This is How You Know if Med School is Right For You
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2018
- This video is more of a face-to-face. If you're not exactly sure whether medical school or medicine is right for you, watch this video.
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One thing our professor always says is that medicine isn't right for you if you only want to "save lives" and "help people" as a lot of students quickly say. Then you could also get into city planning and design a safer bike path, get into engineering to design better airbags for cars or come up with something positive for our environment. Medicine students and also doctors tend to get a bit ignorant and think that they are the only ones providing help in a way just because they have direct contact to the population/the single patient.
And you are also probably see way more patients who you can't completely heal, devastating chronic diseases and people dying than people you yourself can truly save.
The last thing is that you should also enjoy the sciences behind medicine and have a passion for the kind of work you do in a scientific and professional way, not just the procedures and treatments you are going to practice as a doctor. If you want to stay informed, up to date and have a drive for a certain quality of knowledge you want to build up you are going to be a way better practicing doctor.
If you keep all of that in mind and won't be disappointed when you also get to know the business side of medicine and that you don't have an infinite amount of time for a single patient, then medical school probably is right for you.
After all your later work life should be fulfilling and then you can really help your patients buy also being an outstanding person and positive guidance while fighting their sickness.
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This is actually really helpful. My whole conundrum when it comes to picking a career is “in what way do I want to help people?”. I’m currently on track to becoming a translator but am considering pivoting to medicine because I’ve recently discovered that I’m actually really interested in the sciences.
A lot of doctors too are there for the money. If you really care about healthcare and want to work in the industry just to treat people then become a nurse. They are underpaid and yet work 20 hours a day. Are you telling me all businesses are making no impact and are all there for the money? businesses are the reason why millions of people have a job. You have a platform like CZcams because of technology, not because of medicine. Every field makes an impact.
Never commented on a youtube video before. Just want to say that I really appreciate the face-to-face down to earth advice! I've watched so many structured, edited videos about this topic and I never felt like they actually resonated, but this one did.
Honestly what you said was one of the best ways to describe what it is to be in medicine. Its the same with doing volunteer work and helping people around you without anything in return. Even if it is not about the money, you do need to consider the cost of school and how to get out of debt once you complete school. Anyways keep up with the videos man, you'll go far.
I usually don’t comment on youtube videos but after watching your video I felt like I had to. This message is truly what it’s about, thank you for putting this out here because this is what would drive me through all the hard work and stress.
Listening to your advice has only invigorated by passion and interest for a career as a physician. Thank you for this.
It really makes me happy to hear that. Thank you for watching and good luck on your journey
This is the best video I have ever seen on this topic, I finally understood why people say you shouldn't get into medicine for money, and you really inspired me to consider getting into medicine
Thank You so much for this video. You have no idea how it has made my day, going through a rough patch and sometimes question if I should pursue medicine because it is my passion but have lots of negative people around me telling me not to do it. Very honest and thoughtful!
So glad to hear it. Thank you for watching!
did u pursue medicine?? plz answer
It depends on what you're selling, if your product can change lives then you are still impacting them positively
If you're working on social media platforms, targeted advertisement, etc. you're impacting people negatively... And these make up a large chunk of well-paying tech jobs.
this made me so much more confident !! thank you for it!
I love this video! being a scribe in the ER I constantly see and hear the not so glamorous side of medicine, but I still want to pursue it, for the same reasons you talk about in this video. You are so mature for your age. When I was in my senior year of college I was no where near as mature as you are!
As a student I abandoned medicine 2 times and it all was becouse of discouragment coming from people,lecturers,doctors who were teaching me and telling me not to do it,but now im again watching this videos with hope that i will go back and be ok in my shoues doing what i am interested in and you helped to reaslise that,so thenk you
Thank you so much for your advice! Finding your channel has prob been the best discovery I’ve made lol. Currently a premed an willing to seek as much guidance as possible. Just by the way you speak reflects the aspects of an amazing physician!
Thank you for this video. I wish you good luck in your journey.
Really appreciate the insight, thank you :)
I'm glad it helped! Thank you for watching
You really helped me take my decision. Thank you very much!
