Do you have adult ADD when you were in med school? How did you overcomr it?
Yes I had adult ADD in med school it was the hardest challenge I faced as I could not focus at all. I’m very intelligent so the material wasn’t the issue but being able to focus. Many things helped meds, exercise and prayer. No one will understand unless they pass through same situation.
@@zascorpusa Same boat. Being intelligent but unable to focus. Thanks for tips on medication. I got good result from intensive exercise.
@@zascorpusa when you say you took meds, did you take meds to focus?
@@bettyconfettii ye prob adderel
I get so irritated with constant studying, reading, testing, researching, papers and presentations in college. I know I can succeed. I tell myself it will be worth it in the end. But damn! Sometimes I just do NOT feel like studying, typing, reading, etc. And then I force myself to do it. Watching your videos helps motivate me. Seeing a fellow African American man make it so far in life through hard work. You are a positive Male role model. Something i'v never really had. Please continue creating your videos when you can. I know you are very busy, but your tips and advice helps.
You can do it man, you want this and gotta power UP and be GOOD!! 💪🏾
Why not go into finance and retire in your mid 30's? I'm proud of what this man accomplished but if I remember correctly, this man works 3 days STRAIGHT without going home, has 1 day off, then comes back for another 3 days STRAIGHT. That's 6 entire days at work, ALL DAY. I don't think being a doctor is worth it. If you climb up the ladder in finance, you'll be looked at as successful, live a great life, and have the option to retire by 35 because by then you'll more than likely be well into $2-$5 million in bonuses over the years.
Lou Simms What is the point of doing all of that if you don’t have a passion for it? Also, nothing is 100% guaranteed in finance or anything other career. Mostly everyone that wants to go into medicine has a burning passion for some or all aspects of it, not just money or anything like that.
@@lousimms4766 that sounds like a lot of bullshit
@@JDPGH7 I mean it depends what school you go to. But if you're going to a great school anyway, what I said holds true. Maybe not for state and community colleges. What's the purpose of being passionate about something if it burns you out? 6 days a week is unreasonable considering you're responsible for people's lives. Doctor's themselves feel this way, not all but lots do. Passion isn't what you think it is when you're completely consumed with it.
That's basically how I handled classes in graduate school. I got an MS in Physics and rarely went to classes, in large part because most of the physics profs were very poor lecturers. The texts we used were pretty clear and so I just studied the material in the texts and made sure that I could do the problems at the ends of the chapters. Luckily, most of the exam questions were based on the end of chapter problems in the books and so I fared pretty well on the tests. I did keep in touch with students who did attend lectures to find out about special assignments and other stuff. I did have a Quantum Mechanics prof who was annoyed by my behavior and who tried to grade my exams and homework assignments very harshly to punish me. I was successful in challenging his judgements, which were arbitrary and capricious, by presenting solution methods and techniques in books that were similar to my own to the chairman of the department. My experience in getting my Masters was a big part of the reason why I decided not to pursue a Ph.D., 4 or 5 more years of having to deal with conceited and obnoxious people.
I like how your videos can be helpful to any student not just a med student 😄👏🏽
Have you like commented on all his videos?😂😂😂
I 100% understand what dr. Antonio is saying. I’m currently in pharmacy school going into my 3rd year now. Instead of waking up at 7:30 feeling tired all day, not able to focus, id just wake up at noon, watch the morning classes that have been uploaded online, fast forward them and just grind all day. My grades definitely improved and I found my groove. However I also know students who must be in class in order to learn so this method doesn’t work for everyone :)
Thanks for sharing!
How was pharmacy school? I’m considering it, but I’m conflicted with either studying Psychiatry instead
@@mrkint7083 I'm in Pharmacy school right now as well. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend it. Pharmacists are probably one of the healthcare professions in the least amount of demand right now. I'd say in terms of demand, it's definitely better to pursue a PA, NP, MD and nursing, if you're looking to work in healthcare.
@@mrkint7083 ye i second what KB said. My mom is a pharmacist and now isnt a good time to pursue the profession
I've done both in person and online, I get distracted easily, but also love to learn, and for me I think it depends on which class and who is teaching it as well. I found my psychology classes boring as they basically repeated what was in the book usually, but I've been interested and reading some psych since I was in middle school. College history class was totally different, very fun and exciting, and my sociology class was online and and the pages were not 50 different colors but I had more noise but also was more straightforward so it was easier to do online than in person.
