emergency medicine rotation | Rachel Southard

[@RachelSouthard]

Hahaha you guys are going to love this vlog. Very excited for you to watch it! Edit: I just wanna remind y’all that it’s okay to not enjoy a particular rotation or field/specialty. In no way am I throwing shade at this field, it’s just my take on it and it’s not for me! If it were, I would’ve applied into the field. 😌

[@leliawatamaniuk3326]

Of course you got so much autonomy! You absolutely RADIATE competence, you're honest about your skills, and even when you're not pumped for the rotation you find something to learn and enjoy. You are the best kind of student! Well done!!

[@RachelSouthard]

My heart 😭😭😭😭 thank you.

[@drjennale]

So true that the attending dictates how good or bad a shift will go. I would always feel so burnt out after ED with the rapid switching from nights to days. You got this girl!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you 🥹

[@Gabriella-ej1pj]

Hi Rachel, I just wanted to say, I am a pre-med student about to graduate with my BA and got married at 19 and struggled to balance school, work, and my personal life. Your videos helped me stay focused on my goals and career

[@amplemedicallectures]

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[@zuleicaramirez5097]

During my nursing clinical rotations, I felt completely out of my comfort zone in the ER. Within 20 minutes of stepping on the floor, I knew that this was not for me. Controlled chaos everywhere…

[@2313538]

YA

[@jemimaviljean9553]

😭😭 dont scare me loll

[@gemini2.06]

I just finished my 3rd semester out of 5 for my BSN program & we completed both OB/postpartum & pediatrics! I honestly went into this semester scared for OB /postpartum & didn't think I'd like it at all because I'd never held a baby in my life, lol! Now, I'm completely in love with OB/NICU, & want to really pursue NICU nursing (coming into the program I thought I was set on ED) once I graduate next Dec! I get to spend a day in the ED for shadowing next semester, but I was in love with everything related to NICU (it's still chaos, but I think is probably way more predictable chaos than ED 😂) so I may change my mind, but am not expecting to.

[@jemimaviljean9553]

@@gemini2.06 that's good to hear! any advice on getting into nursing programs?

[@HenriyLisbiss]

I love acute care and emergency medicine for exactly that reason - that I get everything from knee to heart to lungs :) everything else quickly becomes so monotone for me! but i loved seeing this blog and hearing your initial worries but also your excitement shine through! love this

[@RachelSouthard]

Haha definitely glad that some people really enjoy it 🥲♥️

[@msJmarcus1]

I have so much respect for EM.....you don't have to be an "expert" in everything but you do have to be able to know enough about everything to triage/refer.....so impressive!

[@EK-ij9fg]

The implication that EM docs aren’t experts in anything and just triage is so insane 😭😭

[@kianvejdani7921]

Hi Rachel, just wanted to say I love you too, as a boy from Middle East I did hear anyone telling me they love me but I really love when you share that and makes me think someone actually loves me Thank you

[@mariabarnes4094]

As someone who struggled with self harm in the past I can tell you that even a little bit of kindness makes a difference.

[@KuchisabishiiYo]

Just watching your videos make me feel so encouraged. I also want to get into Medical school. I don't know if I'm ready to commit but I'm trying my best. And love your videos!!!

[@subarnamohanty8268]

The fact that in the duration of one video, Rachel goes both "I have been so productive right now and yet not exhausted yet" and "I am so exhausted right now you guys" is just everything. 🤣❤️🌻

[@deloracomfort8960]

So glad 2nd ED shift was good for you. You were radiating! Shows us not to give up after just one try on anything!!

[@deannaj4904]

Looking forward to this vlog. I know I really enjoyed my EM rotation. Hope everything goes well for you.

[@hannamonique853]

Hahaha the claw on the wall when you were sad you couldn’t go out with your roommates made me LOL

[@circlenowsquared]

It's funny, because if I did ever go into medicine (and I've thought about becoming a paramedic a few times but my body tends to...injure itself a lot, I'm dealing with a possible meniscus tear after a rotator cuff tear last year and it's a physical job), I'd love to go into emergency medicine. There's immediate need and a problem, a bit of a puzzle to solve sometimes, and you're helping people in a high deal of distress. I'm better in high stress situations like that with a fast paced environment.

