In the past (at least as I know in Arab/Islamic history), scientists tended to learn about everything, learning about the language, religion, physics, math, medicine, military, like everything and actually contributed to these different areas... I wish I reach that level of knowledge in my life...
When I was on admissions at a large midwestern medical school, we had a woman apply, college degree then housewife, age 48. This was in the mid-90s. The admissions committee said, "You're 48 now; you'll be 52 when you graduate in 4 years". She replied "I plan on being 52 in 4 years anyway; why not be a physician by then." She got in, did very well, did a residency in Family Medicine, and went out to a rural community near her hometown that needed a physician, and served happily there.
That's the type of story that has myself dearly looking into medicine I have yet to attend college. I have loved medicine ever since coming pretty close to dying from a leaking appendix. Medicine amazed me and still does at 38. I regret not going to medical school. I have the mind for medicine too.
The idea that there's a certain age where you should be out of school and having a career comes with the assumption that you've had an average life. I had to overcome my self-esteem issues and accept that just because I'm 26 doesn't mean that I'm a failure for graduating my engineering program later than everyone else. I will be 28 by the time I'm done with a bachelor's degree. But what people don't know is that I have multiple health problems, most of which are so newly discovered in medicine that it took me 7 years just to get the diagnosis. So I have been living for 7 years thinking that my health problems came from my own anxiety, but they were a physical problem which I couldn't control. The average person doesn't have to experience that amount of suffering, so it is unfair to compare me to the average person who could finish school by age 23.
I'm 45 and I'm going back to school to finish my BS and preparing for medical school. I've been through a lot of life, my son died when I started premed in 2002. I was homeless for a year, abusive partner, injuries, illnesses, caring for mom through 3 rounds of cancer...ugh..... I love science, medicine, that dance and constant learning. I am in the medical field and I advocate for patients 100% and I want to help on a physician level. Pray for me.
You're my hero. I'm 34, have 3 young children and no village and in my heart all I want to do is a be a doctor. Just knowing there's someone that is still fighting for it at the age I would probably be able to really start means the world to me. I will keep you in my thoughts and remember you when it's finally my turn to try. Thank you for sharing 💙💙💙💙
I started thinking about medical school when I was 44. Given I was graduated with a business degree 20 years before at that point with no science academic experience/credits, I went ahead and took the basic science courses in a local community college and took the MCAT after 6 months and was accepted into medical school the next year at 45. Today, I am 63 with a thriving practicing as an internist with my own clinic. If you want something bad enough and put your soul and mind into it, it could be done. Regards, Dr S. Wong, DO.
What!? A doctor that admits that he doesn't know everything!? Wants to embrace his ignorance and connect with the patient!? Wow! So impressed! He will do a huge amount of good in the world!
@Vax Not Idiots like you are why we have pointless measles outbreaks, syphilis running rampant in low-income areas in every state in the US, and why countless people die from preventable causes every year.
@@DoctorMike it does! I'm in school to become a nurse, and watching your videos just gives me that much more pep!!! This video gives me ablot of inspiration. I'm 28 and in school.
Christy Duke it’s nice to hear, they don’t just do it for the prestige, money, awards, etc. It’s nice to hear they do it because they love the thrill of finding the reasons, the chase, and most of all-their patients!
It’s great to hear him so passionate. They’ve worked damn hard to get where they have, they make so many sacrifices with their families, themselves and their health to an extent. Any doctor has got my respect, when they’re like these guys!
Best motivational punch line : “YOU WOULD HAVE TO KILL ME TO GET ME QUIT” What an impressive man he is...we can connect to him without even knowing him. Good doc !
I turned 36 yesterday and have an acceptance to medical school. I'll admit, I started getting cold feet after that acceptance...I don't have a family, but this journey will turn my entire world in a different direction. But it's good to see that others have been in my shoes and that they are doing well!
@@Sheenawilli Just finished my second block of med school! It's been an interesting experience so far. I am missing getting a paycheck, but I'm not regretting things (yet).
I'm shook right now. I got my masters in biomedical engineering and was an engineer for about 5 years. I'm applying to medical school right now. Doc if you see this, thank you, this reminds me so much of why I want to be a doctor, and why I was disheartened as an engineer. This is just amazing.
@@Diamond-gk1ec the coarswork or the career? The coursework is interesting, I did biomaterials and it is really cool to see how certain materials interact with the body. As far as a career, that kinda depends which way you go. Biopharma companies tend to have mostly tedious work if I'm being honest. There's a lot of rush to get your work done just to wait on something else. Though that's engineering in a nutshell. I worked for a polymers company as a project engineer and that was honestly the most fun. After that I was a process guy for a biopharma company. You learn a lot about the way things are and how they're done, the unfortunate part is that you also learn a lot of codes (ansi, iso9001) that have no actual value outside of a specific type of instrument or tank. That's more or less the stuff that made me question my value added. It is great for the variety of jobs you can do, probably a wider array than almost any form of engineering. Ice had the opportunity to design reactors for the DOE, design medical instruments for a local hospital, work on construction projects, do research for the EPA, and have a couple typical engineering jobs. I really did love what I've learned and it is incredibly valuable to me, I wouldn't have chosen anything else really, but its times that you question your value added to something. For example,reading asme codes for pressure vessels not to design one, but to verify that an already procured product is adequate when a PE is going to inspect it anyway so you're just wasting your time. Things like that happen a lot, and they make you feel like a trained monkey could do your job, and it's just busy work. It's not all like that, but enough so that I couldn't take it. Hope this is a good enough explanation.
Oh wow. All the best. I am turning 31 in a couple of days and half away from my professional accounting degree. Your comment gave me such a great feeling! Congratulations and all the best :)
@@avery1560 hi Miriam. That is excellent. Try with everything you've got to get straight A's with your prereqs. It helps prep you for how much harder you have to work once the real classes start. They are also direct indicators to success. Not all but many students who don't do well in prereqs fail nursing. The prereqs are tedious but easy compared to actual nursing which is critical thinking and higher level concepts. Study all the time. You will do well.
That's me 100%. I'm 30 and have been feeling incredibly behind the curve. A year ago the feeling of anxiety just became overwhelming, but now I have my EMT certification, and I'm working as a wildland fireman. Having goals and being able to look at the bigger picture is incredibly important. Hope everyone is happy and healthy!
It's not thaaat motivational. I mean he was an engineer before, what about people that didn't know what to do with their life, wasted time, and now they are on edge...
@@jsvaldes88 It motivated me. Even though my situation is very different (but I don't like to divulge information on the internet). Whether you had a career and money before shouldn't make much difference, it's about finding your place in life and maybe even your "calling". Even though that is for sure an overused cliché, there is some truth to it. All the aforementioned no matter what your age may be.
@@greennin you’re right, it doesn’t have to be medically or engineering related to be considered motivational to everyone. It’s the point that if you find yourself wanting to do something that you want, it’s always not too late to step your feet into the water. Just do what you want and as long as that makes you happy and is hurting no one, then just go for it.
I'm 30 with a toddler and pregnant. Will be in my 5th year of medicine this September. Whenever I feel too old and hopeless I watch this. Thank you, it means so much to me.
@@EgliaRoze 👏Bravo!!! I literally don’t understand how it is possible to do! You must have gotten a tremendous support from your close ones and incredible inner drive. We need more people like you are!
Ooh my goodness. I'm 37. I just started medical school this summer 2019. And I am/was a satellite engineer. I worked in satellite transmission for 8 years. I have a husband and kids. I love the sciences. Oh you give me so much hope. Thank you. Thank you!!!