100% agree with this. I did the exact same thing. Graduated with a 4 .0 and got my #1 urology residency
Ah so u can just skip the lectures in medical school? So u never have to go in?
@@venom_dave It depends on the policy of the school. Many schools record their lectures and some don't have mandatory attendance. Some days had 8 hours of lecture straight. I'd rather be at home not wasting my time to drive their and back, and speed up those lectures 2x. I cut my time learning in half.
I am in my 3rd year of medical school, and with the pandemic going on right now we have to do school online, and I relate so much with what you say. Normally, I attend 90% of my classes but online learning has forced me to discover how efficient I’d be if I didn’t attend, and guess what, the results are shocking, I am prolly better off studying from home. Let’s pyjama on this degree 💪🏾
I would love it if you make a video about the hardest subjects in medical school, and how you can succeed in those difficult classes.
As a Dental student who does the same thing you did, the number one thing I tell people about choosing a school to go to is to make sure classes are not mandatory. Temple Dental school requires students to go to every class! that is a huge waste of time because many people can not learn this way and at this point in your educational career, you should have developed the academic discipline to learn the information on your own. Anyways, great video!
Very wise advice, thank you Dr. Webb. I'm a 2nd year Med Student and definitely agree that you can be way more efficient watching recorded lectures at home! Hearing it from you gives me confidence that I'm doing the right thing. Keep up the amazing videos and content!
Thank you! Keep up the good work and stay in touch!
This is my exact strategy because I too figured out that I was NEVER productive or efficient in lectures (simply because too many people and often if I missed something for a second, I would be now lost for the rest of the lecture + I am always behind on content so never had time to pre-read which is what most people who go to lectures and make it productive do). I'm a 3rd year med student now and currently ranked in top 5 of my cohort (so this strategy has definitely been working so far).
Rish keep it up
Bruh this is my life story 😂
Are you a resident now?
@@Darryldlowe Yes I am!
@@FRACP Your story is really motivating. Thank you for sharing!
I went to every single class my first semester of Med school. (I never went to class in college). I found the same thing as you Dr Webb. My first semester I had a 2.25. I completely stopped going to class and just stayed home (except for mandatory labs). I stayed home and read notes over and over. I had a 3.75 second semester. I graduated with a 3.38.
Aha, the classic food reward system! I personally attend most lectures for most of my classes but have recently decided to skip my Biochemistry classes and learn them online. I just can't keep up with that shit when I attend in person and I can pace things better at home! Great advice on varying your approaches to learning lecture content! Thanks again, doc!
Who keeps up?
Only those that
Preread keepup
I’m in nursing school if lectures weren’t required I wouldn’t go I just can’t retain information in the class room I have to take it home and sit down with it for it to stick
724 StreetCars
Same!
Who retains from lecture?
Same. They barely even bother to teach us in class anyway. I'm basically teaching myself which is fine because I'm doing well.
@@qonitabadegestm9989 nope
People who over study lol..... life must suck...
Without mentioning neurodivergence, learning theories, socio-economics, family dynamics, dropout rates, etc., this man just gave us a whole 6 minute TED talk on why higher education institutions (and workplaces for that matter) must stop treating "accommodations" as an exception rather than the given. If a person is capable of learning or doing the work when it needs to be done, why is it the norm for students to still be graded on class attendance and discussion participation, or forced to take some written tests, regardless of how the individual best demonstrates their knowledge and competency? Meanwhile, the American talent pool is withering on the vine at a time when there are critical shortages in so many specialized fields from medicine to teaching to truck driving.
DR WEBB YOU'RE MOTIVATION MY BROTHER
I recently started subscribing to your videos. If you have not already done so, make a video regarding your motivation to become a doctor. Also, your interest(s) outside of medicine. I liked the early morning workout video that you posted. I personally love working at 4:30AM in the morning when there are fewer distractions and you can focus on being the best version of yourself. Keep the insightful videos coming.
I love learning about worlds I know nothing about, appreciate your videos!