[@subarnamohanty8268]

All I can think of while watching this is how inspiring one can get by watching another talk about things that they love and get inspired by. I mean, humans are just evolved forms of matter, and this thing I realised just now, blows my mind !! ❤️❤️

[@aaliyahhhhhhh335]

Omg can’t wait to see your next rotation after this. I know how much you didn’t enjoy Emergency Medicine

[@josephdahdouh2725]

Wow, an interview for 3.5h, I didn't even know an interview of more than 30min existed. Stress level ↑↑↑

[@katel7309]

Its bucketing with rain here in tropical Australia !! I did emergency nursing years ago and loved it. I don't nurse now. You can learn a lot doing EM medicine and nursing even if not going to work in that area.

[@bethanyjowers3133]

Currently using this vlog as inspiration to study for my finals even though I don't want to, thanks for posting :)

[@ataulkarim8809]

After watching Chicago Med I always wanted to know what it is in real life & here our girl uploaded this 🤌🏻✨ Love you Rachel 🥺❤️

[@muymal6201]

I really want to do EM in the future, so it's really interesting to hear Rachel talk abt this rotation in a somewhat negative light because, to me, this sounds like the dream😭

[@RachelSouthard]

Lots of people love EM! It’s just not for me. You’d be surprised how many people despise OBGYN. and I can’t even fathom disliking any part of that field. To each their own :)

[@jg1296]

😂 I love EM :) just wanna say thank you for being so inspiring! I aced last semester of nursing school and I’m in the last term of my program. We did maternity last semester so that was a first for me. I’ve never done mother baby except as a mommy! Didn’t get to see a live birth but maybe in my RN program (in LVN) rotations! Can’t wait to see where you match ❤😊

[@silasollegario]

I love this video. We're so different: I cannot wait to get to my EM rotation... it's definitely what I want to do forever.

[@Angels-3xist]

I don’t know much about self harm, but I do know that alot of what we do that hurts ourselves whether it’s labeled as self harm or not is a kind of pain we can control in response to pain we can’t (or think we can’t)… I’ve known alot of people who have had struggles of all kinds around self harm and although each person is unique and complex I do know that getting through to people can seem impossible and I do think the first part of any change is empathy without judgement even in the face of struggle and even if you don’t understand. I think to connect with others pain, even if it’s not the same kind of pain, they have to be able to empathize with your pain. And we all feel pain. Both people have to see each other and be willing to and on both sides that is a deeply brave act and I’m proud of you for trying to get through to people and care as much as I’m proud of people who let those who want to help in. That may not be the deepest comment on a really complex topic, but I hope it makes sense and I hope people who are confronting these issues on either side know how courageous they are. It’s hard to get through to yourself or to others letalone for us to get through to each other. I think when we are struggling and we are finally able to really reach each other it can feel like everything before that moment was a bad dream. The moment you get through is the start of change.

[@mariarusso1285]

My EM rotation reminded me that I don't want to know a little bit about many body systems, but rather a lot about few body systems

[@kristasmith7270]

Loved seeing your perspective! My specialty is acute care. When I rotated obgyn I absolutely hated it!! 😂 Hooray for polar opposites!

[@tifanylam6349]

I used to be a nurse assistant in the ED and all the patients that would show up that were OB we would just call the OB unit and tell them that they have a patient coming, and we would just take them up to the unit, and that's it. We never kept OB patients in the ED. LOL 😂

[@kirajulienne]

I feel like there are no other med students who vlog who are interested in OB, so its the besttt that you love OB as much as I do 😭!!

[@barayasaleem3146]

Loved the vlog thank you for making a difference and helping people with mental health issues 🙏😊 Hang in there Rachel you got this 👍👍

[@tiffanybusby4248]

Good job Rachel! Night shifts have to be tough but nice job finding the nuggets of learning to be had. Wishing you a great nap!🎉

[@katymcnamara9898]

im so proud of you, ur killin it

[@missykowalewski]

Now ur where I retired from. ER is not everyone’s cup of tea but it’s great for both med and nursing students. Multi system integration. Keeps the brain on point. I loved my 25 years. I’m an adrenaline junkie I guess. Don’t know what ur hospital is like but a level I trauma center keeps u moving. When I was in school and didn’t like my rotations I just kept in mind that each one put me closer to graduation. Ur an ant and ur gonna march through with no trouble. The finish line is so close.

