What Medical School Is REALLY Like
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- What up guys! In this video I share three expectations I had coming into medical school and just how accurate they turned out to be.
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As an incoming medical student, this video makes me so motivated! It's so good to hear that you can pursue interests and hobbies outside of class!
Congratulations on your acceptance this cycle!!! 🎉 And it really is true! It takes some time figuring out your work flow and to get adjusted, but once you do, you’ll be surprised with all the things you can do outside of class!
Wait really???
I’m 12 and I wanted to be a general surgeon for a long time and I know I have many year before I can go to school to be a surgeon, but your videos help a lot and thanks.
That’s so awesome! It’s really amazing for you to already know that you want to be a surgeon. You’re going to be an incredible one. And I’m happy my videos have been helpful!
I started this semester very recently and I 100% agree on the material not being extremely difficult but rather the volume. When people said consistency and discipline, I don’t think I really took them that serious because I thought I was already “disciplined” but boy was I wrong. I guess it’s all part of the learning process.
Also 👍🏾 for the BLM band 🙌🏾
That’s exactly how I felt Fania! Lol. Part of this learning process is actually learning some of these skills like discipline in addition to all the medical related skills. All in all, it will be just as impactful for our practice as physicians 💪🏽
And I’m glad you peeped the BLM band! ✊🏽
hey! a black pre med student here i’ve been watching your videos for a while now and they really help me out thanks for the amazing content
Thanks so much for this comment Jordan! I’m so happy to hear that my videos have been helpful for you! Always feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions!
Good luck on your applications! Coming into medicine following a pandemic takes a very special person. Thank you! #SimTribe
Yes! Love this! I interviewed with Mayo in December and absolutely fell in love with it. Your channel is awesome! Hearing your experiences has been so uplifting and has helped to make things seem so much more manageable (and exciting!). Good luck with everything!
Congratulations on interviewing here in December!! 🔥 I’m so happy my videos have been helpful and uplifting for you. Hopefully we’ll be classmates soon! 🙏🏽
I'm a sophomore and I'm planning to get into Medschool and I am glad I found your channel! Everyone says I won't have time to do anything or hang out with friends, and this video gave me hope that its gonna be alright in the end. Thank You
I’m so happy I was able to disprove that myth for you! It’s going to be busy, but if you practice efficient studying you will open up a ton of time for the other things you want to do
Hey J.R.!! Started watching your yt videos last summer. They helped a ton! Followed your primary essay format and tips and got into med school back in October to start this year. Thanks for all your help!!
Hey! That is such incredible news! I’m so happy that my videos have been helpful for you. Congratulations!!! 🎉🤩
ive been wanting to be in medical school ever since i was little and now im in highschool, and still want to be in it and your videos really help me
That’s so amazing that you’ve known this is your passion for so long! And I’m honored that you have found my videos helpful Angelin! 🙏🏽
Great points, incredibly insightful reflections JR, keep up the good work and quality content
Thanks so much Shyam! Appreciate you!
A lot of really great information! You are honestly getting me though studying for the MCAT! Thank you for the content!! Really great points and perspectives!
Thanks so much Deardhra! I know that MCAT grind can be tough but I’m happy I’m helping get you through! You got this!!
Good luck on your MCAT! Coming into medicine following a pandemic takes a very special person. Thank you! #SimTribe
Currently studying for the MCAT😭watching this on my break lol but love the content. I’m actually excited for Medical School!
Nice!! I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos! Crush that MCAT! 💪🏽
Great video, I start pharmacy school in August. Your videos provide great insight, keep up the great content!
Thank you so much! Congrats on pharmacy school! And I’m glad my videos are helpful!
I start medical school in Duluth coming this August. Your videos have been so helpful. Thank you! :)
Nice Morghan!! Congratulations!! 🎉 I’m so happy my videos have been helpful for you!
I grew up in Rochester! And I am currently on my premed journey! It’s so cool to watch your blogs in my hometown! :)
Nice!! Rochester is a really sweet town! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!
Thank you so much for your honesty! I really appreciate it!
Absolutely!! I’ll always keep things real and honest on my channel.
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I’m so happy you found this helpful!! 🙏🏽
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Appreciate you Youssef! Trying to get better with every video!
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Yessir bro! Glad you enjoyed it!
