I’m a pulmonary and Critical Care fellow and I want to let you know that those of us who walk amongst the patients (joking) really do feel that pathologists are among the most intelligent physicians out there. I have no clue how you retain so much information, but yet I can tell you that your profession is the ONLY profession that most physicians rely on and trust in with certainty. Even radiologist are questioned daily and mis-read imaging on the simplest of images, but when a pathology report comes on, we take it at word value. So, you have an incredibly important job and I couldn’t do what you do, so please, keep up the amazing work and continue helping your patients by learning and continuing to be who you are. Thank you for the videos :)
path first yr resident here, thank you for this. path is a very unspoken about specialty in general and especially the hardships that come with it that are so different from other specialties. went through exactly the feeling you were describing.. its this never ending feeling of not knowing enough, even when i come prepared or think ive finally got the grasp of something after learning the hard way, there seems to be something else I did not know or didnt do well enough. its exhausting. i love the specialty but the beginning is so hard... im still trying to navigate the feeling of this is normal its how I will learn and mistakes are how you learn its the normal part of the process versus I need to be doing more and better. Thank you for sharing this relatable content that isnt shared by many people! Best of luck to all of us in this, take it easy and keep trying your best. giving myself the same advice. And if u have any tips you learn along this journey to make things feel easier pls do share!
I am a Path resident, and I truly understand and relate to what you were feeling. The exact same situation has happened to me, and I felt the same! Thanks for sharing!
Love your content. Im a resident too (radiology) and I’m going through the same struggles sometimes. It’s hard and annoying but I guess it’s a part of this and there’s gonna be loads of positive and rewarding moments too. You got this!
Your raw honest and truth really helps us understand the rigors and challenges of a specialty that is often not talked about. A huge thank you for these videos, and hope to see you become an outstanding attending!
I had to stop washing the dishes to let you know you are going to be fine. I know exactly how you feel. It really stings to hear those things but you will be better because you have the right mindset. Don’t forget what you said, not being like others does not nullify your worth. Figure it out , find what works for you and you will get there and you will be prepared. All the best!!!
oh girl. I have no idea how you ended up on my suggestion videos, I am not in the medical field at all, but I immediately subscribed and started watching more. Your energy is so real and so calming and many of the things you talk about are so relatable. I feel you on that end of the day car cry - been there! Your content and your vulnerability is a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to watching more of your videos - on pathology and on whatever you vlog about in your life :) keep shining bright!
I've just discovered your channel and I really love it. You're doing great, but sometimes things like this happen and that'sokay. I hope you feel better now
Don't worry if you don't know everything in PGY1, no one does. Pathology is more challenging than other specialties early on because most medical students don't get good histology training or exposure to pathology. For grossing, whipples are one of the most complex specimens you can get. For mastectomies, it takes a while to get the feeling of cancer vs fibrous tissue (always correlate with imaging). The more you do the better you'll get, but don't ever be afraid to ask a PA (pathology assistant, or a senior resident) for help when grossing. That is the best advice I can give.
Oh my word yes I would be so lost without our awesome PAs. I wouldn’t have dared to attempt those by myself. Thank you for the encouragement and advice!
Your vulnerability is truly refreshing, of course not diminishing your struggles but I've had moments like these and so have many others who care about their performance and responsibilities. You're very much self aware and your ending comments were absolutely fitting. I recall someone saying that you should never compare yourself to anyone else, but only to the previous version of yourself; in the process of growing and striving to be the person you want to be. Wishing you the very best for yourself and for all the patients who will/have benefited from your struggles.
My mom was a residency training coordinator (OBGYN) for 30 years and she wants to let you know she is thinking about you and you can do this. Residency is no small feat, but it will be well worth it when you're at graduation! Edit: Also, never be afraid to address your concerns with your own residency training coordinator. They are there to help you with personal worries and the feelings you're experiencing right now. They can help you find outside resources or even if you just need someone to vent to.
Oh my goodness, DJ!! Lol I love that place...Also as a fellow pgy-1, I can tell you don't trip on any of this stuff. You made it in and you're more than capable of performing. Absolutely take pride and be passionate. but it's just a job at the end of the day. Leave the criticisms at work. It's great you have good attendings. You may also have crazy neurotic ones. Let them be them if so. And hey, at least you got some BCD lol.
ok the green mug is everything!!!! also, the tears are so real and vulnerable. i felt it alllll. i def struggle with finding that balance of i should know/but should i really/isnt that what im here for... akjsdhfkljahdsfye!!!! you're not the only one crying in the car :)
Angelica 🥹😭💕 it’s always so nice knowing we aren’t alone in our struggles. Being human is to struggle and that is a shared experience. Kinda beautiful in a way. Isn’t that mug so fun?!