[@RachelSouthard]

It wasn’t trauma :/ so I definitely got a different experience!

[@delicatinelity]

Me as an Emergency Medicine Resident: Yeah, it's tough and you'll def be sleepless. But I enjoy it a hell of a lot more than the other specialties.

[@RachelSouthard]

Haha, I’m glad you love it!

[@rutvimevawala6594]

aaaaaaa i loved this vlog hahah it was the perfect mix of emotions

[@kpolevoy21]

"At least we're learning how much I love OBGYN" ....hahaha...I'd switch places with you in a heartbeat. Honestly it was nice to watch one of your videos again- they are so relaxing. I needed this. Okay. I'm leaving. 😂

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Kat!!

[@jpkrute]

Loved this vlog! I personally am planning on going into veterinary emergency after clinics and loved seeing your take on it. On our side its a lot more toxicosis and foreign bodies so interesting to see how it differs :)

[@russbrown6453]

OOOOOOO We've been waiting for this... SF general. Emergency room medicine is for an incredible DOC. The only thing that comes close is forensic pathology. Love your your content DOC S!!!!!

[@doctorharry]

Last week Saturday I kept refreshing my notifications thinking may be today she will post late 😄

[@shandisfancher8766]

Ooo let’s see!! I know you’ve thought about doing emergency med before, and OB has some of that same urgency & intensity. So I’m interested to see what you think!

[@kassideeaufderheide8523]

Awww Rachel I’m a PGY1 pharmacy resident hoping to do a PGY2 in EM next year. I’ve been following you since my first year of pharmacy school! Just wanted to let you know whenever I get called to a C-section I want to dieeeee so we both appreciate but despise each others specialties ❤️

[@GraceRocks2001]

This is very random but I LOVE your glasses at 9:20ish, I'm looking for a new pair of frames and if you don't mind me asking where you got yours from??

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you! They’re ray bans

[@kaitlynkilpatrick36]

I'm finishing up EM this month and even though the residents were so nice, I legit despise it. Get me back in the FM clinic 😭 I like stable patients. I don't like making minute to minute decisions that could impact whether someone lives or dies. I hate the long wait time and lack of follow up for things that should be taken care of by a PCP half the time (though I understand the long appt time is what drives them there). I can't do preventive medicine which is what I'm passionate about. And so much death. So much. 🙃 No thanks. On the plus side though I convinced the residents to not be afraid to do a pelvic exam in the ED since I had to do two of them 😂

[@RachelSouthard]

Lolol

[@barayasaleem3146]

looking forward to this vlog 😃

[@RachelSouthard]

I’m excited for y’all to see it hahah

[@peanutbrittle99]

I think I want to start med school and I was wondering if you have tips for people who are new to med school? Love your videos ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Yes! I have a whole playlist dedicated to that. Check it out :)

[@peanutbrittle99]

@@RachelSouthard thank you! I’m checking it out immediately!

[@unkown3136]

So happy New vlog 😃😘❤️ love from Algeria 💙💙

[@selenevigil8787]

Robe details! That robe is serving looks!

[@doctorharry]

In the building waiting from Barbados🙂

[@feat.shanika]

Does ER help at all if you receive a patient with an illness after we stabilize them and send them to OB pregnant. In terms of understanding like their both internal medicine treatment and the effects it could have on OB and could someone who comes in septic and pregnant their sepsis treatment determine how you treat the babies

[@anushaa99]

gonna watch it in less than 20 seconds 💜💜💓

[@anthonyrowland9072]

FYI a spoon of sugar will instantly stop any hiccups.

[@RachelSouthard]

Oof, I can’t imagine ingesting straight sugar like that 😂 good to know though!

[@bookreader902]

EM looks fast paced and interesting!!! The smiley slippers are cool. Question though, are you not usually using your big iMac anymore or not usually? I see you mainly using your laptop.

[@bridgettepascoe8876]

Question-when you do rotations, do the attending doctors report what you do to the school? Like evaluate you? Also, what was the brand of sheets you got?

