"I QUIT!" | Alternative Career Options for Med Students, Residents, & Doctors

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  • čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
  • After my recent video discussing why doctors are quitting medicine, I asked you guys if you’d like to see me do a video covering what options are there for med students, residents, and doctors looking to change careers. The response was overwhelming with hundreds of you asking me to talk about this topic. So, after weeks of waiting, here is that video.
    We'll cover the full spectrum of careers from telemedicine and teaching to finance, entrepreneurship, and everything else in between. If you've been considering a career change but have no idea where to start, this one is for you.
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    00:00 - Introduction
    02:07 - Before You Leave
    03:36 - Options Within Healthcare
    07:29 - Non-Clinical Options
    15:26 - Entrepreneurship
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Komentáře • 458

  • @kevinjubbalmd
    @kevinjubbalmd  Před rokem +18

    What other alternative doctor careers should I cover? Let me know with a comment below!

    • @HeyYall398
      @HeyYall398 Před rokem

      Pharmacy Tech and Pharmacist.

    • @sdh692
      @sdh692 Před rokem +1

      optometry

    • @DG-cl3gs
      @DG-cl3gs Před rokem +1

      Pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, vet, dentisty

    • @mansnas1750
      @mansnas1750 Před rokem +3

      You can motivate drs to stay in their careers to help patients instead of encouraging them to quit it !
      Thats a start !

    • @kshitijshetty5167
      @kshitijshetty5167 Před rokem

      Can people who have done postgraduation or super speciality like Cardiology/Neurology from india get into US without clearing USMLE ? Please answer if possible I get different answers on the net . Thank you in advance.

  • @christianolson7141
    @christianolson7141 Před 2 lety +793

    I left med school after one semester, acquired my business degree, and now I'm a senior executive at a life science company. Best decision I ever made.

    • @JDailyshorts
      @JDailyshorts Před 2 lety +13

      Would love to hear more about your journey sometime!!

    • @jvjv9241
      @jvjv9241 Před 2 lety +5

      Like literally started a 4 year course or an MBA?
      Would love to hear more.
      Thank you.

    • @christianolson7141
      @christianolson7141 Před 2 lety +63

      I did one semester of medical school, passed all my classes, and realized it wasn’t the right career path for me. I acquired a letter of recommendation from the Dean of the medical school for a business school and acquired my MBA instead. I’m now in a prominent management position at a food based company utilizing both my degrees Bachelor in Science and Masters in Business. Can’t be scared to switch things up if the current situation doesn’t feel ‘right’.

    • @Hamza-li7nq
      @Hamza-li7nq Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience! May I ask what a senior executive at a life science company can expect to make in a year? Considering my future career paths myself

    • @christianolson7141
      @christianolson7141 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Hamza-li7nq is completely dependent on the company, the role, and what type of compensation package is negotiated. The range can be anywhere for 50K to millions.

  • @hridoyabdullah5133
    @hridoyabdullah5133 Před 2 lety +1171

    To me it feels really sad to see doctors,scientists gets so little compensation when there are many 20 years old so called “Influencers” are making millions without even doing anything that brings actual value.Some may say doctors earn a lot but bro when you realise how many years they have to work for that money you will realise even that much money isn’t doing doctors justice

    • @Duar1503
      @Duar1503 Před 2 lety +34

      Mmm idk about that one chief

    • @imthecob9567
      @imthecob9567 Před 2 lety +51

      Many Careers work hard. Just because doctors/phds require the most amount of schooling doesn’t meant other careers deserve less success than them.

    • @hridoyabdullah5133
      @hridoyabdullah5133 Před 2 lety +191

      @@imthecob9567 being a doctor or a scholar takes more willpower and academic intelligence which only a fraction of people have or willing to do,but there are other works which are more physically demanding than being a doctor but those aren’t as hard to be as it is to be a doctor.More than that A doctor stars to make actual money after 12/13 years,during the first 10 years they literally make peanuts when they are literally sacrificing their youth.Their work literally save human lives !!! and to be clear No, I am not saying Doctor is better than all other profession but it just a shame that how little facilities they get

    • @visionvixxen
      @visionvixxen Před 2 lety +76

      To add to this, medical school debt can be anywhere from 300-600k- no joke- depending on the loans and payment plans you take. So you have about 10 years of your life you are dedicated to working/studying nonstop and making no or negative money while others are putting money in the bank and buying first, second homes, etc.
      This is the reality.

    • @scholaroftheworldalternatehist
      @scholaroftheworldalternatehist Před 2 lety +18

      And yes there are trust fund babies who have billions without working. Life is not fair.

  • @lbryanmillanl
    @lbryanmillanl Před rokem +304

    I am a doctor in Colombia 🇨🇴. I practiced in primary healthcare for 5 years . I got exhausted and frustrated I didnt enjoy practicing medicine anymore. I quit my job 3 months ago and now I’m trying to make a career change to web developer .. wish me luck!