Thank you so much for sharing this, i’m going through a lot right now and i felt less alone lmao and idk just the way you reflected on it made me reflect on myself and changed my perspective on how i should approach hardships. Anyway thank you haha
I'm a former US Army RN. I joined a Special Operations Unit as a Field Medic, served in the Iraq war. Saw horrific things. Came home and thought I would be chef...just to get away from it all. Then I decided I wanted to be a physician...I hated being a chef. Graduated .... now I'm a cardiologist in NY. 3 more years and I can retire...........Looking back none of it caused me as much pain as my wife of 17 yrs asking for a divorce. Its been 5 yrs now I'm wealthy, handsome, healthy, but i learned that the most important thing in life is....Love.
if its any consolation (i am still a premed hoping to apply next cycle) im pretty sure intern year of residency is the most difficult in all specialites lol so you are BY NO MEANS alone... and what you were saying at the end is probably sorta true, but im willing to bet those other residents are messing up as well but you dont see it. it happens and u are all learning. good luck doc!!!!
This is so kind and insightful. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and encourage me :) good luck with your studies and future application!
Think of residency as a data information that you need to know. The sooner you grasp that required data information that better you will feel … also think of it like you have to deal with the same information throughout your life so it will get easier…. Bad days are expected in residency fellowships ….you will do great…. I am a peds sub specialtist
@@mytube785 I just went to an Italian place called Trenta last night that was super cute and yummy! My co-residents know of way more places than I do though, I’ll have to ask them
I'm watching this video and learning about the pathology specialty. All physicians have a broad knowledge base, but as a 1st year resident, you have to know so much! Please don't be overly hard on yourself. Clinical social worker and behavioral health clinician here. It's OK to feel overwhelmed. Please seek some counseling if you need a sounding board. It's OK to ask for help.
comeon gal we all r stupid wen we start!!!! how many times hav u fell off a bicycle wen u tried to learn it? same ! it takes time till then keep trying ur best ! God bless!
Oh how interesting! I just took a quick quiz and got a mix of melancholy and choleric! Not sure how accurate it is but I love learning about things like this :)
This is “a day in the life” and I think if you’ve ever experienced residency, then you would feel differently. It would be a disservice to you all if she didn’t show this side of her experience.
Aspiring Pathologist here. Thank you so much for being real. I cried with you and also appreciated how you bounced back. Rooting for you!
I’m a pulmonary and Critical Care fellow and I want to let you know that those of us who walk amongst the patients (joking) really do feel that pathologists are among the most intelligent physicians out there. I have no clue how you retain so much information, but yet I can tell you that your profession is the ONLY profession that most physicians rely on and trust in with certainty. Even radiologist are questioned daily and mis-read imaging on the simplest of images, but when a pathology report comes on, we take it at word value. So, you have an incredibly important job and I couldn’t do what you do, so please, keep up the amazing work and continue helping your patients by learning and continuing to be who you are.
Thank you for the videos :)
This is such a thoughtful, insightful, and kind thing to say. Pulm crit is no joke. Thank you for the hard work you do!!
@@michaelscott33 Pulmonary & Critical Care doctors are the grittiest, perhaps even surgeons can’t even match :d
path first yr resident here, thank you for this. path is a very unspoken about specialty in general and especially the hardships that come with it that are so different from other specialties. went through exactly the feeling you were describing.. its this never ending feeling of not knowing enough, even when i come prepared or think ive finally got the grasp of something after learning the hard way, there seems to be something else I did not know or didnt do well enough. its exhausting. i love the specialty but the beginning is so hard... im still trying to navigate the feeling of this is normal its how I will learn and mistakes are how you learn its the normal part of the process versus I need to be doing more and better. Thank you for sharing this relatable content that isnt shared by many people! Best of luck to all of us in this, take it easy and keep trying your best. giving myself the same advice. And if u have any tips you learn along this journey to make things feel easier pls do share!
