4 things I wish I knew before starting Medical School (4th year Med Student)
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- What I wish someone told me before I applied to/ started Medical School!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:50 FOMO
02:57 Marathon
04:12 Non-Medical Friends
06:15 Not Enough
Who am I?
🙋🏻♀️ My name is Zeliha Akpinar, I'm in my 4th year of Medicine at the University of Exeter (UK).
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The FOMO part hits hard ✊🏻 thanks for the reality check, it helped me remember that social media aint real lyf
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The fomo part only applies to try hard ig girls “like the creator of this video”
This is the first time I appreciate myself being an introvert. I don't usually feel miss out when I see posts like those on social media. I like spending time alone and I rarely go out with my friends. However, I do get anxious when I see posts about them studying and passing their exams. I feel like I should be doing something productive even though I already did something on that day.
I can relate
Catharsis
Hey! Can u pls help me by sharing more of ur story? As an introvert,how did u overcome ur speaking skill in viva exam? Was that something u were struggling but got better day by day??
@@MegaRahatul Introvert doesn't equal social anxiety
im an introvert too, i was always worried like "how will i communicate with patients successfully". im a 4th year but ive been to hopitals and i have talked and took history from patients and IM STILL ANXIOUS lmao, the thing that helped me the most was my university, the doctors target introverts and they'd always ask me questions they would tell me "its okay, i do not want to hear the correct answer, i just want to hear an answer", they'd make us make small presentations, they would encourage wrong answers more (weird i know but this boosted our confidence). we now yell out wrong answers with confidence 😂. but it helped, it helped us have no fear in speaking our thoughts aloud. its true im still afraid and scared and always worried about things that may never even happen, but you'll slowly find yourself always atleast considering volunteering. it took us 3-4 years!, but you do eventually make it. baby steps c:
Wonderful perspective and advice about balancing the intensity of med school with life beyond medicine - thank you!
Outstanding vlog. Very well presented. Loved these points you made: (1) “on social media people tend to post the best part of their lives” - very true most of the time. It is easy to feel bad about one’s own life and career by seeing the seemingly wonderful life and career others seem to be having as seen on social media, but one needs to take everything one sees on social media in the right perspective (2) “after this after that” syndrome - very true. I have done this a lot for numerous years until I realized at one point that the best time to be with family and pursue hobbies is not “after this after that”, but now, as that “best time” may never arrive soon enough. (3)”it is a marathon and not a sprint”- wow, how true. Isn’t this also true about life itself!! (4)”its all about time management”- indeed yes! Time management is what most of us struggle with in life, isn’t it! (5)non-medic friends- great thought! We tend to have friends who are in our own professions or share our own thought process. It will be good to have friends with different thinking. The life partner part is debatable. Having a life partner from your own profession and with a similar background has both advantages and disadvantages. I have seen divorces happen in either case, so its all related to one’s own personal situation.(6)”there is a reason why medical school chose you”; “someone else’s success is not the absence of your success”- wow great comments to lift up anyone who is going through a bad phase…yes, we all have positives in life and there is a reason why an environment chose you (and you chose that environment). Though there have been times when I have been so de-motivated, as Zeliha alludes to, one needs to look at what one has and feel grateful.
Felt related. I'm an entrepreneur at the same time I take care of a challenging job. It's the same thing for us with the FOMO thing. Beautiful that knowledge and support that was directed to other profile, actually felt perfectly into my profile. Kind of became general wisdom.
At the end of the road, if my projects do well, I may look down at lot of people with a victorious feeling that they wasted their lives with closed mentalities, limiting beliefs and disgusting disrespect towards many creative activities, while I took risks and accomplished something special, that was my duty, but I'll never had that sort of thought towards doctors and professions that need medical school, because you sacrifice as much entrepreneurs do and you go through similar struggles.
I´m not a med student, but i study science with embryology specialization. I´m finishing my last year a I feel unmotivated last few weeks. Your vlogs help me get though the hardest and get motivated again. I really admire you and your breathtaking dedication for studying medicine and becoming a doctor.