    • @SuperSofi1995
      @SuperSofi1995 Před rokem +6

      Hola, también soy médico en Colombia, aún no se que opción tomar pero estoy buscando

    • @muanthangsing7788
      @muanthangsing7788 Před rokem +14

      Same medical graduate doing childhood education and master in business administration now in 🇦🇺Wish you and me luck❤🎉

    • @JamaicanCarioca
      @JamaicanCarioca Před rokem +1

      Try data analytics

    • @noraaa8479
      @noraaa8479 Před rokem

      @@muanthangsing7788 did you practice medicine?

    • @prathapa2735
      @prathapa2735 Před rokem

      Sry but chatgpt would do in 3secs what u learn in 3yrs. Better try anything where automation won't be needed

  • @shelleyseokim
    @shelleyseokim Před 2 lety +254

    It’s easy to see an MD/DO as a degree that solidifies your future as a practicing physician for life, but really it’s a tool that can help you in many sectors of non-clinical health work and so many other career paths!

    • @kevinjubbalmd
      @kevinjubbalmd  Před 2 lety +11

      Well said

    • @EdwardsNH
      @EdwardsNH Před 2 lety +15

      Can you name some? My ER doctor spouse (15 years experience), just gave her notice

    • @Hungryman4
      @Hungryman4 Před rokem

      Been thinking

  • @javiersanabria7513
    @javiersanabria7513 Před 2 lety +45

    I think you did the right thing leaving medicine. You had a passion that was greater then your original path and you were going to be successful regardless. You have that drive and ambition and that'll lead to success no matter what path you take.

  • @khalilahd.
    @khalilahd. Před 2 lety +87

    Not the hotline bling thumbnail 😅 but seriously thank you for this! A lot of people feel lost once they give up on becoming a doctor and that can lead to a lot of stress so having great alternatives is really important. Thanks for this! 🙏🏽

    • @zionreign5074
      @zionreign5074 Před 2 lety +2

      How are you everywhere on YT lol.

    • @randomone532
      @randomone532 Před 2 lety

      Its so amazing she gets likes from every content creater!

  • @JavierMartinez-cl8qf
    @JavierMartinez-cl8qf Před 2 lety +91

    this is the absolute best video you have ever made! as someone who has considered not doing residency because of the time, low pay, and so many other factors, this is incredibly helpful and insightful. Thank you so much for this, you have no idea how much this is appreciated!

  • @MelSpeaksMD
    @MelSpeaksMD Před 2 lety +134

    I came pretty close to leaving med school but I’m so GLAD I didn’t. If you’re reading this and thinking about quitting (whatever the reason) consider doing a research fellowship or some kind of break year to give yourself some time to process what the issues are and what the next steps could be.
    I took a research break and decided not to quit because I couldn’t see myself doing anything else… and LoAn$.

    • @Tomandjerryyy
      @Tomandjerryyy Před rokem +3

      I took a break for a month went on a vacation and im feeling way better.

    • @lamay7238
      @lamay7238 Před rokem

      How did you find the research fellowship?

    • @happyvioloniste08
      @happyvioloniste08 Před rokem

      how can we do a research fellowship?

    • @MelSpeaksMD
      @MelSpeaksMD Před rokem

      When I was rotating through a specialty surgical rotation I worked with someone who was looking for a research fellow. I got lucky.. it was just perfect timing. Some people do them after med school to boost their cv prior to applying to residency. I would talk to program directors or any attendings who are known for publishing their research at your university. I ended up graduating with honors in research so it was 100% worth it (even though I didn’t end up matching into that specialty)

  • @Odeiofazeruser
    @Odeiofazeruser Před rokem +100

    I’m graduating in med school this year. I love medicine, but it’s exaustive and so much responsibility that sometimes I just wish being a full time mom one day.

  • @joeshaffer348
    @joeshaffer348 Před 2 lety +41

    Regarding switching from surgery to anaesthesia, I've heard it said that if your favorite place in the world is the OR, go surgery; if your favorite place in the hospital is the OR, go anaesthesia.

  • @judeayo1806
    @judeayo1806 Před 2 lety +110

    I decided I didnt want to practise when I was in MS 3. I had two options..drop out of medical school or complete med school and pursue other things. I decided the later. I graduated and have my MD. No one can never take my MD from me. I am going back to school to get my MBA. My plan is to go into Medical administration and operations!.

  • @luv2sail66
    @luv2sail66 Před rokem +72

    Another option you didn’t mention is public service. After 20 years in private practice in pediatrics, I left clinical medicine for a career as a clinical reviewer for new drugs at FDA. I find the work interesting, and the lifestyle and benefits are much better than private practice. No more night call, weekend or holiday duty, and it’s important work for public health.

    • @noraaa8479
      @noraaa8479 Před rokem +1

      Can an MD graduate do this?

