5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MEDICAL SCHOOL!

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024

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  • @linacheung9559
    @linacheung9559 Před 6 lety +832

    Don’t ever stop making these videos. You have helped so many students including me through my undergraduate years. How you have time to record, edit, study, eat, and sleep is beyond me. Keep being an inspiration!

    • @laturista1000
      @laturista1000 Před 5 lety +2

      these videos might make you more money than a medical career. And you don't have to go in huge debt to post a video online and get youtube ad revenue or affiliate revenue from recommending products. Sad being an employee or doctor today just doesn't pay much. Don't specialists pay huge income tax? Makes no sense why one of the most important jobs medicine is so expensive. Seems backwards to me, if we as a society want a healthy robust healthcare.

  • @solomialaba2537
    @solomialaba2537 Před 6 lety +372

    Hearing you say the opener, “Hi I’m Jamie and I’m a first year EM resident” AHHHHH yes that’s so crazy!!!! This is the energy that I want, I’ve followed you for about 3 years and Im rooting for you girl!!

  • @drmoonchild8830
    @drmoonchild8830 Před 6 lety +228

    Medical school gave me free depression. 4th & 5th year in medical school nearly killed me. i atleast cried 2-3 times a week. and then i discovered bts and i became less hard on myself. i have accepted my fate with medical school. i used to say if i would ever go back in time i would give anything not study medicine. Now my view has chaged, because AMOR FATI. Honestly thank you bts. i am graduating next year spring

    • @anshumandash6053
      @anshumandash6053 Před 5 lety +6

      nice job on making it through!

    • @ezekielbeltran1189
      @ezekielbeltran1189 Před 5 lety +3

      Bts? Whats that

    • @drmoonchild8830
      @drmoonchild8830 Před 5 lety +14

      Korean boy band. Bangtan sonyeondan

    • @GaniyaSaravanen2601
      @GaniyaSaravanen2601 Před 5 lety +21

      Good for you... I feel like bts helps me too, all the time. I have a major exam this year and everytime i feel like giving up, i remember about how they went through a lot and where they are now. Such great souls, our BTS boys!

    • @fa-ih6dy
      @fa-ih6dy Před 5 lety +12

      _plays Spring Day_ in the background

  • @aliceachaves
    @aliceachaves Před 6 lety +200

    My greatest concern is probably the impostor syndrome. Some of my high school friends are also in other med school, and all the time I have the feeling that their school is better than mine, that they are better than me and that one day, everyone will see that there's no way I deserve to be where I am. I'm faking it till I make it, but sometimes, that insecurity strikes me hard.

    • @khriezongunuocatherine4954
      @khriezongunuocatherine4954 Před 3 lety +3

      I'm two years late but I hope you are still striving hard for your dreams. Don't worry dear, imposter syndrome is fairly common among med students but many have strived forward to become doctors and they've successfully made it. I'm pretty sure you'll do great too.

    • @aliceachaves
      @aliceachaves Před 3 lety +1

      @@khriezongunuocatherine4954 thank you very much. This means a lot.

    • @khriezongunuocatherine4954
      @khriezongunuocatherine4954 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aliceachaves it's alright. I feel the same way too so I'm kind of glad that I'm not the only one

  • @AuraAzarcon
    @AuraAzarcon Před 6 lety +353

    Aww it's so different in the Philippines.. we have to go to class because attendance is graded, and a lot of times we have surprise quizzes and recitations like we're back in high school. So honestly there's not a lot of time for other hobbies. :( (I only started my channel after med school during internship)

    • @daniloloma7367
      @daniloloma7367 Před 6 lety +7

      tapos may time pang magkakasabay yung mga major subjects magpa long quiz or exam, grabe walang patawad!!!!

    • @geriblanche09
      @geriblanche09 Před 6 lety

      DoktAuraaa! ❤

    • @aleenazyt
      @aleenazyt Před 6 lety +6

      Attendance is graded in Pakistan as well so we have to attend the lectures :(

    • @aicahchan8860
      @aicahchan8860 Před 6 lety

      DokAURA,wahhhhh!!fan niyo po ako!pangarap ko pong maging doctor😅so thank you thank you for making your CZcams channel.

    • @sebuktegin4403
      @sebuktegin4403 Před 5 lety +1

      Same here in India

  • @maryrose7813
    @maryrose7813 Před 6 lety +125

    In the Philippines, we are required to attend class everyday because we have to sign our attendance. Taking notes every single day, going home then studying again. I can’t agree more, I’ve realized that you’ll be the one teaching yourself! Keep inspiring us, Jamie! God bless you on your residency journey. 😊♥️

  • @lucifervrm687
    @lucifervrm687 Před 5 lety +14

    tbh I am a high school student who chose to study medicine, and I am currently studying it and tbh the amount of stress I need to deal with is just so hard to handle but I am encouraging myself and pushing myself through it since its my dream, plus don't stop making these videos honestly they are sooooo helpful and thank you for making time to do these great videos!!

  • @ZLIFE101
    @ZLIFE101 Před 6 lety +48

    I’m only 12 but I really want to be a doctor I want to help people. So watching this video made me very happy. I really want to be a emergency doctor. I want to work in a ER and be in action.

