5 signs you should NOT become a DOCTOR

5 signs you should not become a doctor
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"20 questions to ask yourself before applying to medical school"
Medical school and becoming a doctor is a lonnng slog so it's a good idea to think about it very carefully before committing yourself to so many years of medical training. If you've ever asked yourself "should I apply to medical school" or wondered about the pros and cons of being a doctor, this is the video for you! I'm going to try and put you off becoming a doctor, so if you still want to go to medical school after watching this video that is a good sign.
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01:00 - First reason you should not become a doctor
03:00 - second
04:12 - third
05:15 - fourth
06:40 - fifth
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Personal details about patients may have been changed to protect patient confidentiality.
This video does not constitute medical advice and I am not insured to give medical advice online.
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[@SarahNicholls]

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[@MissAyaArtist]

The fact that you used a clip with a doctor wearing a headscarf means a lot. Thank you Xx

[@abdullahyousef3596]

I agree.

[@mc-eo1wh]

Yes totally loved this! Well done Sarah. Thank you for being open minded. Bless you

[@RedhairedBallerina]

I have something to say about the second point :D I started med school because I was really interested in the field, wanting to eventually go into pathology or forensics, and was one of those 'I hate people' people. But by getting older and seeing all the clinical fields on rotation I've actually changed my mind (I think I was still going through puberty at 19 and was a bit of an emo teenager) and I will be pursuing surgery once I'm finished this summer. I'm still an introvert and find surgery a good balance of being a practical field with not tooo much patient interaction (when compared to internal medicine). So growth is possible, and if someone's really interested, I would not discourage them from becoming a doctor (although where I live there's no debts to complicate things if you later change your mind). :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Such an important point! Our perspective can change dramatically as we develop, I know the same has happened to me in other ways. Thank you!

[@JKchick62]

Lol I'm still in my emo teen phase in my 20s my manager addressed my introverted nature in my appraisal lol but I'm told I still make a good healthcare provider, as long as you have good intentions and the common goal at heart your work will speak for itself 🙂

[@ritaora3426]

The first reason in my life is actually inversed 😂 I want to be a doctor My parents doesn't want me to Strange I know 😂

[@callieedits8047]

Same here! And I still don't get it 🤡

[@mc-eo1wh]

Because they know you way more than you know yourself and they fear that you'd die on the inside day by day or commit suicide because you're not mentally prepared and not really aware of what happens in the medical schools and medical system overall. Your parents want to genuinely save you mentally and physically because they love you. I'm saying this as a medical doctor working for 20+ years after being forced into Medicine by my parents. I've seen everything there is and I strongly advise my own kids against this career. They wholeheartedly agree with me because they have witnessed firsthand of all our hardships and struggles to the very last detail. They were very vigilante and aware of everything regarding my own doctor wife and I, despite us never really blurting everything out to them during their delicate growing years. Kids are more mature nowadays than we were when we were their age.

[@thelasttimeiwasherewas17]

@Willow Mallabar you are right, every parent even in my country want their children to become doctors. They think this is the most stable job. As a result there are many students who are forced into this field and are struggling in life. When they can't continue any longer, they give up on their life.

[@lrib__6591]

Lucky 😂😂

[@sahil-oj6pr]

Same here

[@RedhairedBallerina]

I think what's really incompatible is unwillingness to learn - if you just want to be someone who knows everything about their job after a few years of doing it, if you don't like research or reading, and going to conferences/doing courses to improve and educate yourself WITHIN your field (because let's face it, nobody likes ALL the medical specialties), medicine might not be a good match for you.

[@SarahNicholls]

That's a really great point! It's so important to keep your medical knowledge and skills up to date and you definitely need a certain amount of drive to do that.