    • @MrDude826
      @MrDude826 Před rokem +1

      @@noraaa8479Yes.

    • @nelebdavila96
      @nelebdavila96 Před 11 měsíci

      Can a fresh foreign medical graduate get a job like this?

    • @luv2sail66
      @luv2sail66 Před 11 měsíci

      @@nelebdavila96 It is possible as long as you have an active medical license in DC or any US state.

  • @dragonking9388
    @dragonking9388 Před 2 lety +16

    Very interesting discussion Kevin. It really is a different way to look at things. My dream is to be an orthopedic surgeon and plan on sticking to it. But it’s cool to see the reasons why lots of people would want to leave and the options that are available

  • @samuelbrown9665
    @samuelbrown9665 Před 2 lety +49

    It seems like Kevin is hands down one of the best creators for actually listening to, and caring about his audience. Particularly on this channel.

  • @gulamdastagir245
    @gulamdastagir245 Před rokem +12

    In short, IF it ain't working, it ain't working. What is, is. Accept it and move on in life. Life is more important than any degree / career / etc. If it comes, lovely. If it doesn't, it's okay. Accept it.

  • @raunakchodankar1843
    @raunakchodankar1843 Před 2 lety +11

    Hey J these tips are helping pre-meds as well. Thanks for the video!

  • @julieoh019
    @julieoh019 Před 2 lety +7

    Wow i love this content! Im a resident & no plan to quit, but ive been wanting to do clinical practice as an attending part time & interested in doing other things to not get bored. Absolutely valuable information. Thank you

  • @appollo1826
    @appollo1826 Před 2 lety +62

    I'm not going to lie, I was that guy that felt some type of way when someone said they were leaving a career that they took so much time, effort, and sacrifices. After listening and reading some literature on philosophy it help me tweak my knee jerk response. My intentions were never to guilt trip into believing what they were doing was wrong but to really understand. This channel and others help understand the why. Not everyone is the same and some people love the thrill of a new endeavor. I'm currently trying to finish up my bachelor degree in order to get into Medical School after changing my career. I wanted to challenge myself and I can see why people do things. I want to be rational as possible because it isn't a right or wrong thing. I'm here to say to your challenge helping to be more competitive and I thank you. So I'm glad you quit to give us to insider scope on everything.

  • @Joshua.2303
    @Joshua.2303 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for valuing our input. I was really looking forward to this video

  • @dumbphonemom
    @dumbphonemom Před rokem +53

    I’m now homeschooling my kids and running a successful nonprofit that my husband and I founded. And opportunities keep coming. I don’t regret quitting medicine at all and I’m grateful that my kids have their mom available at all times and get to experience learning in a way that most kids can’t.

    • @TD768
      @TD768 Před rokem +2

      This is exactly what I want to do! Would love to connect if youre open to it?

    • @proudchamp9865
      @proudchamp9865 Před rokem

      Same.... Wanna connect to u

    • @jab8394
      @jab8394 Před 7 měsíci

      This is exactly what I wish to do as well... Please is there any way to reach out to you?

    • @vincentkingsdale8334
      @vincentkingsdale8334 Před 7 měsíci +1

      What's the actual nonprofit? Scammers need not respond.

    • @dumbphonemom
      @dumbphonemom Před 6 měsíci

      Not sure how to have you contact me without giving identifiable information here. If you drop me an email here, I’ll do my best to reach out

  • @mariopellegrino7661
    @mariopellegrino7661 Před 2 lety +13

    I remember one med student who went into cadaver lab and left the first week to go into pharmacy. They couldn't stomach the cadavers.

  • @default2591
    @default2591 Před 2 lety +18

    Nearly commited suicide during my med school years due to stress, I finally got the bachelor degree but I ain't want to apply for internship and residency.

    • @Angeltears295
      @Angeltears295 Před 2 lety

      Oh my god. I am so sorry. I hope you are in a much better place now.

    • @JDailyshorts
      @JDailyshorts Před 2 lety +5

      Keep me updated on your journey! I've been in the same spot!

    • @noraaa8479
      @noraaa8479 Před rokem +3

      I’m in my last year of med school and exactly like that I’m on the verge of jumping of a cliff because of this continuous stress I hate it. What are you doing now?

    • @mayeyapp9225
      @mayeyapp9225 Před rokem +1

      @@noraaa8479same here! I’m graduating in few months, the depression be kicking hard this time 😅

    • @nelebdavila96
      @nelebdavila96 Před 11 měsíci

      What type of job were you able to find?

  • @tim_ernest
    @tim_ernest Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you for the quick turn around on this video! Commenting early for the algo - also theres a guy called Dr. John Jurica that makes a ton of content for non-clinical jobs for MDs and DOs (podcast and CZcams). I think the production value of your videos are definitely higher quality but he might provide more breadth and details (especially in terms of interviews with people who have gone that path) for other people interested!

