Thanks for sharing. You are so nice and truly an inspiration. I am 43 years old and guess what I'm doing in two days? I'm taking the MCAT. Isn't that wild? I haven't given up on the dream and people like you just affirm my decision so thank you so much for making this channel and sharing your personal experiences. I wish you the best of luck in all you do. Please send some good vibes, prayers or whatever my way for the MCAT, I need it! LOL
I've always been interested in being an internist, I'm just not sure what sub-specialty I'm most interested in, but I've always had a particular interest in Infectious Disease so I was really happy when you uploaded the interview with Dr Tosh. Thank you so much for uploading all these helpful videos, I hope that someday I can be a doctor as generous and caring as you are :)
can you please do a video on the pros and once of popular specialties? or maybe like a surgery vs. medicine video? :) thanks! i absolutely adore your videos, I'm in high school and i have never been more sure of my decision to become a doctor !
Hi! I'm an Italian med student. I'm in my last (sixth) year of med school. In Italy there is not such thing as pre-med. your videos are so good and I can tell you are a great doctor just listening to you. I'm also interested in surgery but I like clinic as well. It's now time for me to choose a specialty but I haven't decided yet even though general surgery is now my first choice. But I also like paediatrics and internal medicine. My greatest fear is not to be able to have free time. XP
I worked at an optometrist office as a tech, and I loved what the optometrist did but I always wished I could be part of doing more. I never considered ophthalmology, but your video made it really sound perfect to me. Vision is so important, and to be able to help people with their eyes and vision would be so rewarding! I also love the ability to do surgery, but not super lengthy ones. I’m still a sophomore biology major, but I’ll definitely be looking into this specialty more, thank you for posting this video!
Hey Andrea, great video! I really love what you do and how you inform people! Information is the most powerful tool we human can use! Btw. i am going into Ophthalmology Residence myself. Hopefully we can see each other on some big conference in the future! Keep being awesome! Best regards, Atanas Bogoev
This is great! Thank you for sharing! I am a pre-dental student and am applying (have applied) to dental school this cycle and I found it interesting that your passions for opthalmology are in line with my desire to pursue dentistry. The continuity of care for patients, dexterous and artistic nature, and the focuses/skill driven aspects of each procedure are just a few of the reasons why I love dentistry! Thank you for taking us along on your journey and best of luck as your become an outstanding ophthalmologist :)
Love your videos and you are just such an inspiration! i am internal med dr now, finished residency but wanting to continue and become nephrologist! P.S. you are one of tbe best looking ppl ever! Always looking so perfect! :)
You are so nice. Thank you so much for sharing this aspect. I am a med student who is going to have a Oph resident interview and I am kinda nervous what type of reasons I should mention in an interview so this is an inspiration. You’re facial expression is so good.
Andrea I just kinda stumbled onto you're channel. I have Dilated Cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure . I am 54. 2 years after being diagnosed with the severe heart issues i developed Hypermature Cataracts in both eyes. These were Aggravated by my heart issues. In the matter of a couple months i went completely blind in both eyes. I could only see a human hand about a foot away, and then only the color change , not really seeing the hand. I had to wait a bit for my Cardiologist to clear me for the Cataract surgeries , I had a local but was also given a sedative and they did one eye and then 2 weeks later did the other eye, I know what its like to be blind and I know what its like to get my vision back and when i did it was the happiest day of my life. we take sight for granite. My Ophthalmologist is in incredible Doctor he did surgeries 2 days a week and did the right eyes one day and the left eyes the next day. He preferred it that way. I never even felt as much as a scratch in my eyes afterword. No feeling of sand in my eyes or anything. You can understand why he is my hero and favorite Doctor. You will have many very rewarding moments in you're career as at times you will be giving blind people sight again. I think you will love it and thank you for choosing Ophthalmology.
I've fallen in love with ophthalmology for ALL of the reasons that you have just said, I couldn't have said it better myself. My first time in the OR for strabismus was the moment I knew this was the specialty for me (especially after being in orthopedic surgery...too savage for my liking). Hope to meet you at an ophthalmology conference some day!
Really video Andrea..!! Ophthalmology is really cool and I think it fits you perfectlyyy... I'm still looking on various specialties in the future such as Fertility Specialist OBGYN, Dermatologist, Radiologist, or Plastic Surgery...your videos HELP SO MUCH, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you can do an interview with a Radiologic Specialist soon!!! Lots of love, Rachel
I must say that your video is very informative. I have a dream of becoming a Dr and Ophthalmology is my favorite specialty. Thanks, your message has inspired me to keep the dream alive.
Im currently in paramedic school and think very highly of any MD. With all these LCD, phone, TV screens our eyes are getting worse everyday. Optho will always be in the need.
