Q&A Residency Training So Far (Work Hours, Rotations, Co-workers, Hospital Perks)

[@thewanderer2627]

Hello, doc Aura!! I am currently reviewing for the NMAT right now and it’s crazy to think na I started following your journey when I was still in Senior High School, intern na ako ngayon 😭 Thank you for all those times na you’ve inspired and motivated me. This is just the beginning of a new journey to get that MD and hopefully, take my residency in the US just like you, PUHON. God bless you, doc Au!!

[@AuraAzarcon]

Wowowow! Congrats

[@noval8068]

​@@AuraAzarcondoc ano po specialization ang mas may higher chance to get matched para sa foreign/non-US med graduates?

[@iamian.9910]

I am not a doctor nor in the field of Science but watching your videos makes me understand in a deeper level the life of our modern heroes right now. Always excited for your new videos, Doc! Keep going 🥰🎉

[@erosjunozamora2211]

Hi doc. Will you consider working in the academe too? I believe you will be a really great prof to future physicians. So relatable and cool. Take care always doc Aura!

[@AuraAzarcon]

Hindi pa sumagi sa isip ko mag-academe. Calling din ang maging professor and yes ang laki ng impact nila sa students. I still remember all my profs na nagtyaga sakin. Hopefully one day magkaroon din ako ng ganung impact sa iba

[@phillipdeleon9506]

@@AuraAzarcon maybe you can innovate family and community medicine in the Philippines. I know doc that you'll be a great impact whether inside or outside the classroom ❤️💜

[@tashmanch]

Work hours and learning environment. Ahhh. Sana all talaga. Grabe I still don't know why we all have to go through that kind of torture before when there is a more humane way without sacrificing learning. Good luck doc! :)

[@AuraAzarcon]

:( need natin magcatch up

[@nestorenriquez3284]

Grabe improvement ng english skill doc. Dati sabi mo dahil may scripts and edit but I think now it comes out naturally. Very relaxed and spontaneous.😅

[@AuraAzarcon]

Shet oo nga no huhu thanks for still being here! nawitness mo ang development ko hahaha

[@galileox0x0]

Trueee

[@roselync8937]

I am a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Philippines, and I recently got my Canadian RN license and am now practicing as a nurse here in Canada. I found out about your video when I was still studying for the NCLEX-RN (Licensure exam here in Canada and in US). You are so full of positivity. I would watch your videos whenever I take breaks from studying. I even learned the Pomodoro technique from you. It worked perfectly for me. You really inspire many of us. Thank you so much.

[@AuraAzarcon]

Congrats po!!

[@sunjayroska7391]

Hey Doc! It's been a long time. I am so glad to hear from you again, especially that you are now talking about your residency training. I am looking forward to your success and information about med to learn from you.

[@ambotsaimo1406]

Doc,, I'm so proud of you. A former Pinoy Big Brother house mate now you are a very successful doctor. More power.😊

[@GreggySorianoGreggysDigest]

Super proud of you Doc! Happy to see you settled in and finding your way. Did they need some extra hands/did you need to step in during the pandemic? Also, you’ve become plantita as well. Haha so cuuuute! 🪴

[@AuraAzarcon]

I was actually scheduled to do inpatient rotation right on the peak of COVID but yes they did ask some of our co-residents to step in. Thanks for noticing my plants!! 😊

[@alexandriakhrystin5697]

Dooc, I remember na I’m in JHS (Grade 9) when I first watched ur vlogss and you’re one of the person talaga po who inspired me to purse medicine someday. Now, I’m currently a first year medtech student🥺, how timee fliees. Hopefully, makapag med din . It’s still a long way to go pa for mee. I miss you, Doc! Please continue vlogging. Stay safe po always!

[@AuraAzarcon]

One step at a time!

[@manifestingmondays]

Hi doc aura! I am a nursing graduate from PLM and also now here in the US! I love watching your videos and happy that you were able to fulfill your dreams to come here the US! It is such a great feeling when you see other people who are determined to reach for their goals and excel. More manifestations to come!!! From intramuros to the US, Dreams do come true. :)

[@crizwyz]

Pano po kayo nag apply jan sa US?