  • @michelle00793
    @michelle00793 Před 2 lety +48

    People give their opinions and comments no matter what you do. I am glad you are making this video for ppl who want to leave medicine, I am sure they will have options to choose from. This video coming from you makes it even better because you've been there done that and people can 100% relate to you. Keep up the great work Kevin. As always I enjoyed watching your content and I am looking at the grey area of having a side hustle. Good luck :)

  • @kenmiguel2986
    @kenmiguel2986 Před rokem +12

    I got my MD. But I am not pursuing residency or even want to be an attending. I want to live life. Hospital life just did not feel right for me.

    • @XPS2HC
      @XPS2HC Před rokem +2

      What did you decide to do with your MD?

    • @noraaa8479
      @noraaa8479 Před rokem

      What are you doing now?

  • @matthewmorones6468
    @matthewmorones6468 Před 2 lety +42

    I'm an MS3 getting an MBA and was thinking of which pathway I should pursue, consulting vs practicing. This video really helped me realize that I don't need to choose one or the other. The hope is that I can pursue both during residency and have an established career in consulting by the time i'm an attending. Now I just have to match into ortho! Thank you for this video it helped a ton!

    • @ibakeandlift3586
      @ibakeandlift3586 Před 2 lety +11

      Match first. Work a year. Then consult. You’re useless without clinical experience to anyone.

    • @israeliana
      @israeliana Před 2 lety +2

      @@ibakeandlift3586 you get clinical experience in medical school...

    • @ibakeandlift3586
      @ibakeandlift3586 Před 2 lety +4

      @@israeliana no you don’t. You clearly have not gone to medical school. I’m a family med first year resident. Our training now is way different. That being said, no consulting firm will take you on unless you have an intern year under your belt.

    • @israeliana
      @israeliana Před 2 lety +3

      @@ibakeandlift3586 you have at least 2 years of *clinical training* whilst in medical school. And also you can get hired with just a MD. You clearly don't know anyone who is a medical consultant.
      Go give half baked advice to someone else. Better yet, finish your training and keep your day job, because your future as a career counselor is grim

    • @Tkh21209
      @Tkh21209 Před 2 lety +2

      @@israeliana Im in informatics consulting and I can tell you now there is a huge difference between licensed resident clinical experience vs clinical experience at school and are not looked at the same way

  • @elektras6325
    @elektras6325 Před rokem

    Wow! Thank you so much for posting this! I really needed this!

  • @Lawlesslarry69
    @Lawlesslarry69 Před 2 lety +14

    I am a fourth year medical student in the USA, and I QUIT MED SCHOOL. LIFE IS BETTER ON THE OTHER SIDE.

  • @sahelmoein4377
    @sahelmoein4377 Před rokem +4

    I practiced as an MD in my country during the pandemic and found myself not interested in spending the rest of my life in hospital do8ng the same work over and over. I am now a MS/PhD program in kinesiology and It was the best decision I have ever made to my life. I like the academic and research environment a better match to my personality.

  • @dimpaldynamite972
    @dimpaldynamite972 Před rokem +4

    This is great video for young medico like me who has no idea and always had a thought that this is glorious profession but the price you will pay will haunt your whole life....your youth

  • @scottwinn5043
    @scottwinn5043 Před 2 lety +3

    Always super knowledgeable Dr. Jubbal, great video

  • @cruzan8183
    @cruzan8183 Před 2 lety +51

    Changing specialties was the answer for me . Medicine is like a buffet . There’s something for just about everyone in the profession .
    My satisfaction skyrocketed after I switched specialties .
    I was not pressured to become a physician. I think that being forced to become a physician is a recipe for being unhappy. I am in a well liked highly desirable specialty but I still have disgruntled colleagues.

    • @midoblal
      @midoblal Před 2 lety +8

      What was the switch ?

    • @mariaaziz7442
      @mariaaziz7442 Před 2 lety +4

      Happy to hear :) what was your speciality and what did you switch to?

    • @samwalsh8299
      @samwalsh8299 Před 2 lety +2

      What speciality? A bit of information would be nice.

    • @Dr_Shaik
      @Dr_Shaik Před 2 lety

      What switch?

    • @shafiatabassum7882
      @shafiatabassum7882 Před rokem

      Congratulations... what was your previous specialty and to which specialty did you change? Iam a doctor too.

  • @COOL4830
    @COOL4830 Před 2 lety +13

    Telemedicine,medical education and research, switching specialities, other careers within healthcare
    Non- clinical
    Chart reviews, medical consulting,venture capital,angel investing,medical informatics,medical expert witness,healthcare administration,medical writing,entrepreneurship

  • @The_Life
    @The_Life Před rokem +5

    This works for nurses, too! Every job I've had as a nurse has been different and working with different patients and in different situations. It's been great!