This is a great video, and it does list all the "right" reasons to be an ophthalmologist. Usually, when one is asked the question why one chose to be an ophthalmologist, they usually give you the answer that means literally nothing: "because ophthalmology combines medicine and surgery". While this is very true, it just really doesn't mean anything. Most medical specialties (apart from pediatrics and general medicine) do combine medicine and some form of surgery or procedures. But the real beauty of ophthalmology is about how fascinating the eye and sense of vision are, about the elegance and intricacy of surgery, about how meticulous you need to be, about the perfectionism involved, about the very steep learning curve to master even the basic examination skills, about how challenging it is to learn and excel in microsurgery. You mentioned all the right reasons. As an ophthalmologist (currently a fellow), I will refer whoever asks me "why ophthalmology " to your video.
I'm also passionate about ophthalmology since I pay regular visits to my "eye doctor" and I want to walk the same path that you walk currently. Good luck and I hope you become a very good physician
Hi Andrea, thanks for your video. This is the first time that I am commenting on youtube - I was so pleasantly surprised at how similar our reasons are for wanting to pursue a career in ophthalmology!! I wish you all the best :)
+Andrea Tooley :D no not yet, I'm a final year med student working towards it... If I'm lucky enough to become one, maybe our paths will cross someday!
Outstanding! you've just made me proud, i am MD and i wanna do opthalmogy but thinking what to know before that! I hope you should do more about opthalmology.
Thanks for this video. I also want to be an ophthalmologists :). I absolutely love the anatomy of the eyes. I graduated from medical school in the UK, July this year. I am currently a Foundation year one Dr (House officer). Doing my research, trying to learn more and get involved with things that would help me understand ophthalmology better and hopefully get involved in the speciality. Your video had inspired me more. Thank you
hello, my cousin is born with optic nerve hypoplasia but she's so so smart and is applying to PHD in USA. We live in Lebanon, Middle East and sadly nobody here works on finding cure for this or at least helping her and thus i'm encouraged to become an ophthalmologist. thank you for the video.
Hello, I'm a high school student, I'm 17 and I'm from Brazil. I have to say that your videos are awesome, they tell exactly what I was expecting to hear. I have to admit you're a brilliant woman. My dream is to become a physician one day, as well, and your videos encourage me to keep studying hard to reach that dream. Your channel is very interesting, the more videos I watch the more I get enthusiastic and hooked on Medicine. I wish all good things📚📝🔜🚑🏥🇧🇷🇺🇸!!!
Wow ophtho... congratulations! How about a video on the state of medicine today, at least for you? I am in IM intern in a big city and one of the biggest things that shocked me once I started really working in hospitals is the reality of healthcare today. Every hospital / region is different but I think its important for people (especially pre-meds and med students) to know what they are getting into so they can make the best decisions for them. Going in for the "glory of being a doctor" isn't quite what it used to be. The system can be very frustrating as well as the people involved (docs, nurses, patients, etc). The most frustrating part for me is how powerless I am sometimes despite being the one caring for the patient. Don't get me wrong I love my career choice but its a lot of ups and downs for me personally :). And thank you for all your videos they take a lot of effort and GL in your career.
Hey Andrea!!! Absolutely love watching your videos! Do you think you could share your experience from your Match Day? I think that would be really interesting to hear about!
i went to my optometrist today and fell in love with it for some reason. i know i want to be a physician but their is something different about optometry that i liked. i dont know how to explain it. i guess like you said it's its own thing(the eye).
+TheDopestGamer yeah i get the difference i think i used the word physician when i should gave said doctor. but do optometrist and ophthalmologists go to different schools?
+TheDopestGamer yeah i get the difference i think i used the word physician when i should gave said doctor. but do optometrist and ophthalmologists go to different schools?
+Nish Heard a physician is the same thing as a doctor. Those are interchangeable words. optometrists go to optometry school which I believe is a school you apply to after you get your bachelor's degree. ophthalmologists get a bachelor's, then apply to medical school for four years and then do residency in ophthalmology for four years. An optometrist is not a doctor
Optometrist are definitely doctors, they are listed as optometric physicians by medicare and receive their doctorate of optometry. The main difference between ophthalmology and optometry is that ophthalmologists do surgery and Optometrists can do everything related to eyecare aside from surgery (in most states).
I loved the idea of ophthalmology! Unfortunately my shaky hands are not suited for microsurgery, but it's nice to know passionate people like yourself are in the field :)
Great video as per usual!! I think it would be very useful if you could do a video focused on extracurriculars for premeds/med students. Have a lovely day!!
Great video! I really heard your passion come through. Would love to know more about other specialties as well. If you could find other residents in other specialties to interview that would be great :).