I am a Path resident, and I truly understand and relate to what you were feeling. The exact same situation has happened to me, and I felt the same! Thanks for sharing!
awww thank you :’)
I guess if Path is having to cry then it's truly everybody....especially surgery...and except Psych.
Love your content. Im a resident too (radiology) and I’m going through the same struggles sometimes. It’s hard and annoying but I guess it’s a part of this and there’s gonna be loads of positive and rewarding moments too. You got this!
Such a good perspective. Thank you for sharing! You’ve got this too :)
Your raw honest and truth really helps us understand the rigors and challenges of a specialty that is often not talked about. A huge thank you for these videos, and hope to see you become an outstanding attending!
@@frankwilliams5479 thank you frank! 🥹
I had to stop washing the dishes to let you know you are going to be fine. I know exactly how you feel. It really stings to hear those things but you will be better because you have the right mindset. Don’t forget what you said, not being like others does not nullify your worth. Figure it out , find what works for you and you will get there and you will be prepared. All the best!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write all of this out and pass along the love and encouragement 🥹😭💞
so happy to have found your account!!! thank you for the realness
so happy you’re here :)
oh girl. I have no idea how you ended up on my suggestion videos, I am not in the medical field at all, but I immediately subscribed and started watching more. Your energy is so real and so calming and many of the things you talk about are so relatable. I feel you on that end of the day car cry - been there! Your content and your vulnerability is a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to watching more of your videos - on pathology and on whatever you vlog about in your life :) keep shining bright!
@@emelanson89 this is the sweetest thing ever 😭💕 thank you! I’m so glad you found me!!
You’ve got this! You are amazing and incredibly talented and so smart. You will get through this. I believe in you. ❤
@@jenniferadams2486 wow thank you so much 😭💞
thank you for sharing and being so real, sometimes i feel i am the only one struggling with "what" the attendings want me to know💓
🥲🥲 you’re not alone!!
@@madisontcarter 🙏🌄
I've just discovered your channel and I really love it.
You're doing great, but sometimes things like this happen and that'sokay. I hope you feel better now
So nice of you, thank you 🥹
Don't worry if you don't know everything in PGY1, no one does. Pathology is more challenging than other specialties early on because most medical students don't get good histology training or exposure to pathology. For grossing, whipples are one of the most complex specimens you can get. For mastectomies, it takes a while to get the feeling of cancer vs fibrous tissue (always correlate with imaging). The more you do the better you'll get, but don't ever be afraid to ask a PA (pathology assistant, or a senior resident) for help when grossing. That is the best advice I can give.
Oh my word yes I would be so lost without our awesome PAs. I wouldn’t have dared to attempt those by myself. Thank you for the encouragement and advice!
Your vulnerability is truly refreshing, of course not diminishing your struggles but I've had moments like these and so have many others who care about their performance and responsibilities. You're very much self aware and your ending comments were absolutely fitting. I recall someone saying that you should never compare yourself to anyone else, but only to the previous version of yourself; in the process of growing and striving to be the person you want to be. Wishing you the very best for yourself and for all the patients who will/have benefited from your struggles.
@@0230Raveena so wise!! Thank you for sharing 🥹
My mom was a residency training coordinator (OBGYN) for 30 years and she wants to let you know she is thinking about you and you can do this. Residency is no small feat, but it will be well worth it when you're at graduation!
Edit: Also, never be afraid to address your concerns with your own residency training coordinator. They are there to help you with personal worries and the feelings you're experiencing right now. They can help you find outside resources or even if you just need someone to vent to.
@@LunaDelTuna this is so cool!! I don’t think I could survive without my coordinator. Thank you to you and your mom 💞
Oh my goodness, DJ!! Lol I love that place...Also as a fellow pgy-1, I can tell you don't trip on any of this stuff. You made it in and you're more than capable of performing. Absolutely take pride and be passionate. but it's just a job at the end of the day. Leave the criticisms at work. It's great you have good attendings. You may also have crazy neurotic ones. Let them be them if so. And hey, at least you got some BCD lol.
True 🙏🏼
ok the green mug is everything!!!! also, the tears are so real and vulnerable. i felt it alllll. i def struggle with finding that balance of i should know/but should i really/isnt that what im here for... akjsdhfkljahdsfye!!!! you're not the only one crying in the car :)
Angelica 🥹😭💕 it’s always so nice knowing we aren’t alone in our struggles. Being human is to struggle and that is a shared experience. Kinda beautiful in a way.