  • @dr.1956
    @dr.1956 Před 2 lety +8

    This video is so important. I'm an IMG who just matched into residency, I'm excited and happy for what my career trajectory looks like. But from this video, most of the career paths mentioned which involve heavy pay checks require you to have a license at least. So if you get tired, opt out and do something else, seeing that you have a license already.

  • @dawsynsmith9200
    @dawsynsmith9200 Před rokem +2

    Great channel! You should include the use of DOs in your vocabulary to fight the stigma against DOs!

  • @TinaOnEarth
    @TinaOnEarth Před 2 lety +6

    Thanks for sharing this video! I’m a US-IMG graduate who made a furniture refinishing hustle during the pandemic.. Eventually I’d like to be a pediatrician with an IMG mentorship retreat program. It dabbles into a potential real estate hustle and also for IMG students to gain USCE under my clinical practice.
    I think finding and doing rotations or research with successful alumni would be a great opportunity for current students to get exposure to many career options!

  • @stevenvargas3417
    @stevenvargas3417 Před 2 lety +4

    Never stop ur videos 🙏

  • @CocaColeyy
    @CocaColeyy Před 2 lety +28

    This was sooooo informative and super helpful. I wish they taught this more in the pre-med track. Thank you!

  • @CW-yj8ce
    @CW-yj8ce Před rokem +4

    I am so glad I never let my mother forced me into medicine. I finally found a related career in healthcare she accepted. when I worked at the hospitals or clinics, I was always grateful I am not a physician or nurse. My position was also extremely stressful but after 15 years, I was able to make a lateral move to big pharma. So happy I did!
    I have to say, my hospital and clinical experience was extremely helpful when I ended up in research. Unless I did a residency with big pharma, fresh out of school I doubt I would get into big pharma. or research with paying my dues first. A few years to gain clinical competency and manage tech and run satellites or a departments at minimum.

  • @ThomThom369
    @ThomThom369 Před rokem +1

    This is great! I’m a full time internist but looking to diverse outside of direct clinical practice to prevent burnout

  • @aisha6494
    @aisha6494 Před 2 lety +6

    Watching this as a first year med student- greetings from Saudi Arabia

  • @shalinidas875
    @shalinidas875 Před 2 lety +4

    I couldn't click faster. Much love 💜

  • @rexsales5767
    @rexsales5767 Před rokem +12

    What I love about medicine was learning something new. But when I got my license and started practising, aside from the money, nothing really motivated me. Now, I'm stepping away from medicine because it means nothing to me anymore.

  • @robertkwiat4039
    @robertkwiat4039 Před 2 lety +1

    This video is gold. Very helpful info thank you

  • @LauraBeaumont
    @LauraBeaumont Před 2 lety

    Loved this video - incredibly informative. Thank you!! :))

  • @glamourgirl909
    @glamourgirl909 Před 2 lety +10

    I will say I was in a mentorship meeting with an anesthesiologist that originally started off as a family medicine doctor and it wasn’t until he was renewing his license that he realized he really wanted to be an anesthesiologist and he went back to residency and he became an anesthesiologist. He said it’s not conventional and he would’ve done it differently if he could go back in time but you have to be happy with what you choose

    • @puregsr
      @puregsr Před 2 lety

      Sadly, going back to residency after you "used up the years" is not really an option since Medicare won't really fund it.

  • @celinetorres1
    @celinetorres1 Před 2 lety +6

    This video is also helpful for international MD who cannot practice medicine in the US.

  • @CassandreAman
    @CassandreAman Před 2 lety +4

    I am finding this really tough for me to make this transition after finishing podiatry school and residency because a lot of these positions are asking for an MD degree, especially because I think I want to switch specialties 🙈. Anyway, I will find out how to make this transition and maybe even start a business. Who knows! Thank you for this video!!!

    • @TheEntrepreneursDoctor
      @TheEntrepreneursDoctor Před 2 lety

      Love this video too; worth asking what you truly want and whether business is the answer

  • @monayadams2657
    @monayadams2657 Před 2 lety +2

    The video I have been waiting on 😊

  • @meganelyse8173
    @meganelyse8173 Před 2 lety +4

    Fantastic advice. Would you be willing to do a video on MD/DO side hustles?

    • @TheEntrepreneursDoctor
      @TheEntrepreneursDoctor Před 2 lety +1

      Quite a few side hustles Megan, worth asking what you truly want. Options are endless. One of my favourite has been creating a part-time online health business.

  • @gelilaa5175
    @gelilaa5175 Před 2 lety +12

    Can you please do a video on options for foreign medical graduates who do not want to go through the hardship of USMLE or residency all over again. Thanks

  • @Sona77.
    @Sona77. Před 2 lety +14

    I feel like all service careers are ending up
    To be this way. I’m a speech therapist and I feel so burnt out. I wish it would change. I entered to help people, but it’s all paperwork

    • @visionvixxen
      @visionvixxen Před 2 lety +6

      Yep- it’s scary- because everyone wants service, but it’s only in management and developing systems (apps/companies/schooling) that makes the money and allows the time.