  • @ciitadel2518
    @ciitadel2518 Před 5 lety +14

    I'm a first year premed student in undergrad and although I still have a few years I've been terrified for medical school, but hearing you say you had time to develop new hobbies and stuff outside of your studies made me feel a lot less worried for it. All this time I thought it was entirely studies with no time for much of anything for four years but knowing that's not the case helps a lot

  • @orderedsteps4050
    @orderedsteps4050 Před 6 lety +59

    My daughter will start medical school(Ukraine) in September 2018, I will tell her about your videos..... Hello from Jamaica.

    • @hassanalvi1582
      @hassanalvi1582 Před 6 lety +1

      Please could you tell me what A levels she did and the grades she achieved. Im thinking about going to Ukraine or Georgia (from UK) to study medicine.

    • @drmoonchild8830
      @drmoonchild8830 Před 6 lety +1

      where in ukraine? i study here and its a big mess. you pretty much study by yourself, and some of the teachers dont comprehend english well

    • @Nico.Robin7
      @Nico.Robin7 Před 6 lety

      Where is ukraine??

    • @alannac.7392
      @alannac.7392 Před 6 lety +1

      I'm Jamaican too. But live in the U S

    • @kennethoseiwusu8295
      @kennethoseiwusu8295 Před 6 lety

      Hassan Alvi Hi-I think I can help

  • @HostileUterus
    @HostileUterus Před 6 lety +30

    I'm starting my 3rd year of pharmacy school Monday and I wish I knew about Time management skills! Our first semester we had 18 credit hours and it was a lot to juggle. I gave myself 2 weeks to get on a schedule and stick to it. Now I say groundhog's day is good in my house. Wake up at the same time every day, sit in the same place in the library every day and study what I need to. Your time is so valuable in graduate school. You must know how to use it to your advantage!

  • @henockxnxa
    @henockxnxa Před 6 lety +540

    I wish I knew how much those who claimed they "never study" actually studied :/

    • @t.h.1492
      @t.h.1492 Před 6 lety +109

      I think statements like that come from believing that they’ve never felt like they’ve studied enough

    • @anthonygomez8488
      @anthonygomez8488 Před 6 lety +10

      I never had to study in K-12 but now that I’m in MedSchool I have to study so so so so much!

    • @michel8527
      @michel8527 Před 6 lety +1

      So true...!

    • @greykitten7569
      @greykitten7569 Před 6 lety +7

      They just don’t want to make you worry and want to make you feel reassured

    • @rinshizuka5617
      @rinshizuka5617 Před 6 lety +21

      They just want u to take ur guard down ..so u wont feel the need to study hard and they can get to shine
      Happened to me during my first years

  • @melanienward
    @melanienward Před 5 lety +4

    I'm so thankful to hear you can have a life outside of medical school. Being an older, non-traditional pre-med student, I'm already involved in things outside of school. I was afraid I would have to give that up. Thanks for these videos!

  • @FabiolaSuarez
    @FabiolaSuarez Před 6 lety +942

    I’m thinking on going to med school but I just feel like I will sacrifice so much (relationships, my own family) and I don’t think I’ll be happy doing that. But I don’t know what else to do if I don’t study medicine

    • @kawaiikoibito3268
      @kawaiikoibito3268 Před 6 lety +112

      Fabiola Suárez I feel the same way I feel like I would get married later but I can't see myself doing anything else

    • @FabiolaSuarez
      @FabiolaSuarez Před 6 lety +62

      Maliya Mcqueen I’m in a 5 year relationship with my boyfriend who is not going to be a doctor and I’m at the point that I want to get married soon..that will make me so happy and I just feel that if I go to med school I will sacrifice him and the family I want to built. But then I try to think of other job ideas and I have none. So idk what to do

    • @DevAnimate
      @DevAnimate Před 6 lety +65

      Physician Assistant is less time and can still do medicine I believe

    • @kawaiikoibito3268
      @kawaiikoibito3268 Před 6 lety +14

      Fabiola Suárez try to talk to him about it and see how he feels do you want kids early or late?

    • @kawaiikoibito3268
      @kawaiikoibito3268 Před 6 lety +59

      DevAnimate ppl tell me not to focus so much on relationships and focus on career and I want a successful career but being a doctor will always be here but personal relationships with ppl are so precious and doesn't come easily this has been so hard for me

  • @Stephaniealicianaturalhair
    @Stephaniealicianaturalhair Před 6 lety +60

    I do not plan on going to med school. I just like your content and your message in your videos. I think that it is good info for college and other fields you want to explore. This is good information and advice on thinking things through about what school to choose!

  • @zc5295
    @zc5295 Před 5 lety +1

    Being a doctor is a very rewarding job. Helping people and putting a smile on there faces is what makes a doctors day. Being a neurosurgeon is also rewarding because I get to experience things first hand

  • @aubriroper430
    @aubriroper430 Před 6 lety +4

    Your content is incredible! I have always worried about having time to focus on health, wellness and overall growth while being in medical school and it’s so nice to know that you do have time to do those things.

