Heart Surgeon Interview | Day in the Life, Cardiac Surgery Residency Match, Best + Worst Part

[@DrAdnan]

TIMESTAMPS 00:16 What is cardiothoracic or heart surgery + what are the most common cases you see as a cardiac surgeon? 01:25 Is cardiac surgery a subspecialty of general surgery? 02:38 Endovascular surgery and heart surgery subspecialties 03:22 General cardiac surgery vs subspecialties 04:41 What’s a typical day in your life + how does that change over the week? 06:07 How many hours of sleep do you get? 06:21 How do you perform at a high level with low sleep / sleep deprivation? 07:34 Do you have time for nonclinical work like research, policy work, etc.? 08:32 Why did you choose to specialize in cardiac surgery & what motivates you to work as hard as you do? 09:35 What personality types are a best fit for cardiac surgery? Should you become a heart surgeon? 11:49 What’s the most challenging aspect of heart surgery? 12:38 How do you establish a work life balance and prevent burnout? 13:17 How to make a family work as a heart surgeon? When should you have kids as a surgeon? 14:13 What is the most rewarding aspect of heart surgery? 14:55 What are misconceptions about heart surgery? Are the stereotypes true? 16:31 How to match into a heart surgery residency or fellowship program? How to become a cardiac / cardiovascular / cardiothoracic surgeon? 18:40 What employment types or practice settings are there for heart surgeons? Locum tenens, private practice, etc 20:05 What changes do you see in medicine in the future (next few decades)? 21:16 How well are heart surgeons compensated relatively and compared to other specialties? 22:16 How to maximize income or earn more money as a cardiac surgeon? 23:52 How do you stay on top of all the advances in medicine in your field? 25:13 Is stress tolerance something innate or developed? 27:05 Would you choose the same career path again? Is there anything you’d change? 28:02 How do we become good doctors?

[@edgargallegos1993]

My Respect to this Surgeon, he really is a Inspiration for many.

[@DrAdnan]

Edgar Gallegos I agree!

[@blahblahshutup6024]

I'm still in high school, but 10 years from now, I'll have my own white coat and scrub. Thanks for making this video!

[@DrAdnan]

Maybe we’ll work together in 10 years ;). Good luck on your journey! And no problem, thanks for watching!

[@timacorn2536]

Happy Soul what year r u graduating?

[@seanovak]

@@DrAdnan About to study in Cuba this year, cant wait to become a surgeon

[@DrAdnan]

Avacyn you got this, good luck! 🙌

[@yumi-yb2oh]

So adorable remind me of my self 7 years ago

[@garrettdyess1110]

You ask the best questions! Thank you so much!

[@DrAdnan]

Thank you so much for your support and positivity!

[@chickenpasta22]

Sick interview. This doctor seems awesome

[@DrAdnan]

Thank you! Yeah, he’s great!

[@bainosisugua7136]

thank you sharing, I am going to start my cardiothoracic resident this year,,

[@xiol.1460]

Can we appreciate that this guy still answers comments! Should you get a pet if your a heart surgeon. It also sounds like they have time for nothing... is that true.

[@DrAdnan]

Haha, I suppose that’s one of the benefits of me having a small KZbin channel (and not having a life lol). You do have time for things outside of medicine, but it’s a lot harder especially if you’re a surgeon. Depending on if you have someone at home to take care of the pet I would probably get something that’s low maintenance if you really wanted a pet.

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

I like this guy. He keeps jabbing at the newer changes to medicine that the casuals are making. Keep the intensity strong brotha

[@DrAdnan]

Yeah, he’s a boss. Thanks, will do man

[@gcinobongi847]

Howzit Adnan I am new here and would like to ask questions 1. Do cardiac surgeon get paid during residency program or medical school 2.can relationships work during medical school 3. During your cardiac surgeon. How much time are you given to rest in more details like how many hours of rest in a day from the 12 week If you have time please answer thanks

[@DrAdnan]

Hi, yeah residency pays, but not very well, especially per hour you work. 2. Yes but you’ll have to sacrifice and it won’t be ideal 3. It depends on the week, location, service, etc

[@sidimohamedelmoustapha5338]

Wonderful video and outstanding questions Adnan. Thanks for the videos!