Thanks you so much for these videos. They're super helpful! I became interested in neurosurgery ever since I observed a neurosurgeon perform Burr holes on a patient in the ED while I was working as a tech. My only reservation is the time it will take and at times I wonder if I have the skills to perform at that level.
Hi Andrea! Can you please do a video with an optometrist and compare it with ophthalmology? Similar to the videos you have done with other healthcare professionals.
Firstly an optometrist does not go to med school. It's a four year degree :)you work at the opticians. at least where I come from in Ireland. And opthalmologist is a doctor who went to med school 6 years plus 6-7 years residency :)
I loved hearing all about ophthalmology and your love for it. I never even considered that specialty but it seems so interesting. Can you please do a video with a Nurse Practitioner like your PA video? Also, do you think the fact that I'm coming from community college in my first two years, will affect my chances of getting into medical school? Thanks for all your awesome videos and insights!!
sorry i'm doing a research about chalazion and i'm mentioning directions of how an eyelid should be to prevent a chalazion, are these correct? the mebiomian glands of the eyelid are healthy and opened up the mebiomian glands exits of the eyelid are perfectly opened up
It's interesting how similar this is to the British medical education system. Unfortunately, we don't get paid for our residency-esqe part of our education.
+lolugbenga Maybe I misunderstood your statement but we do get paid in Great Britain. Basic starting salary in foundation year (F1) is £22,600 / year. Sorry if this is not what you meant.
Hi Dr. T , could you please make a video that would explain shadowing ( how we can do it in highschool , what is it , who do we have to talk to, what to expect ) it would be a huge huge help to me and really anyone whos interested in looking into mrdicine while hes still in highschool. I personaly cant wait to see this it would mean the world
can any one help me? do opthalmologist work a normal schedule like 8 to 5 because I want to have a family but I don't want it to be consumed by being a doctor and also will I be able to take like 2 to 3 weeks off for summer vacations with my kids? thank you for your help.
I want to be an Ophthalmologist. However , when checking for the entry requirements it says you need a bachelors degree in medicine or optometry or clinical biological science. How is the process like if you took a degree into optometry then got into Ophthalmology ? Is it difficult? Is it less of chance of an optometry student or a clinical student to get into this than compared to a med-student?
After your medical degree course and basic introduction into hospital life, you apply to what kind of doctor you want to be. It's an application that is never guaranteed so any previous experience will be a bonus. Therefore,if you apply for opthalmology, of course being an optometrist before hand will help compared to somebody with no previous special eye experience. However it's not a necessity, most opthalmologists would not previously have eye experience.
the practical difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists is surgery. Both optometrists and ophthalmologists are trained and state licensed to manage any medical eye disease such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, etc. Both are allowed to prescribe any prescription eye drop and/or medication(s) taken by mouth (to manage eye disease), with few exceptions, including schedule controlled substances. Both have at least 4 years of eye specific training. Optometrists have the most formal optical training, however, they do not perform invasive surgery like ophthalmologists, thus a relatively shorter program. As an optometrist, who owns a private practice that does full medical eye care, who has worked in 8 clinics including 2 hospitals, who has worked beside optometry and med students and ophthalmology residents in all years in every sub-specialty... I wish you the best of luck with your fellowship - not too many in plastics = $ :)
I am confused... planning to take MD ophthalmology or MD surgery..I like to do surgery . surgery after MD we need to do super specialisation like cardio , Neuro, dermat......help me out
Surgery has always interested me so much, but I really want a family. What are some other surgical specialties that I can balance work and family? By the way... Love your videos! Starting my undergrad as pre-med and I can't wait!
is primary care a dying field? i like outpatient general medicine but i've heard and read that is going down and internist see themselve in the urge to specialize. Can you tell us a little about it? Thanks.
+Jomel George Microbiology is not a medical specialty. You can do graduate programs and get masters degrees or PhDs in micro. If you're interested in becoming an MD, you can do infectious disease or pathology which would give you some similarities to a microbiologist. I have a video with an infectious disease specialist you can check out!
hi... what all things that cud help us to get into residency programme in mayo clinic....like in internal medicine..is it just score...or research publication? hopingfr a kind response.... thank you..
u r amazing .. i am in my first year of ophthlamolgy residency and i can say that i love it much more now ...any info about these organization u spoke about ??
Do Ophthalmologists do vision exams and give prescriptions for glasses and contacts? Ive always wondered this because I thought that is what optometrists were for
That's cool! Thanks for the response. I'm applying to med school currently and hope to one day be an ophthalmologist. Your videos help me and I'm sure many more pre-meds so thank you so much for your work.
Hi Andrea, my question is that in one of your previous videos interviewing Dr. Sandra Lee, you guys commented that Dermatology and ophtalmology field have similarities. What are those?