I can't thank you enough of times zeliha...I love this video...the same exact things you're talking about are what I felt like
I (5th year) feel like the non-medical friends part is the most important. To find a sports club/music club /church/poltical group with non-medics can do so much for your mental health and help you to keep going. (Only problem: often other studies are shorter, so your friends may leave and groups are changing over time)
I am 3rd year medical student. So happy to watch this video, you said the exact things that I have been waiting to hear for the past three years (specially the last point) . THANK YOU !
honestly, you really great at handle as a medical student and youtuber at the same time. I'm GP and still study for my residency now. it's been really hard than medical stud. i wish everyone still be strong for whatever you going trough right now
Hi, I’m fifth year medical student And for me it wasn’t only a video of preparing yourself for medical studies but it helped me understand processes which i have to deal with every day. Even knowing it’s true and it’s not only my issue, for me it is very difficult to live in this society withount feeling discomfort. Well, mabye it’s high time to get used to it. Thank you for your video, it was very refreshing and heartworming
fifth??
Thank you for giving me an overview especially the part of not feeling enough when others are showing off their knowledge
Watching this as a mind reset for me. Got my grades today and been feeling horrible for how bad I plummeted, had covid before exam seasons last year and it made me have difficulty focusing after!
I reallyyy wish i've watched this before, all problems u explained i 've faced it and it was actually hard for me to deal with but listening to these problems and thier solutions from u makee feel better as i realized that i'm not the only one who faced this and i need to take it more easy so massive thank u Zeliha ❤️
I'm a last year medical student but these advices are refreshing and so good
🎉🎉 Amazing!!! That’s super exciting! 💪
i really needed to hear this being a second year med student...love from PAKISTAN❤❤
Your videos are really good and aesthetically very calming with lots of useful information…I hope your journey will be amazing ahead ..and Keep sharing your content
Hello Dr.Zeliha , like you am 4th grade medical student in iraq and nice to meet you , thank you for this advice🌸
Well said. Thanks for your advice. Appreciate it.
i know how hard its gonna be and itll get even harder but im exited and ready for the challenge. its my passion.
I'm a second year medical student and I'm watching this during a most depressing time. Thank you so much for reminding me that I'm worthy enough to be here 😊
you will always be worthy enough to be in med school
I’m in medical analysis department , I don’t feel enough actually, but your videos make me feel good all the times , post more videos zeliha
I'm not into medical school yet and I still feel like that as I'm in my senior secondary rn and this year is the most important yr of my life and I really want to make it but as you said this is on of the hardest parts of being a doctor boasts up my confidence, thank you!
Hey im not in school yet too but I work hard do you want to get in touch
thanks Zeliha....you actually motivated me a lotttt😪
Alot of young people need to see this, really 👽👍🏻
Enjoy the process!!!
Hey Zeliha
These were the best recommendations I got to how to balance between life and studies med in the future,thank you so much and wish you all the best🤞🏼❤️
Thank you so much. I am a 2nd year doing general Nursing and midwifery.. I appreciate the motivation
Thanks for this video it helps me a lot🙏
That was comforting thanks a lot
This is great, you opened my eyes 💓🌠thank you so much💗💗💗💗
Heyo !!! First year med student here !!! Thanks for the epic advice !!!!
Congratulation ..this video is very helpful and realistic
Thank you sm for this 😢I felt so alone having FOMO
3rd year here and every day I'm so grateful my university's med faculty has such a balanced approach to medicine - they are constantly throwing us parties and social events as well as academic group events. I'm fortunate to not have felt like I had to choose between uni or youth.
I like the part about non-medical friends! My partner is finishing his education degree and it's such a breath of fresh air having a break from med chat. Don't get me wrong, I love it so much! It's always so funny going to a stereotypical Gen Z house party where most of us are 19/20/21, but we're all med students so while the music is very much trendy house and club, we're all discussing cases and patients we saw in our hospitals 💀Balance is everything
Which university are u attending?
Hey what Med school do you go to?
what uni is that?
which uni?
hey which med school is that??
Thnak you for all your efforts
Hi, i am 2nd year medical student from Russia🖐 Thank you for your video)
Wish the best of luck for you 💝😊
I'm a first year medical student.Thank u for ur sharing.