Loved this video, thanks for sharing with us!
My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed the video T O
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Man, this was one of the more comforting videos I've heard, mostly because it confirmed my suspicions of large volume of material and time management.
I doubt I'll even make it to med-school in the first place, but still. Thank you for this.
I’m glad you found this video comforting but don’t doubt yourself! If you put the work in you can definitely achieve your goals!
this was an important video. thank you!
I’m glad you found it helpful Chris!
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I’m glad you liked them! Lol
Also a MS1 but in Canada - I totally vibed with all your points!
What’s up Lakhdeep! Glad you resonated with these points! Good luck in your med school grind up in Canada! #classof2024 🙌🏽
Thank you for all you do! #SimTribe
Oh dang I love this side of CZcams ☺️
2nd year Med student here🌻
Happy you enjoyed the video! The med school side of CZcams is awesome!
I really want to be a medical student but I’m really struggling at school rn. Medical school is my dream and by watching your video’s I’m getting really excited !!
I’m so happy my videos have encouraged you! I’m sorry to hear you’ve been struggling but I hope these videos will help you achieve that dream of yours! 🙏🏽
@@EvolvingMedic omgash, I never imagined that you would read this. You really made my day! It’s so hard to stay productive when you have no one who believes in you. Thank you so much😱
Just subscribed. Thanks for amazing, honest content!
Thanks so much for subscribing!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Much more to come!!
Great vid!! Road to 10k!!
Thanks Ian! Road to 10k!! 🙏🏽
Congratulations on 7k subs!!!! 🎂🍭🎊
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Congrats on 7K!!!!
Thank you so much Tomi! 🙏🏽
Dope video again!!!
Thank you Aleksa! I’m glad you enjoyed it!!
I love the fact you not only debunked certain myths, but proved why the aren't true. Also that's good to know, being consistent, even in medical school, works! (Prov. 13:4)
Edit: Congrats in 7k!
Thanks so much Albert! I really appreciate your continued support! And Prov. 13:4 applies so nicely with medical school! The diligent are fully satisfied! 💪🏽
great video!
Thanks Kris! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
the gems dropped in this video 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!!
I’m 15 years old and I want to became a psychiatrist when I’m older it’s a passion of mine and I want to help people in need who are struggling with mental illnesses e.g. Adhd, I have adhd my self and went to a psychiatrist when I was 10 and got diagnose with adhd and started taking medications because of it and it changed so much in a good way so I want to learn about mental illnesses and go to medical school and one day pay if forward and help people who aren’t mentally/ physically stable. Thank you so much for making this video it was worth watching and help me get a feel of both negatives and positives of going to medical school.
That’s an incredible story and I’m sure your personal experience will make you that much better of a psychiatrist one day. I’m glad you liked the video too!
@@EvolvingMedic thank you so much for replying 💕💕❤️
Quality and advice are both A1
Appreciate you Manny!
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Wow!! Downloading the e-book now! I can’t wait to finish my BA and get into med school - thank you for the great content JR!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and are downloading the ebook! Let me know what you think! And once you finish undergrad you’re going to love medical school!
I am so motivated after this! I’m 16 and really want to work in a medical field but then I remember medical schools are so expensive. Time to give up on my dreams and disappoint my parents.
I’m glad this video was motivating for you! And unfortunately medical school is expensive. But the cost doesn’t have to stand in your way. The vast majority of students (including myself lol) take out loans to fund their medical school education. Don’t let the cost hold you back!
@@EvolvingMedic I forgot we had student loans oops, was already overwhelmed by the thought of medical school. Thank you! And after I get a medical job, am I able to pay off within some years or more? I live in Michigan and I feel like medical school cost differs
I definitely understand! Costs can be crazy and super variable. But most students don’t end up worrying too much about the loans because you will be able to pay them off relatively quickly. This depends on things like the specialty you go into, how many loans you have, and if you’re able to live a bit below your means after medical school. But if you are adamant about being as financially responsible as you can, you’ll be able to pay off your loans quickly once your medical training is over. I hope this helps!
@@EvolvingMedic I’m curious, what happens after we are done with medical training? What are the next steps?
