How I Stay Driven in Medical School

[@MedHead]

What are some ways y’all stay motivated? 💪🏾

[@doc_anke]

That is more of a detail thing, but one idea that kept me motivated through med school and beyond was this: I wanted/want to know that which nobody else knows or remembers... As an example: if a patient comes and leaves the other docs stumped since the symptoms don't fit anything they knew, I want(ed) to have such a good understanding of the basics and such a wide knowledge base that I would be able to say: "this could be the rare presentation of common disease abc", or "it would be the rare disease xyz" - if that makes sense at all. I still do this today, but now more on the side of treatment options, surgical techniques etc. I guess you could say I always wanted to know more than there is to know... :) [Please tell me guys if this doesn't make sense, then I will try to rephrase it...]

[@kierayumin5584]

When I study I usually have a nice ambience in the background, listen to some calming music, maybe have a nice drink to keep me getting tired of my tasks.

[@LocdMedMonsta]

I stay motivated through organization. Putting things in front of me and making a schedule really helps me feel that I can tackle things.

[@marciagilkes3681]

I make a plan, write it down and most importantly I meditate and pray 🙏🏿

[@fran0162]

You are a gem!! I know your family is proud!! My grandmother was everything to me, when she passed when I was 16, I was devastated 💔. To this day, I push myself because of you. Hugs!!

[@accountforwastingtime]

Thank you so much for sharing your story and being so honest. It means a lot more than someone listing out the same old textbook advice. I'm so sorry for all you went through, but I know you're making your family really proud!

[@MedHead]

Thank you so much for your kind words as always :')

[@phyliciasamuels585]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MedHead]

Ayeee! ☺️

[@thelownickeldiet]

Thank you! This may be my favorite video of yours; it has incredibly authentic vibes and wise advice! I am starting med school as a 39 year old next month and really appreciate learning from other people's experiences and mistakes. I would also love to see another video from you about what mistakes you may've made or what assumptions you had going in that were wrong! Keep publishing!

[@MedHead]

This means so so much, thank you! :D

[@borabobo]

This was so helpful! Thankyou 🥺

[@MedHead]

Supper happy it was helpful! :D

[@beachgirlie07]

Just starting my pre-reqs as a career changer so this definitely helps, thank you!!

[@MedHead]

I'm so glad this was helpful :)

[@kierayumin5584]

Sorry to hear about your sad story, same here, my grandfather died I often think about him to keep me motivated. And also thank you for those advices! I agree, motivation is not enough , gotta stay driven!!

[@MedHead]

I'm so sorry for your loss- we'll keep pushing and make them proud! :)

[@kaminmedicine]

Sorry for your loss! I definitely needed this video, thanks for sharing!!

[@MedHead]

Thank you so much Kamryn! :')

[@ILoveGramGram]

Motivation: Watching MedHead study Drive: Providing better care for my patients and providing a better life for my wife (who slummed it with me through my DPT program)😂

[@MedHead]

That's amazing, keep it going! :D

[@marciagilkes3681]

Young man, you are wise beyond your years. Very impressive video. You're helping a lot of people. I'm so proud of you. Hope you be a motivational speaker one day. Condolences on the passing of your grandmother. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MedHead]

Thank you so much, this means a lot!

[@simplykhalifadawson6859]

My condolences 💐 for your grandmother

[@MedHead]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@aby6176]

Segmenting stuff really does help. Great video Derrick ❤️❤️

[@MedHead]

Yes it does! Thanks Aby :)

[@nourarakji3857]

This happened to my grandma however it was due to COVID and I know how it feels. May her soul Rest In Peace ❤️❤️❤️ im sure she would be extremely proud of you

[@MedHead]

Thank you for your kind words, and I'm so sorry for your loss :(

[@doc_anke]

Awesome video, Derrick! Love it! :)

[@MedHead]

Thank you so much Anke! 🙂🙏🏾

[@princeisreal1636]

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