Awesome! Thank you! Please let me know other suggestions to improve the channel or specific video topics you would like to see
Same for me it was also about eliminating all possibility of experiencing racism/classism. Racist teachers, controversial topics, racists fake friends. Also I felt so bad when other students talked down because they have better clothes, car, laptop and PDAs, new books and all of the optional study materials not to mention extracurricular activites which even costs even more money.
Plus when are educational scientists going to learn that trying learn with a bunch of strangers is worse than studying alone or on a research acedemic library with some people. Personally the library is so much safer than the classroom almost all time.
So many times I felt stupid for asking questions however I cannot rewind or reread a section with live teachers. Pause or click on hyperlink for new terminology or slightly deviate for research then come back to. Plus many of this upper class students didn't need to sell their old book to get cash for current courses' textbook. Is usually the lower class you see them at used book store.
Personally they should just let us read and take notes from the teacher's edition textbook then take a proctor exam. The whole point is efficiency studying from the best source instead of depending or ruining from perhaps unnecessary human interactions or inferior sources.
A few times you spoke as if there were a "couple" of your fellow students were using this same study method. Yes? No ? I totally agree !! There are certain topics that self study works better for me, yet there are a couple where the concepts just need to be drilled into me :) Enjoying all your videos !!
Bruce in Florida
Great video. Can we get a video about staying positive, making progressions through hard times, maybe even stereotypes of being a AA doctor?
all your videos are excellent. you dont do it for views or bs. thnx for respecting ur audience!
We have an attendance policy. Wish I didn't have to go to class!! I find skipping class and studying works best for me too...
Sux for you I'm a boss in my PJ when I'm studying
I agree 110%. It's so much better.
I think same as you. I'm fourth year medical student here in Brazil and when I going to class, lose more time than studying alone at home. Great video!
Did this for my nursing school this past semester. Worked great! One good thing from Covid-19, they would record the lecture always so I was able to listen later at 1.5 or 2x speed. I was required to attend but could do so online and didn't have to participate.
Won't likely be able to do that next semester though :(
Great. We have doctors and nurses zipping through classes....cant wait to be seen by one of these "quick learners"
@@vincentkingsdale8334 you still have to learn the content. They test you multiple times per week
@@vincentkingsdale8334 going slow isn't any better
@@crownfisch not you so much, but a doctor that has to learn about pathophysiology and prescribe medicine should be going to class.
I'm a nursing student and I completely agree with this. Thank you for making this statement.
No prob! Thanks for watching!
In nursing school you can't skip lectures. Yeah I learn better on my own too.
So lucky I wish I can not go to class. I attend St. George’s medical school and now in my second year. Attendance is required. It wasn’t like this years ago but now they’re making it mandatory. It really puts us at a disadvantage.
Larry V do you feel like you can’t pay attention in class / your brain shuts off, or wanders else where for certain classes?
Hi fellow George's Student! . As a 3rd year student, not attending lectures is spot on. It's absolutely impossible to keep up with content while attending them when you can just listen to them at home. That and not being sleep deprived is a big bonus :) I hope your lectures aren't registered?
Prankitup sleep deprived, and tired.
Danzatium S they are registered with clickers. The school sends security to do random clicker checks.
Brah, you are already at a major disadvantage by making the mistake of attending a Caribbean medical school
I did that in nursing school bc I realized the professors were basically going over the syllabus. I always blamed my non attendance on ADD lol. I preferred studying it more in depth on my own.
i've never attended a lecture after the second year honestly. i learned quickly that my retention on lectures are of less value. i took the time off sleeping then studying at night times... where nobody there to distract.. i tried this method first and my grades were okay for the work i was putting down. so i am happy!
Grateful for this video! Thank you for sharing!
My first year classes weren’t mandatory and I had a 95% average, they then made class mandatory and my grades immediately dropped my 10%...absolutely ruined my study habits
Thanks Dr. Webb
Good Afternoon, Dr. Webb. A video of yours randomly popped up in my TH-cam feed so I clicked on it. I am an IT guy, but I can tell you I've found your videos pretty interesting. Subscribed and thumbs up.
Thank you! I appreciate that and welcome!
Wow did not know you guys do that in the U.S. too! I did exactly what you just said when I was in med school. Was usually been asked "Do you really like being a medical student?". Well, I've just figured out I did not like being a med student. Now I'm a neuro surgery resident. Thanks for sharing your experience Dr.Webb. 😄😄😄
It has become a norm for me to sometimes skip other classes to get the job done for other courses...theres just not enough time to attend everything!! 😂😂
Hey, Antonio :)! I love how you made this video, because i’m absolutely in this same dilemma as you described. I felt like there was something innately wrong with me.
