How to Ace Your Cardiology Interview

The ego of a surgeon, the intelligence of a non surgeon

[@woodysmith2681]

I've shared these with doctors and professors locally. You might win teaching awards from places you've never visited.

[@Dan016]

Or start having libraries or a clinic named after his persona 😆

[@ATJamin]

@@Dan016 ah yes, I can’t wait to see the Cardiology Center for Cardiology

[@someperson7]

I cracked a joke about Jonathan and my Dad's specialist not only knew what I was I talking about, he threw out a few cardiologist jokes, and his Jonathan informed me that he has been showing her Doc Glauc TikTocks

[@seams4186]

@@ATJamin LMAOOOOO

[@shamalayaaa]

@@ATJamin €

[@JamillaF91]

Cardiology and nephrology have more in common than they think... They both love an unclogged pipe ❤️

[@ajbp95]

The plumbers of the hospital... Or that's maybe the ones getting rid of constipation?

[@sib113]

Johnny Sins would then really love those two specialties

[@yasminrafael3681]

@@sib113 why? lol

[@cherryphm]

You’re confusing nephrology with urology.

[@sarahthompson8098]

GI has entered the chat

[@anaos1004]

“I have the ego of a surgeon but the intelligence of a non surgeon” must have been your best line so far 😂

[@somiyaalam2917]

Best line ever

[@Gigemhorns2011]

Bars

[@paulshuttleworth6261]

Yes, probably best not to go into surgery if you’re not intelligent enough. Go for a less challenging subject like cardiology.

[@muhsalihu]

@WildChild Really, we are waiting for you to choose a surgical specialty, then we will repeat this conversation after six months.

[@Gigemhorns2011]

@@muhsalihu he’s going through his “cardiology” phase. All internists do it. It’s a healthy part of their development.

[@plaggscamembert7465]

"When god closes an aortic valve. He opens a mitral valve." Felt like this was a major life lesson right there.

[@spidrawebster]

Certainly something that should be on Dr. G t-shirt merch.

[@vacafuega]

Great username btw!

[@le_th_]

There are several lessons in there. One other is that your kidney health matters.

[@smurfie4]

AS and MR 😂

[@paradoxcyt]

I laughed out so loud when I heard that🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Gigemhorns2011]

There was a news story a few years ago about a cardiologist and a nephrologist fist fighting in the ICU over a lasix order. The beef is real.

[@Dan016]

I thought you were making this up for a moment for some added humor, after a cursory google search, how deep the rabbit hole goes. This is a real thing! 😂

[@jamesburton1050]

@@Dan016 Same!

[@monedameow]

I just had to look it up after your comment 🤣🤣🤣 OMG

[@talithasuya8908]

Link for the lazy?

[@Gigemhorns2011]

@@Dan016 I don’t joke around with my consultants. They have no sense of humor that I’m aware of.

[@NotLoay]

"Don't consult me without an Ejection fraction" is right on the money 😂😂😂

[@Gigemhorns2011]

You forgot: “Can I speak to your upper level?” :(

[@marialegare3954]

"And what is the biggest threat to completing your mission?" Me who has zero medical background but has watched every Glaucomflecken video ever: "Nephrology!" "...Nephrology." YES 😂

[@ItsAsparageese]

Wholesome proof right here that our man is reaching not just pros with relatable humor, but also reaching the masses with accessible physiology education. What a great comment lol I love that you shared this

[@marialegare3954]

@@ItsAsparageese Thank you ♥️ also your username hahahaha

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@marialegare3954 Lol thank you! I'm thrilled with how people have been reacting to it haha 😆

[@pudimdecana51]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@katziliaf]

Can you say why? Would love to know, lol

[@hashslingingslasher97]

In the name of the systolic BP, diastolic BP, and the pulse pressure.

[@CHEH_tf]

😂😂😂😂

[@Civ33]

amen

[@SMS-md1hl]

My brain is just hardwired to hear “ Hi I'm the new med student” after Knock Knock, and anything else makes me go wut.

[@ummesalmatahir6745]

We all said Nephrology before he could 🤣

[@mp-hb5vo]

YESSSS

[@srinidhikurella1743]

Yeaaa 😂

[@RutabegaNG]

Yep

[@differnet]

Many of us watching now have to look up Carl Wiggers. Not all your fans are doctors or in the medical field. And now I know what Carl Wiggers did and am very impressed.

[@esztereszter9137]

Yes,I did it too,but I do not mind learn new things :)

[@NoNameAtAll2]

what did he do?

[@differnet]

@@NoNameAtAll2 Father of most of what we know as cardiology today.