[@DrAdnan]

No problem, thank you so much for watching!

[@ysoo6oory]

Great video. He said " I finished my training when i was 29" how is that possible?

[@DrAdnan]

Thank you! I believe he did a special accelerated program.

[@dktman686]

In india this is possible if you without any gap

[@LauraMSanchez]

Thank you for your channel! Love the interviews

[@rb8947]

Great video and thank you! I always wanted to be Cardiac Surgeon but Interventional Cardiology is taking mostly all surgical procedures so I think in next 20 years unfortunately we will not have anymore Cardiac Surgery as residency....

[@DrAdnan]

No problem, glad you enjoyed it! I think there’ll be a place for cardiac surgeons for many decades (or even centuries), so either route you take should be good!

[@rb8947]

Thank you for answer! I am wondering like today why cardiac surgeons work so hard if they have less procedures than before. Before they did much more CABG or AVR but today we have well developed stents and amazing thing is now happaning that TAVR is first line choce for aorric valve repair, not anymore SAVR...

[@DrAdnan]

Np, and I think part of it may be due to the state of America. Metabolic syndrome and heart issues are sooo prevalent, so you always have a lot of work.

[@dulguunkhaltar5831]

Great questions! thank you for sharing.

[@DrAdnan]

No problem, thank you for watching!!!

[@vendetta7221134]

Are you a heart surgeon also? Because you stole my heart from my chest xoxo

[@DrAdnan]

😘😘😘 this is why you’re engaged already lol. I’m stealing this

[@michaelantony3818]

These type of Drs.hit the high end of income for MD.i was a Mercedes salesman in the late 1980s..i saw there income statements..w2s..strangely in ky they made twice the national average at the time..?

[@DrAdnan]

They do make upper end salaries. Sometimes the areas that aren’t as desired pay more

[@yumi-yb2oh]

I was about to cry until he said 12 weeks off ❤

[@DrAdnan]

Lol, even with 12 weeks off that’s still a really tough schedule. Respect to all the surgeons out there working crazy hours.

[@yumi-yb2oh]

Yeah I hope things become better and easier in the future

[@DrAdnan]

I don’t see the hours getting much better, but I do hope they do

[@sohayla000]

Great video 👏👏

[@DrAdnan]

Sohayla Emad Thanks so much!

[@arfatabassum6860]

Does MCh in cardiothoracic surgery has scope ?? Or it is a dying field??☹️ Reply me!!!

[@DrAdnan]

Sorry, I didn’t see this. Im not sure about the system in that part of the world, but from my research it seems like there’s lots of vacancy but there’s a lot of sacrifice involved

[@thegrandwizard33]

again, great video! do internal medicine!

[@DrAdnan]

thegrandwizard33 Thanks! I’ve got a few IM subspecialties and general IM already uploaded!

[@doctorvipin6441]

Inspiration to millons🖤

[@DrAdnan]

He is, I agree!

[@Essays4College]

I love how many of these doctors seem to not have money as the driving force in what they do.

[@afrinsaiyara5095]

Can l know whats the name of this doctor?! Plss do reply me

[@DrAdnan]

Dr sharma

[@mrehankhan8232]

how many year does it take to become heart surgen plz reply me

[@DrAdnan]

4 years undergrad, 4 yrs med school, 5 yrs Gen surg, 2-3 yrs CT fellowship, but there’s some programs direct to CT surgery

[@dradithyam7963]

bro am indian...is there any chance for me to get neurosurgery in united states...or what is the procedure for that

[@DrAdnan]

It’s probably even more difficult, but you can either try to do med school in the us/Canada which may be slightly easier (but still difficult), or become a neurosurgeon over there and try to apply (which would be very difficult). I’ve never heard of someone do that, but it doesn’t mean it can’t be done. Just weigh the costs/benefits. You’ll have to get upper end or higher in many categories like board scores to even have a chance. Maybe email some residency programs and ask them about your situation.

