Unfiltered Truths About Starting Residency

[@malcolmlee6490]

You should do a side vlog series with your wife sharing her perspective of everything as a spouse of a medical student/physician.

[@EvolvingMedic]

That’s a great idea! I don’t know if we have the bandwidth for an entire series, but I’ll try to include her perspective in as many vlogs as possible!

[@saladin3452]

just had my White Coat ceremony, def gonna be binging ur videos before classes start😅😅

[@TheCocoKayyy]

Congratulations!!!!!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Nice!!! Congratulations!! I hope you enjoy the videos and never hesitate to reach out if I can help with anything!

[@corneliusharris2955]

I literally watch your channel to teach myself how to fall in love with what I do.

[@EvolvingMedic]

I love it!! You just motivated me to want that to become one of the central purposes of my channel!

[@Jose-br9lq]

You have such a beautiful family! God bless you all! Congratulations on step 3🎊 👏

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! That really means a lot!! 🙏🏽

[@sunriselotus]

Taking step 3 before residency is the a great recommendation.

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m more thankful for this decision every day as intern year progresses!

[@musicmediaoutlets123]

So hyped to have watched you while I was in college and now being accepted into medical school starting this upcoming summer and hopefully aiming for orthopedic surgery. Just happy that people of color like myself are thriving and changing the game.

[@EvolvingMedic]

Let’s go!! Huge congratulations!! I have no doubt that you’re going to accomplish amazing things and look forward to you joining the field of orthopedics down the line!

[@Marcosl890]

Congratulations!!! I'm happy you are starting your residency! In my first year of med school and I'm grinding too. Looking up to your journey.

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! And congratulations on starting med school this year! Wishing you the best of luck! I’m sure you’ll do great!! 💪🏽

[@SeanOchiagha]

A Evolving Medic and Mission to Medicine collab!! Y'all two have inspired me over the years!! Just started medical school a month ago, so it defintely motivates me to keep going!!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Congratulations on beginning the journey! Honored to have provided a bit of inspiration along the way!! You got this! 💪🏽

[@WhiteCoatJourney]

Thank you so much for sharing dude! I’m a third year med student in Atlanta who just started rotations recently, subscribing!!

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m so happy you enjoyed, and thanks so much for the sub! Good luck as you go through your rotations! 3rd year is hard but it shows you more of what life is like as a doctor! Rooting for you!! 🙏🏽

[@flojay2294]

That cut scene to your son made me lose it!🥲😭😍 I haven't watched in a while (bc med school) but I remember watching interviewing to medical school and MCAT test taking tips when I was in those phases... wow! This is so encouraging!! && y'all are going to church! Praise!! Keep on keeping on!! 🙌 Oh & love love love the wife perspective & seeing her consistently throughout your vlogs!! So good!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! It’s crazy how fast time flies! I hope all is well on your end!! 🙏🏽

[@Triisane]

Thank you for the positive perspective! Currently in the depths of Step 1 Prep. Seeing your videos gets me really excited!

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m so happy these videos have made you excited for the future! Good luck on step 1! I’m sure you’re going to crush it! 🙏🏽

[@mr_mars_vr]

Proud of you dude. I’ve been watching your videos for several years now, and I just started M2.

[@EvolvingMedic]

I really appreciate it!! Congrats on progressing along your journey and good luck on M2 year!

[@YungMangoSlice]

Was watching you when I was applying to med school and you were just starting and now I’m wrapping up rotations watching your residency vids. Big congrats my boy 👏🏾 keep evolving

[@EvolvingMedic]

Ayyyy let’s go!! We’re both in the grind but we got this! 💪🏽 keep evolving!!

[@Mo-lz5bv]

I am on the PA track but I love watching these videos! They’re so inspiring for people who want to become doctors 😊 Thank you for the great content 🙏

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos! Good luck to you! I’m sure you’re going to become a fantastic PA!

[@MDForTheCulture]

I’m so happy for this brother.

[@EvolvingMedic]

It means the world! 🙏🏽

[@MDForTheCulture]

@@EvolvingMedic All praise be to God.

[@J.I.0]

Keep pushing man. Almost there

[@EvolvingMedic]

Appreciate you!! 🙏🏽

[@zulayriveraMD]

amazing video! Thanks for all the advice! God bless you and your fam

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏽 I’m so happy you enjoyed the video and God bless you too!

[@betterdanash]

Radiology resident here - so inspiring that you are so on top of your studying lol!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! We’ll see how long I can keep it going! 😅🙏🏽

[@jackreaction8502]

proud of you JR

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!!

[@virendrachudasama4975]

I DIDNT KNOW KHARI COULD TALK NOW?! Made my day!

[@EvolvingMedic]

He’s growing up so fast! 😭

[@abalofreeman211]

Good job !!!! Doc I have watched you since your journey started!! I myself I’m taking my MCAT next month!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! Good luck on your MCAT! 🙏🏽

[@abalofreeman211]

@@EvolvingMedic thanks

[@kyleericcook4139]

Love the video man, thanks for including Mrs. Evolving's perspective too. The USA scrubs are so fire!!! Also those hand cases you had sounded so fun. I know its so early in residency, but could you see yourself doing a fellowship afterwards (for any ortho subspecialty)?

[@EvolvingMedic]

So happy you enjoyed the video! And I’m going to try and get Mrs. Evolving in these videos more often 😌. But I am currently planning on a sports medicine fellowship

[@kyleericcook4139]

@@EvolvingMedic That's awesome man. Keep it up! Thanks for being such a great inspiration!