    • @poojachaurasia1799
      @poojachaurasia1799 Před 2 lety

      This is so true! The burn out is real

  • @happyheartslee
    @happyheartslee Před 2 lety +2

    Wished this video came 3 years before! 😥😥 I had a tough 3 years experiencing whatever was said at the beginning of the video.

  • @Dblue-rhino
    @Dblue-rhino Před 2 lety +1

    Exactly! How is it different from any other job? Yes u have debt, but u have hi salary. If work is too much, shorten your hours until happy. And you can work, lightly, well into your 70’s or 80’s.

  • @trrosales
    @trrosales Před 2 lety +4

    Good lesson to be learned from those who go the PhD route - the majority do not end up in the "traditional" academic path. MDs/DOs are far more marketable than PhDs in the business world and have many opportunities to make comparable amounts of money.

    • @jiggaman198
      @jiggaman198 Před 2 lety +2

      As someone currently working as a quant on Wall street I can promise whoever told you that MD/DO is more marketable than PhD in business is straight capping (aside from IB and consulting)

  • @patrickvanloon3377
    @patrickvanloon3377 Před 2 lety

    Hey Dr Jubbal! Would definitely love to hear what kind of opportunities you have available in terms of working with you!

  • @ReGenMed83
    @ReGenMed83 Před rokem +1

    So glad I did not quit medical school or residency. I have always supplemented my time with research so I am not stuck 100% in clinical medicine.

  • @Riverinegirl
    @Riverinegirl Před 3 měsíci

    That's one of the best Videos I've ever seen. I've been practicing as a Medical Laboratory Scientist for 9 years and I realize I don't wanna spend my weekends and holidays in a a hospital 🙃

  • @vincentmigliaccio395
    @vincentmigliaccio395 Před rokem +3

    Could you make a video about job options for IMGs that want to work in the USA but don't want to do a residency?

  • @pimpmycoolwheels
    @pimpmycoolwheels Před 2 lety +9

    Lots of great suggestions. Unfortunately the vast majority of them will require completing residency and gaining attending/independent clinical practice experience first.

    • @JT-tx2ns
      @JT-tx2ns Před 2 lety +4

      right there’s always a BUT lol guys just go to school and finish everything sucks out here

  • @dozfy
    @dozfy Před rokem +2

    I finished medicine and started a successful art career while being a full time physician. It is the perfect blend

  • @amoghs8390
    @amoghs8390 Před 2 lety +16

    Me, an Asian: You guys are choosing careers?

  • @crystalpearl1808
    @crystalpearl1808 Před 2 lety +5

    I am into stock trading and real estate. Now learning option trading . I am also into day trading . I have time to myself and my family . I am using my money to work for me rather than trading my time for money . Goal: Financial independent.

  • @matthewcrome5835
    @matthewcrome5835 Před 2 lety +14

    Is it possible to *just* be a researcher/professor after an MD-Phd program? Or do you need to see patients? I've considered becoming a researcher in neurology/psychiatry, but I think I would have trouble with the social interaction required for seeing patients.

  • @JDailyshorts
    @JDailyshorts Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for the video!! I'm a third year medical student just now deciding to withdraw. Been through the whole pros and cons list but I've made my decision!
    I actually ended up going door to door for a month selling solar thinking I could chip away at some of that debt LOL not gonna happen.
    Happy to see there are options!! Will probably get my MBA and look to go into something with that. Still have no idea but happy with my decision!

    • @jvjv9241
      @jvjv9241 Před 2 lety

      Solar you mean, the solar panel? Tesla stuff?

    • @JDailyshorts
      @JDailyshorts Před 2 lety

      @@jvjv9241 solar panels yeah

    • @Lawlesslarry69
      @Lawlesslarry69 Před 2 lety +7

      I am a forth year medical student and i just quit med school. Woohoo!

    • @danyelo9032
      @danyelo9032 Před rokem +2

      @@Lawlesslarry69 can i know the reason? And why did u go to med school?
      Im considering dentistry (not because im interested cause its a reputed career with $$). I like biology though. But i still don't know what to choose. No pressure from parents but rather from what people are choosing as their college degree.
      Do u have any suggestions/advice for me

    • @user-tp7dh3bc7s
      @user-tp7dh3bc7s Před rokem

      Why u left med school

  • @mariaaziz7442
    @mariaaziz7442 Před 2 lety +3

    Spoke nothing but facts 💯

  • @deena681
    @deena681 Před 2 lety +4

    This is a good video but if you are a physician that has been practicing for years and you want to be in a non clinical role then getting those jobs is extremely competitive because they don’t have a network or the experience. Unfortunately I don’t know any physicians that have been able to get other jobs outside of clinical medicine. It would be nice to see some actual data but who is going to admit that they can’t get hired. Most of the public health jobs are going to nurses or PA. In addition who has time to get another degree while you are working! Most physicians work at least 50 hours a week so when can you fit in schooo!!