[@user-eg9no9os7u]

@@NoNameAtAll2 Wiggers achieved world recognition for developing a new method of registering heart and blood pressure, finding the effects of low oxygen pressure on circulation, discovering the effects of valve defects on the heart, studying the effects of shock, and his pioneering efforts along with Dr. Claude Beck and others in techniques of resuscitation from death in the operating room. He is perhaps most famous for his authoring of the Wiggers diagram, a diagram commonly used in teaching of cardiovascular research (ie, the picture on left of his portrait in this clip). TLDR; He is the OG of cardiology PERIODT

[@wildste]

It will be interesting to actually see the Google statistics on people looking him up today

[@MultiKafman]

I'm a third year medical student on my surgery rotation, and the cardiologists desk is mounted on his treadmill. He literally spends his entire day doing soap notes while walking. I literally feel like I'm watching one of your videos live

[@weareallbornmad410]

Why does he do that??? Edit: I'm not a doctor, all of this is a foreign world to me

[@christinae30]

I don't know those persons but probably the cardiologist with the treadmill find the evidence for health benefits, including for the heart, from exercise, is strong enough to make him want to do it regularly. And probably have very little spare time off work to do it in. A tip if one has to sit most of the day, is to stand up as often as possible.

[@wholeNwon]

Very odd behavior, don't you think?

[@vacafuega]

@@weareallbornmad410 sitting all day is really bad for your health, including your cardiovascular health, so this person is just practicing what they preach to their patients basically. A lot of desk workers are gravitating towards this as working hours get longer and longer

[@jennasalmela6646]

@@weareallbornmad410 To add, standing in place for a long time will start hurting your feet. If you don't want to sit, being able to walk/move will improve comfort.

[@KSeguraR]

"It's the orthopedic surgeon of heart chambers" HAHAHA! I just spit out my coffee!"... Even funnier is, I'm an orthopedic surgeon ☹️🤣

[@davidbingham4348]

I too am the left ventricle of surgery.

[@lambentlamprey]

🤗🤗🤗 To bone bros everywhere. You are too real doctors. Don't listen to Cardiology, he hasn't had his daily brawl with Nephrology yet.

[@kamranahmad4592]

I'm a cardiologist and I thought it was a little harsh... I mean the LV is more nuanced than that!

[@markgodish1347]

And the left ventricle pumps the Ancef, so it's an orthopedic surgeon's favorite chamber too. Everybody's a winner here.

[@KSeguraR]

@@kamranahmad4592 Thanks heart Bro!

[@Smitticus228]

The battle between Cardiology and Nephrology continues!

[@povilzem]

I'm pediatric nephrology, and my interactions with pediatric cardiology have only ever been friendly. Today, they weren't even angry that we did blood pressure monitoring on our own.

[@TPixelAdventures]

The pediatrics gang is special :)

[@le_th_]

People who work with children with serious health issues are a different breed of human. I'd have constant tears in my eyes and would struggle to get my words out over the lump in my throat.

[@tanya5322]

@@le_th_ sometimes they get to give good news though. Pediatric neurology has been monitoring my grandson for almost 3 years now if you combine ultrasound and fetal MRI scans. Has recently told my daughter that he doesn’t think her son has hydrocephalus as was initially thought. Kid still has some other challenges, but hopefully the really scary stuff is off the table now 🤞🏽

[@voodoobunny13]

Pediatrics is just built different. Peds neurologist is even nice.

[@31TeV]

I knew what was coming for the greatest enemy to completing cardiology's mission, but I still couldn't help but laugh out loud. The facial expressions, mannerisms, and delivery were perfect. I liked the look of hatred in the interviewer's face too when he acknowledged the answer.

[@sarahthompson8098]

As an ED resident, I laughed out loud at the high sensitivity troponin bit. Look I know you're pissed that I'm consulting you in the middle of the night bc the pts trops technically ruled in, I know it's probably a type 2, BUT YOU MADE THE PROTOCOL. We are both angry at the situation.

[@whatausernamethisis8893]

Doc Schmidt had a similar line in his video about inpatient consults, where he said that the cardiology consult will probably say "Stop checking troponins." I know what troponins are, but what do your comment and the line from Doc Schmidt's video actually mean?

[@olenickel6013]

@@whatausernamethisis8893 Troponin is a very useful parameter in diagnosing heart attacks. It's also a common reason cardiologist are consulted for without need: the troponin is elevated, but there's zero other signs of heart attack and the consulting doctor is basically just protecting himself by having some cardiologist confirm it is indeed not an heart attack.