  • @juliamihajlovich
    @juliamihajlovich Před 6 lety +7

    Im starting my BS in Biology and I’m married and 7weeks pregnant...So happy we’re starting a family now and not when I’m in residency. I will be done with med school in 8 years when my bachelors and med school is over, and we are definitely going to be done having kids by then because I don’t want to be so overwhelmed in surgical residency and coming home depleted to my needy newborn. I want them to get my attention when they are most dependent on me.

  • @bougreahala9357
    @bougreahala9357 Před 6 lety +17

    i'm not even a med student , I got my bachelor's degree this year in applied microbiology and the thing that helped me get thru all of that was your inspiring videos , ,thank you soo much jamie , so much love !!

  • @Mannyiwlf
    @Mannyiwlf Před 5 lety +32

    I have had a interest in the medical field for a while now. Medical school, Pa school, and less likely, nursing, are some of the areas I’m looking into. I can see myself in all of these pathways-especially medical school, but being in debt to the degree of six figures just scares me.

    • @delightedpig
      @delightedpig Před 4 lety

      Manny Richardson what did you end up doing?

  • @lizbetpao
    @lizbetpao Před 6 lety +11

    Hi Jamie.
    It's been a year since I found your videos and they inspire me a lot. I just graduated from medschool in Mexico and sometimes there's a feeling of "what I'm doing here, I can't do this". I wish I knew that in Medicine the rule is that you're going to study for the rest of your life. There's always something knew , a patient that prove your knowledge , even Doctors with a lot experience have to deal with cases that intimidate.
    Thanks for sharing your journey and I wish you the best!

    • @melissareza1625
      @melissareza1625 Před 5 lety

      Hey yo soy de Mexico y tengo la oportunidad de irme a Estados Unidos a estudiar medicina pero la estoy dudando por lo cara que es, como es la escuela de medicina en tu estado?

  • @user-nv6ul3wb9m
    @user-nv6ul3wb9m Před 6 lety +2

    Just finished nursing school, just like you i found a lot of hobbies even i had to work full time. I wish i knew that im going to get my first clinical depression and how hard is to hide it and trying to study anyway. But now i know how strong i am and really happy about the decision to go to school.

  • @MedicineMomvlog
    @MedicineMomvlog Před 6 lety +5

    Supportive partner is definitely helpful. It has been a rough journey with having a spouse and lots of children. Imposter syndrome is definitely a hard thing to get through especially when some around me do not think that I am even a medical student or that I can't do it. Fake it till you make it is key.

  • @zincydumas5645
    @zincydumas5645 Před 3 lety

    I want to be a doctor since kid. Like a surgeon or anesthesiologist. I'm now 9th grade in highschool. Jamie helps a lot of this and it's inspire me a lot. I'm glad I found you.

  • @celesteconstantine6725
    @celesteconstantine6725 Před 6 lety +7

    I have some trouble with confidence etc. and was leisurely reading about a comparison of confidence/ feelings of competence in men and women the other day. The article suggested Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In, which I purchased online and it arrived today. I was just watching this video in prep for the upcoming year at med school, what a coincidence you mention something from the book. Anyway, love your videos!