  • @johndavid6338
    @johndavid6338 Před rokem +5

    I am a South Korean who passed US medical exam.I totall agree with you. Many Koream medical proffessors are thinking their way is the best way but I diside unclear way to go and going on. one of my senior doctor who is plastic surgeon retired when he was 40s and he is working as a director of screen play. once I inverviewed Mckenzy & company Seoul office I passed 1st step but I was not sure I can handle so many working. so I made my life as a one small company system and I am doing. I want be a Intellecture property lawyaer in the area of bio industry and really concern about new science and tec. thank you

    • @sarvih4481
      @sarvih4481 Před rokem

      Dont u need law degree as well ? And is it good pay to be Intellecture property lawyaer ?
      And another question, could u apply for mcknsy just after your MD in korea?

  • @gabronijabroni
    @gabronijabroni Před rokem +12

    I left med after 15 years. The burnout made me so sick. It was the best decision I ever made for myself, but I don’t know how I can help people now 😢

    • @activeobserver1150
      @activeobserver1150 Před rokem +1

      The burnout is real!!!

    • @Daniel-tx2vt
      @Daniel-tx2vt Před rokem

      When you say 15 years are you including medschool and residency or straight up 15 years of professional practice, either way goddamn.😢

    • @lethall6609
      @lethall6609 Před rokem

      Ffffuuuuucckkk 15 years dude! I realized that Ill be in the same position and im just a second year undergraduate. I saw myself not like the environment in a hospital since I went to so much practical lessons and one of the things I hate is communication and socializing with people. Im awful at communicating and add to that this is a life or death situation.

    • @gabronijabroni
      @gabronijabroni Před rokem

      @@lethall6609 dont worry, give it a try and see how you like it. Hospitals are huge and you can have a lot of different jobs and environments. I worked in trauma

  • @alexies9785
    @alexies9785 Před 2 lety +4

    It's been just 3 months since I started med school and I have already started despising being a doctor.Hence over here

  • @epayton15
    @epayton15 Před rokem

    A lot of options you mentioned (most) increasingly require board certification and beyond. I am wondering if you know of anyone who has been able to find lucrative work as a fully licensed doc with partial residency experience. I have qualified for some locums in some states, in others, they want me to be board certified for the exact same position. It is a struggle for sure. Stay in if you can, even if you are burnt out beyond measure. Leaving was not in my best interest overall but it was the only thing I could do at the time. My health was failing and I needed to be physically there to take care of patients. Now that I’m well, well, getting back into the game is not so easy….

  • @edmundocaceres6714
    @edmundocaceres6714 Před 2 lety +1

    great video!

  • @emiliabaran493
    @emiliabaran493 Před 2 lety +2

    Wow thank you for this video, really helps, I am an unlicensed MD, looking for a job

  • @anthonyromano6921
    @anthonyromano6921 Před rokem +10

    Drives me crazy when other pre-meds and med students think they will make less outside of being a physician. I use to think like that too, and it’s not necessarily the case. Many professions pay a lot more without going into extreme debt and spending 10+ years in school.

  • @akhan4727
    @akhan4727 Před 2 lety +2

    I'm a doctor and my dream is to be a plastic surgeon but it's impossible for me. No judgement but you were so lucky

  • @nerdynautilus5373
    @nerdynautilus5373 Před 2 lety +6

    Can you please do a video about options people have after getting dismissed from med school due to bad grades? This is happening to me and I’m devastated and I have no idea what to do

    • @JDailyshorts
      @JDailyshorts Před 2 lety +1

      Keep me updated on your journey man I'm interested to see what you find!

    • @user-bx7ek5dl5h
      @user-bx7ek5dl5h Před 2 lety +4

      consider yourself lucky to be free from the trap

  • @DoctorRapper
    @DoctorRapper Před 2 lety +1

    Killer vid and information!

  • @toneutoco3038
    @toneutoco3038 Před 2 lety +5

    Left my very lucrative job after 10 years of hard and long hours and astronomical stress. Venture n stock market n USA 🇺🇸 and a fairytale ending = live happily ever after but it was not easy . Lol 😂 many obstacles along the way.