[@uglytv3417]

As a lab director who had to convert a bunch of cardiologists over to high sensitivity troponin recently, that line is the best laugh I've ever gotten from a Glaucomflecken video. The love/hate relationship is real!

[@sarahthompson8098]

@@olenickel6013 Certain hospitals also have set protocols for "ruling in" that, per policy, require consultations. But in practice, no one has a clinical question; it just is required or "strongly encouraged" by the hospital for legal reasons.

[@rtetal956]

@@olenickel6013 Unnecessary ANAs!

[@grumpygranny724]

I turned off John Wick For this!

[@DGlaucomflecken]

This review is going on my website

[@grumpygranny724]

@@DGlaucomflecken lol, true

[@EvilPaladin11]

​@DGlaucomflecken That's one of the best responses to praise that I've seen in a comments section!🤣

[@kareemellebany3559]

“I have the ego of a surgeon, but the intelligence of a non-surgeon” 😂 How accurate.

[@PyrPupMom]

Ouch

[@TheIrenepiekarski]

As a retired ER doc, this is right on. Actually , having dealt with various MDs in a busy ER, you have understood what makes these guys tick. Bravo, Dr.G.

[@le_th_]

...and seemingly early in his career, which will help others learn.

[@cardiacdrummer5443]

Oh man I loved this one. From “you got to do it yourself to get it done right attitude” to the Wiggers diagram at the end. Brilliant! Can wait to throw this into the next Cardiology fellows Inservice

[@KyleRayner12]

What really clinches it is when he runs into the guy interviewing for nephrology in the hall and instinctively whips out a vial of furosemide.

[@RutabegaNG]

I hate that I understood that

[@BurntToast44242]

I haven't heard of Carl Wiggers and his Diagrams in a long time. I like to keep those memories suppressed thank you very much.

[@talesfromapartment8497]

Ha! The moment Cardliology asked, "What is the biggest threat to completing your mission?" I actually gritted my teeth and whispered in a gravelly voice, "Nephrology," at the same time the interviewee did!

[@leshommesdupilly]

When I was in cardiology, I went to the bathroom, and someone has glued a photo of Pierre Taboulet (a cardiologist who created a super detailed website on ecg used by every doctor in France) on the door 😂

[@heythave]

And who is Carl?

[@OcalaBrew]

You helped me establish a good rapport with my new glaucoma specialist yesterday. Thanks, Dr. G. The humor gets me through.

[@glitchyglitchy3925]

I think this is the first (and probably only) time I've ever heard the left ventricle called the orthopedic surgeon of heart valves.

[@itsazure.]

Classic series going strong!

[@danielsoto7734]

I hope I get to see Pulmonary in the background of one of Cardiology’s videos just so that we know he exists

[@sweetreat30]

Yeeeesss. Please!!

[@slook7094]

Seriously! We need a pulmonology to cry alongside Family Medicine and Critical Care.

[@JennyG.COW5]

Well according to this Cardiac interview, they'd be pleased to know that My Left Ventricle was quite "humbled" when I was born! (It was underdeveloped and couldn't function normally.) My condition is called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). As a result, I've had a set of several reconstructive surgeries and today I'm still living with this condition for almost 35 years now! 😊❤️

[@hanch96]

The last part was so inspiring honestly … when one valve closes another one opens …

[@JustAshley9685]

Cardiology would have a field day with me. I'm a young female with a maternal grandfather who had a heart attack and a paternal grandmother who had 2 open heart surgeries when I was the age of 9, and a mother and father who had heart issues at the ages of 40/59. I had a heart attack at 33 even though I'm a vegetarian, I'm active and get regular checkups every 6 months since I was about 25 due to my family history. They didn't even see my heart attack coming. My EKG was perfect, as was my echo. My stress test made them think there was very little to be afraid of.... And then the angio happened... BOOM! Widow maker in an artery. Every test was perfect except my blood test that showed troponin in my blood. They didn't expect none of that with an otherwise healthy 33 year old. Sometimes your genetics turn on you in the WORST way possible. I never felt any pain except in the middle of my chest which radiated up to my chin whenever I would chase my crazy pomeranian puppy around the yard. The body is such a complex thing lol.

[@gotenkes]

That is some tough genetics. You're doing everything right. And you have the right attitude. Doesn't make it easy going through all this at a young age.

[@burnheart2965]

Vegetarian? Doesn't help much if you munch on Cheese, eggs and milk. You probably slammed in enough animal fats and cholestrol to receive the same fate.