There are 4 years of medical school and then you have residency in the specialty you want to go into (i.e. orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, etc.). The length of residency depends on the specialty, but range from 3-7 years. You are paid during this time though (just not as much as you’ll be paid after residency). After residency some people do an addition year or two of training (called a “fellowship”), but others end their training when their residency is over. Then you can go on to work (at a hospital, private practice, etc.) as an attending physician. You can see that it takes a lot of time lol. You officially become a doctor after medical school though. You just still have training in whatever specialty you want to do. I hope that that made sense!
This is so accurate alreadyyy
I’m glad you can agree!
Everyone being a supportive genius is too true as well. M2s giving M1 tips & tricks, M3s giving rotations details and clinical knowledge, and M4s putting into perspective the entire process. Always on his A-game; J.R #KeepEvolving
Always appreciate you GuitarmONizE! That is so true! Supportive geniuses is an accurate description of medical school colleagues! 🙌🏽 #KeepEvolving
Great video once again! And I'm definitely check out the survival guide!
Appreciate you Sean! Let me know what you think!
I really like this video and how you debunk and approve some of the myths about med school. I've heard some people say that the first year of med school is the hardest, so what's your opinion considering you're probably in your 3rd or 4th year now. (Also what do you think has helped you the most in med school)
I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’d say the transition to medical school is hard, so the first few months can be challenging. But overall, I think the third year (or whenever you begin your clerkships). It’s basically studying a similar amount to first/second year, but also having to work full time. And now that step 2 is more important than step 1, studying during clerkships is critical. It can just be challenging to balance.
As a comp sci student, I’m the complete opposite. I couldn’t handle that amount of memorization lmao it’s my biggest weakness
I feel that! It’s definitely a different way of learning! It can be great for some but challenging for others
ou that camera quality looking clean
Appreciate you Andrew! Quality of the videos gotta #keepevolving
Since I was a child I wanted to be a doctor, either a psychiatrist or a pediatrician. However, the length of the years of training and schooling, the amount of tuition, and the brutal years of residency steered me away from the goal. I got an MA in psychology but medicine is always on the back of my mind.
Love to see a brother making such quality content
Appreciate you bro!
law student here lol, I’m obsessed with your channel
Hey Carly! I hope law school is going well and I’m so happy you’ve been enjoying my videos. Thank you for your support!
hey love your vids!! do you mind sharing which resources you used that helped you study for physio? also where can i do practice questions for physio specifically? :))
Hey! I’m glad you’ve been enjoying my videos! I never took physiology, but I’m sure Lecturio has great resources and practice questions. You can use “EvolvingMedic30” if you want to try them out and get 30% off.
You made it sound easy
you mentioned you’re learning how to speed read. can we have a video on that?
That’s a great video idea! I must admit that I’ve been listening to audible much more than physically reading myself though lol
Thank you for helping set expectations. That is key to survival. #SimTribe
Absolutely! Thank you for all of your encouragement and support!
14 year old here, i wanna be a peds surgeon or neuro lol, for different reasons but i get terrified ab being at the bottom having no idea where im going what im doing its just yeah thanks for the video
I know that exact same feeling! It’s okay to not know exactly where you’re going. When you just keep putting one foot in front of the other, you end up at exactly where you’re supposed to be. You’re going to be a great doctor one day!
Looking at your eyes, I’m even scared to go to med school. Sooo tiresome. Congratulations! Keep pushing. Nothing worth achieving comes easy.
Hahah I appreciate it bro! It’s definitely a grind, but easily worth it and something I have no doubt you could do!
Is it weird that I'm only 15 and I have been wanting to be a surgeon since I was 12
I really want to pursue cardiothoracics but w/ due time that will most likely change as I start learning more about the human body
Not weird at all! I actually envy you for knowing so early lol. You’re going to be an incredible surgeon!!
I had a traumatic event happen to me let’s just say the dentist tried to kill me 😂. A severe allergic reaction, lead me to question where I am now and my full potential. I started watching many premed/medical school student CZcams videos. At 36 years old I’m considering going back to school for microbiology and immunology. I recently bought the mcat set of books just to read before I make any rash life-changing decision. To sum medical school up would you say it constant new material or more a build up of new and old material? Have you seen any older medical student at your school so far?
There are definitely older medical students in my class. It has become more of the norm now! We have a few people over 40 years old in my class!
In terms of the material in medical school, it is mostly building a foundation of knowledge, which means everything is basically new.