[@serineserine5947]

The problem is that i don't know if i don't want it i just never thought about it even though my parents in health field + in my country its 7 years ... And i am already 20 and study biology

[@Burrdmizzle]

If you don't like studying or studying is not your "thing" 😅

[@stevewilson1309]

Sarah what do you think if you’re not stereotypically ‘book smart’, you can still go for medicine? I’m a student nurse currently but GEM is my route goal, but I’m worried about the academia. Could you do a break down or let me know the type of work load academically and how often you do them? Might be a whole video idea. Either way, love your channel and thanks for inspiring ❤️

[@ara3906]

I wanna be a psychiatrist i don’t like talking to people that much but i can train myself. I’m just fascinated by how this field works.

[@PC-wt7zr]

I have got only one 💓...I dunno know how many times you are gonna win that, doc💝💝always unbiased, unprejudiced.

[@lynndais3783]

And here she comes again; pretty, smart, makes medical advice videos that I'm always searching for ♡♡♡♡

[@SarahNicholls]

Aww thank you Lynn!!

[@nitishagiri.6640]

Your British accent is absolutely soothing to ears❤️

[@romanstaszak244]

Hello Dr Sarah 😃😃 I like your style and the way your are talking about medicine. It is nice to hear this and a nice relaxing music 🎵 at the background which makes fantastic atmospheric to listen to you 👋👋😃 Keep doing the good work 😃😃 I wish you all the best in your career 😃👋❤️

[@subratamondal7550]

Why this all reasons goes with me to not become a doctor...but still in medical 🙂 ...my parents never agreed to my choices so here I am 🙃👍

[@bethanynixon9748]

Thanks for another great video! I've heard people say don't apply if your not absolutely certain that you want to study Medicine. I'm not certain at all, I still don't think I'll ever be good enough or feel properly good enough but yet I've applied to 4 Medicine courses and done 3 interviews already. Maybe I went wrong somewhere haha, don't know if I should have listened to the advice but have to wait and see now!

[@meganlauzonforest]

Hey ! It's been two years, but if you could answer, I'm curious... How is it going ?

[@athab8256]

Another enjoyable video, thanks! I'm sure there are folks out there who want a career in medicine, but realize that they are not 'built' for the Doctor programme. It would be interesting to hear about the other medical professionals you work with (nurses, X-ray techs etc), and how someone would train for those careers or how long it typically takes to gain that qualification.

[@jeffbither4692]

This is all so very true. Our son is just finishing his first year of his ED residency and this has been his experience to a tee. He tells us one has to be called to it and learn to trust the process. It is hard, but fulfilling. There is rarely a dull moment.

[@SarahNicholls]

100%! I hope your son is enjoying the experience

[@abdullahyousef3596]

Do you think that it would be fitting if I am introverted and I want to become a neurosurgeon?

[@rajkumarmohanan3131]

Could you please do a video on the Subject for IMGs wanted to do FY programs in the UK, starting from the FPAS exams. Thanks

[@gopalgeorge3632]

What is harder , getting an offer for medicine or obtaining the grades for that offer ? A lot of debate on this topic , what would you say ?

[@aungphyooo3584]

The very first and the second fact already told me I should not be a doctor. I might be able to escape from this fear of abandoning what I have been doing as a doctor and become a person I really am. Thank you, Sarah

[@snoww9347]

Actually my parents think medicine is best for me and I think I do too. But I'm not sure if I genuinely want to become a doctor😕🤷

[@moon_light7729]

Same here I'm literally confused !!!! My parents wants me to study medicine but on the other hand I want to become an engineer!!!

[@emilyparry8019]

Hi Sarah - great video! I was wondering what camera you use to film :)

[@SarahNicholls]

Hi Emily, I use my phone, which is a Huawei P30 Pro, plus some extra lighting. I have it all linked in my Amazon store in the description box if you want to check it out. Saving for a proper camera and microphone though!

[@benjaminavendano2099]

I am from the US, but this video helped me a lot to know more about this career. Very helpful!

[@vanessamayorga7016]

My case was different. My parents are doctors and they don’t want me to be a doctor lol. I love the career, and I have the potential and strive for it but I hate the classes and stress and all that pressure that come with striving for that career. I’m better off with writing and law school. Something I was passionate about as a kid.