[@sweetreat30]

How did you survive the widow maker? You must’ve gotten to the hospital really quickly

[@luccanelson768]

Found the vegan Also seriously wtf

[@tgbluewolf]

@@burnheart2965 Funnily enough, indigenous peoples all over who rely a lot on animal products are healthier than you might think. My bet is the problem isn't animal fats in general but the way it's prepared--just the basics, enough to eat and preserve, versus our over-processing. Also the diet of the animal is a factor as well. Factory farms are unhealthy for people as well as the animals.

[@tskmaster3837]

"Well, I have the ego of a surgeon, but the intelligence of a non-surgeon." As someone who has the ego of a surgeon and the intelligence of a non-surgeon, I don't whether to feel called out or flattered.

[@lubadubdab8690]

Just finished my cardiology module and each joke hits me like a truck.

[@LedHabel]

These are usually relatable af but while watching this my dentist ass was really realizing I should’ve payed more attention in cardio physiology back in school. Only thing I remember from that course is that antihypertensives can cause vertigo, and I only remember that because my childish brain thought the vertigo illustration was funny lmao

[@mahoganywolf8843]

Antihypertensives don’t typically cause vertigo. Lightheadedness and postural symptoms are common though.

[@classicambo9781]

Stick to the golf course Teeth Bro

[@patti6194]

I premedicated for years before my dentist called my MD and found out that my heart murmur is congenital and not the kind that needs premedication. That was nice. I found out in casual conversation with my sisters that all 3 of us have a murmur. That was weird.

[@VanessaVanAlstyne]

they should bring dentistry back into the MD fold

[@LedHabel]

@@VanessaVanAlstyne I don’t think it ever was tho. Was it?

[@foodiusmaximus]

I’m not a med student or doctor. I’ve been binging your content since I found your channel. I could easily imagine this on a streaming platform or network tv. The fact that it’s all incredibly specific is what makes it all work super well.

[@VioletEmerald]

Agree!

[@44-yuvrajhandoo89]

I have rewatched his video alot and I have to say in never gets old. Keep it up doctor 👏

[@SasameNakamura]

As a future orthopedic surgeon I laughed so hard hahaha I didn't get mad!! Even I blushed "we are overrated?! I thought It was the opposite" 😂😂 this video was soo good and accurate about cardiology 😊 You make my day!!

[@Prewarpostwaramdmore]

The orthopedic surgeon of the heart hahaha!

[@puckelberry]

Having just finished a night shift where 3 people had elevated high sensitivity Troponin I understand the pain. None of them were ACS instead a mixture of pericarditis, PE, and end stage renal failure. There went half the night having to constantly review the patient and answer calls about the elevated troponin

[@AllTheHappySquirrels]

"It's the orthopedic surgeon of heart chambers" I'm dead 🤣🤣🤣

[@Soriyou3]

Plot twist: When they say amen at the end, they toast with Morton salt

[@jenlya3783]

Your skits are just brilliant! Thanks for the chuckles!

[@carlosvaleraribera3725]

Do one for Rheumatology!

[@gauravrajmishra4510]

"Ego of a surgeon but intelligence of a non surgeon." I love it.

[@Madmaticx]

“I have the ego of a surgeon but the intelligence of a non surgeon” As a Blood Bank Technologist, i feel this in my bones.

[@chrystalraymondperry3356]

I love how genius you are! Then the humor on top! I say it a lot and I’ll say it again.. I 🫶🏼 Dr. G !!!!

[@DeletedAccountForSure]

This is the type of content that makes youtube proud. Amazing Doc...👌🏻😃

[@archimedesscrew3710]

Brilliant, brings back memories of teaching ECG's to staff!

[@DeadlyDie]

My husband is a podiatrist and there are so many orthopedic surgeon jokes thrown around in this house. I'm so glad to see that we aren't the only ones. 😂

[@dread3202]

I think il use this at my fellowship interview

[@Bl00dBl055um]

You are such a good actor and I love watching you it makes me happy!!

[@yrev28]

My grandmother got 3 heart attacks within 2 days, she is diabetic and 75, and she survived

[@diyeana]

This might be the most beautiful one you've made yet. Praise Carl!

[@alishehab190]

That. Was. EPIC! Haven't genuinely laughed like that in a while. Thank you!

[@R...T]

I'm going to need this one day in the future. 🙏

[@throwingpotsandpans]

The reverence for Dr. Wiggers.... I heard it first in MS1 physiology... and I have to admit, the awe in the voice is shared amongst many. Amen.

[@kingponto1295]

"It's the orthopedic surgeon of heart chambers" I am dying right now.