Good luck Kate! I did economics, working as finance analyst for a medical device company before starting med school with 29. It was a long way with limited resources but I'll graduate next year with 37 and while it was the most exhausting thing I've done in my life, it was also the most interesting thing I've done.
Speaking about his wife "She can just look at me and tell me a story, sometime just the way she touches my hand, I know what she's thinking" This was the most beautiful thing about this video!
I started my psychology degree at 42 and plan on getting my doctorate. I am 48 and will be 52 when I get my doctorate in Neuropsychology. You are never to old to go back to school.
Your never too old to go to school, but starting a career at that age can work against you. You are more susceptible to age discrimination as most employees would prefer to higher someone younger even if you have the same experience level.
@@Theoneandonly88able That depends a lot on what she would be doing with her degree. If she went the clinical route, she could always start her own practice and have a lot of patients prefer her to a younger doctor. She could even get hired based on wanting some older doctors at a practice (or in the city). Ageism exists both ways in medicine. You can't be too young either or people won't take you seriously. Many, many people would prefer an older neuropsychologist to a younger one. And 52 sounds like a perfect age for clients. Not so young that life hasn't given you any "real experience", not so old that you are out of touch with the youngest generations.
My Obgyn was a practicing lawyer before deciding on medicine. I always admired her drive and bravery to just switch careers to follow what makes her happy
Wow. He just said I wrap my arms around how much I don't know. Only a truly wise person realizes what they don't know so that they can continue to gain knowledge. 👍🏾
@@DR_Henry I tried considering it but I Canada has a lot of restrictions for international medical graduates. It's hard to secure medical residency in Canada if you're an IMG
it’s crazy in the US but if you can make it in a german university it’s free for citizens and not much for foreign students. Like 300€ per semester. If your grades are bad you can go to turkey. Private university in istanbul (Halic University) costs 13000 dolar a year. Still much cheaper than America.
My mother is doing a Masters now, as she’s turning 50. She used to be worried about being old and going back to University, but I told her “You’re going to get older anyway, you might as well be better educated by the time you get there”
I honestly think it's really cool to get a Bachelors young and a Masters later in life, have some space between them. And I have the same logic as you! I will get older anyway, so do I want to experience this in my life at least to the extend to which it's possible for me, or do I want to _not experience it at all?_ Time passed by anyway.
One of my violin students asked me before she started if at 50 she was too old to start learning an instrument and I just asked her if she would rather wait until she was 60. 🤷♀️
This is inspirational, I dropped out of med school at 22 I couldn’t pay it, I was in debt, I ended up working for an IT company, I saved money and now I’m 26 I feel old and I start med school again tomorrow, there is nothing I want more in life and I’ve sacrificed so much for this and I kinda felt bad about my age, seeing this video makes me think that it’s possible and I can do it.
While not Med school, I was in school for medical coding at 19 and dropped out. Went back for it again when I found out I was pregnant at 21. Now I’m 27 and coding and LOVE it. May not be patient care but is certainly fun and rewarding and always learning new things. Don’t feel bad and my best wishes to you
Another memorable quote: "You know sometimes I joke and I call medicine my mistress. You know, she takes my money, she keeps me away from my family, she runs me ragged and treats me bad, but I love her and I keep coming back."
Just started med school at 29, which is 6 years in Germany. Done business and software engineering before, so I was set up well. I understand exactly what he meant, when he says “I never have to justify what I do […] When it’s me and the patient I know that’s why I’m doing it.”
T K Im also a lawyer and going to med school in the next two years. Love it if youd share any helpful tips to getting in, or things that you wish you could have told your younger self!! Hope youre killing it👍🏻
Same here. I live in Europe, started med school at 39, got pregnant in between. I am 51 now, finishing my residency to become a clinical psychiatrist and the happiest I've ever been. I love my job, the pay is good and my family and friends are proud of me and have always supported me. My advice: just do it
Man, this video is a godsend. I'm 36 now and seriously thinking of going back to university to change my career. Just listening to Dr Espina speak so eloquently and passionately about his experience, it is really inspiring. The comments on here are also really heartwarming to read. Thank you.
45,I started to study as a nurse. I had been an English teacher before. The best time to star something is TODAY. love this man and baby Doctor ❤️❤️❤️.
@J Carver no no, I'm 45 and started last year studying to become a nurse. My family is a family of nurses (and teachers, I still teach sometimes), but I always had the feeling that I was "incomplete" in some way; 4 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with cancer, she got operated and is perfect now, but I was diagnosed fibromialgia (I'm OK with it, I can deal with it), but there were those things that changed my way of living and thinking so ... I made up my mind and turned my life 360 degrees :I'm not married anymore, I lost a baby, I have 11 dogs and still have my parents, so I didn't have excuses not to do what I wanted ;niw I don't have that feeling of being "incomplete" anymore and I really happy, tired! But happy! Hahaha! The video really inspired me, it was, like a shot of "keep moving forward" 😊. Thanks for your reply. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Hey don’t feel bad! I’m almost 40 and I am pursuing medical school. I did nursing for a while and LOVE medicine. You are never too old to do anything you love.
Cee Cee awww Thank you love! I have always wanted to be a doctor since I was 8. I know I’m late in the game, but I’m hoping my age and life experiences will help me out against these young kids I’m up against!
"i remember the first time that i saw, in anatomy lab, lungs from a smoker, it made me so nervous. I went outside and had a cigarette " :)))))))))))))))))) I AM DEAD, i love this man already
Dr. Espina talks so fluently, so easy to zone into his words and his story. Of all the Wednesday Checkups I think this one is my favorite, really enjoyed it!
'I wrap my arms around my own ignorance" is such a good statement and sums up confirmation bias. I think that if somebody says "I know everything" while the rest of the scientific and/or medical community says "??????" then that somebody doesn't truly know. Dr Espina is so wise.
I always wanted to be a doctor but an event in my life led me to do a bachelors in psychology and an MBA in digital marketing. Now I’m almost 30 and I feel too old for med school/ college again. But that feeling of going to school and accomplish my dream is still here. I’m considering going back and finish what I once started. Great video!! 🙏🏼
Oh, girl! We aren't different. I did my MBA as well last year and there's pain in my heart somewhere that I didn't fight enough and get into medical school when it was needed. One day I will. But, studying medicine is so expensive. I'm planning to save money and start. It just feels impossible at this point.
I think people should pursue anything they are passionate about no matter their age. That's amazing he went back to medical school so late in life. He is amazing!!!
I want this guy as my life mentor. He just speaks with such finesse and I can understand what he's talking about with regards to life experiences. I'm only 24 but I miss being able to talk to people like this
I agree! My husband has bee. in medschool 5 yrs and is starting residency now. We also have a 1.5 yrnold son. I worked and supported him while he was in school n now we r switching roles. I'll tell u it takes a lot of patience and sacrifice in the Hope's that it will all pay off. I love this idea!
Dr. Espina put a very personal and real perspective to his life as a doctor. You can see how much he loves what he does and can hear the passion. Much respect.
Jokes aside - this was so beautiful to listen to. You can tell he has a genuine passion for what he does. He really is so poetic when describing his work!!! I wish everyone was as eloquent and as passionate about their work / life. I hope he’s successful and happy for many many years!!!
Dr. Luis has such a caring, comforting aura about him. He seems like the type of physician who would actually listen to your concerns wholeheartedly and care.