  • @krishnanclips
    @krishnanclips Před 3 lety +1

    Becoming a good doctor has nothing to do with grades. You can be a topper and the worst human and vice versa. Here are tips to be both a good doctor and get top grades. Google the topics mentioned.
    1. a) Study. b) Sleep. c) Exercise. d) Eat healthy e) Have fun. f) Manage your time. Skip one item and your grades will fall. Study, but smartly. Find your style of studying. Some students are auditory, some visual, some like to touch and feel... Mix and match. Experiment what works for you. Each person is unique.
    2. Focus on learning concepts, not rote learning as new exams test these, unlike earlier ones,which only tested memorization. Focus on clinical applications in every topic. Build strong foundation in preclinical and esp. paraclinical subjects. Only then can skyscraper come up.
    Make brief, illustrated mind map/spider diagram/pointwise notes of important topics throughout MBBS course. Will help in final revision and PG/USMLE exams. Students ignore this and start making notes only during PG preparation with online/offline coaching, which charge a lot. Writing notes throughout med school is a better technique. Scan regularly. Revise previous years' subjects too. Spend 80% of study on current year's subjects, 20% revising earlier years' material (do it in weekends). Don't wait till last year!
    Reading books is passive (recognition). Instead, ask yourself questions, do exams, teach someone (active recall). In real life, you must extract stuff from your brain. Take notes of how profs do procedures and dissections. Make checklists. They save lives, time and money. Make checklists for everything, esp. procedures. Share with others (read Dr. Atul Gawande's "Checklist Manifesto").
    3. The night before class, watch CZcams videos on the subject, such as Dr Najeeb Lectures, Ninja Nerd, Medcram, Osmosis, Lecturio. In morning, review at 2x or 3x speed. Then scan textbook’s chapter heads, subheads and bold-type points, pictures, tables, captions, questions. Then attend lecture.
    4. In class, don't take notes. Instead write in mind maps (Tony Buzan's videos and books).
    5. Back in your room, don’t read. First, recall & write lecture points. Then, read book, asking why, what, how, etc. With another colour pen, write points you missed. Watch more CZcams videos, such as Sam Webster, Pathoma, to reinforce ideas.
    6. Make up questions. Think like an examiner. Load onto both ANKI and Excel/Google spreadsheet. Add photos, drawings, cartoons (Picmonic/Sketchy medical), vulgar mnemonics (Google), bizarre stories to remember them, songs, audio in the answer decks. Use mind maps, memory palaces, BMJ medical, Geeky Medics, Marrow, Prepladder.
    Revise daily (Anki has edge here with spaced repetition as it automatically asks when retention curve dips, but disadvantage is you have to go through huge stacks of cards unlike the spreadsheet, where you can mark difficult ones in red and read only them. Best is to use both). Use Anki DAILY, even while walking to class or while waiting for professor or next patient. A minute here, a minute there add up.
    7. Colour code syllabus in Google Spreadsheet or Excel. Focus on "must know". Mark each review (recalling, not reading books).
    Mark date after each revision and difficulty in 3-5 colours (easy green, medium orange, hard red. Focus on red). Write in one column why you found it difficult or if just guess. Find solution to problem.
    8. The more you draw, the more you will remember. Use colour.
    9. Read standard books, such as Guyton, Big Robbins/Medium Robbins, and Gray's Anatomy for Students rather than exam-oriented point-wise guides. These may help you pass exams but will not build concepts. Most books, including Pathoma, are available free on Library Genesis; most videos on CZcams or BitTorrent. Look around instead of investing money.
    10. Focus on what professors teach. They have read the important books. Concentrate in class, don't let your mind wander. Never skip practicals and clinics.
    11. Spend maximum time in practicals and clinics. Dissect as much as possible. Volunteer to do procedures. See how to use knowledge for practical problems. Eg: videos of "Athlean-X" and "Ask Dr Jo" or quick memorisation techniques of Dr.James Preddy. Make up questions needing info from many subjects. Most people have neck ache, backache, knee problems. Can you solve them with exercises and therapeutic yoga even as a student? Incorporate alternative medicine, plant-based whole foods. Learn tips from them. Don't automatically debunk them.
    12. If you want to remember something really well, write down key points and read it 15 times immediately before going to bed and 15 times within first five minutes of waking up.
    13. Google the topic “medical punch words”. Questions contain these words. Load in ANKI and revise daily.
    14. Use Pomodoro technique to study. Buy a small alarm clock, not phone alarm. Study in 25-min blocks, then do anything else for five minutes. Do it again. After two hours, take a 30-min break. Reward yourself. Do NOT look at phone, saying "only one minute". In final year, delete social media.
    Study with a friend (More than 4 people gets disruptive). In groups, tap on desk to start, tap again to indicate break, tap to resume. Study in library rather than in hostel to reduce distractions.
    15. Teaching someone without using notes is the best form of recall. Else, lecture to empty bedroom.
    16. Write very brief points, drawings on Post-It Notes above your desk for every topic (Anas Nuur Ali "how to memorize"). Scan 15 min daily. By the end of the year, you would have seen them hundreds of times. Unlike ANKI, it jumps at you if you stand there.
    17. Don't study sequentially. Do topic 1&2, then test yourself by recalling topic 1. After studying topic 3, test on topic two. Do same with the rest. While studying several subjects, study a little here, a little there rather than sequentially.
    18. Before sleeping, write out plan for tomorrow. Mentally review what did you studied today and what you want to do tomorrow. The brain will focus on these when sleeping. Sleep 7-9 hours daily. Sleep by 10 pm and wake up at 5. Immediately exercise vigorously. Then study. Most students stay awake all night, sleep for 4-5 hours, wake up 15 min before class and run there unbathed! Tests showed that they retained only 30% of what they had studied all night. Studying in the morning after a good sleep helps in better retention.
    19. Studying daily for one hour over a week is better than studying the whole thing in seven hours in one day. Before exam, study and recall weak areas. Read red chapters.
    The night before exams, sleep rather than study all night. If you study without sleeping, you will not remember what you studied. Else, sleep, wake up early and study.
    During exams, every 30 minutes take three breaths of 4 sec inhalation, 7-sec hold and 8-sec exhalation. Sure, you could have answered a few questions in those 57 seconds but did you get them right? This boosts oxygen to tackle questions correctly.
    20. Watch Marty Lobdell, Ali Abdaal, Kharma Medic, MDprospect, Dirty Medicine, Anuj Pachchel for tips.
    21. Spend weekends, holidays and whenever possible helping people in cancer wards, old-age homes, schools for children with special needs, physically and mentally handicapped people. Be empathetic. Never be arrogant. Everyone is a teacher. Nurses have a lot of experience as they spend more time with patients unlike doctors. Be extra courteous to them. Involve them in treatment decisions. Get 2nd, 3rd,4th opinion from various doctors. (Read Dr Lisa Sanders "Diagnosis" about rare cases that doctors couldn't identify but solved by the public using common sense).
    Ask seniors and professors for tips, their memorable experiences. Listen to patients without interrupting them or getting impatient. If you listen long enough, you will know the problem. Rely on brains, not costly diagnostic tests. Imagine you are in a forest or desert without them. What would you do? (Cuba does this because of sanctions, and now has some of the best health indices in the world.)
    22. Don't focus on money in life. Don't be greedy and seek commissions or do unethical things even if others are doing it. Prescribe cheaper drugs. Read inspirational articles about doctors who went out of the way to serve people, often getting no money.
    23. Improve your handwriting. Nearly all doctors have terrible handwriting! Many drugs have similar names with only one letter different.
    24. Read fiction, humanities. Will widen your horizon. See esp. Michael Sandel's Harvard lectures on Justice--What is the right thing to do. Watch Shelly Kagan's lectures on Death at Yale. You will encounter these situations in life.
    25. Be punctual. It will help you in life. See how many minutes it takes to go from room to classroom desk. Learn self defense during college. Will make you fit and will make you safe in life.
    Extra:
    Study of 1,000 world leaders, CEOs found that they all sleep well, and wake up early, often at 4 a.m. They do not look at phone on waking up. Instead they immediately exercise vigorously, do pranayama, meditate and write a daily journal (mentioning three things they are grateful for that day and why). Only then they touch their phone. They all focus intensely on the job on hand. They work like crazy during the week and party like crazy in the weekend! They all have a hobby that they actively pursue. They network a lot. By helping people, they also get help eventually. They read a variety of books lifelong. Their aim: be happy, healthy and helpful to all.