[@MNP208]

My kids are engineers and make plenty of money. They also get to take holidays whenever they want to.

[@jayhee1557]

Why didnt your parents want you to be a doctor?

[@G_Mayorga]

Congratulations on your kids for going to school. I guess it was worth it for them to pull out student loans then ^.^

[@G_Mayorga]

My mom didn’t think I have the mental stamina for it. Atm I’m doing a masters and happily publishing a book. I hope to study for the lsat after I finish my masters.

[@okidokidoc]

Beauty, brains, personality, YOU'VE GOT IT ALL! 😍

[@SarahNicholls]

Haha you're too kind!!

[@life_with_yolanda]

Who hates this video? Sarah this is a wonderful video

[@princessnono6329]

Thank you so much❤️ you look so pretty btw 😍

[@wolfkids123]

Thank you!!!

[@julians2337]

You missed one important point..u should not be doctor if u r grossed out by illness, uncleanliness, hygiene ..you need to have strong heart and tolerance

[@zacharygraham9208]

Hello, I'm in the US. So what if I want to become a physician, but I don't want to consistently work 60-100 hour work weeks? I want medicine to be a good part of my life, but I don't want to spend most of my good years in schooling, to then spend most of my life trapped in the 4 walls of a hospital from dawn to dusk. Not sure what it's like the UK, but in America, it's all about how much can you get your employees to work before complete burnout. I feel like this is a big part to physician suicide. Between CNA, EMT, and other non-medical jobs, people are worked to death here for lower to average tier jobs.

[@mohichoudhury9394]

I do think Doctors do a very important job but it is important to point out the pay structure is very very generous once you're fully qualified and have few years experience. The pay structure is also protected by the NHS unlike private sector.

[@josephs3169]

'very very generous' is that a joke? The pay is decent at best. Consultants start on ~£75k (lets call it 90k with OT and UH) at which point they would be around mid 30s. Of course that is a good salary compared to the very low national avg but given the time commitment and hours spend studying up until you are 35 it is awful ROI compared to other fields like tech and finance. You could be earning more than that in the civil service via the fast stream route! That is also 'protected' by the government. Just think what kind of business or career you could have developed in a lucrative field by that time, you could be earning well into the six figs. Most medical school applicants are high fliers, they would excel in any field. I believe your heart and soul really has to be in it to study medicine, if you are doing for it for money you'll probably top yourself before you reach the 'very very generous' pay anyway. I was disillusioned at 16 thinking I wanted to be a doctor, it seemed perfect from the outside: decent salary, respect, job security etc.... I can tell you doctors aren't as respected as they used to be; at least not by patients. I managed to get into medical school somehow and I hate it. There are many like me who had the same view (I like science , money, prestige etc...), we all hate it but what else are we going to do? Drop out in our third year? First 2 years they say give it a shot "preclin isn't much fun, years 3-5 are much better". Only it never got better and I don't expect it to. The issue with the UK med school system is that you effectively have to decide whether you want to be a doctor at 15/16 when you pick your IB/A Level subjects. I suggest we adopt the US system of undergrad + lots of work experience + weed out subjects THEN medical school. I think that system produces far fewer miserable burnt-out doctors who chose to medicine because they 'liked science' at 14 and didn't know what else to do or their Asian parents forced them to do it (at least 1/3 of my MBBS class, not even kidding). It's far too easy to just fall into medical school at age 17 here: Get AAA (not particularly hard), piss about at a GP clinic for a week (vital work experience right here), have some sort of social skills to get through your interview. Make sure to read up on what they want you to answer and make sure to act unnaturally empathetic at the MMI and you are pretty much in. Also sit the UCAT and don't fail. Compare that to the American system and it is an absolute breeze to get into medical school, it's a joke. For the love of god do something you enjoy at university, folks. If you are smart - moreover, if you are hard working - you'll do just fine financially. Doing something you dislike for 5 years sucks, doing it for life is pretty much the definition of hell. FOR ALL MY MONEY HUNGRY FRIENDS DON'T DO MEDICINE DO THIS 1 SIMPLE TRICK!!!!11!: 1) Oxbridge/LSE/Warwick/RG uni 2) Study literally anything you enjoy 3) Work experience to try out fields 4) Apply to a job. 5) Excel in that field and you'll be fine financially Sorry for the black pill, I had to vent somewhere. Welp, time to relearn some cards path because my consultant pimped me on it for the 3rd time, living the dream! LETS GOOOOO