[@TheDenzendunc]

Thank you Doc Aura, you’re so inspiring. I’m planning to match next year but I’ve been paralyzed with fear about residency. You seem to be enjoying it so much, I hope I can get into a great program like you :)

[@joy.marie.2827]

When Doc Aura said “If they only understood tagalog/filipino, I would have been more talkative. I would’ve been funnier and I would have expressed my feelings more” I felt that. It’s different po talaga Doc! A lot of peope here in the US noticed that I am so quiet, hmmm, If they only knew how loud and madaldal I am lol! Thank you for this vlog Doc. Ingat palagi 🥰

[@AuraAzarcon]

Slowly we have to open up! Tayo pala dapat ang mag initiate haha we can do this!

[@henrimatisse_1209]

omg huhu.. nung nanonood ako sayo, i'm just a wandering grade 10 student, now I'm a 2nd year nursing student na😭. You're my inspiration talaga kaya ako nag med-related course❤️❤️

[@youvegotmultiply]

Keep going Doc Aura! Rooting for you and more videos soon! :)

[@docbash9612]

Hello doc. So inspiring to see you again. Parang last year lang when I was still unsure if makakpag med school ba and I even remember when I posted my situation on your FB group/page. Pero ngayon, 2nd year medstudent na. And you, my favorite medschool vlogger, is on your 2nd year in residency. God bless you always doc and keep inspiring us. 😊

[@AuraAzarcon]

Nice nice congrats!! Tuloy tuloy lang

[@alynnamarizperez9445]

Excited for the part 2. Pinapaulit ulit ko yung RoadTo7120 playlist mo para mainspire. Thank you Aura and stay safe always!

[@mamamoo5440]

Kakatapos ko pa lang panoorin yung naghe-hesitate pa lang si Doc sa US JOURNEY nya😭😭😭 So happy naka pag residence narin💖🙏

[@jmarais]

Watching this again, cuz i’m losing motivation on pursuing med huhu 😭 Thank u, doc for inspiring me 😖💕

[@jtown4187]

Intimidating consultants? Well, that is probably the difference in PI. And that is why all Filipinos are always being impressive because they are always well prepared when they refer to consultants in the US. I always get positive feedback from American patients telling how caring and smart ang mga Pinoy doctors are. God bless Doc Aura.

[@sanchezjosgeeinkaremn.8909]

Yeyyy! Doc Aura is back 🤩🤩🤩

[@soulsketcher70]

Yay! Happy to watch your new VLOG. Looking forward to more. Keep up the awesome work, hija. ❤️

[@riokayatama6710]

Omg doc! I can’t believe na before nung college pa ako (Marketing Management Graduate), pinapanood ko na videos mo. You inspired me to pursue med kahit non-premed natapos ko. Right now, Incoming 1st year med na po ako. I want to become like you! Thank you for being my role model. ❤️❤️❤️

[@AuraAzarcon]

WOW!! Non traditional path to med school. See everyone - it can be done!

[@estermiclat8184]

Happy to see you again in youtube doc Aura🧡

[@maryclaidellacar8345]

Also, i super missed watching your vlogs!!! I felt like covid had been really draining us all (i’m a nurse 😅), and this vlog actually made my day!! 🥺

[@AuraAzarcon]

Naubos po tayo lahat ng covid tapos ngayon pataas na naman. :(

[@georgia7540]

Finally!!! Thanks Doc Au sa paayudang vlog! 🤩 Take care always, Doc Au

[@AuraAzarcon]

Paayudang vlog lololol

[@marybilan5430]

Your glowing. Superr proud of what u you become. ❤️

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

Hey Aura! It's been a long time, but you look great! I'm glad to hear that you are doing well and that your residency is going great. 👍 Honestly, I'm not really surprised. You are a go getter I'm sure you will go a long way in life and in your career. I know it's a lot of work and challenges, but the biggest reward will be when you see the smiles from people you help get well. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! Take care and stay safe, my friend! 👍

[@AuraAzarcon]

Salamat sa pagsunod po sa videos ko since Day 1

[@fishingbuddyph8786]