I will be going to russia for medicine in about a month. The point that you mentioned about being a topper in your hometown and then feeling that you are not in the place....I really loved it. And I shall try that fomo doesn't get the best of me ever!!
P.S. I actually watched all of your vlogs today...loved them and liked them all.
Also subscribed to your channel. You deserved it. Much love, keep doing the good!!!
You create your content by heart and present it even in a much simpler way to get people hooked up and get accustomed to it. Once you become Doctor then do try to visit India to explore new things which can rejuvenate you in your personal life too. Keep going strength to strength and stay healthy.
I don't think it's going to be safe for her to visit.
Really you are hard work for you gol... you are achieve your goals... You are really hard work person. I'm inspired here your told.....
Had no idea what I was feeling was fomo, thanks for covering this!
You're more than welcome! xx
Hi.Even though I have applied to biomedical engineering I love medicine and after finding your youtube channel it got more interesting.I just did not see myself in medicine because I am a bit weak in mind-I mean I always have psycological difficulties.But your videos are universal and your accent is so smooth.I once had a British accent,but now I am preparing for Toefl IBT,so I have changed it to american.watching your videos I miss my accent as well:))
I agree to all of the points you pondered over.... ❤
you´re absolutely perfect 🥺
All points are correct especially 1st one bother me too much and 4th too even during my preparation for entering medical school
Thanks for the tips i really appreciate it , i moving to another country to study medicine so i am a little bit nervous. I wish you the best
Had no idea what i was feeling was fomo thanks for covering this
Firstly; you are very pretty ❤️ your videos are quite informative ❤️
I’m a medical student too and agree on 100% the things she said
After college it take how many years to study for the one of the generals ?
@@darksky3703 I think it is 4 I just heard
Smart, beautiful and so much fun to watch.
Love you sis😘
More grace ma 🤲🤲.
I'm a fourth year medical student,too. from China.I hope u everything goes well.
Thank you sis to many information for medical school
Thanks for these tips
Ur videos are too good Zeliha! ❤️All the best to you:)
Beautiful careful spiteful trolls
thank you doctor😊
im sure thank you
We need a skincare routine!!!
Hi Zeliha, I am a fourth year pharmacy student in Morocco and I wish you all the best in your career ❤️
I herad that pharmacy harder than medical college is that true??
Hey , hatim I'm also a pharmacy students in Indian ..
@@jaientertainmentstudio.9584 is it hard??
@@darksky3703 not that much. I want to know more about pharmacy education and scope in your country though.
@@jaientertainmentstudio.9584 i heard students in our country (iraq) said it is hard
but i really love medical college i hope i get it
and wish the best for you....
Being 4th year medical student, couldn't agree more
Thanks for advice,I’m still in high school and I wanna be a doctor too
Harika bir video olmuş Zeliha! Çok beğendim, çok teşekkürler! 😊😊
Çok mutlu oldum beğendiğinize!Teşekkürler desteğiniz için! 🥰😊
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I enjoy watching your vlogs❤ I’m an incoming med student from Philippines. Feeling excited and nervous at the same time. I do random vlogs as well 😊
I already graduated a medical school in Japan, and totally agree with your opinion. That’s what I thought and did back in medical school.
Hey I'm 23 is it okk too start my med scl now.. Cause a lot of time is wasted and the course itself is too long..
Starting med school at 37 years old, FOMO doesn't seems to bother me at all when you have a decade of work experience and pretty much seen life as a teenager. Still awesome tips there especially the Marathon portion.
Thankyouu Dearrr 😭😭 Just to confirm that EVERY single part she said is true , as I am currently a medical student facing this situation too. 😢 it’s kind of hard to accept for me and i got burnt out from time to time, but also i’m still here finding a way to be happier and survive in the path that i decided.This video got me crying babe. 😢😢 Thank you so much for making me feeling not alone at all. Support you✌🏻✌🏻❤️
I’m a 4th year med student from pakistan 🇵🇰 baqai med uni …!!!
Literally these are all the things which i was thinking just happened to me but now i know that everyone suffers the same…!