[@Daisy-ml3og]

@@josephs3169 what are you doing now and did you drop out?

[@josephs3169]

@@Daisy-ml3og Nope still here. Gonna be a doctor I guess, a miserable one though.

[@shoobloo]

@@josephs3169 Damn joseph says it how it is. Similar situation to you, applied to Durham for econ and also finished 2 med school interviews, not sure what to do. Haven't got any offers yet but definitely highlighted the "darker" side to medicine with your comment.

[@josephs3169]

@@shoobloo You will hear a lot "if you can think of doing medicine or anything else, do the anything else". Do economics if you are having even the faintest doubts, you will make a lot more money too.

[@farahehab6385]

I know im a year late to this but I have a question, im in my last year of middle school and I should choose the subject that would make me enter the major I want in college. But I’m HORRIBLE at chemistry and I’m scared to screw up and everyone is telling me not to take it so I don’t know what to do I REALLY want to be a doctor tho. What should I do?

[@ayoungperson3408]

I respectfully disagree with point 1. You never know what medicine is all about until you go to medical school. Your parents may want you to go and you maybe put in by chance but it may start really liking it. Personally didnt like biology when I was in school but that was because it wasnt in depth enough. Applied biology is actually a lot more fun to learn as things seem to be much more well integrated. I feel you should give it ago if you want.

[@SarahNicholls]

A very good point and your last sentence sums up what I was trying to say, "...if you want". I can understand parents trying to suggest good career options to their kids and possibly having more insight than their teenage children, but unfortunately there are lots of medical students who have been pushed to do something they never really desired for fear of upsetting their parents. I think that's just awful. I totally get your point about not knowing what it's all about until you get to medical school though!

[@motoalex3760]

I guess it depends on the reason why your parents want you to do it

[@hyrahsiraje1441]

I am an introvert but I really love to have a medicine carrer

[@Anomaly66666]

I am on the autistic spectrum and have add. Can I still succeed? I am interested in it and I feel like I would be good at it.

[@musiclikers1846]

I have a cleft palate..... Can i still become a doctor?😔

[@proudindian6861]

Memorization... that's something I can't do I'm in school, I LOVE to learn & study about HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY...but when it comes to memorization I just lose it .. Do you think doctor is not much better option for me... If so then can you please suggest me some other career option taking into account my deep interest in human body....? Can you please reply Dr...

[@mirandayeung4280]

I'm in med school and there are hellishly lots of information to memorise for exam. Medicine may not be for you if memorization is something you can't do. You may consider nursing or other medical-related discipline, like nursing is more of application and practicality, less in memorization as compared with medicine. In my medical faculty nursing program, students get to study anatomy and physiology and some pathology as well, but less demanding in terms of the amount of info to memorise.

[@pathanikhoonsam8530]

I love caring people, i love making old people happy, but i dont like studying more..

[@_perryperry]

mood.

[@pathanikhoonsam8530]

@@_perryperry ?? Whatt mood

[@a.c.sproductions7314]

How about becoming a nurse. You still have to study but it’s not as much as work bieng a doctor

[@pathanikhoonsam8530]

@@a.c.sproductions7314 haa, but I didn't get seat in nursing course so I decided to go with biotechnology 🙂!

[@g_a_m_e_rharsh39]

Quick question were you guys scared of the blood and flesh at first ? Had you thought about doing all the surgeries that you were scared ?