[@dradithyam7963]

already finished my MBBS in India☹️

[@electrolytes674]

You put a lot if effort in your videos. Don’t know why the views aren’t picking up. Good luck though.

[@DrAdnan]

Yeah, hopefully they will soon. Thanks!

[@Tiaxxxxxooooo]

I want to become a cardiovascular surgeon 👩🏽‍⚕️

[@DrAdnan]

Tia S You can do it! 🙌

[@Tiaxxxxxooooo]

Adnan A THANK YOU

[@guminjrng5610]

Nice video.

[@DrAdnan]

Thank you!

[@erinmalouf9370]

no one: not a single soul: the interviewer: mMhMm

[@DrAdnan]

😂😂😂

[@allthesefoods]

Hey Dr. Ad, you should be a medical journalist.

[@DrAdnan]

A writer?

[@allthesefoods]

@@DrAdnan I'm thinking more of a newscast reporter 😎....giving us the latest in med news.

[@DrAdnan]

That would be cool. I’ll need to work on my energy though haha

[@allthesefoods]

@@DrAdnan Nah, its okay...the doc in this video on chill mode...he was all sunken down in his seat...probably thinking, "Yo, this interview is dope."

[@DrAdnan]

Joel E Haha, real talk he’s probably just tired from sleeping 4 hours a day and having way too many responsibilities on top of his long surgeries

[@vikasYadav-hy3gb]

bro I choose which field in pg to become cardiothrosaic surgeon

[@DrAdnan]

Pg?

[@vikasYadav-hy3gb]

which course I choose in pg for cardiothrosaic surgeon

[@DrAdnan]

@@vikasYadav-hy3gb what is pg

[@vikasYadav-hy3gb]

post graduate bhai

[@DrAdnan]

You can become a general surgeon and specialize like one of the other CT surgeons I interviewed on this channel, or do a direct track like Dr. Sharma

[@afrinsaiyara5095]

Whats the full name ????

[@DrAdnan]

Not sure if he wants me to publish it sorry

[@albanynorthumberland3469]

Great video. What is the surgeon's name?

[@DrAdnan]

Thanks, it’s Dr. Sharma

[@rozennbergfridi9206]

Bro, congrats to guy but screw that lifestyle. I would go insane if I had 5 h sleep.

[@DrAdnan]

Lol it is a very demanding lifestyle. Major props to anyone who makes it through

[@rozennbergfridi9206]

@@DrAdnan I wanted to thank you for all of this videos that you made. You helped me to choose family medicine in period when I was torn apart from all the options. 🙏 Respect bro. 💯

[@ssharma1384]

Fix your collar next time.

[@rebeccaanne8546]

is he married?

[@DrAdnan]

The surgeon? Yeah, married with kids I believe.

[@rebeccaanne8546]

@@DrAdnan wow idk how he can do that. i wonder if he has friends. poor guy

[@DrAdnan]

Idk, he seemed happy with his situation. I think he does well for himself.

[@maxos-4135]

@@rebeccaanne8546 shut up and respect, you don't even know how he feels! I bet he wouldn't regret shit if you asked him to go back in time and do something defferent! At the end he achieved already things that 99% of the society can't

[@xiol.1460]

Maxos - sir/ma’am you are very rude... I would ask the same question... since I want to be a surgeon and still have some social life. It’s important since they do so much work it takes many hours. It’s a big big step...

[@rebeccaanne8546]

he seems pretty closed off emotionally. i wonder if he has friends.

[@DrAdnan]

He’s a cool guy, so I’m sure he does (though idk if he has much time to spend hanging out with his schedule).

[@rebeccaanne8546]

@lp700 wtf Why do you care that I care??? Asinine comment

[@EmoPeter2000]

@@rebeccaanne8546 Why are you so insistent on this guy potentially not having friends? You've commented it twice.

[@paulinemuthena6545]

He seems to know his job but he is a little uppity .No smiles .