You are most welcome! You know, you are the only one, out of all your PBB mates, I have continued to follow. Your life story and career is very interesting and intriguing to me. I will continue to follow you and pray for your great success. Stay safe and healthy, my friend! Hope you have today, Labor Day, off.🇵🇭 🙂🇺🇲

[@drixraagas2571]

hini ko man napursue yung dream ko maging doctor pero masaya akong sumusubaybay sa vlog po ninyo and finally naglabas po kayo ulilt ng bagong viedo. mdalas po ako nag checheck ng channel niyo if may bago hehe.. GOODLUCK doc :)

[@bernadetteay-ay3752]

Keep Safe Doc Aura. You're one of my inspirations to work hard and become a doctor someday❤❤❤

[@giogabriel8407]

Thank you so much for this, Doc! You are inspiring many people! Good luck and congratulations for this! 🤍

[@AuraAzarcon]

salamat! Kaya niyo rin!

[@markpasco5815]

Its nice to be back doc.aura...keep safe..

[@Lifeisbeautiful67]

It is true that THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE MORE YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A LOT MORE TO KNOW. IT’S A NEVER ENDING LEARNING. Don’t stop learning new things. IN MY CASE, THE MORE I KNOW, THE MORE I KNOW NA BOBO PA RIN AKO NA KULANG PA RIN SA KAALAMAN.

[@stevenl.reomulin4818]

Welcome doc.❤️ I waited so long for your vlog❤️ it's all worth it

[@AC3DCad]

Odd as it may sound, I am in the engineering field and occasionally post tutorial videos on youtube but am religiously following your vlog. You are such an inspiration to many, to never give up, to follow your dream. Power on Doc Aura, be safe always and install an alarm in your unit or carry a personal alarm with you. You are a good-looking young doctor, be careful of weird people, especially when the anti-Asian hate is on the rise due to covid.

[@AuraAzarcon]

Aww thank you. My neighborhood generally feels very safe but you are right, you never know

[@deannepearlnacar]

Yesss...finally new vloggg

[@Alliebangbang]

Yayy! Been waiting for your vlog, Doc! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahdrio4623]

Yey! A new video!

[@vickrodriguez6671]

This video really meant so muchhhhh! Namiss kita Doc Aura 😭😭😭 iloveyouuuuuu

[@Vincentimoss23]

Thank u Doc, I feel motivated since Day 1 when I'm watching your videos. God bless Doc 🙏😇

[@AuraAzarcon]

keep going!

[@christinedenisecano9945]

Thank you so much, Doc Aura!! Take care always🥰💖

[@alyanamarieimperial338]

Always take care and stay safe doc! Super na-miss ka po namin. 💛

[@AuraAzarcon]

Stay safe!! Get vaccinated if and when you can

[@roselynbacsa2452]

Good one! Enjoyed watching. Miss your vlogs

[@PaupauNarciso_9]

Yey nakapag upload na ulit si doc❤️

[@reighguevarra114]

Keep safe and stay healthy always, Doc! Thank you for sharing your learnings with us! Kudos! Padayon!

[@dhe-annejanda5738]

I always enjoy watching your vlogs Doc. You've become one of my source of motivation. Looking forward to more vlogs. Keep safe there and God bless you. 😍🤩

[@bleepbloop1]

Hi doc!! You’re really becoming an inspiration for me to pursue medicine in the US. May I ask if you had any research/publications in your CV? Or a competitive edge you think you had for matching?

[@mayesquejo7565]

I always enjoy listening and watching you Doc Aura! Excited for the part 2 yay. God bless! :)

[@AuraAzarcon]

Working on it!!

[@arontan2926]

Finally a new vlogg!!💛

[@fourreading4131]

Please make more videos po. Even simple vlogs like going to the grocery or the movies.. or just you cooking or resting. Those show the real but simple life of being a resident physician. Hehe. Thanks po and stay safe! Will be watching out for more videos.🙏🙏🙏

[@abusyby]

I agree with what u said doc that it is a mortal sin to not overstay, like when I was in clerkship recently, one resident even told us that is it is our initiative to stay and to learn.I do agree with him but then it's not like it was our plan, COVID happened and it's the rule of IATF that duty is limited to 12 hours.and it's not like, the delivery happens exactly within our duty time, it sometimes happen after we are out.