[@victoriapalferez-siri5952]

Medicine is a serious career

[@KenzyAli]

My main concern is that I also want to be an author and I've heard that studying medicine is not conducive to that? Ahhh, I have a plethora of interests, just learning new things is fascinating to me and that includes medicine. I'm still in high school so I'll just focus on getting my gcses through, and try to see what I can do ;-;

[@senioracademia1947]

Same here multi-interests but first year med, how're things going for you?

[@SarahNicholls]

You can do whatever you want in life, including being an author and a doctor. Good grades at school will open lots of doors for you and an interest in lots of things is wonderful - good for you! There's no reason you can't also be an author. I have a friend who is a surgeon, an author, a KZbinr and a mother! I'll link her KZbin 👇

[@SarahNicholls]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn2me3Sja81ljtE

[@mckenziemd]

In the US. Lawsuits. AMA says 1 in 3 physicians will be sued at least once in their career. Period. No life. Big work load. 30% divorce rate. Student Loans. Expect over 10-15 yrs to pay off debt. No autonomy. Blame insurance companies. Puts patients at risk. Stress. Lives are on the line, your line. State medical boards are run for public benefit and do not care about their MDs.

[@suchisubhrabagchi5925]

I am in so much confusion! I just cannot see myself as a doctor but again, what if i end up liking it after i do it? I really like learning about human physiology and anatomy but imagining myself as a doctor doesn't fascinate me.

[@lonelydogclub]

Go into research?

[@KittyGotClaws666]

Do these count for becoming a vet tech I Mean it's still medical school

[@cheer7320]

Hi Sara. I have a question to ask you: can you have a dog or cat as a doctor, and if you can, will there be enough free time to play with the pets? Thank you :] I love your videos btw, it helps a lot

[@SarahNicholls]

We have a dog and now I'm locumming we have lots of time with her, but I think I would have struggled a bit if I was working full time. I know other doctors who have dogs and they go to doggy day care when they're working and the dogs love it! So definitely possible even when you are full time. Cats don't care whether you are home or not so.... 😂

[@cheer7320]

thank you so much 😄❤️ my dream is literally have a dog or a cat, and be a doctor at the same time :)

[@SarahNicholls]

That was my dream too. My life is made now we have a dog!!

[@cheer7320]

👍🐶😍

[@videohub3587]

I completely agree with her

[@saifalarabi4491]

There's no job that could bring you a yacht or private jet. Only business and being flexible with life. But I would agree that doctors in UK aren't paid that much, without forgetting Tax.

[@chunli3443]

off topic but we need a skincare routineee

[@SarahNicholls]

You're in luck! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4SlaIeOn8SkmLM

[@idkidkagain3515]

Hey! I'm a teenager who is really stressed about his future. I am red-green colourblind...can i still be a doctor?? If so what specialization can i take up??

[@SarahNicholls]

Sorry to hear you're stressing about your future. There is nothing to stop you becoming a doctor if you are colourblind, so don't let it hold you back!

[@getachewasebe3599]

i Am Getachew Asebe Medecal School c1 i am 6 Year Scznophrinic Pt .But I Hide It In Shool .Can I Be A Md?

[@korro1293]

Here I am 15 not learnt how to swallow a medicine trust me I've never tried swallowing a medicine nd I'm deciding to become a doctor. 😀 Pls anyone just give ur honest opinion before I do some mistake 😭

[@Tocastarlightt]

Omg.. i though i was the only one😩😭 the struggle is real

[@amelia-jd3vy]

Same idk if I even want it

[@workingg4772]

What about the psychological problems ?

[@rbb12736]

hi,I have a question,I hope you can read it,can I be a doctor and artist at the same time?can I have enough time to do art when I'm a doctor?❤️

[@meldrickmelendres658]

OMG SAME QUESTION HUHU

[@rbb12736]

@@meldrickmelendres658 but she didn't see the question🙂💔

[@SarahNicholls]

Yes you absolutely can! There is always time for hobbies and it's super important to keep up the things you live outside of work. They make you whole as a person ❤️

[@rbb12736]

@@SarahNicholls owwww, thanks for answering luv u

[@yamato_lovescoffee]

My problem is I really don't like talking with other people:(( but I want to study medicine. I just want to do the skill things but not the talking part :((

[@agax.10]

Maybe speciality like radiology would be good for you?