Hey Andrea, can you also tell us a little bit about fellowships? Will you be doing a fellowship once you have completed residency? Also, is a fellowship required?
+moe c I haven't decided about fellowship yet!! There are so many different ones and they are not required, but if you want to specialize even further in your field, then you can opt to do one. I'll keep you updated if I decide!
Hey Andrea Tooley, I have a question about Opthalmology residency hours. What was your schedule like after intern year? I know this can be a hard question to answer based on rotation but an average would be awesome. 7am-4pm? Longer? I'm an MS2 in my second year, halfway through my clerkship. I hate the work life balance and it is mentally killing me. Not to say I would choose a field for the lifestyle during residency but my health is my #1 priority and I can't enjoy my work if I don't take care of myself first. Thus I was wondering how tough Opthalmology residency is compared to PM&R for example? Thanks.
Hi! Am a medical residence GP and I have been working around 2 and half years in Sweden and am hating it because of the load. I have interest in dermatology since the beginning but I couldn’t get a place for residency . How can you prescribe the ophthalmology ad do you recommend it for me? Thanks!!
My eyes are messed and i'm only 21 lol.. but you're lucky you've known what you wanted to do, I'm confused. I want to do neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, emergency, internist, surgery. But I did figure out that I wanted to be a doctor in high school, due to taking care of my terminally ill grandma from 12-16 (she died when I was 16) so yeah.
+Andrea Tooley Yeah it sucks. I miss her everyday. But yeah for sure, I'm excited though to be able to get into an amazing profession and have lots of options!
Dr. Tooley, I am curious. How did you do on the USMLE Part 1? Also, did you get honors in all or most of your clinical rotations and if so, could you give some tips?
Thanks for sharing. You are so nice and truly an inspiration. I am 43 years old and guess what I'm doing in two days? I'm taking the MCAT. Isn't that wild? I haven't given up on the dream and people like you just affirm my decision so thank you so much for making this channel and sharing your personal experiences. I wish you the best of luck in all you do. Please send some good vibes, prayers or whatever my way for the MCAT, I need it! LOL
It's 7 months after! Did u get into medschool?!
probably not
K Carter congrats !! ^.^
douchebag!
K Carter did you get accepted
I've always been interested in being an internist, I'm just not sure what sub-specialty I'm most interested in, but I've always had a particular interest in Infectious Disease so I was really happy when you uploaded the interview with Dr Tosh. Thank you so much for uploading all these helpful videos, I hope that someday I can be a doctor as generous and caring as you are :)
I think you're just amazing! Total doctor, fashion (and life) goals right here!
You're such an inspiration to all of us medical students❤ Thank you!
You're so sweet and down to earth! As an incoming college freshman, you've sure provided a lot of great advice that I'll be taking with me :)
It's amazing to see how happy she is talking about her carrer. It's inspiring! she seems passionate
can you please do a video on the pros and once of popular specialties? or maybe like a surgery vs. medicine video? :) thanks! i absolutely adore your videos, I'm in high school and i have never been more sure of my decision to become a doctor !
Hi! I'm an Italian med student. I'm in my last (sixth) year of med school. In Italy there is not such thing as pre-med. your videos are so good and I can tell you are a great doctor just listening to you. I'm also interested in surgery but I like clinic as well. It's now time for me to choose a specialty but I haven't decided yet even though general surgery is now my first choice. But I also like paediatrics and internal medicine. My greatest fear is not to be able to have free time. XP
So beautifully put! I am taking up ophthalmology and this got me so excited for my journey ahead. Thanks!🤩
I worked at an optometrist office as a tech, and I loved what the optometrist did but I always wished I could be part of doing more. I never considered ophthalmology, but your video made it really sound perfect to me. Vision is so important, and to be able to help people with their eyes and vision would be so rewarding! I also love the ability to do surgery, but not super lengthy ones. I’m still a sophomore biology major, but I’ll definitely be looking into this specialty more, thank you for posting this video!
Hey Andrea, great video! I really love what you do and how you inform people! Information is the most powerful tool we human can use! Btw. i am going into Ophthalmology Residence myself. Hopefully we can see each other on some big conference in the future! Keep being awesome!
Best regards,
Atanas Bogoev
Andrea, I'm not sure if you know just how helpful your videos are... Thank you for making them!
That's my dream specialty, this year is the 2nd time I try passing the residency exam to get ophthalmology, wish me luck
I pray you pass your residency exam
@@zelcoleman4140 thank you very much ❤️
Good luck!