As a mid-30 something wanting to go into nursing, I want him on every episode! You balance each other so well. The humour and wisdom and interactions between you two is great. Thanks for the opportunity to hear his experience ❤️
I started first year university with a 37 year old. Not first year med school..but first year uni. I was 18, he was 37. He entered med school at 44. He’s now a doctor at our local hospital 💜
What a sweet, kind-hearted, humble man. He's very comforting to listen to. The right bedside manner is so important as a physician, he's got that quality in spades, empathy just oozes from him.
I just turned 37 and I'm about halfway through my first year of veterinary school, so I had to click when I saw this video! I struggle a little with the age thing since the vast majority of my classmates are ages 18-21, but hey... with age comes life experience!
I have always wanted to be a veterinarian, but life got in the way. I`m turning 37 in a few days and I am completly afraid that if I start, it will be 6 tough years and will always be behind the youngest of them. In my country its a 6 years school, so ill be 43 by the time I graduate.
@@andreeatoma4194 I say go for it! I'm now in my second year and taking things at my own pace since I have a job that can support me in the meantime. It's challenging sometimes, but I don't want to have any regrets later in life.
@@Elestucheperdido Hey, how old are you? I am 26 and already graduated in business administration, but am very passionate about vererinary medicine. I am thinking of starting next year. What about you ?
He looks like such a cool and nice person. Definitely an inspiration for people to do something even if it looks like it's a bit late. "Better late than never"
I NEVER comment on youtube videos. But this is one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. I am an engineer too. And I could never ever think about going to a medical school after 5 years of an engineering course. Congratulations Doctor Luis!
Dr. Espina is so humble and grounded and I love his intellectual curiosity. No wonder his wife believes in him. Would love to see him start his own TH-cam channel, but he's not nearly narcissistic enough to need the attention.
His patients must absolutely love him, he is so genuine! His love and passion for his work and the people he serves just ruminates in his voice. Mike you must share some of these qualities, stop hiding them.
I was 40 graduating from a vascular sonography program. Totally worth it. But Dr. Luis said it perfectly, the FEAR of failing your patient, family and the tests are with you everyday and I was determined to finish. Two years out I still love my “mistress”.
When I was back in grade school, I was considered stupid. That's what they called it back then. When I was about 40 years old, I was diagnosed with ADD. I was already a teacher at that point and decided to turn those teaching and learning strategies that I was teaching kids into how should I learn. I went back to school in the field of medicine. And now at the age of 60, I graduated top of my class, took my certification test and scored 98% compared to all of the others (of all different ages) who took the same test across the nation, and am now hired and training with my first medical job. Once you understand how you learn, there was absolutely no stopping you. If you look back at my study notebooks, you might mistake them for comic books. I'm a very visual learner and if I draw things out they become cemented in my brain. It takes longer (I'm not a fast reader), but once I have it - it's in there like concrete. I used to tutor other struggling students in anatomy and physiology, as well as microbiology, while at the same time I was taking the class alongside them. My biggest piece of advice is to allow yourself to study differently until you find out exact niche that fits. It totally changes your world!
This is a classic example: You can spend your life connecting with others, sharing common experiences, making memories and friendships or draw lines of separatism. The young DR isn't intimidated by the older savy Dr and the older Dr isn't envious of the younger Dr's youth and vitality! What a great example of breaking down barriers gentlemen.
I am actually 38 years old and have started studying for the MCAT to pursue medical school after working 15 years in aerospace, thank you so much for sharing your story. Sometimes I feel a little crazy for doing this and a little alone, but stories like this keep me motivated, thank you!
Good luck! I started medical school at 35 and I am already half way through my second year. It seems like so long ago that I started the journey, but so far zero regrets and only 6 months from starting clinical rotations. I spent 12 years in law enforcement before I started medical school. Keep going!
Am 35 years old , am a mechanical engineer and a commercial pilot , right now am thinking of starting medical school and this what brought me here to this video, thank you so much for commenting and am following your steps, all the best buddy
Not medicine, but my mom started college for the first time in her life at 40! I was so proud of her for not letting this arbitrary idea of age stop her.
@stephaine jones how old is your mom now. And she's an inspiration to anyone including myself because I just turned 41 last month. Ive wanting to go back to school and now I have to just do it.
I started medical school late. After being a blue-collar worker, then starting junior college at age 26, I finally attended university got my bachelor degree at age 32. I graduated medical school at age 36 and finished residency at age 40. I was not the oldest in class--not even close. I'm now 57. I paid my student loans off in 10 years, then paid my mortgage off soon after. None of it was easy, but there have been no major problems. I had a friend who graduated medical school with me. She was 51. No problem. You can do whatever you want. The worst barriers are the ones placed upon you by yourself. Med school at age 37? Sure! You'll probably do even better than if you'd have started earlier.
This is awesome , I’ll be starting my pre req for nursing and I’m going to be 30 mid this month. I’ll be done around 34 with a bsn very excited but super nervous as well. Your story is very inspiring 👌🏽
This guy is just a kind of me. I've trained and worked as a mechanical engineer and project manager but the desire for medical school is at its all-time high. I'll be 47 in the next 2 days but so what? Let me refocus. I hope to come back here later to say we did it.
Blessings. Always look up when feeling down. Whenever I feel down I do that and I feel much better. I get the strength. Stay focus. Lots of blessings.🙏💖
I agree I mean its like, they're trying to say "its too late" but what else would you do work at mcdonalds the rest of your life. There are so many years left in life at only 26.
I'm 27 and my first degree was journalism. After 5 years, ( 4years in school and 1 year in the field) I decided to change and go into medicine. It's so much harder for me because I've never taken any science classes in my life. I self doubt and I'm always full of fear but, I know I want to study Medicine because I want to be a dermatologist. I'm interested in skin and helping people find solutions to their skin problems. This video helps me know its possible to do it.
I'm 40 and planning to start medical school next year. I have wasted my life taking bad decisions, letting people (losers) in my family, friends, neighbors influence my life, and now I'm here to stay.
Do it. I’m 33 and starting my bachelor’s in Psychology w. Pre-Med track and I’m tired of training my bosses or getting passed down for promotions at petty jobs.
I am 27. I had a bad home life, so I wanted to get to work right out of HS to attain some independence. A few years later, with my financial support, my mother finally split from my abusive father. Covid caused the litigation to take 5 years, but it finally happened. Now, at 27, I am planning to attend community college, transfer to a 4 year, and finally pursue my lifetime dream of being a doctor. Thank you for these encouraging videos.
The beauty of being in America is that this is even possible for you. I am sending you lots of encouragement and love for what you will sacrifice. NEVER GIVE UP!
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Imagine being both an engineer AND a doctor... I need to hide this video from my parents.
Jenna Maria 😂😂
Hahahahah true
well specially if u are brown or have Asian parents lol
Jenna Maria hahahah me fucking too.
In the past (at least as I know in Arab/Islamic history), scientists tended to learn about everything, learning about the language, religion, physics, math, medicine, military, like everything and actually contributed to these different areas...
I wish I reach that level of knowledge in my life...
When I was on admissions at a large midwestern medical school, we had a woman apply, college degree then housewife, age 48. This was in the mid-90s. The admissions committee said, "You're 48 now; you'll be 52 when you graduate in 4 years". She replied "I plan on being 52 in 4 years anyway; why not be a physician by then." She got in, did very well, did a residency in Family Medicine, and went out to a rural community near her hometown that needed a physician, and served happily there.
Dan Strickland that is beautiful!!!
Loved the answer
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
That's the type of story that has myself dearly looking into medicine
I have yet to attend college. I have loved medicine ever since coming pretty close to dying from a leaking appendix. Medicine amazed me and still does at 38. I regret not going to medical school. I have the mind for medicine too.