BTW the video is amazing ❤
What a good vlog, hello from medschool in Indonesia😁
well let me tell you something...your videos are really worth watching and really spot on the caption that u add. I think there cannot be more professional utubing than what u do here. Thumbs up. Hadi bye bye
U r a wise girl. U can make balance between IQ and EQ. This is the meaning of true beauty.
I'm a fifth year medical student, And I'm trying so hard to fight FOMO 🥺
That was helpful❤❤❤❤
My non medical friends keep me going😭😭😭I always feel like I'm not good enough..topped with the fact that I'm always struggling not to sleep too much so I can wake and read...I may read and still not get it...I needed this babe😭😭
Be thankful that you can become a doc that you do not have to do everyday heavy jobs as waiters etc to keep urself many medical students must do heavy jobs as waiters that are much hatder than the intellettual ones as interpreter etc they got no holiday at all some come from violent families and violent areas and they got no good Friends..these students are the best!!!
I don’t agree with the non medical partner. I thought the same thing and my first marriage I was with someone as far away from medical personnel as possible. But I met my husband and he was an Combat Medic. I felt heard and understood. He could relate with me and helps me study. Him having a baseline did help, but we are able to shut it off and enjoy each other!
Thank you so much! I wish there was a way I could pin this video!
I like you ☺️ and your videos keeping working
I passed in MAT 2 days ago. Now I'm learning how to cope with my new life. Thanks for your advises. Appreciate it 😊
Hiya, what's the MAT?
@@min-- Medical Admission Test
Zeliha, Heart broken when u were telling about non-medico partner😂😂😂I am 4th year medical student too. By the way you are deadly pretty and your accent is also heart touching. Keep shining girl.❤❤
İm also 4th year medical student from turkey and its really hard and tiring.my roomates have really easy classes because of their majors and it causes me to feel unmotivated but hope it will worth our time and efforts in the end.i feel a bit burned out i guess :/
Very useful thank you very much!☺️
Yayy I'm so glad Lulu! 💗
Hi Zeliha! My name is Fatima and i am in 16 years old am a muslim yes. This video of yours make me know more . And in the future i what to become a medical student thanks for this video i know is head to become doctor but i will do my best. Have a Lovely day wish you the best Zeliha.
i love u im a first year ,and i was feeling very depressed while i entered all my other friends were having fun and i...fighting with my own thoughts that it didn't worth it..
Im not a medical school student so I feel a little bad for watching this but its great! 😊
Inspired us 🤍as usual
I am mahmood 5th year medical student at al-nahrain university in baghdad
Everytime i become tired from exams i open your video and get inspiration 🤍
Keep going zeliha🙏🏻
فدوه الكلبك حبيبي استمر يا بطل... اني هسه طالب سادس عدادي و كلش نفسيتي تعبانه بس والله من طبيت هنانه ع هل فيديو صار عندي واهس.. بالتوفيق حبيبي محمود
After college it takes how many years to study for one of the general??
Actually I’m a medical student it’s my second year in Ben Youcef Ben Khda university (Algerian med school)
But I found this advices very helpful
best wishes for you
My professor thought i was in my teens threw me out the classroom for no reason and went out late everyone came early my folks went to ask on the grade or gpa everyone wants to study and get jobs have free time later for those time off get busy towards adulthood alot of people are willing to work hard
I agree for the fomo part ...I was studying for the Ca foundation exam ...while all of my friends were going out , having fun ...😓
Zeliha seni Azərabycandan izləyirəm, çox gözəl işlər önə çıxarırsınız ;)
I started watching your channel when your subscribers where around 50k I was preparing for my medical entrance exam during that time. I cleared the entrance and now I am joining All india institute of medical sciences (AIIMS) guwahati . This video was so helpful thankyou .
quite relatable#love from kashmir india😍😍
Zeliha you are amazing 👏 ❤
Thankyou so much ☺
Thank you so much for your support Ibrahim !!💛✨
@@zelihaakpinar 😊😊
Damn beauty with brain😊❤❤
Great video
Getting into medical school is more difficult than actually passing the medical exams👍👍👍
From india..... Lots of love
Hi am a third year medical student in Zambia 🇿🇲 medical school is crazy 😂😂 it's very stressful sometimes I feel like giving up....