[@AuraAzarcon]

It's okay to leave on time. Make sure to make the most out of your time when you're there. Really show na masipag ka at maaasahan kapag oras ng trabaho.

[@baboylove]

Thank you for this video, Doktaura!

[@AuraAzarcon]

Good luck sa journey mo. May plano si Lord sating lahat

[@jankatesamson]

I MISS YOUR VLOGS, ATE AURAAAA! 😭

[@sophiamendoza7356]

I hope you are doing okay doc! Ingat ka po lagi!! You are one of my inspiration to be a doctor po :>

[@luludiaries]

Thank you so much, Doc Aura 🤍 all the best!

[@philo_sofia4373]

i missed your vlogs, doc aura!! such as an inspiration! :)

[@maryroseserrano3962]

Happy for you doc🥰

[@Jay-wk2nc]

You inspired me ,ate doc. Im currenly a 2nd year nursing student. Probably pursuing medicine. 😍

[@Melvz946]

Miss you doc. Thanks for the update. Stay safe♥️🙏

[@liezlmae8461]

omg it's been a while. keep safe, doc!!!!

[@maeee3504]

❤❤❤ Get Inspired!

[@johncarloquibido3877]

Finally! I miss your vlogs Doc Au!

[@kenlimbo]

Doc Aura, you are looking good!! Hope you are adjusting well. 😊

[@marjdc745]

Very inspiring Doc. Still have a long way to go. Taking my step 1 this Dec!

[@AuraAzarcon]

go go go one step at a time

[@marjdc745]

@@AuraAzarcon The first time i saw your vlogs was last april. And i was inspired to pursue this journey. Thank you!

[@lovekrystal9769]

doc parang kelan lang nag fly ka ppuntang US then lumipat sa apt mo and nag shopping ng mga kelangan sa bahay.. ngyon 2 yrs na pla?! congrats doc u have gone so far.. goodluck po sa career mo and thank you for your hardwork saving peoples lives. ❤️

[@lesliegayl1720]

Hi doc !! You're one of my inspiration... I hope you're doing great!❣️

[@AuraAzarcon]

I'm happy!! :)

[@shanshenshincai]

Missed u, doc!!🌻🌻

[@riched234]

Thank you po for sharing these info, doc! Ingat lagi there :)

[@jerenebashiafernandez5009]

Hi, Doc. PBB pa lang napanood na po kita. Hehe I miss your vlogs 😊 Always excited for your videos.

[@beajamir10]

Hi draaaa! I remember commenting back when I was still preparing for my entrance interview for medschool. Ngayon 3rd na ko gashhh ang bilis. You inspire me so much doccc laban lang tayo 🤗 😭

[@AuraAzarcon]

Eyyyy galing!!!

[@gilmikovasquez2891]

I miss you doc au! Finally after 5 long months an update from youuu!!!

[@AuraAzarcon]

Huhuhu ang tagal nga walang update yikes

[@maryclaidellacar8345]

Gets ko yung “its a mortal sin to endorse additional work to the next shift” 🥲 dito lang ba yun sa pilipinas hehehe

[@settievalenzuela7592]

OMG DOC, NA MISS PO NAMIN KAYO

[@AuraAzarcon]

thanks for being here!

[@FcCrisostomo]

Its been 4 years now doc since i started watching your videos here i am on my 3rd year pre-med course. Looking forward to get that M.D on my name.

[@AuraAzarcon]

Thanks for being here since the start

[@amlsg]

From watching Hospital Playlist and this Q&A, I can feel po na talagang busy rin talaga maging resident.. Aja!!!

[@erickamaeamamangpang2819]

Hi, Doc! I miss you

[@mikerobotgaming9687]

Very nice. We missed you doc. Stay safe

[@mkglorioso]

huhu parang real life greys anatomy 🥺❤️ we’re rooting for you Doc Aura!! 🥰

[@AuraAzarcon]

Also one of the most common questions I got, parang greys anatomy ba haha

[@elr5318]

stay safe Doc Aura

[@gayleraymundo6664]

i miss you doc! you've been my inspiration... I'm now in pre-med going MD, take care

[@AuraAzarcon]

What course? Let's goo!!!