That's a very intelligent answer.
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today” -Chinese Proverb
"It takes a lifetime to learn the shakuhachi (Japanese flute). The later you start, the shorter it takes."
- Japanese Proverb
@@ErebosGR Probably the later you learn also the less of a master you are lol.
Damn Chinese proverb seems like the worst name that person must’ve been bullied in school
@@ErebosGR
😂 i absolutely love it 💜
Everything Dibs such a dad joke but I’m into it 😂
I’m 41 and I will start medical school on June 30th! Thank you for this!
Direct admission or through entrance test?
I just saw this, Drew. You’ve probably been in school for a couple of months. I truly hope you’re enjoying it. All the very best!
you re young man
how is it going now? :D
Nice that gives me hope I’m 39
Here I am at 25 year old guy in the military thinking I’m running out of time, then I see this. Gives me hope for myself.
literally about to be 26, working to get my master's and here I am writing my application to med school right now. It's never too late bro
You can always start something new. For medical school finance is an issue.
The idea that there's a certain age where you should be out of school and having a career comes with the assumption that you've had an average life. I had to overcome my self-esteem issues and accept that just because I'm 26 doesn't mean that I'm a failure for graduating my engineering program later than everyone else. I will be 28 by the time I'm done with a bachelor's degree. But what people don't know is that I have multiple health problems, most of which are so newly discovered in medicine that it took me 7 years just to get the diagnosis. So I have been living for 7 years thinking that my health problems came from my own anxiety, but they were a physical problem which I couldn't control. The average person doesn't have to experience that amount of suffering, so it is unfair to compare me to the average person who could finish school by age 23.
25 is SOOOO young! you have AALL your life in front of you. enjoy it and do WHATEVER YOU WANT! :)
Caleb we need people with diverse backgrounds such as yourself u Will be kicking those 18 year old kids asses
I started law school “late” I was 26. My grandmother said.. “If you’re worried about the time it will take, the time will pass regardless”...
Akiyah Francis I’m thinking of changing from dental to law I’m 26 now I’ll be 29 by the time I start ...
@@yoyoyo111able That’s still young! I wish you the best
Akiyah Francis how’s law school going for you so far
@@yoyoyo111able I’m an attorney now, I can’t complain
Busy Bee you’ll be 29 anyway!
I’ve been a nurse for 25 years, at the old age of 47, I’m going to start degree in medicine. This is such a motivating video. Thank you
Good for you, Christy! What an inspiration---
Best of luck Christy
You go girl!
At least you will live your last days in luxury
Good luck
I'm 45 and I'm going back to school to finish my BS and preparing for medical school. I've been through a lot of life, my son died when I started premed in 2002. I was homeless for a year, abusive partner, injuries, illnesses, caring for mom through 3 rounds of cancer...ugh.....
I love science, medicine, that dance and constant learning. I am in the medical field and I advocate for patients 100% and I want to help on a physician level.
Pray for me.
You dont need prayer. You are already a legend. Go be even more awesome.
Do iiiittttt!!! 💪💪💪
May the good fortune be with you, my friend.
You are the best.
You're my hero. I'm 34, have 3 young children and no village and in my heart all I want to do is a be a doctor. Just knowing there's someone that is still fighting for it at the age I would probably be able to really start means the world to me. I will keep you in my thoughts and remember you when it's finally my turn to try. Thank you for sharing 💙💙💙💙
Dr. Espina seems like such a humble guy from the start. ☺️ What an inspiration!
Lol Dr. Mike: “I call him Papasito”. 😂
SoldierOfGod12 Well as long as he doesn’t carry a baseball bat. 😉
Sy A yeah Negan wouldn’t make the greatest Doctor!😂
I wonder how many patients of his will see this and start calling him Dr.Papasito?!
Paspasito
Despacito
Is it just me or do they seem similar?
No just me ok 😶😶😶😶
Papacito*
I’m 34 and starting medical school in 3 weeks. This has me feeling really good about my decision. Great video.
Dan Rosenfeld you’ll be great!
You got this! 👍
I started med school when I was 33 and 10 months. Now, I am less than 2 years away from the end of residency. All the best to you!
@@lzeng78 Out of curiosity. What type of residency program are you in.?
Best of luck on your journey!
And yet I thought I was too old to go to med school at age of 27. Good thing I still pursued it.
You're so young!!!
Dont stop to pursue ur dreams
@@lourencovieira313 thank you. 😘
Jonathan Michael Acha perfect age
BABY A i thought 24-25 was too old. I mean pass 24 in European countries you are now a “mature” candidate
I started thinking about medical school when I was 44. Given I was graduated with a business degree 20 years before at that point with no science academic experience/credits, I went ahead and took the basic science courses in a local community college and took the MCAT after 6 months and was accepted into medical school the next year at 45. Today, I am 63 with a thriving practicing as an internist with my own clinic. If you want something bad enough and put your soul and mind into it, it could be done. Regards, Dr S. Wong, DO.
Amazing. Thank you!
You should do a you tube channel I’d definitely subscribe to learn from your amazing journey and what your life involves now
So inspiring!
Thanks
Iam 40 year old women
Iwant to become neurologist
I hope that
Wow! That’s amazing
What!? A doctor that admits that he doesn't know everything!? Wants to embrace his ignorance and connect with the patient!? Wow! So impressed! He will do a huge amount of good in the world!
Everyone should be like this. Nobody knows everything! Nobody is God. Only God is perfec.
@@CariBaez truth
@Vax Not Idiots like you are why we have pointless measles outbreaks, syphilis running rampant in low-income areas in every state in the US, and why countless people die from preventable causes every year.
Humble 🙏
Here's an old joke... What is the difference between god and a doctor? God doesn't believe he's a doctor.
I love hearing doctors talk about how passionate they are about what they do
Hopefully it inspire you somewhat!
@@DoctorMike it does! I'm in school to become a nurse, and watching your videos just gives me that much more pep!!! This video gives me ablot of inspiration. I'm 28 and in school.
Christy Duke it’s nice to hear, they don’t just do it for the prestige, money, awards, etc. It’s nice to hear they do it because they love the thrill of finding the reasons, the chase, and most of all-their patients!
No matter who the person is and where they come from. When you hear them speak about their deepest passion. It is astonishing.
It’s great to hear him so passionate. They’ve worked damn hard to get where they have, they make so many sacrifices with their families, themselves and their health to an extent.
Any doctor has got my respect, when they’re like these guys!
Best motivational punch line : “YOU WOULD HAVE TO KILL ME TO GET ME QUIT” What an impressive man he is...we can connect to him without even knowing him. Good doc !
Yes!
Can he be my doctor? My current doctor is just this robotic woman.
I turned 36 yesterday and have an acceptance to medical school. I'll admit, I started getting cold feet after that acceptance...I don't have a family, but this journey will turn my entire world in a different direction. But it's good to see that others have been in my shoes and that they are doing well!
Can you share an update? I would love to follow your story
@@Sheenawilli Just finished my second block of med school! It's been an interesting experience so far. I am missing getting a paycheck, but I'm not regretting things (yet).
I'm shook right now. I got my masters in biomedical engineering and was an engineer for about 5 years. I'm applying to medical school right now. Doc if you see this, thank you, this reminds me so much of why I want to be a doctor, and why I was disheartened as an engineer. This is just amazing.
luke53285 best of luck man!