[@kaitlynkilpatrick36]

Idk about Rachel but at my med school, usually we pick a senior resident or attending we spent the most time with and they fill out an online form sent to their email and it gets factored into our grade. For my school, evals for core rotations are 50% of your grade and for electives it is your entire grade.

[@jennagrace8358]

Rachel, I am currently premed and I have been volunteering in the ED for a couple months now. I have been so overwhelmed with school lately! There is so much stuff to do before applying to med school and I feel like I’m so behind. Do you have any tips for premeds?! Love the video!❤

[@jdel617]

i'm a PA in the ER and i don't like it either, hah!

[@RachelSouthard]

Hahah!

[@LanetteChanel]

You can be my doctor any day 💙

[@jalenbrown3978]

lol @ this entire month to be over

[@allisonmcquaid]

OB/GYN is Rachel's "Kansas"❤

[@rubyamaya360]

Plant video next please!!

[@muymal6201]

I just wanted to tell you that Jesus loves you so much...no matter what. He died for you and gave you new life. You can tap into that by simply believing in His sacrifice! He'll always be with you no matter what. You can carry all your burdens to Him because He will bear them

[@saraisa633]

I was like she looks like really love obgyn, then I remembered me and neurosurgery 😂

[@salmasuarez4579]

Gordon ramsey who ?? Lmao im dying already

[@jmazzs]

Do you get to pick your rotation or are you just assigned?

[@chetsijoshi6560]

Hi Rachel just want to know with your erratic sleep schedules don't you get headaches ? I need proper 8 hrs sleep else i will have bad headaches...

[@RachelSouthard]

I do get frequent headaches but not from erratic sleep! You get used to that :)

[@doctorharry]

In the building watching from Barbados 😎😎😎

[@mikemalcom7449]

Jeez Doc! Does Panera Bread know your about to run them out of business. Are you sure you have not taken a food sculpture class. Those look amazing!0

[@RenataBP]

Do they pay you during rotations?

[@RachelSouthard]

Nope! 🥲🫠

[@RenataBP]

@@RachelSouthard I would 1,000 % pay you lol. It would help lighten the load by so much.

[@metildajoseph5265]

Greetings Ms.Southard, Key Thoughts : - Veginal Bleeding during 3rd Trimester is critical and evaluated with Appropriate Follow-up. - Laceration injury is Ergonomic with relevant Social Factors. - Stroke is Lifestyle Concern. Key Aspects : " Emergency Care is The Lifeline of Human Health Care " With regards, RanjithJoseph (R J)

[@IK-fg4gw]

❤

[@feat.shanika]

If you weren't going into OB I could see you doing well in psych or public health.

[@RachelSouthard]

😌

[@kianvejdani7921]

Hi

[@goat8614]

Rachel. Did you get lip injections? They look swollen.

[@RachelSouthard]

No

[@TheHannahPatrice]

Wondering if you got botox on your forehead

[@Drlen8]

Why isn’t a hand surgeon suturing the hand laceration?

[@josephdahdouh2725]

She started practicing suturing since literally M1 year, so she is probably as qualified as the minimally trained surgeon. Plus, I doubt all surgeons are capable of getting to the patient since most are probably at home or in operation of much more deadly operations, and the hand could have been further damaged if left open to the environment, other then the fast that the more it takes for the suture to occur, the greater risk of nosocomial(hospital acquired) infection, which would result in many many many more complications. So, based on the timing, and this med-stundet's experties(she is literally going into residency after this last rotation), she is well-capable of performing these surgeries. And practice is very important. Nevertheless, I do agree that the attending was neglectful for not attending+observing Rachel do the suturing

[@RachelSouthard]

Yeah great question! There weren’t tendons involved or anything.only had to repair the skin and such.

[@gsno7681]

Emergency docs and medical students are qualified to suture lacerations pretty much anywhere in the body, including the face and hands. Only with particularly deep lacerations involving underlying structures would require help of a specialist such as plastic surgeon.

[@RachelSouthard]

@@gsno7681 got to do some nice facial lac repairs :D yup!

[@Medstudent379]

I just started my emergency rotation 😢🥹

[@RachelSouthard]

Good luck!

[@Medstudent379]

@@RachelSouthard thank you ❤️