Isn’t that mug so fun?!
no way! I peeped the LLUSM top, Im applying there by Gods grace, happy youre liking your time there.
That’s awesome! I went there for medical school :) Good luck!! 🙏🏼
Thank you so much for sharing this, i’m going through a lot right now and i felt less alone lmao and idk just the way you reflected on it made me reflect on myself and changed my perspective on how i should approach hardships. Anyway thank you haha
:’) this is so sweet. I’m so happy it made you feel less alone! Thank you for sharing.
I’m a med student and I just found your channel. Watched every video in one sitting lol 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@useruser20802 this makes me so happy 🥹
I'm a former US Army RN. I joined a Special Operations Unit as a Field Medic, served in the Iraq war. Saw horrific things. Came home and thought I would be chef...just to get away from it all. Then I decided I wanted to be a physician...I hated being a chef. Graduated .... now I'm a cardiologist in NY. 3 more years and I can retire...........Looking back none of it caused me as much pain as my wife of 17 yrs asking for a divorce. Its been 5 yrs now I'm wealthy, handsome, healthy, but i learned that the most important thing in life is....Love.
Wow 🙏🏼
you're so strong @madisontcarter!!! being a 3rd year med student, I also struggle with being resilient. Keep it up queen!!!! 💞
@@meichin5589 ily Mei 💕 so proud of you
if its any consolation (i am still a premed hoping to apply next cycle) im pretty sure intern year of residency is the most difficult in all specialites lol so you are BY NO MEANS alone... and what you were saying at the end is probably sorta true, but im willing to bet those other residents are messing up as well but you dont see it. it happens and u are all learning. good luck doc!!!!
This is so kind and insightful. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and encourage me :) good luck with your studies and future application!
Think of residency as a data information that you need to know. The sooner you grasp that required data information that better you will feel … also think of it like you have to deal with the same information throughout your life so it will get easier…. Bad days are expected in residency fellowships ….you will do great…. I am a peds sub specialtist
Great advice :) thank you
Wow, is that the BCD TOFU HOUSE in Diamond Jamboree in Irvine? 😅😅
@@mytube785 yes 🤣
@@madisontcarter Very cool :). Let us know where else are good places for lunch or dinner Lol
@@mytube785 I just went to an Italian place called Trenta last night that was super cute and yummy! My co-residents know of way more places than I do though, I’ll have to ask them
@@madisontcarter Is it “Trenta Pizza & Cucina” ?
I'm watching this video and learning about the pathology specialty. All physicians have a broad knowledge base, but as a 1st year resident, you have to know so much! Please don't be overly hard on yourself. Clinical social worker and behavioral health clinician here. It's OK to feel overwhelmed. Please seek some counseling if you need a sounding board. It's OK to ask for help.
thank you so much, Jane! Wise words.
You are excellent and I believe in you so much ❤
Lucie 😭🥹😭 thank you!
comeon gal we all r stupid wen we start!!!! how many times hav u fell off a bicycle wen u tried to learn it? same ! it takes time till then keep trying ur best ! God bless!
@@richurichu8781 hahaha you’re so right!!!! Preach!
Where did you get the mugs from? Pretty!
I got them on Amazon! I’ll try to link them later today :)
@@madisontcarter Thank you! I was looking on Amazon for them and I could not find them. I appreciate your help!
I wonder if you took a temperaments quiz you’d be melancholic? Seems like a good specialty for a melancholic also you are so calm❤
Oh how interesting! I just took a quick quiz and got a mix of melancholy and choleric! Not sure how accurate it is but I love learning about things like this :)
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thank you for sharing
@@monday2471 :) thank you for watching!
Nice ❤❤
Thank you prasanna 💕
@@madisontcarterI found your videos interesting and informative. I, myself, am joining medical school in couple months. Keep it up, Madison.
@@pras64567 this is so sweet :) congratulations!
Sorry you had a bad day 😢…but intentionally pulling out the camera to cry on it is cringey 😬
@@roabba8994 that’s fair 🤣 it helped me feel better though. Thanks for watching!
This is “a day in the life” and I think if you’ve ever experienced residency, then you would feel differently. It would be a disservice to you all if she didn’t show this side of her experience.
🥹💕 thank you