@@SubStandardPoker thank you
@@luke53285 hey man how was biomedical engineering? It sounds interesting.
@@Diamond-gk1ec the coarswork or the career? The coursework is interesting, I did biomaterials and it is really cool to see how certain materials interact with the body. As far as a career, that kinda depends which way you go. Biopharma companies tend to have mostly tedious work if I'm being honest. There's a lot of rush to get your work done just to wait on something else. Though that's engineering in a nutshell. I worked for a polymers company as a project engineer and that was honestly the most fun. After that I was a process guy for a biopharma company. You learn a lot about the way things are and how they're done, the unfortunate part is that you also learn a lot of codes (ansi, iso9001) that have no actual value outside of a specific type of instrument or tank. That's more or less the stuff that made me question my value added. It is great for the variety of jobs you can do, probably a wider array than almost any form of engineering. Ice had the opportunity to design reactors for the DOE, design medical instruments for a local hospital, work on construction projects, do research for the EPA, and have a couple typical engineering jobs. I really did love what I've learned and it is incredibly valuable to me, I wouldn't have chosen anything else really, but its times that you question your value added to something. For example,reading asme codes for pressure vessels not to design one, but to verify that an already procured product is adequate when a PE is going to inspect it anyway so you're just wasting your time. Things like that happen a lot, and they make you feel like a trained monkey could do your job, and it's just busy work. It's not all like that, but enough so that I couldn't take it. Hope this is a good enough explanation.
@@luke53285 Thanks for the info man. I'll be graduating next year and I'm still thinking on what to major on.
"I wrap my arms around my own ignorance." Wow. I am starting nursing school on Monday. I'm 42. I need to make this my mantra. 😊
You will do well. Study study study some more. I got my RN degree with a 62 year old classmate.
Oh wow. All the best. I am turning 31 in a couple of days and half away from my professional accounting degree. Your comment gave me such a great feeling! Congratulations and all the best :)
That’s amazing! I’m 37 and I’m getting my prerequisites for nursing school.
@@avery1560 hi Miriam. That is excellent. Try with everything you've got to get straight A's with your prereqs. It helps prep you for how much harder you have to work once the real classes start. They are also direct indicators to success. Not all but many students who don't do well in prereqs fail nursing. The prereqs are tedious but easy compared to actual nursing which is critical thinking and higher level concepts. Study all the time. You will do well.
Just started nursing school at 37! We got this.
This is incredibly motivational for the huge amount of people who are 25, 30 or older, and don't know where they are in life. There's always time.
That's me 100%. I'm 30 and have been feeling incredibly behind the curve. A year ago the feeling of anxiety just became overwhelming, but now I have my EMT certification, and I'm working as a wildland fireman. Having goals and being able to look at the bigger picture is incredibly important. Hope everyone is happy and healthy!
M 22 and feel like I messed up whole my life
It's not thaaat motivational. I mean he was an engineer before, what about people that didn't know what to do with their life, wasted time, and now they are on edge...
@@jsvaldes88 It motivated me. Even though my situation is very different (but I don't like to divulge information on the internet). Whether you had a career and money before shouldn't make much difference, it's about finding your place in life and maybe even your "calling". Even though that is for sure an overused cliché, there is some truth to it. All the aforementioned no matter what your age may be.
@@greennin you’re right, it doesn’t have to be medically or engineering related to be considered motivational to everyone. It’s the point that if you find yourself wanting to do something that you want, it’s always not too late to step your feet into the water. Just do what you want and as long as that makes you happy and is hurting no one, then just go for it.
I'm 30 with a toddler and pregnant. Will be in my 5th year of medicine this September. Whenever I feel too old and hopeless I watch this. Thank you, it means so much to me.
Omg, you’re gorgeous!
@@Nicole-cf3kjthank you! Update: officially MD 🎉 intense journey continues
@@EgliaRoze 👏Bravo!!! I literally don’t understand how it is possible to do! You must have gotten a tremendous support from your close ones and incredible inner drive. We need more people like you are!
@@EgliaRoze omg congratulations!!!! i hope i can be like u someday
@@EgliaRozeCongratulations! You're a true inspiration to many!
Ooh my goodness.
I'm 37. I just started medical school this summer 2019. And I am/was a satellite engineer. I worked in satellite transmission for 8 years. I have a husband and kids. I love the sciences. Oh you give me so much hope. Thank you. Thank you!!!
Kate Chungag interesting! I am a communications/electronics engineering student curious to know what motivated you to do medical school.
Kate Chungag good luck
Congrats!!! You got this!
You go girl
Good luck Kate! I did economics, working as finance analyst for a medical device company before starting med school with 29. It was a long way with limited resources but I'll graduate next year with 37 and while it was the most exhausting thing I've done in my life, it was also the most interesting thing I've done.
His mom was right, he truly does have the heart of a doctor.
Mechanical engineering, biotechnology and then medicine..."I'm a really simple man"...
José Enrique Roca biomedical engineer*
Simplicity does not equal Difficulty. Some objective can be extremely simple but very difficult to achieve
TheRoyalTurk complexity is what this man represent. Not difficulty
Im planning the same route.....
What's left for me lol
Speaking about his wife "She can just look at me and tell me a story, sometime just the way she touches my hand, I know what she's thinking" This was the most beautiful thing about this video!
She's proud of him and he can tell
I started my psychology degree at 42 and plan on getting my doctorate. I am 48 and will be 52 when I get my doctorate in Neuropsychology. You are never to old to go back to school.
Your never too old to go to school, but starting a career at that age can work against you. You are more susceptible to age discrimination as most employees would prefer to higher someone younger even if you have the same experience level.
Good for you Ann! This gives me encouragement to not let age intimidate me as I pursue my career in medicine.
@@Theoneandonly88able That depends a lot on what she would be doing with her degree. If she went the clinical route, she could always start her own practice and have a lot of patients prefer her to a younger doctor. She could even get hired based on wanting some older doctors at a practice (or in the city). Ageism exists both ways in medicine. You can't be too young either or people won't take you seriously. Many, many people would prefer an older neuropsychologist to a younger one. And 52 sounds like a perfect age for clients. Not so young that life hasn't given you any "real experience", not so old that you are out of touch with the youngest generations.
Good for you Ann! I'm 40 and in my 1st year of my psychology degree :)
That's awesome Ann!
“I’m almost old enough to be your dad”
“Few years apart”
*it be like that sometimes*
Wow This Doctor speaks like a Hollywood script.
He is so quotable.
My Obgyn was a practicing lawyer before deciding on medicine. I always admired her drive and bravery to just switch careers to follow what makes her happy
Wow. He just said I wrap my arms around how much I don't know. Only a truly wise person realizes what they don't know so that they can continue to gain knowledge. 👍🏾
Zaneta - That's what makes him the bestest doctor!! 🤗🌷
we dont know how the body works, the mechanisims are old ones
And here I am 23, depressed from being rejected in med school twice. This is just what I need today. 😊
Jean Gutierrez you can do it ♥️
Smiley7 awww thank you 🙏🏻 that’s so sweet
Jean Gutierrez why not try Med School in the carribean
@@DR_Henry I tried considering it but I Canada has a lot of restrictions for international medical graduates. It's hard to secure medical residency in Canada if you're an IMG
You got this!!!
He is an engineer and a doctor. He is a combo of "ideal kid" for an indian parent.
Haha 😆😆😆trueee 😂😂
Lmao AHAHAHAHA
And Caribbean too 🤣
grumpy kid I know a black guy I went to college with who has a Masters in engineering and is now in medical school. He’s like 27 or 28 now.