  • @mennaamin4312
    @mennaamin4312 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi Jamie, I'm studying medicine in Egypt it's actually my first year . You have definitely inspired me a lot, I learned from you how to organize my time and put short-term goals.
    Love you so much and wish you all the best ❤❤

    • @tiktok-zh6ig
      @tiktok-zh6ig Před 4 lety

      good luck!!! btw how is it going and is it hard?

  • @christinac1195
    @christinac1195 Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks so much for your videos Jamie. You've been such a role model and source of motivation for me throughout my pre-med journey :)
    Recently, I've been hearing a lot about the hardships/challenges of med school/working in medicine with my friends who are currently in school/residency.... And while I'm super grateful to hear these things so I'm not blindsided later, I've been feeling a little discouraged lately. I was wondering if you might be able to make a video in the future with you and your friends/colleagues about the rewarding/positive aspects of the work you all do and the practical ways you all have managed your time or made career decisions to have balanced lives outside of medicine.
    (Also I know you are super busy right now - so if and when possible^^. Thanks for all you do!)

    • @TheStrivetoFit
      @TheStrivetoFit  Před 6 lety

      Will definitely make a video on this! Thanks for suggesting :)

  • @RhesusMedicine
    @RhesusMedicine Před 4 lety +1

    Takes a while to settle into Medical school and find your way of learning, especially in Europe where a lot of people have no University experience previously!

  • @tahminmahmoodhassan3994
    @tahminmahmoodhassan3994 Před 5 lety +3

    Your voice is so soothing! I am starting medical school in the summer and this really was helpful. Thank you!

  • @kaboomsihal1164
    @kaboomsihal1164 Před 6 lety +53

    I feel really sorry for people passionate about medicine in the US. You're basically required to give your life away in exchange for education. I've always taken for granted that after school, I can apply to med school just like any other degree and the only thing in my way is the application process. Money shouldn't be a hurdle to jump to get an education.

    • @aera151
      @aera151 Před 5 lety +7

      We can always apply for loan forgiveness by journeying as a doctor to another country.
      I will be trying to help out in Africa! Then you really don't even have to see money as an obstacle. :D

    • @YonikMalik
      @YonikMalik Před 5 lety

      @@aera151 Thanks for mentioning that. Sounds super cool

  • @joycezhang3966
    @joycezhang3966 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi Jamie just wanted to say thank you for these videos. I really want to be a doctor but as a first gen and with no one in my family in the field it’s so hard to get a grip of what I’m going into (besides the generic, it’ll be hard and long). You have given so much more clarity to me with your advice and vlogs! Thank you and keep up the good work!!

  • @DoctorNikkiP
    @DoctorNikkiP Před 6 lety +6

    So good to hear you went through everything I'm going now! The self studying is definitely something I'm working on improving this semester :)

  • @JeanWu
    @JeanWu Před 4 lety +2

    Ahh I'm starting medical school soon, and so excited!! Thank you for your helpful tips... especially during this stressful time during COVID 19

  • @mustafawali4488
    @mustafawali4488 Před 5 lety +2

    Fitness, medicine and CZcams became my hobbies in medical school too.

  • @NaturallyEmpressJojo
    @NaturallyEmpressJojo Před 6 lety +14

    My medical school had a recent attendance policy change, and we have to attend 65% of the lectures for each module. I should've figured out how to learn better from lectures so I could use the time more efficiently.
    I also wish I explored different studying styles because what I did before isn't working now.
    And money- I wish I saved up more before starting medical school.

    • @treebear8364
      @treebear8364 Před 6 lety

      For my medical school its 80% mandatory lectures.

    • @NaturallyEmpressJojo
      @NaturallyEmpressJojo Před 6 lety

      tree bear Goodness. That's wild. How do you make that work for you? Like, how do you take notes in lecture?