I made a post on Reddit today about how I can’t concentrate in class, and me being there is a waste of time.
For some reason I cannot concentrate in class / i’m distracted. I have 0 clue if it is ADD or just me shutting off my brain from paying attention, but when i’m at home watching lecture videos from that class... i’m able to better focus / pay attention... it is like my comfort zone...
Why do you think that is? Is it because we’re tired in class or something? Distracted? Also, this whole absent minded thing happens to me for classes that are technical... Math / any technical course that requires a good heavy mental usage.
Could be a mix of both. I have ADHD so that's where I'm coming from, I'm not a med student though.
Thank you, very helpful video.
Very wise approach
I don't go to med school nor have any interest in it, but your videos are so motivating for life anyways :)
Great video. I slept throughout nursing school and studied outside of school by reading books
Makes sense, I guess. I attended a very old school with a faculty that regarded lecturing as an art form...sometimes theater. They were superb at it and all lectures were fully-attended. We were also tested every week.
Awesome video thanks
No prob! Thanks for watching!
I truly enjoy your medical career segment. Can you make a video about physicians that go on to serve im government, and what the path is for something like that, and what positions they would most likely hold
Most people in my class stopped going by the end of 1st semester. We had a notes system then. Pick them up in your box next day, read through the notes of each class in 10 minutes. Then tons of time to read the hundreds of pages of the books and practice tests. Practice tests, practice tests, over and over.
This guy is all about efficiency.
Thanks!!
Man believe it or not that’s exactly how I studied...with recorded lectures except I had to go in class to record them. I thought I was weird cause I seemed to be the only one recording the lectures. Gosh you make me feel smart. But it’s what worked for me.
I love this! This is such a sigh of relief for me. I’m currently taking anatomy in undergrad and I also get distracted when I sit within a group of people so I’m not paying attention. I took it upon myself to just read my book, use A&P Revealed and study the PowerPoints because I feel I get more out of it that way. Love the videos. Would you consider making one about Psychiatrists (if you haven’t already)?
I had no idea this was possible. Very interesting.
I'm revisiting this in 2024! For some reason, I was terrified not to go to class! I had a medical ethics class in which we were divided into small groups. The professors took role😮
i'm a pgy-1, i agree going to class is a colossal waste of time, especially when you hit 2nd year and can really consume information a lot faster than lectures are throwing it at you. The 8-5 lecture schedule is arcane and obsolete, only go to mandatory stuff, quizzes etc. Take control of your schedule guys and gals
I agree, I skip everything that isn't mandatory, and the vast majority of our class does as well.
I watched your video x10, saved me 5 minutes
Love it, Thanks.
My wife took this approach and it worked well for her. It is important for each student to experiment with what works best for them. She had 20 years of critical care nursing so the second two years of school as well as residency was a breeze. On size does not fit all, the wonders of the modern technology has made learning highly individualized. That is a great thing, wish I was 25 years younger because this type of medical school would be a prefect fit for my learning style
You're wife was rn and decided to go to medical school? What does she think of np instead of medical school
So you're saying your wife's a doctor?
She had no desire to go the NP route. The problem from her perspective with going the NP route was the limitations that mid levels have to live with. Everyone has to decide for themselves but over her career she knew far too many NPs that were frustrated by the limitations and wished they had gone to medical school. Of course it takes a support system to make that happen.
Yes. Currently at the mid point of her anesthesiology residency
@@tbone1493 You mentioned your wife was a critical care RN prior to entering medical school. She's currently doing her Anesthesiology residency as you mentioned. Why did she choose that route over becoming a CRNA?
Excellent post!
Same, I study in my pajamas from home. Small group is mandatory, but..whatever. As long as the majority of my hours are at my own pace, I’m good.