Just the difference that he chose engineering first and in India the kid would be forced to choose it🤣
I am talking from experience 🙏🏽
It is crazy that medical school cost so much. As a society, we need to make this more financially attainable.
That’s what scared me off at 22 I couldn’t think of how to pay for that
it’s crazy in the US but if you can make it in a german university it’s free for citizens and not much for foreign students. Like 300€ per semester. If your grades are bad you can go to turkey. Private university in istanbul (Halic University) costs 13000 dolar a year. Still much cheaper than America.
Higher education in general is insane, ppl go into debt left and right
Higher learning should be more accessible in the United States
@@filmasart use lifetime earnings to calculate return. 200k in medical school makes you 4 million dollars richer over your life.
My mother is doing a Masters now, as she’s turning 50. She used to be worried about being old and going back to University, but I told her “You’re going to get older anyway, you might as well be better educated by the time you get there”
I honestly think it's really cool to get a Bachelors young and a Masters later in life, have some space between them.
And I have the same logic as you! I will get older anyway, so do I want to experience this in my life at least to the extend to which it's possible for me, or do I want to _not experience it at all?_ Time passed by anyway.
That's amazing advice
One of my violin students asked me before she started if at 50 she was too old to start learning an instrument and I just asked her if she would rather wait until she was 60. 🤷♀️
I attended ASU fulltime when I was 46 y.o. and never felt out of place whatsoever. The younger students loved it actually. Best experience of my life.
@@rebekahmontesdeoca565 that's funny 🤣
This is inspirational, I dropped out of med school at 22 I couldn’t pay it, I was in debt, I ended up working for an IT company, I saved money and now I’m 26 I feel old and I start med school again tomorrow, there is nothing I want more in life and I’ve sacrificed so much for this and I kinda felt bad about my age, seeing this video makes me think that it’s possible and I can do it.
i started med school when I was 31. Go for it.
26?! You’re a baby
I'll start my med school around the age of 26
While not Med school, I was in school for medical coding at 19 and dropped out. Went back for it again when I found out I was pregnant at 21. Now I’m 27 and coding and LOVE it. May not be patient care but is certainly fun and rewarding and always learning new things. Don’t feel bad and my best wishes to you
Natally cordova wow, congratulations!
Another memorable quote: "You know sometimes I joke and I call medicine my mistress. You know, she takes my money, she keeps me away from my family, she runs me ragged and treats me bad, but I love her and I keep coming back."
Just started med school at 29, which is 6 years in Germany. Done business and software engineering before, so I was set up well.
I understand exactly what he meant, when he says “I never have to justify what I do […] When it’s me and the patient I know that’s why I’m doing it.”
Are you a doctor now?
Amazing story. 34 CS and working with Data. starting this year in Poland. Unfortunately could not get a place in DE coz of language!!
I also want to do med in Deutchland but am still doing the language.......Wie langweiling 😢aber its also intressting
Can he write a book about his life it would be so interesting and well worded
Agree, really need it
Agreed I'd definitely read it
Firedemon 47 I would want to read that book if he made one 😂
Read 'when breath becomes air' if you havent already
@@regality7764 Thank you for that. It looks like an incredible book. I will add it to my reading list. :)
I am a lawyer, and now a second semester medical student. Life is all about doing what makes you happiest.
I find it quite amazing ! :) You must be really smart to switch to such a different field ;)
T K Im also a lawyer and going to med school in the next two years. Love it if youd share any helpful tips to getting in, or things that you wish you could have told your younger self!! Hope youre killing it👍🏻
how has medical been. How was life as a lawyer?
Couldn't have put it better myself. Well said.
Do you regret being a lawyer?
I started med school at 36 and it was the greatest thing I have ever done.
Did it financially pay off?
Awesome!!! Congratulations!
Same here. I live in Europe, started med school at 39, got pregnant in between. I am 51 now, finishing my residency to become a clinical psychiatrist and the happiest I've ever been. I love my job, the pay is good and my family and friends are proud of me and have always supported me. My advice: just do it
Fantastic. I hope you keep falling in love on what makes you go everytime you wake up. 🤟🖤
Did you have an undergrad or did you have to get that too?
Man, this video is a godsend. I'm 36 now and seriously thinking of going back to university to change my career. Just listening to Dr Espina speak so eloquently and passionately about his experience, it is really inspiring. The comments on here are also really heartwarming to read. Thank you.
Life's too short be realistic about your dream and pursue it as you see fit!
I started medical school at 35. I’m now in my final year. I completely identify with everything this guy says.
really??..how you do it??
Congrats
Is it hard to be accepted into medical school.
Graduation or PG?
Wow I've been thinking about it
So, basically he had a mid-life crisis n became a Doctor.
*BEST MID-LIFE CRISIS EVER*
You missed the chance to call it a MED LIFE CRISIS
@@user-dw5gr6js3d : Dayum...
I mean really...if you’re going to have a midlife crisis, becoming a doctor isn’t a bad choice lol
45,I started to study as a nurse. I had been an English teacher before. The best time to star something is TODAY. love this man and baby Doctor ❤️❤️❤️.
@J Carver no no, I'm 45 and started last year studying to become a nurse. My family is a family of nurses (and teachers, I still teach sometimes), but I always had the feeling that I was "incomplete" in some way; 4 years ago, my mother was diagnosed with cancer, she got operated and is perfect now, but I was diagnosed fibromialgia (I'm OK with it, I can deal with it), but there were those things that changed my way of living and thinking so ... I made up my mind and turned my life 360 degrees :I'm not married anymore, I lost a baby, I have 11 dogs and still have my parents, so I didn't have excuses not to do what I wanted ;niw I don't have that feeling of being "incomplete" anymore and I really happy, tired! But happy! Hahaha!
The video really inspired me, it was, like a shot of "keep moving forward" 😊. Thanks for your reply. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
*MECHANICAL ENGINEERING*
*BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING*
*FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN*
Mygad he really is a *SPECIAL PERSON*
Please add working on planes.
SamsAlot thats what the mechanical engineering is bruh
SamsAlot thats already up there
SamsAlot it’s engineering
5 years later: Genetic Engineer
10 years later: Theoretical Physicist
20 years later: God
“The price you pay for the privilege of the dance.” That’s profoundly beautiful and can apply in so many spaces. Needs to be on a mug or something.
Hey don’t feel bad! I’m almost 40 and I am pursuing medical school. I did nursing for a while and LOVE medicine. You are never too old to do anything you love.
Thanks for the insipiration.
Komerican10 you go girl 🙌🏼 Bless you for your years of nursing.....the “true” doctors. 😉 With all due respect to doctors.
Cee Cee awww Thank you love! I have always wanted to be a doctor since I was 8. I know I’m late in the game, but I’m hoping my age and life experiences will help me out against these young kids I’m up against!
Congratulations! Best wishes ❤️
Congrats on making the Transition ... Much Success 🤗
There is something about this man... the way he speaks it makes you want to talk to him for hours!
perez074 That’s why Dr Mike seems so infatuated with him.
"i remember the first time that i saw, in anatomy lab, lungs from a smoker, it made me so nervous. I went outside and had a cigarette " :)))))))))))))))))) I AM DEAD, i love this man already
lmaooo
i'm 22 and i just thought i'm too old to get into a medical school. you really survived me of this toxic thought and i'm so thankful.
Goodness the average medical school applicant is 25 to 30! You’re so young!
@@MissAce-tq9xu Wow really?