    • @treebear8364
      @treebear8364 Před 6 lety +1

      JCAbaraoha dude it's hard. Sometimes I pay attention sometimes I don't. I usually use one note and make a format as the professor is going on with the lecture. If I have any questions, I write them down and tag them (this can be done using 2016 one note). I usually then study the PowerPoint outside of class and fill in anything I missed in my One Note notes.
      I print them and then review them before exam or maybe read them every day or every other day to retain information.
      Doing more than one pass of PowerPoint and notes should help you retain info.
      I also do not read textbooks. Too much lol

    • @NaturallyEmpressJojo
      @NaturallyEmpressJojo Před 6 lety

      tree bear Thanks so much! I normally type my notes directly on the slides the professors give.
      I'll try to print them out to study, hopefully that'll help with info retention.
      I might give One Note a try too, especially with the really long lectures.

    • @treebear8364
      @treebear8364 Před 6 lety +1

      JCAbaraoha yeah it does get tiring but the more passes you do of the slides the easier/digestible information becomes. We will be fine. We just have to get through 2 years of this and then take boards (which is more important than grades lol)

  • @maeregterefe1838
    @maeregterefe1838 Před 6 lety +10

    I really appreciate how your videos have such substance. They're always factual 🌌

  • @chelleloreto
    @chelleloreto Před 6 lety +2

    Here’s hoping I pass the admissions exam next March! Thanks for all your videos, Jamie, you’re a huge inspiration ☺️

  • @joyamk4708
    @joyamk4708 Před 5 lety

    thank you so much for saying that i will still have time for hobbies while i am in med school! such a relief
    i always thought that going into med school means that i have to get rid of all my side activities because in med school there’s no time but to study

  • @minibabybelle112
    @minibabybelle112 Před 6 lety +2

    random, but I always love the lighting in your videos!!! it's so calming and helps me focus ❣️

  • @moneyjar4606
    @moneyjar4606 Před 6 lety +17

    My side hobby is music, art, and language. I love to read and I love challenging new languages. I'm starting on Spanish right now but plan to learn three more. I love piano and guitar but I'm interested in the violin. I also draw in my free time and want to be able to paint. I was gonna make one of these things my career, but I'm certain this is the proffession for me for I want to be in something life changing.

    • @notclairejustine
      @notclairejustine Před 6 lety

      THIS IS SO ME. I mean I play guitar and sing a lot and do summer classes for painting but I also think being a doctor will change the course of my whole life tbh I just don't know if it's worth sacrifing for

  • @twifanly
    @twifanly Před 6 lety

    As soon as I saw your channel I just... cried. Thank you so much for your videos, you're honestly helping me out so much with my decisions.

  • @garrickgregory6403
    @garrickgregory6403 Před 5 lety

    These are great tips I never knew that. Imposter Syndrome can happen to all of us all the hard work you put in can always shock you and give you doubts. Keep up the great work and good luck

  • @musichugger09
    @musichugger09 Před 6 lety

    Thanks Jamie! Hearing a lot of the things you said really gives me comfort. Thank you!

  • @saral19
    @saral19 Před 6 lety +24

    Jeez, I'm so grateful that med school is free for me and even pays me every month!

    • @jinalee9898
      @jinalee9898 Před 6 lety +1

      Sara Lyud wow thats amazing 😮 where do u go to school?

    • @saral19
      @saral19 Před 6 lety +12

      Jina Russia! But you do have to be the best of the best to get a free place, the competition is brutal, the year I enrolled there was 14 free spots, I was 13th in the list with 250 out of 300 score on the national exam, lucky I guess. There's 250 people in our class, the number of students per class gets up to couple thousands in major cities, so out of 250 spots 14 are free and other students pay university fee, about 2k USD a year. Still cheaper than in US and I would say that the quality of education is exceptional! If you make a Russian 11th grader and American college freshman take a test college freshman will faaaaaar behind the Russian, our 8 grade math is considered an AP calculus in US.
      But there's actually no place for an outstanding intelligence in our bureaucracy system so all the talent seeps away, into foreign companies when smart and ambitious is not a synonym for untrustworthy.

    • @krystle058
      @krystle058 Před 6 lety

      girl what, what school do u go to wth

    • @krystle058
      @krystle058 Před 6 lety

      Sara Lyud what school is this???

    • @saral19
      @saral19 Před 6 lety +3

      Katherine Figueroa Medical faculty of Kabardino- Balkarian State University

  • @UnkNown-lw5ol
    @UnkNown-lw5ol Před 3 lety +6

    *medical school is EXPENSIVE*
    me : 🙂

  • @sophiehutchins
    @sophiehutchins Před 6 lety +3

    ‘Fake it until you make it’, nice reference to The Other Woman film!

  • @yahiakhaled253
    @yahiakhaled253 Před 6 lety +2

    I am a dental student but your videos are so enjoyable and motivational.

  • @chloethorpe1871
    @chloethorpe1871 Před 6 lety +29

    Can you do a gym/workout routine?

  • @lizzyjoledo5441
    @lizzyjoledo5441 Před 4 lety

    I always tell myself to become a doctor, you have to be determined, study really hard, pray and also don’t care about social life like going to clubs and stuff

  • @amnatalaat6662
    @amnatalaat6662 Před 6 lety

    Something i learnt the hard way was that summarizing big texts is the key to memorizing stuff.
    You cant go through a piece of text without making notes.

  • @simonapopa9675
    @simonapopa9675 Před 5 lety

    In Romania medschool is super different. You can study for free if your grades are good enough( comparing to your colleagues'), but this can change from a year to another. If you have a bad year and your grades are not good enough, the next year you have to pay around €2000. They are quite strict about attendance. We are not allowed to miss more than one or two mandatory lectures per semester.