Im 15 when I'll grow up I'll be a family medicine Physician for me maths is my wrost nightmare. I'm hear to heal the world!!!
I love it! You’ll accomplish everything you set your mind to!
Helpful Vedio ✨🕊
I’m glad you found this video helpful!
Overall would you say med school is a good/bad experience? I’m pretty sure it’s what I want to do but I’m really scared it will be an awful time in my life?
I have absolutely loved it! If you’re passionate about medicine and helping others you will too! It’s hard, but usually the things that are hard, but that I’m passionate about, are always the most fulfilling. I hope this helps!
Jr Smith you say!!!!
“ I met some pretty dumb doctors” lol so relatable😭
How chemistry-focused is med school? I'm non-traditional and only struggle with chemistry.
Very little honestly. There will be some principles that are chemistry related in biochem and pharmacology, but not to the micro-level focus that chemistry in undergrad is like. I didn’t like (or do well in) chemistry either! Lol
@@EvolvingMedic ayyyy, thank you for the reply! This was my biggest fear and now I'm at ease. You're dope! Continue to inspire us..... #NewSubscriber
Appreciate you!! And will do!!
I am 27 I have a masters degree and want to do medicine. Do you think going into medical school is too late for me?
It’s definitely not too late Jason! I’m only slightly younger (25). But I have a classmate turning 40 this year and many who are in there thirties. If it’s what you want to do, you can definitely do it!
I’m 16 and growing up I was really interested in becoming a doctor, until I got diagnosed with ADHD and my self esteem became low. I’m really bad at math but I love science and psychology and it comes easy to me. I’m also really interested in medicine in general and for the past 5 years, specifically psychiatry. I always knew I wanted to help people and I also am fascinated by the human mind and grew up with parents having mental illness and later myself was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. So naturally I thought psychiatry would be perfect since it involves all these things I’m so interested in. helping people is something I need to do as a career but the only thing is I don’t believe I’m smart enough for med school and I’m poor. Does anyone have any advice for me? It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Hi Nikki! Thank you for sharing your story! The thing about a career in medicine, is that the main thing that matters is that drive that you so clearly have. It’s more important than what you may perceive as natural intellect or money. Given your age, I would focus on doing the best you can in school and just building habits of a good student. And that can help you get into college (maybe with a scholarship!). And then the rest will fall in place. So I think just focusing on being the best student you can be now, is the best thing you can do!
@@EvolvingMedic thank you so much! I really appreciate it :)
Hey! I’m so glad I saw this comment because I’m in the same boat. I was diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and depression and im constantly comparing myself to my peers because my brain works differently and I feel like I have to play mind games with myself to focus and study. This is my first year at University and I also didn’t really have the funds until my therapist told me about a program called vocational rehab. We both qualify since adhd, anxiety, and depression qualify as disabilities for their program. I applied and they gave me a counselor who helps me manage my diagnoses. I also wanted to tell you about their program because they will pay for the entirety of your schooling if you can explain how your disability interferes with school and you can prove financial need.
Is 27 too old to start my journey to me become a Dr., ? I just have an associates …
I don’t think it’s ever too late to pursue your passion! You would have to fulfill the premed requirements, so likely getting a bachelor’s and doing the premed classes. But I have a classmate (2nd year med student) who turns 40 this year and multiple classmates in their 30s! Definitely do it if it’s your passion!
10 classes a semester too😂
The type of material that makes you stare for 30 min and scream are called Physics and Orgo Chem! 🤣😂😕☹️😩🥺😢😭😞
Hahaha AGREED!!!
How's your studies going
They’re going well thanks for asking! Just finished my first clerkship!
Hy Smith
Hi!
Im 14 and wanting to become a doctor
Nice! You can do it!
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Are you related to Quavo?
No I’m not but that would be awesome! Lol
Jesus Christ died for our sins
The people around you are not ‘geniuses’. This word is so overused, it’s lost its meaning. Newton was a genius, Wittgenstein was a genius, your mate who got 90% on their biomed exam is not a ‘genius’, they merely worked hard.
"Half way thru my first year of medical school"... So basically 6 months into 15 years eh?
Lol medical school in the United States is 4 years
@@EvolvingMedic lol I was just running my mouth. Half the time I dunno wtf I'm talking about and the other half I'm too stoned to talk it right lol