[@kathleengomez4680]

hi I you didn't specify if gust doctors in general so there are some 3 hour jobs for $ 345 an hour

[@khorolsurenbyambatsogt7924]

Is the universe telling me me something, lol

[@ahyoungbaek_]

hi! I’m 14 and want to become a doctor! I’m not smart or anything but I just want to study med. I don’t know what to study first. What am I supposed to study? Can you please make a video talking about what to study in order to become a doctor 🙂

[@meldrickmelendres658]

girl stop worrying about that yet. enjoy your youth first

[@MESSI-fx1ob]

You don’t need to be smart Doctors are no smarter than anyone else Work hard get good grades or have the money to pay for an overseas program

[@rwissah]

my parents doesn’t want me to be a doctor but i do 💀

[@ava1872]

Go after your dreams. Your parents wishes should not be your first priority

[@mulkimuhammedmulkimuhammed2458]

I want too be a doctor

[@lavintella]

Some people choose this career for the social status and recognition it will bring to them, not a good reason to become a doctor obviously.

[@melanie8100]

Found the perfect video

[@DanKetchum007]

Lord no. My student loans were bad enough as it was.

[@Andreabay90]

wasnt expecting a doctor with all the makeup skills lol.

[@SarahNicholls]

Haha! Thank you

[@GsgshahShehehhee]

Everything mentioned in this video is me

[@SandraBegotka]

Why you shouldn't become a doctor: Because you want to help people and you have integrity.

[@SarahNicholls]

:(

[@BONNIEASTROLOGY]

I’m here as someone who went to law school and wishes she’d done medicine instead 🙃

[@Financial_Digest]

why do you wish you did medicine? I’m current deciding between law and medicine 😂 so your opinion would be really useful

[@amelia-jd3vy]

@@Financial_Digest same lol

[@Emmiee114]

Resident watching this lol…..

[@noone-sz5ot]

my parents wanted me to become a doctor I don’t want to Now i am 1st med student and IDK what to do ☹️😓

[@user-fo2tf6hk4b]

Mee tooo

[@noone-sz5ot]

@@user-fo2tf6hk4b i am 3rd year now thing’s going better

[@noone-sz5ot]

*are

[@animefriendos480]

Do doctors really get free time

[@lapargila]

my ASIAN parents forced me to go to the medical school 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@gopalgeorge3632]

How overwhelmed did you feel when your first became a doctor ?

[@SarahNicholls]

Honestly... very! My first year of working as a doctor was one of the hardest of my life. It was exciting, tiring, overwhelming and a steep learning curve.

[@pikusarker1359]

Mam how much medical debt do you have? Nice video.

[@SarahNicholls]

Will make a video about this in the coming months!

[@Mary-xw5db]

Stop people that want to be a doctor now they probably don't want to be a doctor now

[@tay3103]

Omg. You’re an extra L away from having the same first and last name as my sister.

[@spacecatboy2962]

fuckin music

[@celebrity_rooster7488]

HAHAHAHA. Being a doctor is not the most exceptional position anymore. Don't forget to mention. Slave is a synonym for employee.

[@johniversen1539]

I am not a people person, so I should not attend medical school.

[@pro-wt1vo]

U r beautiful

[@romanjaskowiak295]

Absolutely agree loving buty

[@stavr1908]

LOL

[@pradeepkancheti6967]

First view

[@bryanzam1412]

One reason is the jokes drs play on each other with cadaver's . Very sick depraved humor .

[@SarahNicholls]

That did not happen in my med school, everyone was very respectful.

[@satwikramraika8098]

You're so beautiful, I can't focus on the video!