Hi!
I consider myself kind of persistent. At the moment I go to middle school, one year and I'll be finishing. Some of my classmates would like to be doctors as well (I go to an advanced biology - chemistry class) but there is a strange difference among us. Their ancestors are in the field of medicine from generations and it is so conspicuous that their fathers or mothers want THEM to become a doctor... And you know they think they have to meet these expectations instead of doing something else what they enjoy. They can't stand up and say ohm I would something else... That is not excepted in families like these.
The only thing that scares me is what if I don't get into med school? (I live in Hungary, Europe and here after middle school you go immediately to higher education) what if my mates who don't even wanted to pursue this carreer will get the chance of learning about how beautifully our body works while I am having a mental breakdown and accusing myself for being too dumb?
I would be very disappointed if they will reject me... But, by no means will I change my mind and give up before I would be able to see how doctors really works. I still believe there is somewhere truth and that diligent students are being awarded... Or at least taken into consideration.
Just subscribed to your channel. This video really help me to make decision for med school. I have always wanted to help people and go home at the end of the day realizing i have made a change in someone's life and not just making money.
Great video. I'm about to start my access to Medicine course after 2 years of hard study
You just read my mind honestly
Nice video. thanks for making it! Can you please make a part 2 where you explain what kind of subjects you study in medicine and what it's really like?
This was a powerful message
I'm glad you liked it
Hi, I really resonate with the making meaningful change in someones life aspect of medicine and having those personal connections with patients and actively seeing the difference you are making in a person's life and that's one the main draws for me. I'm an undergrad right now but I'm having second thoughts whether premed is a track I want to continue, for the simple fact that I haven't really been enjoying my basic science classes (bio, chem, etc). I often question how much these premed science classes are relevant to medicine, generally don't find them too interesting, and find myself gravitating more toward the humanities classes. So my question is- if you dislike premed science classes, but really love the patient interaction/direct positive impact of medicine, what would you do? Thanks
I personally found most pre med science classes interesting but there were definitely some that I didn't enjoy (I.e. gen chem). Medical school still uses these concepts but it's way more interesting when you're learning these things in the context of disease and physiology
Cheers mate (from nz). If I do manage to get into med school, I know that atleast I won't immediately regret it. My parents tell me to do medicine for a comfortable life, but I'll do it to that I struggle so that others have a easier time rather than waste away my soul getting a paycheck (not that their intentions were horrible to begin with, they probably want to give me the opportunity that gets the best from me). To me I hope my future both fills my soul and also perhaps not starve me to death haha.
You articulate really well and brought up some great points. Hope you inspire more people in the future!
Thank you :)
Jai truly appreciate you for doing this! kind regards, Aria H
Thank you brother!
Medicine is my passions and I will accomplish it no matter what.
Like if you agree
Medicine is difficult but very rewarding. The blessing you gain from saving lives and helping other’s is beyond priceless when going to heaven.
You must be a over motivated premed
@4:36 Even to this day I don't understand how doctors themselves can discourage you from becoming one. That just doesn't seem right to me and it's upsetting. The world is in need of more doctors, smh
No it's not. No offense to most doctors I have encountered with bearly helped helped when I was sick, all they did wss prescribed medicine that bearly work. Im a Canadian and in Canada there is free health care but that money just comes from our huge taxes so they get payed no matter what. Don't grt me wrong, I'm sure there is a lot of great doctors out there tho but its jot the most important carrer
Thank you so much. What about a person who yes is happy about the financial stability but also is driven behind the idea that becoming a doctor could help her/him use their knowledge for their loved ones for free by utilizing their interest in microbiology? Do you think that is a good enough reason to determine if med school is right for me?
Even if it’s not right for me, I don’t think I want to do anything else. But how I became sure was by reading novels written by doctors/nurses, residents about their experiences, struggles and the joy they get at the end of the day. These are the only books/novels I feel sad when I turn the last page bcs I don’t want them to get over & The way you talked to people from other fields was interesting to hear and thank you! keep making these videos!! :)
I think all in all it’s the little moments that make it worth it. Drop me a few recommendations, I’d love to read some of those books
Critical care by Theresa Brown, The intern blues by Robert Marion are two of my favorites. And the one I really wanna read asap is ‘A young doctor’s notebook’ by Mikhail Bulgakov.