Me too, ophtha love
Today I started my ophthalmology residency, dreams do come true
This is great! Thank you for sharing! I am a pre-dental student and am applying (have applied) to dental school this cycle and I found it interesting that your passions for opthalmology are in line with my desire to pursue dentistry. The continuity of care for patients, dexterous and artistic nature, and the focuses/skill driven aspects of each procedure are just a few of the reasons why I love dentistry! Thank you for taking us along on your journey and best of luck as your become an outstanding ophthalmologist :)
Love your videos and you are just such an inspiration! i am internal med dr now, finished residency but wanting to continue and become nephrologist! P.S. you are one of tbe best looking ppl ever! Always looking so perfect! :)
+Linda Kucane LOL Thank you!!! Congrats to you finishing residency!
Thanks for sharing! This is the most helpful take I've seen on Optho so far
you are amazing, i have an ophthalmology residency interview tomorrow. thank you for the insights
I love your passion when talking about your specialty. Thank you for all your videos, truly inspiring! :)
I am a first year medical student who's interested in Ophthalmology. Thank you for this, it really helped!
You are so nice. Thank you so much for sharing this aspect. I am a med student who is going to have a Oph resident interview and I am kinda nervous what type of reasons I should mention in an interview so this is an inspiration. You’re facial expression is so good.
Hey Andrea, thank you so much for all the insightful information, and for taking the time out to answer our questions! You're my favorite doctor! :D
+Sameena Rahman Thank you!!!
Andrea I just kinda stumbled onto you're channel. I have Dilated Cardiomyopathy and severe heart failure . I am 54. 2 years after being diagnosed with the severe heart issues i developed Hypermature Cataracts in both eyes. These were Aggravated by my heart issues. In the matter of a couple months i went completely blind in both eyes. I could only see a human hand about a foot away, and then only the color change , not really seeing the hand. I had to wait a bit for my Cardiologist to clear me for the Cataract surgeries , I had a local but was also given a sedative and they did one eye and then 2 weeks later did the other eye, I know what its like to be blind and I know what its like to get my vision back and when i did it was the happiest day of my life. we take sight for granite. My Ophthalmologist is in incredible Doctor he did surgeries 2 days a week and did the right eyes one day and the left eyes the next day. He preferred it that way. I never even felt as much as a scratch in my eyes afterword. No feeling of sand in my eyes or anything. You can understand why he is my hero and favorite Doctor. You will have many very rewarding moments in you're career as at times you will be giving blind people sight again. I think you will love it and thank you for choosing Ophthalmology.
I've fallen in love with ophthalmology for ALL of the reasons that you have just said, I couldn't have said it better myself. My first time in the OR for strabismus was the moment I knew this was the specialty for me (especially after being in orthopedic surgery...too savage for my liking). Hope to meet you at an ophthalmology conference some day!
Really video Andrea..!! Ophthalmology is really cool and I think it fits you perfectlyyy... I'm still looking on various specialties in the future such as Fertility Specialist OBGYN, Dermatologist, Radiologist, or Plastic Surgery...your videos HELP SO MUCH, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope you can do an interview with a Radiologic Specialist soon!!!
Lots of love, Rachel
*Really GREAT videooo ='D
I must say that your video is very informative. I have a dream of becoming a Dr and Ophthalmology is my favorite specialty. Thanks, your message has inspired me to keep the dream alive.
Im currently in paramedic school and think very highly of any MD. With all these LCD, phone, TV screens our eyes are getting worse everyday. Optho will always be in the need.
Wow! I've watched some of your other videos but I never realized you ended up going to Mayo! That's so awesome! Great job!!!
Congratulations! You will in a few years perform life changing surgery! The gift of vision! enjoy your path and good luck in your career :)
This is a great video, and it does list all the "right" reasons to be an ophthalmologist. Usually, when one is asked the question why one chose to be an ophthalmologist, they usually give you the answer that means literally nothing: "because ophthalmology combines medicine and surgery". While this is very true, it just really doesn't mean anything. Most medical specialties (apart from pediatrics and general medicine) do combine medicine and some form of surgery or procedures. But the real beauty of ophthalmology is about how fascinating the eye and sense of vision are, about the elegance and intricacy of surgery, about how meticulous you need to be, about the perfectionism involved, about the very steep learning curve to master even the basic examination skills, about how challenging it is to learn and excel in microsurgery. You mentioned all the right reasons. As an ophthalmologist (currently a fellow), I will refer whoever asks me "why ophthalmology " to your video.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I've watched this video twice now! I'm also very interested in Ophthalmology.
Would love more tips about getting into ophthalmology due to it being really competitive! Love this video, keep it up!
I'm also passionate about ophthalmology since I pay regular visits to my "eye doctor" and I want to walk the same path that you walk currently. Good luck and I hope you become a very good physician
Hi Andrea, thanks for your video. This is the first time that I am commenting on youtube - I was so pleasantly surprised at how similar our reasons are for wanting to pursue a career in ophthalmology!! I wish you all the best :)
+Elizabeth Baek Thank you! Are you an ophtho resident?!