  • @afastudy3316
    @afastudy3316 Před rokem +3

    in my country, doctors are paid /treated very poorly. i work as a epidemiologist (full time) and get paid 250$ per month. the salary of clinical doctors not far from mine. approximately 400-500$ per month, full time non stop working. thats why we are quitting. it is almost impossible to feed a family of 4-5 with that money, and you have to study as hell your whole life, no friends , no personal life. I am about to quit and i think it is pretty much reasonable

  • @marykleiner5273
    @marykleiner5273 Před rokem

    Can you please do a video about options people have after getting dismissed from medical school
    right before entering internship because of health problem of anxiety this has happened to my
    son and is devestated and have no idea what direction to take for his future and help would be needed.
    Thank You

  • @cyyrious
    @cyyrious Před rokem

    You can work at Insurance companies consulting practices, healthcare tech companies Pharma...I have been in healthcare since 1999 my first job out of college was Duke Medical in IT then I went to a small company who started doing electronic medical records to prepare for 2000, I have worked at Big 4 Consulting gigs and now healthcare tech companies. Most of my peers are clinical which is very helpful to speak the lingo. I have my Phd but undergrad was BS Comp Sci and Math and Got an MBA in Finance...I promise you my career was/is filled with physicians that have left direct medicine careers...you have a lot of options!!! Also do not count out Population Health learning more data analytics..You have options!!! Sorry I am typing as I am listening but Dr. Jubbal has mentioned most of my thoughts! GOOD LUCK do what makes you HAPPY!

  • @MissLionRose
    @MissLionRose Před rokem

    Amazing ideas!
    NEW subscriber 🙏💙🦋

  • @viviantejiriokena9313
    @viviantejiriokena9313 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing Video Kevin! It’s really helped me as I’m looking into the healthcare administration career path. What do you think about studying a basic Msc in management? because there are no MMM courses in my country, will this suffice to kickstart my career in healthcare administration?

  • @noraaa8479
    @noraaa8479 Před rokem

    Thanks I really needed to watch this video because med school has really been making me suicidal I’m in my last year and it’s too late to dropout now so

  • @AestheticMD1
    @AestheticMD1 Před 2 lety +5

    Excellent Video!! Definitely got some ideas for a future side-hustle. Another idea: what about a video that gives some business examples that a clinician can start - i.e. IV hydration business, surgical center, Locums Agency, etc. Thanks for all your hard work!
    P.S. would be interested in finding out more info about working together!

  • @DJPOtravels
    @DJPOtravels Před rokem +2

    I saw a comment on low compensation of doctors in spite of hard work and influencers make more... and saw comments invalidating that comment. I am a doctor, finished residency, and still feel... inadequate.
    Yes to low compensation. I make under $1000 a month for private hospital residency. Approximately $600.... Let that sink in guys. I am not from a first world country. Yeah sure gaslight all you want and say this is training, you're being a snowflake. You're gonna earn a lot more later on. But times have changed. I am just so privileged enough that my family can still afford to feed me... at 30! How about those who can't? Society, take care of your doctors... it takes 10 years or more to train one. Another pandemic and doctors will be up in arms!

  • @tomsherwin7077
    @tomsherwin7077 Před rokem

    As a 3rd year doctor from the UK I'm shook that all but two of the alternative medical careers 'with worse pay' have better pay than me. I need to move country

  • @Emmiee114
    @Emmiee114 Před 2 lety +1

    Miserable resident here….excited to watch

  • @Bmewrite
    @Bmewrite Před 2 lety +8

    My unsoliticed opinion. Keep doing what you are doing as long as it makes you happy.

  • @SL-zn9oh
    @SL-zn9oh Před 2 lety +3

    Thats why you make sure to get an undergrad degree that will still get you employed even if you quit med school (Nursing, Med tech, etc.)

    • @Cheyf97
      @Cheyf97 Před 2 lety +1

      Nursing to med school 💕

  • @virgirma1328_PhD_scholar

    I wanna quit PhD but I m scared!I have the worst supervisor !I m starting to hate being in the medical field!

  • @Blc-ek3jb
    @Blc-ek3jb Před rokem

    Good for you.

  • @swagatam8156
    @swagatam8156 Před 2 lety

    So much needed…..

  • @vikiluch99
    @vikiluch99 Před rokem

    I am an Epidemiologist from another country(6years in med school) and so struggle with further degree in US.. I was thinking about Data Science.. But I like medicine and thought about clinical research.. Or nurse 🫣 I lost?!

  • @susanserratotovar6557
    @susanserratotovar6557 Před rokem +2

    I’m a foreign medical graduate since 2009. A lot experience in different medical files . Preparing for step 1 for a year which I just found out I fail.
    Looking for a new path.
    This video gave me some good info and ideas.

  • @pamelagileno5483
    @pamelagileno5483 Před rokem +1

    I left at the end of my third year. Probably a life-saving decision tbh.

  • @12stepsna57
    @12stepsna57 Před 9 měsíci

    Hello sir,Hope you re in good health,I m a MBBS graduate and currently been working in Nepal as a Medical officer.Despite my strong desire to be a clinician in USA and think i m not going to make it because of economical issues.I would like to work with your further and promise to deliver my best.Thanks

  • @jamie91995
    @jamie91995 Před 2 lety +23

    I’m really considering leaving just because of how competitive and stressful it is