Him: “I’m a simple man”
Also him: answering questions in the most deep and complex ways
Dr. Espina talks so fluently, so easy to zone into his words and his story. Of all the Wednesday Checkups I think this one is my favorite, really enjoyed it!
'I wrap my arms around my own ignorance" is such a good statement and
sums up confirmation bias. I think that if somebody says "I know
everything" while the rest of the scientific and/or medical community
says "??????" then that somebody doesn't truly know. Dr Espina is so
wise.
@αlιуαн Same here!!
I always wanted to be a doctor but an event in my life led me to do a bachelors in psychology and an MBA in digital marketing. Now I’m almost 30 and I feel too old for med school/ college again. But that feeling of going to school and accomplish my dream is still here. I’m considering going back and finish what I once started. Great video!! 🙏🏼
Financially it's not late. But you will lose 8 years of wages.
Oh, girl! We aren't different. I did my MBA as well last year and there's pain in my heart somewhere that I didn't fight enough and get into medical school when it was needed. One day I will. But, studying medicine is so expensive. I'm planning to save money and start. It just feels impossible at this point.
Please make more of these interviews that help us see how physicians think about life.
I think people should pursue anything they are passionate about no matter their age. That's amazing he went back to medical school so late in life. He is amazing!!!
it's7 i woke up 4 hours ago
but the debt.. the debt is such a killer.
Facts I want a doctor that wants to be there if my life is in their hands
Not even going to lie that guy is so chill and so wise i would love to have a friend like him
I am 32 and decided to make a career change into the medical field after 14 years in the Marine Corps. Thanks for these videos, brother.
The way he talks about his wife is incredible. He seems like an overall amazing person, dad, and doctor
“it’s the price you pay for the privilege of the dance” ~love that
I want this guy as my life mentor. He just speaks with such finesse and I can understand what he's talking about with regards to life experiences. I'm only 24 but I miss being able to talk to people like this
My dad started med school at 40 and it was definitely worth it. Total career change from working in finance and he feels much more fulfilled.
Amazing thanks for sharing
You should interview the partner of a physician about how their partner's occupation has affected their life.
I agree 👍🏻 he can interview his own father though
she lived on ramen for 7-8 years and is now comfortable
@@royjohnson9043 Hahaha
I agree! My husband has bee. in medschool 5 yrs and is starting residency now. We also have a 1.5 yrnold son. I worked and supported him while he was in school n now we r switching roles. I'll tell u it takes a lot of patience and sacrifice in the Hope's that it will all pay off. I love this idea!
Ooooo I wanna see that
I'm a 27year old RN/RM and I'm starting medical school in September. Thanks Dr Mike, I just got my confidence back 🤗
Good luck to you 😊
Good luck!
You got this.
Good luck 💪
good luck girl!!
who knows we might see in doctor mikes videos in upcoming years👍👍
You would have to kill me to make me quit. Powerful words.
Hit me so hard. So inspiring👏👏
Got a heart from Dr. Mike.. Omg
Dr. Espina put a very personal and real perspective to his life as a doctor. You can see how much he loves what he does and can hear the passion. Much respect.
Jokes aside - this was so beautiful to listen to. You can tell he has a genuine passion for what he does. He really is so poetic when describing his work!!! I wish everyone was as eloquent and as passionate about their work / life.
I hope he’s successful and happy for many many years!!!
Dr. Luis has such a caring, comforting aura about him. He seems like the type of physician who would actually listen to your concerns wholeheartedly and care.
Agreed
When I was in Med there was a guy who started his medical journey when he was 51. He did finish it :)
As a mid-30 something wanting to go into nursing, I want him on every episode! You balance each other so well. The humour and wisdom and interactions between you two is great. Thanks for the opportunity to hear his experience ❤️
Please invite him again, he was lovely to listen to!
I started first year university with a 37 year old. Not first year med school..but first year uni. I was 18, he was 37. He entered med school at 44. He’s now a doctor at our local hospital 💜
I love this! I'll be starting first year uni next year, just a couple of days before my 37th birthday.
DAMN CRADLE ROBBER!!!!!
steppedonalego77 your comment is my inspiration. I'm 29 and my dad thinks it kinda late to begin but thank you for helping me out here.
I’m tearing up!
LYNDA IHECHIMERE Nwaimo Never ever too late! You go, girl...do what drives you...one life. Make it awesome. 💜
What a sweet, kind-hearted, humble man. He's very comforting to listen to. The right bedside manner is so important as a physician, he's got that quality in spades, empathy just oozes from him.
I just turned 37 and I'm about halfway through my first year of veterinary school, so I had to click when I saw this video! I struggle a little with the age thing since the vast majority of my classmates are ages 18-21, but hey... with age comes life experience!
I have always wanted to be a veterinarian, but life got in the way. I`m turning 37 in a few days and I am completly afraid that if I start, it will be 6 tough years and will always be behind the youngest of them. In my country its a 6 years school, so ill be 43 by the time I graduate.
@@andreeatoma4194 I say go for it! I'm now in my second year and taking things at my own pace since I have a job that can support me in the meantime. It's challenging sometimes, but I don't want to have any regrets later in life.
How is vet school school? I’m 34 and interested in going back to school for it.
@@Elestucheperdido Hey, how old are you? I am 26 and already graduated in business administration, but am very passionate about vererinary medicine. I am thinking of starting next year. What about you ?
" My wife looks at me and it tells a story " RELATIONSHIP GOALS
Facts
Tell me about it.
When an touches my hand I'll know what she is thinking😎
He looks like such a cool and nice person. Definitely an inspiration for people to do something even if it looks like it's a bit late.
"Better late than never"
Zuzu oh hi! Saw u on the last video I watched 😂
It was the interpreter video lol you really are the new Justin Y
The best quote ever, especially on a fire extinguisher
Dude, this is easily one of the best videos you've ever posted. Hopefully, you can keep posting more grounded material like this.
Agree
Totally agree
I NEVER comment on youtube videos. But this is one of the most beautiful videos I’ve ever seen. I am an engineer too. And I could never ever think about going to a medical school after 5 years of an engineering course. Congratulations Doctor Luis!
Haha! I didn’t think about that. That is very true!
I think that you shouldn’t let your age define what you want to do, but I’d say that you should always be a realist and shoot for your dreams 😊
I work in aged care and we had a resident who got 2 degrees when he was 70! So amazing
50% Realist
50% Idealistic
perfectly balanced, as all things should be
Asian parent: *you need to be either Doctor or Engineer!*
This guy: *Hold my beer*
+212 625-192056
😂😂😂😂
Hold my degrees
@@aldoruiz5683lol
Lol yeah
Dr. Espina is so humble and grounded and I love his intellectual curiosity. No wonder his wife believes in him. Would love to see him start his own TH-cam channel, but he's not nearly narcissistic enough to need the attention.
Agreed. He is soooo chill!
His patients must absolutely love him, he is so genuine! His love and passion for his work and the people he serves just ruminates in his voice. Mike you must share some of these qualities, stop hiding them.
That woulmd be very interesting omg !
I was 40 graduating from a vascular sonography program. Totally worth it. But Dr. Luis said it perfectly, the FEAR of failing your patient, family and the tests are with you everyday and I was determined to finish.
Two years out I still love my “mistress”.
So he’s an engineer, a doctor and a poet- love the way he speaks. Very inspirational 💕
It amazes me how fundamentally different some people are wired. I have to give myself a 3 hour prep talk to con myself into studying for 30minutes.