[@themarauder8278]

Love the call back to the nephrology interview. Both see each other as a threat. Same delivery too

[@bubblebucket]

Sir your book shelf is immaculate.

[@dennysmith3787]

Absolute treasure. Thanks for the laughs.

[@maheen2248]

The fact that I knew all the answers omg I am a cardiologist in making 😅

[@nursejax9152]

You should do one with the intensive care doctor where the family asks questions about chronic diseases. It is an ICU doctor's worst nightmare.

[@luckypenny4263]

These are the best videos of all time 😂

[@31dknight]

another great video from the doctor. thanks

[@kayson971]

I don't understand a single thing this man does, but the acting is exquisite.

[@brianphillippi5941]

Really wish you had one of these for pulmonology.

[@mehrabed6204]

I just got back from a cardiology residency shift This video was a treat

[@jonfai]

As a cardiologist, I can confirm this is how I got into my fellowship, pretty much word for word. Were you spying on me???

[@shykatz]

"When God closes an aortic valve...he opens a mitral valve.Amen!" True words doc!

[@ibear2554]

😂 I love these! I am not a doctor. But I do pay attention, so these are hilarious!

[@peising4189]

“A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have”

[@RufusT9]

Some of these are devastatingly funny. They make you laugh and cry. At the same time

[@darlings4547]

Hi ... Dr. Glaucomflecken greeting from Bangkok Thailand ..love your video ,nice and classic series going strong Thanks ...Dr.

[@daniamorhij9268]

Please do a plastic surgeon video!

[@Infergal]

Love how you have the badge now ❤ “From a Doctor licensed in the US”

[@xabisinganora5362]

Wiggler's reference is a huge chef's kiss

[@Caroline1261]

Love the smelling of the EKG, like a fine wine LOL

[@fulltimeslackerii8229]

as a 1st year student who wants to be a cardiologist, i was grinning when i guess the afterload and left ventricle

[@amylandry4108]

Awwwwws 🥹🥹🥹❣️ that warmed the cockles of my heart ❤️🤭

[@Eric95372]

This Wiggers diagram is so cool ! I’ve never heard of him. I know it’s nerdy but I love it.

[@_..____]

This is insane! And pretty good

[@mobinaber2551]

2021 vintage!

[@michelle_ajema]

The EKG sniff was gold. 👌🏾👌🏾😂😂

[@ZimLanfire]

Outstanding! I love it!

[@Vishnu-B]

"...and the intelligence of a non-surgeon" What a subtle roast of surgeons... 😂😂😂

[@katherineg9396]

I knew nephrology was going to get it when I saw the title but you were very restrained. The student had the "I hate nephrology" grimace perfect so he aced that interview. I did look up Carl Wiggers too.

[@heythave]

Who is Carl?

[@marli01]

Cardiology vs Nephrology, a rivalry as old as time.

[@stephaniesnow9088]

Another hilarious video for us medical people. Lol. Thanks Doc.

[@calebeno]

My best friend is playing the waiting game for Cardiology Fellowship right now. Just sent this to him.

[@jikal9032]

Carl smiling on like a proud grandfather.

[@Helen3691]

I knew nephrology was the answer to the question of what’s the biggest threat. 🤣 Dr. G, do you have a minor in cardiology? Because you nail that specialty every time.

[@whatausernamethisis8893]

He had a cardiac arrest in 2020, so I'd imagine he's been around a lot of cardiologists ever since.

[@iKatieUndead]

You should do some skits about phlebotomy. When I was nervous about getting bloodwork every 6 weeks I would make small talk because I liked talking to people back then. If you ask them if people freak out or what was the craziest thing they had to deal with you will find gold. Burly tattooed men becoming terrified, adults having meltdowns, needing 6 people to hold down one child for blood tests; I remember a lady showed me where someone bit her on the arm when getting blood drawn.

[@pete6705]

I know absolutely nothing about medicine, but these are hysterical

[@alliestardust9643]

I'm a scribe for a cardiologist. "I know it's customary to greet a cardiologist with an EKG" is 100% spot on. He's an electrophysiologist (a heart rhythm doctor) so if you don't have an EKG for him, he's just confused as to what you're doing interrupting his clinic.

[@usamanaseem5053]

Man your humor.... Awesome 👍 Wonder how cardiac surgery interview would be like😁

[@akankshac5994]

oh so many references. loved it.

[@robertbrown-qf8xy]

This is GREAT!

[@limpanzarvic2002]

LOVE this. Keep it up. Regards from scandinavia

[@ebubechiibegbula5968]

Another master piece from from Dr Glaucomflecken