If you didn’t go to class, how did you get your professors to write letters of recommendation for you when applying to a residency program
It's not like in undergrad. Your LORs generally come from clerkship directors/rotation attendings, mentors who helped you with research, and department heads if you're lucky. Basically when it comes to letters, 3rd and 4th year are key. Gotta do really well on your rotations
lightyagami2294 thanks for taking the time to answer that
Let’s be real we don’t need to go to school long as you can read and count money you str8 💯💯💯
Would like a video on each class you took...walk through MCAT...1st day with cadaver...for curious folks that might wanna go into medicine.
that is what i was doing with your video right now. good shit
Thanks!
THIS IS ACTUALLY INSPIRING. I TOO ALSO GET HUNGRY 24/7 AND LEARN WAY BETTER ALONE D: But I'm a class rep and professors will usually ask for my feedback from time to time... so I kind of shot myself in the foot
(I'm in my first year, second semester of dental school)
Hi thank you very much when I get there I will do that!
One of the reasons I chose to do distant learning was so I wouldn't have to go to mandatory classes in college. Nothing against it, if that's how you learn then great, good for you. For me, however, I can't focus in a classroom environment. Too many personalities and I tend to get very distracted, especially after class when homework is to be done.
Mind you, distant learning isn't without its detriments. I have to study on my own time, and I don't learn as fast as I would in a classroom environment, and an assignment that may take me a week in a focused classroom environment takes me 3 weeks due to my busy work and home schedule. But it gives me the freedom to not have to worry about stupid stuff, like "what is everyone doing after class? is anyone playing board games or going to get something to eat". I can instead do my studies and then watch a movie all from the comfort of my own home.
I just saw another one of this guy's video's where he said he didn't like to tell people he was a doctor, yet here he is, front and center, LOGO and all.
I love studying at home on my own with no distractions as well. Unfortunately all classes at my school were mandatory and we had a strict attendance policy, where failing to attended 85% of lectures for any subject is counted as automatic failure. I absolutely hated it.
That sounds logical, homeschooling, self-directed learning, intrinsic learning is proven best.
I end up skipping a lot of classes too. Although they're general ed classes but still. I find myself learning better at home by doing the HW than by being in class where I end up playing on my phone or other stuff.
I agree! Thanks for sharing!
Pretty cool videos!
Thanks!
Can you make a video on how do you read textbooks i.e. do you use highlighters, do you use pencils to underline? Do you write in the margins, do you take notes on a notebook or do you use sketch paper and draw a lot of pictures? Do you start at the beginning of the chapter or read the chapter summaries? Did you read any books that taught you how to study and remember? Ben Carson tells of a similar study strategy as yours. This inside information is so hard to get. Are there people who just study the night before?
Dr. Webb, thank you so much for your advices. They are helpful. Would you please make a video about how to get out of the situation where you procrastinated a lot and want to get back on track but with excellent knowledge and not just cram everything? Please if you have any tips, make a video about it. TIA
Double speed was God sent lmao. I even skipped easy lectures and just read the book and powerpoints. I watched especially the professors who leave blank slides and elaborate during lecture. So basically know your professor as well lol
Make a video on occupational harzards in the OR. I am concerned about the deafening noise in ortho surgery, UV radiation from the lighting and imaging, lower-back pain from bending, etc.
Dr. Webb, could you interview a Emergency Medicine physician? Would like to know more!
Uwish Uwood yes me too bc I’m interested in that or OBGYN
Hi, you asked about Emergency Medicine. Check out this video with Dr. Bailey who is a ER doctor and lawyer! th-cam.com/video/kRxGkNJ7l5M/w-d-xo.html
Hi, you asked about Emergency Medicine. Check out this video with Dr. Bailey who is a ER doctor and lawyer! th-cam.com/video/kRxGkNJ7l5M/w-d-xo.html
Antonio J. Webb, M.D. thank you you da best ❤️❤️❤️❤️
No prob!
Talking about double speed as I’m listening to this video on double speed 😂😂
I never went to medical school class either. A million times more efficient :)
I understand you might be smarter than most, but is it really a healthy thing to promote?
It is. The vast majority of University lectures and Medical School lectures could be placed online. This would of course render professors jobless for the most part(why it probably won't happen). There really isn't much of a difference hearing the professor speak in a lecture hall or on a youtube video. I didn't even have that luxury. I only had, if lucky, the professor's powerpoint, and that was enough. When needing to digest large quantities of information, it is not the amount of time you spend on something, but how often you review it that leads to success.