@@jasreenkmultani3608 do you know any medical novel which I can find online?
@@jasreenkmultani3608 Critical care is literally the BEST!😍
I'm watching this as 2nd year med student because my Neuro final was very discouraging & I'm pretty much having existential crisis..
If you don't have an existential crisis after your neuro exam then something is wrong haha. Completely normal. You made it to med school for a reason, keep pushing through!
Ive been watching videos to motivate myself to study.
Can you please make a video or tell about the whole journey after high school till med school and residency, how much time does it take , would love to get an answer please
Is there any female medical doctor with a child (or children) who you could interview? I am sure that Medicine is what I want, but I also have a child to care for.
There are students in my class that have children and they do well. I personally don't know how hard it is because I don't have a child, but (hopefully with a little help) you can definitely make it work
@@JaiMedicine Thank you for responding!
hi, how have you been doing maam? i am also planning to go to med school but am worried if i would do well having my own family too.. thank you!
@dREAM w/ Shann is a MD who was a single mother of two who just graduated and matched into her family med residency!
Thanks for the really great explanation of why you should do "Medicine." You're right about those folks that are doing a regular 9 to 5 regular "Corporate America," job who are feeling unsatisfied, not getting anywhere, but you are actually saving lives on a daily basis, and that's really admirable, and satisfying at the end of the day. Btw... You are extremely handsome, and you could be my "Doctor," any Day Cutie... 😉😊 Have a phenomenal day my dear. Congratulations on your Success in your accomplishments as a new Doctor. 👨⚕️🙋♀️👍💯❤️😽🤩😃💐
Thanks this really helped :D
Emmanuel Ng glad to hear it :)
Anyone else hearing his mic with that high ass noise
My main problem is that I turn 35 this year, is it too late for me?
What was your major in undergrad??
thank you
Thanks 👍👍
I want to be an engineer, but it's over :(
Why ?
You look like the guy who played Jesus on the history channel movie that they play on Easter.
I had to google the guy but he's an attractive dude lol thank you!
What was your major? And yes! A 50 facts!
R Ree majored in bio minored in psych
What’s ur major?
I will change peoples lives one day i will be a doctor its my dream,aim,life
Wow. Your video came up on my CZcams channel! Lol. We are going to the same school but I'm in Grad Nursing instead of Medicine. Good Luck! What specialty?
Well if you see me around feel free to say hi. And I'm currently interested in surgery but not exactly sure what kind
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Med school may not be right for me, but you sure are. ;)
LMAO DUDEEEE
Lol
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Could u do some vlogs?
I've never done blogs before but I was thinking about vlogging my white coat ceremony... would you be interested?
Jai Medicine yes, I would be interested
YES!
why did the er doctor say not to do medicine
Honestly, most of the ER doctors were usually very stressed almost all of the time, and this particular doctor was (in my opinion) just not particularly fond of his job. Don't get me wrong, there were many ER doctors who said they would've done it 100 times over. Either way, the ER was very fun for me and all of the cases were all extremely interesting, so I think it just depends on the person.
I think I'd enjoy the pace. Interestingly enough, emergency medicine ranks 3rd on physician satisfaction by specialty. Just out of curiosity, which schools did you interview with? And also a bit left field, but do you abstain from masturbation? You seem very energetic and driven
kwwonn I’m honestly a fan of emergency medicine, I like the fact you get to see so many different cases. As far as the energy goes, I think it might have been the cup of coffee I drank before the video lol
kwwonn MUHAHAHAHA!
what college do u go to and what is ur gpa?
Perswendo I graduated from George Mason University for undergrad, graduating gpa was 3.97
Jai Medicine Good shit , im an aspiring Orthapedic Surgeon But only a senior in high school! Your vids help a lot man!
It has a 70 percent acceptance rate
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@jaimedicine ❤❤❤ legit, honest, unbiased.