+Andrea Tooley :D no not yet, I'm a final year med student working towards it... If I'm lucky enough to become one, maybe our paths will cross someday!
Hello, i am opthalmology resident first year in Nepal and so happy to know that you are enjoying it.
Doc! Can i have your number?
Outstanding! you've just made me proud, i am MD and i wanna do opthalmogy but thinking what to know before that! I hope you should do more about opthalmology.
Thanks for this video. I also want to be an ophthalmologists :). I absolutely love the anatomy of the eyes. I graduated from medical school in the UK, July this year. I am currently a Foundation year one Dr (House officer). Doing my research, trying to learn more and get involved with things that would help me understand ophthalmology better and hopefully get involved in the speciality. Your video had inspired me more. Thank you
Can you please make a video about your patients and what was really exciting about what you need to fix on them !
thank you so much! I cant help my smile from the beginning of the video cause you speak out my mind. hopefully I can go to ophthalmology soon. :)
Hello! I am a first year medical student. I want to become an ophthalmologist. Thank you for your videos. They are very inspiring!!!
Thank you for the video! I'm currently an MS3 at UF debating ophtho and this video helped a ton.
hello, my cousin is born with optic nerve hypoplasia but she's so so smart and is applying to PHD in USA. We live in Lebanon, Middle East and sadly nobody here works on finding cure for this or at least helping her and thus i'm encouraged to become an ophthalmologist. thank you for the video.
Hello, I'm a high school student, I'm 17 and I'm from Brazil. I have to say that your videos are awesome, they tell exactly what I was expecting to hear. I have to admit you're a brilliant woman. My dream is to become a physician one day, as well, and your videos encourage me to keep studying hard to reach that dream. Your channel is very interesting, the more videos I watch the more I get enthusiastic and hooked on Medicine. I wish all good things📚📝🔜🚑🏥🇧🇷🇺🇸!!!
You're so awesome, Andrea! Never stop posting :)
Wow ophtho... congratulations! How about a video on the state of medicine today, at least for you? I am in IM intern in a big city and one of the biggest things that shocked me once I started really working in hospitals is the reality of healthcare today. Every hospital / region is different but I think its important for people (especially pre-meds and med students) to know what they are getting into so they can make the best decisions for them. Going in for the "glory of being a doctor" isn't quite what it used to be. The system can be very frustrating as well as the people involved (docs, nurses, patients, etc). The most frustrating part for me is how powerless I am sometimes despite being the one caring for the patient. Don't get me wrong I love my career choice but its a lot of ups and downs for me personally :). And thank you for all your videos they take a lot of effort and GL in your career.
Hey Andrea!!! Absolutely love watching your videos! Do you think you could share your experience from your Match Day? I think that would be really interesting to hear about!
+kellyheartspink25 Here are 2 blogs that I wrote about it! www.andreatooley.com/2014/01/match-day/ and www.andreatooley.com/2014/03/match-day-again/
Love your Videos! Always watch them during my study-breaks for motivation! :D
Greets from Germany!
i went to my optometrist today and fell in love with it for some reason. i know i want to be a physician but their is something different about optometry that i liked. i dont know how to explain it. i guess like you said it's its own thing(the eye).
+TheDopestGamer yeah i get the difference i think i used the word physician when i should gave said doctor. but do optometrist and ophthalmologists go to different schools?
+TheDopestGamer yeah i get the difference i think i used the word physician when i should gave said doctor. but do optometrist and ophthalmologists go to different schools?
+Nish Heard a physician is the same thing as a doctor. Those are interchangeable words. optometrists go to optometry school which I believe is a school you apply to after you get your bachelor's degree. ophthalmologists get a bachelor's, then apply to medical school for four years and then do residency in ophthalmology for four years. An optometrist is not a doctor
+kkkatlyn thanks for clearing that up because that really confused me.
Optometrist are definitely doctors, they are listed as optometric physicians by medicare and receive their doctorate of optometry. The main difference between ophthalmology and optometry is that ophthalmologists do surgery and Optometrists can do everything related to eyecare aside from surgery (in most states).
I loved the idea of ophthalmology! Unfortunately my shaky hands are not suited for microsurgery, but it's nice to know passionate people like yourself are in the field :)
Thank you for the video! I really enjoyed listening to your perspective.
Do you have a video “stuff about residency I wish I had known in medical school?”
Great video as per usual!! I think it would be very useful if you could do a video focused on extracurriculars for premeds/med students. Have a lovely day!!
Great video! I really heard your passion come through. Would love to know more about other specialties as well. If you could find other residents in other specialties to interview that would be great :).
Thanks you so much for these videos. They're super helpful! I became interested in neurosurgery ever since I observed a neurosurgeon perform Burr holes on a patient in the ED while I was working as a tech. My only reservation is the time it will take and at times I wonder if I have the skills to perform at that level.