I'm just wondering how many people have the discipline to dedicate to such a (for want of a better phrase) lack of structure. But I guess medicine isn't the career for you if you're not a free-thinking self-starter.
I hate genetics as well. I’m suffering through it right now in undergrad. So painful.
I am a ChemE student. Traditional classroom type of lecturing methods is obsolete. I skip all my classes whenever attendance is not mandatory. I learn more from youtube than school. They want to do this and that certain way and be there at a certain time. All these are training for obedience, not creative free thinking. Corporate masters want an obedient workforce who would not challenge what is told.
Dude. I totally agree with this. I was more effective in studying from home. I get more stuff done.
Like destroying the shinobi world ?
He put the lecture on double speed, put this video on 2x speed, this man's a genius lol
Alvin Geroy I 3x speed the lectures.
Ellis Lai 🤘
this kind of study is going to be universal >>..
I tried doing that in a university in a small town and they lost their minds. So accustomed to old ways like having to be in class listening to someone speak smh
Great post
Great Videos..
Thank you, I appreciate it!
If it’s not your passion, don’t do it. School will feel like school and not like something you wanna show up for. I just finished an Army nursing program, and 50% of the graduates don’t want to be in the medical field, but now are stuck with this progression for the next 6 years.
Imagine if your doctor posts something like that title on social media.
this is what the difference between a Topper and an average student is a Topper realises and assess the situation to find out what works best for him
while the average student just follows the crowd
that is the way to go, genius
Thanks!
Meanwhile in my med school a lecturer forced us to have a class at 18.00 til 20.00 during the preclinical year. If we didn't attend the class, he would give us a penalty, in which you will summarize textbooks such as harrison and doing it in handwriting.
I wish the videos are upoladed before the class so i can go in already knowing the review and than going back home to study more and make it stick.
Can you do a video about your tips for studying? Thank you! Love your content
Hi, I have several videos about how I study. Check them out here: th-cam.com/play/PLAhk31i50JpwrX3G5cfNkfaHsmDJrh4PM.html
At my medical school we went through systems and small groups.. in addition to the big lectures.. It would have been impossible to miss a day.. It was not just a lecture..
Summary: He did not go to class because he learns better through audio which is given to them as part of learning material.
I did Computer Science in college, but I was the same way. I loathed going to most lectures, except the ones with the best professors because I knew that they were worth my time. I didn't see the point in going to class if I could figure everything out on my own.
Yes, I agree. Thanks for sharing your experiences!
"I could put that audio on double speed" this is why you make 100k a year
luiOef makes much more then that. But yea, for sure.
If hes the head surgeon then more like 600k a year
@The Greek he's a trauma surgeon bruh
@The Greek average starting salary of hospitalist in a saturated market like around tri state area is around 200k + health care and benefits + around 5-15k for education + you can pick up extra locum shifts that easily pay above 160/hour if you wanna. And your salary gonna increase first few years. Idk where you got 100k from.
@CrAzYCaM 8 the money is not a strong argument for PA or NP. say youre in ortho, just as Dr. Webb. an ortho residency is 4 years, during which you get paid around 50k. PAs make about 100k. so during the entire course of residency, a PA will make 400k while the ortho resident makes 200k. then the next year, the ortho is now a fully licensed surgeon, making around 500k. so in 5 years time, the ortho has made 600k and the PA has made 500K, and those number only get much much farther apart from there on.
Lol I started skipping since week 1 of first year. Never went to anything, never looked at the lectures. Crammed it all in the last 3 weeks and used the free time going gym and chilling out
ha good stuff
Hey Dr Webb how did you figure out what material was testable or not? Or was it just trial and error?
for medical school it's different than undergrad. for example, in undergrad anatomy you needed to know literally every artery, every nerve, function, insertion, origin, etc. in medical school they only ask CLINICALLY relevant things pertaining to that nerve/artery/whatever. Undergrad question: Looking at a femur picture/model, what is this random line running down the middle? Linea aspera. Medical school question: a 3 year old boy, comes to ED, with fever/malaise for 3 days. he's been limping on his leg, temp 103, ROM shows no pain and no joint effusino, he can't bear weight on his leg. radiotracer uptake in his leg is most likely to be increased where? metaphysis part of long bone. with this in mind you'll know what they ask, but also the downside is that you'll realize they ask everything, cause almost everything they say in med school is important lol
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