So do I 😪
@Athena Tait this hit so deep damn
When I was back in grade school, I was considered stupid. That's what they called it back then. When I was about 40 years old, I was diagnosed with ADD. I was already a teacher at that point and decided to turn those teaching and learning strategies that I was teaching kids into how should I learn. I went back to school in the field of medicine. And now at the age of 60, I graduated top of my class, took my certification test and scored 98% compared to all of the others (of all different ages) who took the same test across the nation, and am now hired and training with my first medical job.
Once you understand how you learn, there was absolutely no stopping you. If you look back at my study notebooks, you might mistake them for comic books. I'm a very visual learner and if I draw things out they become cemented in my brain. It takes longer (I'm not a fast reader), but once I have it - it's in there like concrete. I used to tutor other struggling students in anatomy and physiology, as well as microbiology, while at the same time I was taking the class alongside them.
My biggest piece of advice is to allow yourself to study differently until you find out exact niche that fits. It totally changes your world!
Mc Kenna you are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing your story.
@@mckenna8663 Bet your white or Asian. Most likely white.
I love how Dr. Luis talks about his wife. One of the best collaboration, I cannot wait for Sunday’s video.
This is a classic example: You can spend your life connecting with others, sharing common experiences, making memories and friendships or draw lines of separatism. The young DR isn't intimidated by the older savy Dr and the older Dr isn't envious of the younger Dr's youth and vitality! What a great example of breaking down barriers gentlemen.
I need him to write a book and to do a podcast. I love how he speaks.
Could you start a podcast with Dr. Espina? I could definitely hear this man's opinion on whatever for hours. LOL
I wholeheartedly second this.
yes! it would be amazing
It will be the smart version of the Views podcast with David and Jason
He’s got such a soothing voice! 😻
Yes please!!
I am actually 38 years old and have started studying for the MCAT to pursue medical school after working 15 years in aerospace, thank you so much for sharing your story. Sometimes I feel a little crazy for doing this and a little alone, but stories like this keep me motivated, thank you!
You're not alone, I started Med school this week and let me tell you, age is just a matter of numbers... Time will pass either way.
Aerospace medicine isn't a poor idea, you can combine your knowledge afterwards
Good luck :) I'm sure you'll be a great doctor.
Good luck! I started medical school at 35 and I am already half way through my second year. It seems like so long ago that I started the journey, but so far zero regrets and only 6 months from starting clinical rotations. I spent 12 years in law enforcement before I started medical school. Keep going!
Am 35 years old
, am a mechanical engineer and a commercial pilot , right now am thinking of starting medical school and this what brought me here to this video, thank you so much for commenting and am following your steps, all the best buddy
I'm 30 and an architect. I'm gonna start med school next month. This video really helped when going to med school was just an idea. Thanks a lot!
Good luck. How is it going so far?
Not medicine, but my mom started college for the first time in her life at 40! I was so proud of her for not letting this arbitrary idea of age stop her.
@stephaine jones how old is your mom now. And she's an inspiration to anyone including myself because I just turned 41 last month. Ive wanting to go back to school and now I have to just do it.
I started medical school late. After being a blue-collar worker, then starting junior college at age 26, I finally attended university got my bachelor degree at age 32. I graduated medical school at age 36 and finished residency at age 40. I was not the oldest in class--not even close. I'm now 57. I paid my student loans off in 10 years, then paid my mortgage off soon after. None of it was easy, but there have been no major problems. I had a friend who graduated medical school with me. She was 51. No problem. You can do whatever you want. The worst barriers are the ones placed upon you by yourself. Med school at age 37? Sure! You'll probably do even better than if you'd have started earlier.
This is awesome , I’ll be starting my pre req for nursing and I’m going to be 30 mid this month. I’ll be done around 34 with a bsn very excited but super nervous as well. Your story is very inspiring 👌🏽
Yessss!! Congrats!
Exactly!
how about older than 40?
Thank you for this sir ❤️
Getting my MLT at 46. As a single mom, I completely get that feeling of pressure to not fail your family.
Mls here! Glad to see another clinical scientist
This guy is just a kind of me. I've trained and worked as a mechanical engineer and project manager but the desire for medical school is at its all-time high. I'll be 47 in the next 2 days but so what? Let me refocus. I hope to come back here later to say we did it.
did you?
Hey did u join
did you do it? Im getting my masters in engineering physics and thinking about med school 😅
I’m 27 and I’m taking the steps to become a doctor. My mommy died when I was 12 and I didn’t get much help. Now I’m happier , I want to have a career.
Good for you
Yaaay go get that degree sis
Hey, how far along are you in your steps?
Blessings. Always look up when feeling down. Whenever I feel down I do that and I feel much better. I get the strength. Stay focus. Lots of blessings.🙏💖
Good luck 💗💗
Here I am, surrounded myself with stupid people that make me feel bad for starting nursing at 26 years old. I love this video ❤️❤️❤️
Chantal Antoine throw away those people
Never give up. I've met many people who start degrees late. Just do what you enjoy otherwise you'll always regret not pursuing it!
People will always tell you you can't because they can't #Pursuit_of_Happiness
I'm in nursing school.. I honestly feel jealous of anyone older than me. You guys are much more secure in yourself and have years of life experience.
I agree I mean its like, they're trying to say "its too late" but what else would you do work at mcdonalds the rest of your life. There are so many years left in life at only 26.
Mom: Do you want to be an engineer or a doctor?
Luis: Yes
A HAHAHHAHA
Ali Celik lol
What's next? Lawyer?
This Man is every Indian parents dream 😂😂
Luisito
I'm 27 and my first degree was journalism. After 5 years, ( 4years in school and 1 year in the field) I decided to change and go into medicine. It's so much harder for me because I've never taken any science classes in my life. I self doubt and I'm always full of fear but, I know I want to study Medicine because I want to be a dermatologist. I'm interested in skin and helping people find solutions to their skin problems. This video helps me know its possible to do it.
I'm 40 and planning to start medical school next year. I have wasted my life taking bad decisions, letting people (losers) in my family, friends, neighbors influence my life, and now I'm here to stay.
Do it!!!
@@anlercabrera4587 Thanks a lot! Your words mean a lot!
I had the same problem. It's never too late to learn from your mistakes and go for your dreams. Now you're wiser, go for it!
Do it. I’m 33 and starting my bachelor’s in Psychology w. Pre-Med track and I’m tired of training my bosses or getting passed down for promotions at petty jobs.
@Wayne Caissie Thanks Wayne! Let's do it!
Thanks so much for this video. I’m 37 years old and have started med school at 35. You can not imagine how this video motivated me. 🙏🏻
Wow this is inspirational!
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
R u facing any difficulty while studying...as i m also planning to do so...n i m 32 year old female
Guba S
Get it Santos. Don't give up babe♥️
I’m 45 and I’ve returned to school to get an engineering degree. I was losing motivation until now. Thank you for this!
Stephanie Nix Best of Luck to you! You’ll do great
Stephanie Nix quit
Congratulations Stephanie I'm 30 years old and I'm going back to school for cyber security
Dont quit and you'll do great!! ❤
@@jorgemunoz4986 LOLOLOLOL
I am 27. I had a bad home life, so I wanted to get to work right out of HS to attain some independence. A few years later, with my financial support, my mother finally split from my abusive father. Covid caused the litigation to take 5 years, but it finally happened. Now, at 27, I am planning to attend community college, transfer to a 4 year, and finally pursue my lifetime dream of being a doctor. Thank you for these encouraging videos.
The beauty of being in America is that this is even possible for you. I am sending you lots of encouragement and love for what you will sacrifice. NEVER GIVE UP!