[@ryannetienne2839]

Let’s go!!! This vlog was 🔥 love how you and your wife work as a team and support each other. So crucial for success! Stay blessed, such a beautiful family 🙏🏼

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! Teamwork makes the dream work! I don’t know where I’d be without Madison!

[@fran0162]

This was a fantastic video! So important to find balance in the chaos of residency and life. Love your family! Congrats on Step 3!!!!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you like the video!!

[@128emmanuel7]

Your strong doctor because u are strong at faith . I am doctor yet need to do speaclity. Hoping to do cardiology pray for me sir .

[@EvolvingMedic]

Amen! Everything I do is a result of my faith! 🙏🏽 I’ll be praying for you!

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Hi. New subscriber here. Thank GOD for orthopedic surgeons! 🙏 I did a rotation in general surgery, which included one week of Ortho! Suffice it to say, I quickly found out that it was NOT for me!😨🤢🦴🔨🦴🔩🔧🦴🪚🩸👀 I look forward to watching more of your videos!😃👋🏽👨🏽‍⚕️

[@EvolvingMedic]

Hahah I definitely feel you! I’m so happy there are people passionate about the other specialities 😂.

[@Boats2Books]

Glad to have come across your videos. I hope one day I’m where you’re at!

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m glad you did too! You’ll be here before you know it!

[@Wash_fold]

Congrats!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you!!

[@lynnro854]

YESS! Get those Anki's innn!!!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Gotta get that spaced repetition/active recall in!

[@sniper7ize]

Love how you lit up when you ran into the two brothers at the hospital 😂

[@EvolvingMedic]

Yessir! 😂 It warms my heart to see other Black men pursuing careers in medicine 😌

[@sniper7ize]

@@EvolvingMedic I feel that. I get the same feeling when i walk in my pre-med classes and I see other black ppl.

[@alainmedgyjean-jacques]

One resident in Haiti taught me about Orthobullets... very interesting

[@EvolvingMedic]

It’s a great resource!

[@SirakHaylemelekot]

Hi doc, hope your residency is going well. I would like to ask about the app you are using to study and plan your studies. I really want to use that.

[@EvolvingMedic]

Hi! I’m currently using orthobullets. It’s a fantastic resource for orthopedic surgery residents.

[@SirakHaylemelekot]

@@EvolvingMedic wow thanks bro. Ill check it out.

[@Wjeremiahh]

Bro you’re going to be a great doc

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏽

[@eallen1996]

Congrats

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you!!

[@aaronw.barchuejr.8651]

I have been watching your videos and sees you as a mentor. Congratulations on passing Step 3. I got an admission acceptance and I'm to start medical school in September. I've been feeling anxious as the time is getting closer. Is there any advice you would like to give me?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much and congratulations!! Give yourself grace throughout the journey and stay focused on your personal goals and don’t get caught up in comparison because everyone has different strengths, weaknesses, and personal goals for their careers

[@nguyenthanhan9241]

nice scrubs 😍😍

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! I love them!!

[@julienalexander6113]

You have a good thing, man. 😏 👍🏾

[@EvolvingMedic]

Amen to that!! 🙏🏽

[@julienalexander6113]

@@EvolvingMedic 🤙🏾

[@khalifadawson]

Did you have to do a lot of typing in school

[@EvolvingMedic]

I personally do all my work on a computer, so I type a lot

[@ZainKhan-fg8kv]

Other than the program you showed us, is there an Anki deck specific for ortho?

[@EvolvingMedic]

There are a few that can be found on Reddit, but they aren’t really too comprehensive for residency. But great for med students in a sub-I! The Netters and Pocket Pimped decks are great!

[@darryls2141]

jr. take a day for you and your precious family- no work- breathe bruh

[@markinnature-f3h]

great job mate gimme ankis please

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m unsure what you mean by giving you ankis lol, but thank you!

[@markinnature-f3h]

@@EvolvingMedic 😂😂 anki decks for med school 1st year...... how musch do u make from youtube, i'm considering starting a channel like yours

[@brownmamba19]

Do you think starting medical school at age 33 is it worth it? I am currently a Hospitalist PA-C I will be married and having kids!

[@EvolvingMedic]

It’s definitely worth it if that’s where your passions are! I had a classmate who was 42 when we graduated med school and he couldn’t be happier! And one of the things I try to highlight on my channel is that you can pursue this path while still growing and nurturing your family!

[@brownmamba19]

@@EvolvingMedic Love to hear that! Don't want to take too much of your time! But looking back at your journey so far, do you feel like you had enough quality time with your wife and baby while going through medical school and now residency?

[@samaritanbrotherseth2669]

Never to old to pursue purpose

[@darryls2141]

didn't know your wife was in medicine as well. wow. you can help her? sometimes- lol- no pressure on little man to become a surgeon- best

[@EvolvingMedic]

lol she’s not in medicine. She was an elementary PE teacher but now stays home with our son

[@darryls2141]

@@EvolvingMedic so sorry- my bad- best to her

[@erinnorwood6124]

Please encourage figs to make plus size clothes...3x to 6x. I have a gift card but can't use it

[@riothecat]

J.R. -- How do you manage to speak so extemporaneously "on your feet" -- in this age of scripted material and teleprompters?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! Sometimes I feel like I’m rambling lol, but I’ve recognized that the more speaking I do, the better I get! But I definitely still fumble around my words here and there 😅

[@javonmcdonald933]

Wow

[@smokerx6291]

Bro, I forgot you existed 💀

[@EvolvingMedic]

Still around! 😂

[@missiontomedicine]

Aye JR great vlog! Thank you again for teaching us how to suture and knot tie 🫡 🩺🐐

[@EvolvingMedic]

Yessir!! You guys are going to do great things and I’m always in your corner!