+Ro S You can do it!
+Ro S a burr hole in the ED... no one does burr holes outside a OR
I saw your videos when I started my medical school. Now I'm watching again after completing med school to find idea about postgrad!
This is so inspiring! I hope to pursue Ophthalmology!
Hi Andrea! Can you please do a video with an optometrist and compare it with ophthalmology? Similar to the videos you have done with other healthcare professionals.
Firstly an optometrist does not go to med school. It's a four year degree :)you work at the opticians. at least where I come from in Ireland.
And opthalmologist is a doctor who went to med school 6 years plus 6-7 years residency :)
I loved hearing all about ophthalmology and your love for it. I never even considered that specialty but it seems so interesting. Can you please do a video with a Nurse Practitioner like your PA video? Also, do you think the fact that I'm coming from community college in my first two years, will affect my chances of getting into medical school? Thanks for all your awesome videos and insights!!
Ophthalmology is very interesting, I first got interested after doing 9 month course in Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
sorry i'm doing a research about chalazion and i'm mentioning directions of how an eyelid should be to prevent a chalazion, are these correct?
the mebiomian glands of the eyelid are healthy and opened up
the mebiomian glands exits of the eyelid are perfectly opened up
It's interesting how similar this is to the British medical education system. Unfortunately, we don't get paid for our residency-esqe part of our education.
+lolugbenga Maybe I misunderstood your statement but we do get paid in Great Britain. Basic starting salary in foundation year (F1) is £22,600 / year. Sorry if this is not what you meant.
+Luxy Nails the mistake is mine, I should've specified how I was talking about the residential placements in year 5
+lolugbenga Oh my bad.. yes make sense now! :) I dont think anyone does though ..
Hi Dr. T , could you please make a video that would explain shadowing ( how we can do it in highschool , what is it , who do we have to talk to, what to expect ) it would be a huge huge help to me and really anyone whos interested in looking into mrdicine while hes still in highschool. I personaly cant wait to see this it would mean the world
+Salman Sater Great idea!!
can any one help me? do opthalmologist work a normal schedule like 8 to 5 because I want to have a family but I don't want it to be consumed by being a doctor and also will I be able to take like 2 to 3 weeks off for summer vacations with my kids? thank you for your help.
silly question but do I pronounce the "p" in ophthalmology?
Great Video! I'd love to know the areas you weren't so interested in...
I want to be an Ophthalmologist. However , when checking for the entry requirements it says you need a bachelors degree in medicine or optometry or clinical biological science. How is the process like if you took a degree into optometry then got into Ophthalmology ? Is it difficult? Is it less of chance of an optometry student or a clinical student to get into this than compared to a med-student?
After your medical degree course and basic introduction into hospital life, you apply to what kind of doctor you want to be. It's an application that is never guaranteed so any previous experience will be a bonus. Therefore,if you apply for opthalmology, of course being an optometrist before hand will help compared to somebody with no previous special eye experience. However it's not a necessity, most opthalmologists would not previously have eye experience.
And it is not possible to be an opthalmologist without a degree in medicine
Great video like always!
Could you do a video on how to obtain a ophthalmology residency?
the practical difference between optometrists and ophthalmologists is surgery. Both optometrists and ophthalmologists are trained and state licensed to manage any medical eye disease such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, uveitis, etc. Both are allowed to prescribe any prescription eye drop and/or medication(s) taken by mouth (to manage eye disease), with few exceptions, including schedule controlled substances. Both have at least 4 years of eye specific training. Optometrists have the most formal optical training, however, they do not perform invasive surgery like ophthalmologists, thus a relatively shorter program. As an optometrist, who owns a private practice that does full medical eye care, who has worked in 8 clinics including 2 hospitals, who has worked beside optometry and med students and ophthalmology residents in all years in every sub-specialty... I wish you the best of luck with your fellowship - not too many in plastics = $ :)
Hi Andrea! My question for you is: What is it like working at Mayo Clinic?
Great video. You are an inspiration!!
I am confused... planning to take MD ophthalmology or MD surgery..I like to do surgery
. surgery after MD we need to do super specialisation like cardio , Neuro, dermat......help me out
Loved this!
How about if someone already graduated from an optometry school and he want to become an Ophthalmologist, is this possible
I know you''re going to become an ophthalmologist, but if you were to pick four other specialties you wanted to go into what would they be? Thanks.
Thank you for this video! I want to become an Ophthalmologist.
wow... great video.. you are so sorted... thats really good. do u upload these before going to work ? just guessing. ..