  • @_eansah
    @_eansah Před 6 lety +2

    I found you such an incredible beautiful human being, I love your hard work and ambitious personality 😊😊🙌🙌 I love how you challenge yourself and let us know about your progresses and new tips, love youu !!❤❤😍😍

  • @dancingprincess160
    @dancingprincess160 Před 6 lety +6

    can you make a video comparing US vs caribbean med schools and what your experience has been with each type of student?

  • @rebeccamardis8772
    @rebeccamardis8772 Před 5 lety +2

    This video is amazing! Thank you for posting. So much great info in here.

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan Před 6 lety +92

    I always feel imposter syndrome in med school. Great tips. Did you draw those drawings?

    • @emannafie9269
      @emannafie9269 Před 6 lety +2

      what's imposter syndrome?

    • @DrAdnan
      @DrAdnan Před 6 lety +21

      eman nafie I see it as basically feeling incompetent or unprepared in your role, even if you’ve had training for it

    • @emannafie9269
      @emannafie9269 Před 6 lety +2

      yes, now i understand.. i have it since i was little despite the achievements i had made in my life..

    • @khushbu_luhar
      @khushbu_luhar Před 5 lety +5

      I see you every freaking where

  • @santanas1530
    @santanas1530 Před 5 lety

    When you are pursuing your dreams and trying to accomplish your goals, your focus shouldn’t be in the adversities of it! Just do it ! Because the mind is a really powerful tool, it only depends the way you use it.
    Best,
    Saul S

    • @Kirokill1
      @Kirokill1 Před 5 lety

      Santana S My hopes and dreams are dead.

    • @santanas1530
      @santanas1530 Před 5 lety

      Why you are giving up in yourself? You still healthy and alive, enjoy life and make great things happen !

  • @Manuela.p
    @Manuela.p Před 6 lety +2

    Amy tell us how you manage to live in one of the most expensive cities in the country and still have your own apartment and off course med-school.
    Any advice when it comes to cost and academics and how to balance it all?
    Thanks ❤️ love your videos!

  • @rafaellaoishi5887
    @rafaellaoishi5887 Před 6 lety

    In Brazil, there are private med schools but also public ones that are totally free, even though they are really really hard to get in. I graduated high school two years ago and this is my third attempt to get into a public med school. I love watching your videos because they are always motivating me in following this path that I chose several years ago. Thank you!

  • @lilianal-saleh9946
    @lilianal-saleh9946 Před 6 lety

    After a month I'll start my med school studying ❤ you and your videos realy inspired me and helped me to get there and make my biggest dream come true 😍 thank you sooooo much😘

  • @dorineclermont4229
    @dorineclermont4229 Před 4 lety

    Your CZcams channel is truly amazing and I think it will really help me reach my goals of becoming a doctor :). Keep doing what your doing!

  • @atyourcervix5219
    @atyourcervix5219 Před 6 lety

    I'm half way through my 1st year of medical school in Australia and this advice was very helpful! Thank you for sharing

  • @wrenmorningstar5246
    @wrenmorningstar5246 Před 4 lety

    We share the same name! Very trippy when I clicked play! I loved this video and I feel slightly more confident in myself now to head into nursing school next year

  • @sadeqhabibi5567
    @sadeqhabibi5567 Před 2 lety

    all the tips were great,,, specially the first one
    thank you!!!👏🙏

  • @earlgreytea633
    @earlgreytea633 Před 2 lety

    Very brief summary
    1. Mostly self-study 0:19
    2. EXPENSIVE 😭 1:15
    3. Support system is everything 2:08
    4. You will have time outside medicine 2:55
    5. Impostor syndrome 3:38
    Still watch her full vid for more details!

  • @1KealeCade
    @1KealeCade Před 4 lety +5

    "lets jump right into it" *likes video!

  • @micacunningham4627
    @micacunningham4627 Před 6 lety +1

    This was soo good Jamie! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @kaylacallender161
    @kaylacallender161 Před 5 lety

    I dont think decieving yourself about confidence is a very effective route (faking it to believe it). We are not meant to live dishonestly but to gage with the internal struggles and see where they lead or point the most direction to. i discovered that where i placed my confidence makes all the difference (among many others)

  • @mariasevere
    @mariasevere Před 6 lety +2

    Thanks a ton Jamie. Those are some great tips!

  • @studylive7040
    @studylive7040 Před 6 lety

    thanks Jammie really needed this at this point as I am going to student exchange programme soon , thanks xx

  • @jeffwarner8221
    @jeffwarner8221 Před 5 lety

    Starting medical school this fall! excited!

  • @Dr.Nellah
    @Dr.Nellah Před 6 lety +5

    I definitely have imposter syndrome! I din't even know it was a thing until you just mentioned it lol

  • @StoryoftheEye
    @StoryoftheEye Před 5 lety

    Superb video!

  • @maameoforiwaaamoahdankwah2847

    I really need to meet that neurosurgeon! I’ve been so worried about family after med school.