[@gayleraymundo6664]

@@AuraAzarcon MEDTECH po doc omg thank you po sa reply

[@___Anakin.Skywalker]

@@gayleraymundo6664 your grammar is a kinda weird. Why not just say, "you're my inspiration"? Where are you from?

[@meredithleonor5035]

missing your vlog doc aura :)

[@caireedigal9452]

Nakakainspire po kayo, Doc Aura.

[@charlene9096]

Hello Doc Aura! Watching here in New Zealand... ♡♡♡♡

[@TeamFueledbyJesus]

Na miss kita doc!! 😭🥺💕

[@desgildo2697]

Hi Doc I saw your video on Tiktok po nung nasa PBB ka pa po. Nakaka happy naman po doctor ka na po pala ngayon🥰

[@AuraAzarcon]

Hi tiktok friends LOL

[@plantersph7504]

Nakakamiss doc.... Pavlog po doc yung new study technique niyo po, at yung mga gadgets na gnagamit nyo na bago pang aral po 😍

[@AuraAzarcon]

Oh wow medyo meron nga akong mga bagong technique teka teka pag isipan ko to haha

[@jeoffreychio3316]

Nice vlog po.. I’m a second year FM resident(GP training) din po dito sa UK. A bit different base sa vlog nyo but very informative.

[@AuraAzarcon]

Nice! I'd love to know more about GP training in UK!

[@jeoffreychio3316]

@@AuraAzarcon it’s a 3 year training scheme with rotations to different departments as well but 1.5 years be covering just OPD and the rest will be divided to different rotations

[@rafaeljimenez8178]

Hello, Doctor Aura. So helpful your videos. I am taking this a my guide to know more how to fit in Family Medicine. By the way, do you have some videos related to Residency Benefits like Medical Insurance? Thanks in advance.

[@justine8876]

Always been your fan doc!! I recently migrated here in the US too and I agree with everything you said. I am pre med too hehe any chance I could shadow you when your schedule is not so tight? 😁

[@AuraAzarcon]

Pag attending na ako I'd be happy to have students shadow me!

[@geraldined6468]

This is so inspiring, Doc! Looking forward for more vlogs.

[@DrDexMacalintal]

go lifestyle med

[@lucresialopez9611]

It’s been a while, doc! Hope you’re doing well there❤️

[@BaebaeVlogg]

Miss you Doc.

[@beverlytuscano5982]

Miss you Au. :) Take Care always.

[@AuraAzarcon]

Love you twinnie!!!!!!

[@MariaErlindaVAllen]

Wowwww wonderful keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️ and GOD BLESSED YOU AND KEEP YOY🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻matagal muna akong subscriber Watcing here in Colorado USA 🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@iamwendy]

I miss you doc Aura and your vlogs😊

[@GeasreenEgar]

Yey UpToDate my SGD saver✨

[@AuraAzarcon]

Sana may UpToDate ako nung med school para di naubos oras ko kakagoogle

[@minamikim130]

I hoped doctor aura will noticed my concern. My experience after I hold my pee for 3hours. First - I experienced being not able to pee after I drink a lot of water then my legs and my arm feels something weird like my muscle or veins feels hurts also sometimes I feel weak. Second after I take antibiotics almost a week then I pee often but it depends on my water intake. 2 weeks after that, I experienced the same as always that i pee frequently also my veins or muscle sometimes it's hurts also I feel weak.

[@MarizTangaranyourShiningStar]

Ang ganda nyo po doc here watching para malaman ko anu lunas lagi tulad pag lunok na masakit lagi kasi ako ganun.okay lang ba mag inum malamig?

[@KilimanGuru]

Sanaol unli Starbucks! Huhu! :'(

[@KilimanGuru]

Sanaol supportive learning environment, Doc. Huhuh. :'(

[@AuraAzarcon]

@@KilimanGuru Kaya worth it lahat ng hirap makapunta dito :((((