+Kate Ledbetter i mean she knew what she wanted to do since such a long time.. its rare
+Ketaki Pawar so do I ,I want to go in to surgery what are you in
+Kate Ledbetter im in oral and maxillofacial surgery
+Ketaki Pawar that's so awesome !!!!!!
great work, very helpful videos
Surgery has always interested me so much, but I really want a family. What are some other surgical specialties that I can balance work and family? By the way... Love your videos! Starting my undergrad as pre-med and I can't wait!
Justin K Urology and ENT
I’m 13 and I want to study ophthalmology thanks for this video😇❤️
is primary care a dying field? i like outpatient general medicine but i've heard and read that is going down and internist see themselve in the urge to specialize. Can you tell us a little about it? Thanks.
Hi Andrea Can u post a vedio on how to get into microbiology residency programme???The steps to become a microbiologist..Thank u dear
+Jomel George Microbiology is not a medical specialty. You can do graduate programs and get masters degrees or PhDs in micro. If you're interested in becoming an MD, you can do infectious disease or pathology which would give you some similarities to a microbiologist. I have a video with an infectious disease specialist you can check out!
hi...
what all things that cud help us to get into residency programme in mayo clinic....like in internal medicine..is it just score...or research publication? hopingfr a kind response....
thank you..
thank you so much
umm Im really bad at math
like a D , is that gonna ruin everything for me and make it harder on me in med school
can you do interview with other specialties e.g. plastic surgeons, radiologists ...
+kwers That's my plan! Working on it :-)
Thank you so much! You are so inspirational ))
u r amazing .. i am in my first year of ophthlamolgy residency and i can say that i love it much more now ...any info about these organization u spoke about ??
You speak so interesting ☺️ Thanks
Do Ophthalmologists do vision exams and give prescriptions for glasses and contacts? Ive always wondered this because I thought that is what optometrists were for
Generally optometrists do more of this, but ophthalmologists are certainly able to do it as well :-)
That's cool! Thanks for the response. I'm applying to med school currently and hope to one day be an ophthalmologist. Your videos help me and I'm sure many more pre-meds so thank you so much for your work.
Yes, ophthalmologist do all of that. Especially in Europe where optometry isnearly non existing and is a commercial job (not really a paramedics)
does Optho has any website or social media page I can follow?
Hi Andrea, my question is that in one of your previous videos interviewing Dr. Sandra Lee, you guys commented that Dermatology and ophtalmology field have similarities. What are those?
Hey! Can you guide me how to study opthalmology in undergrad? Can you refer books for opthalmology for undergrad?
Hey Andrea, can you also tell us a little bit about fellowships? Will you be doing a fellowship once you have completed residency? Also, is a fellowship required?
+moe c I haven't decided about fellowship yet!! There are so many different ones and they are not required, but if you want to specialize even further in your field, then you can opt to do one. I'll keep you updated if I decide!
Hey Andrea Tooley, I have a question about Opthalmology residency hours. What was your schedule like after intern year? I know this can be a hard question to answer based on rotation but an average would be awesome. 7am-4pm? Longer? I'm an MS2 in my second year, halfway through my clerkship. I hate the work life balance and it is mentally killing me. Not to say I would choose a field for the lifestyle during residency but my health is my #1 priority and I can't enjoy my work if I don't take care of myself first. Thus I was wondering how tough Opthalmology residency is compared to PM&R for example? Thanks.
Got ophtha finally🤗
Hi Andrea I just have a question. Did you try to match into Bascom Palmer since it is a better program then mayo and you're from Florida
+Sandhya Appiah she's from Sarasota and moved to Indiana
I want to be a doctor but I can't understand what doctor I should become 😭
Me too
I just wanna be everything☹
Can u do a video on other specialties that are balanced? (Long term patients and patients you may only see one time.
+Cheyanne Rozenek Yes! Working on videos about all different specialties :-)
Hi!
Am a medical residence GP and I have been working around 2 and half years in Sweden and am hating it because of the load. I have interest in dermatology since the beginning but I couldn’t get a place for residency . How can you prescribe the ophthalmology ad do you recommend it for me?
Thanks!!
My eyes are messed and i'm only 21 lol.. but you're lucky you've known what you wanted to do, I'm confused. I want to do neurosurgery, cardiology, oncology, emergency, internist, surgery. But I did figure out that I wanted to be a doctor in high school, due to taking care of my terminally ill grandma from 12-16 (she died when I was 16) so yeah.
+FutureDoctorMandy I'm sorry about your grandmother. Those are all great specialties and you have tons of time to decide!
+Andrea Tooley Yeah it sucks. I miss her everyday. But yeah for sure, I'm excited though to be able to get into an amazing profession and have lots of options!
Dr. Tooley, I am curious. How did you do on the USMLE Part 1? Also, did you get honors in all or most of your clinical rotations and if so, could you give some tips?