  • @liz_2878
    @liz_2878 Před 6 lety

    You are a true blessing. Thanks

  • @whynottofollowme4312
    @whynottofollowme4312 Před 5 lety +9

    WE WILL REMEMBER EACH OTHER WHEN WE BECOME DOCTORS

  • @alliza8986
    @alliza8986 Před 6 lety

    love your videos! so motivational!

  • @User-to7nb
    @User-to7nb Před 6 lety +3

    I’m in Medical school in Kuwait, and sadly attendance is mandatory...

  • @hemashreevijay3378
    @hemashreevijay3378 Před 6 lety

    Your videos are so helpful thx Jamie , Ilysm❤

  • @raeallen2708
    @raeallen2708 Před 4 lety

    This video puts me at ease

  • @LittleMissTiff
    @LittleMissTiff Před 6 lety

    Thank you for sharing these tips! ❤️

  • @annvh6467
    @annvh6467 Před 6 lety +52

    Am 22year old and an engineering student. But still have a passion to be a doctor.
    Is it possible for a 23year old person to enroll to the med? school

    • @dekagelle7596
      @dekagelle7596 Před 6 lety +26

      Anila Vh of course it’s possible. You are still young and as you have the passion for it, go for it

    • @unhealthyhomeostasis
      @unhealthyhomeostasis Před 6 lety +30

      Absolutely. I have an amazing doctor who didn't go to med school until she was 29.

    • @aatishpatel1356
      @aatishpatel1356 Před 6 lety +20

      I was a chemical engineer and went to medical school when I was 27....to me engineering was much harder than med school so you’ll do fine

    • @rimun5235
      @rimun5235 Před 6 lety +30

      The best advice I ever got was you will grow old regardless. For instance, say that if you go to Med school it will take 7 years to become a doctor and you'll be 30. Just know, in 7 years, you'll be thirty regardless.

    • @ej_l2525
      @ej_l2525 Před 6 lety +14

      Im a former engineering student for years and recently I bravely pursuing pre-med next year! Im about to prepare for entrance exam this december for a state uni.
      My parents almost wont talk to me and so dissapointed,but im done in engineering. I cannot do it anymore and being an imposter of myself. Being in Allied health is always my dream.
      I felt happy and free.
      You can do it :)

  • @naneacha6829
    @naneacha6829 Před 4 lety

    Great tips, very helpful. Thanks! 😸

  • @recipeolife
    @recipeolife Před 6 lety

    Thank you, Jamie !

  • @mellowyellow532
    @mellowyellow532 Před 6 lety

    Wow i am so happy that in germany we almost dont have to pay anything at all for college. All u have to pay is about 200-300€ every 6 months and even then if youre from a poor background you get financial support from the government which can reach up to 700€

  • @vaishnaviramakrishna265

    that's an awesome video!! thank you and all the best 🤗😉💞👏👏

  • @geronimopellicciagramano7939

    Omg i love your videos Jamie!

  • @nana-qq4xn
    @nana-qq4xn Před 6 lety +34

    I’m trying dental.

  • @Spreadthep0sitive
    @Spreadthep0sitive Před 6 lety

    This video is amazing. Thank you.

  • @saltysuga9986
    @saltysuga9986 Před 5 lety +7

    we need to have 75% attendance in order to sit exams and we have compulsory lectures :)

    • @yonahime2424
      @yonahime2424 Před 3 lety +1

      We need to have 90% attendance :))))))) in malaysia, which country are you from?

    • @saltysuga9986
      @saltysuga9986 Před 3 lety

      @@yonahime2424 oh no 😭 I’m from Trinidad

  • @lailan8578
    @lailan8578 Před 6 lety

    Hello! I’d just like to say I love your videos and your whole channel! I’m inspired by your dedication and organisation. I’m aspiring to be a surgeon and was wondering how did you develop your decision making skills. I would be intrigued also to find out how you stay positive! You have a great mindset and I would love to drive my thinking forwards!

  • @jessicanguyen1353
    @jessicanguyen1353 Před 6 lety +2

    Can you please make a video about finance and student loans debt after graduating med school?

  • @rockyp3917
    @rockyp3917 Před 3 lety

    The course fees are subsidised in Australia. Les than $70k debt, God I love this country.

  • @drmoonchild8830
    @drmoonchild8830 Před 6 lety

    1st and 2nd year i was so into my looks and outfits, 3rd year i was like fuck it.i cant rmb the last time i wore make up.

  • @OneTwo-zu5jc
    @OneTwo-zu5jc Před 6 lety

    thank u jamie ♥ love u

  • @smurflover1412
    @smurflover1412 Před 6 lety

    Great vid 💕

  • @DevAnimate
    @DevAnimate Před 6 lety +14

    I'm going to do pre - Nursing and go the PA route

    • @maga2181
      @maga2181 Před 5 lety

      that sounds like a very interesting route. Could you explain more to me>? I think I like your plan because I also want to get into PA school

  • @arlenawabule51
    @arlenawabule51 Před 6 lety

    Thank you so much I am joining soon you have been a great encouragement

  • @dwightsavior1684
    @dwightsavior1684 Před 5 lety +2

    How can you remember the things you studied?? Even after the exams

  • @paulinegracecarandang6310

    Thankyou for being my inspiration Jamie! 💖
    #FutureMD