How to Ace Your Neurology Interview

Roasting ability is critical to achieving success in neurology

[@jeebusthegreat8819]

It’s insane how you’re able to make the neurologist look older than the interviewee despite being the same person

[@takashiross8553]

They’re the same person!? I think someone needs a consult.

[@joeyon1268]

It's the difference in hairstyle and glasses, and the fact that young interviewees are forced to dress more formally than their interviewer

[@miragegrey4177]

@@joeyon1268 Yeah, definitely the frames.

[@blablup1214]

The one part was recorded 10 years ago just to get this effect

[@Rakkeyal]

He records the older characters after speaking with the insurance authoriser.

[@GiraffeFeatures]

I can't help but feel that Dr Glaucomflecken exclusively films Neurology soon after he wakes up the morning, using whatever sort of bed-head he woke up with.

[@youtubehandlessuckass]

He has said his hair needs to get long enough to play the character. After a haircut he can't be neurology

[@aojhone5915]

😂..loll... he's freshhhh

[@nicolemascarenhas7973]

I never thought that the neurologist would have a humiliation fetish😂😂😂

[@Benziboiiii]

and apparently, the average neurologist...

[@marjieestivill]

We have been on a journey of discovery re the neurologists, and their complexity, at least, is heartwarming.

[@jorge-lp2xi]

The ones who taught me yep

[@eliljeho]

Uh… you weren't expecting that? It's obvious. (Which specialist am I?)

[@VashdaCrash]

​@@eliljehodunno, psychiatrist?

[@salvatorerametta2558]

Brilliant! Would love to see a Peds Neuro version with Neuro compliments instead of insults...look at you meeting those developmental milestones!

[@le_th_]

Awww, pure sweetness! lol

[@Roxy-Mara]

Love that idea 😂!

[@RegretPandas]

Yes please! I would love to see a peds neuro character

[@superslash7254]

"Mr. and Mrs. Patientparents your child is definitely going places. Not college, but places." "Your daughter has quite a lot to be modest about." "There's no beginning to your son's developments."

[@saturnstorm85]

​@@RegretPandasiirc there was one in a video about peds rounds?

[@woodysmith2681]

The best two overlooked jokes were: the EEG bowtie made of olfactory nerve sensation JUST to counter the "on the nose" comeback and that dopamine has no effect on motor function (a literal pun about 'get you nowhere'). Bravo!

[@sawyercolvin7204]

“Uncal herniation” was pretty good too

[@TakenTook]

I also vote for uncal herniation

[@kristofmalyinko5635]

B-But... dopamine does have effect on the motor system? EPS? Parkinson's disease?

[@venuspang6955]

@@kristofmalyinko5635 exactly! you need enough dopamine to start and stop movements

[@waywardgoddess7219]

Uncal Herniation #1 LOL

[@TreebeardsHome]

“Or am I watching someone demyelinate in real time?” As someone with MS this was too good. Thank you for that laugh.

[@ChlorineBee]

Whereas I found it a tad insulting, implying that demyelination would affect reasoning capabilities which isn't necessarily true (depending on where the demyelination is happening). It's still a brilliant video and I applaud his talent ❤

[@chrsd2536]

I hope you are doing well and that you have an awesome neurologist. One of my best friends did. He was so great with her, so kind.

[@evertonperk661]

Came to the comments to say this, but beat me to it 🤝

[@azaankhan5495]

sorry mate. glad to see that it hasn't affected your great taste in comedic content

[@xTwistedFleshX]

@@ChlorineBeeSo you’re saying it can be true and in this context his use of it to insult the neurologist was valid and based in fact? Perfect. No reason for you to get insulted then.

[@mmoddang]

“47 stroke consults with an average NIHSS of 0” As a current neurology resident, this had me cackling for a solid ten minutes! 😂

[@user-kf6cb9eb5y]

Can you explain that to me? I really want to know more as a non-medical person.

[@jckmohr5912]

@@user-kf6cb9eb5y NIHSS is a stroke symptom scale with a higher score being worse. Basically, Dr. asks for a consult for a potential stroke, neurologist tests the patient, patient has absolutely no stroke symptoms. Also tPA is a common first line treatment for strokes to break up blood clots.

[@TehMuuli]

@@user-kf6cb9eb5y NIHSS is an assessment test for stroke patients. A score of 0 means there are no stroke symptoms present. The guy spent most of the day confirming that the patients were not, in fact, having a stroke.

[@exp2745]

@@TehMuuli Add to that, they had an average of 0. Either no one had any symptoms whatsoever and responded to all indicators flawlessly, or somehow, some patients exhibited negative stroke symptoms that brought the average down. Don't know which is more fun.

[@uinsel]

this can be very good or very bad news, right?

[@cloudtheavegner1000]

Asking his interviewee to roast him better is the best form of love you can get from the neurologist. You can tell he sees the son he never had in the interviewee. Also, he didn't insult an orthopedic surgeon. He's getting soft in his old age.

[@ladyofthemasque]

"--I'm right here, dad!!"

[@cloudtheavegner1000]

@@ladyofthemasque "Sorry, I'm talking about a child I'm actually proud of."

[@PratzStrike]

It's not the son he never had but the son he's never met.

[@BombshElle_7]

🤣

[@angiefan2481]

ortho isn't worth the words in his opinion

[@alexandrehenri-bhargava2741]

As a neurologist, in a week where a colleague suddenly died and my father had a stroke, I really needed this laugh. Thank you!

[@classywafflehouse2874]

Wow what a week. I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your colleague and about your father. Sending some good energy your way. I hope things improve for you and your family. PS- thanks for being a neurologist. Mine have helped me a lot and I'm sure your patients appreciate you too!

[@m.harris2429]

😢 Keep forging forward.

[@Avarren]

Hugs and condolences…

[@AutumnTehKitty]

Hang in there! I hope you've been finding more to laugh about 🧡

[@user-kf6cb9eb5y]

Sorry to hear that. I hope you are OK. You will be OK, stranger on the internet.

[@Phroggster]

Demyelinating in real time... Man, that one cracked me up, thanks doc! Not that it really matters, but it's been about six months since I received an MS diagnosis, so that one's going to be getting some regular use by me. Humor is healing though!

[@Rrt98]

I heard that in order to match into neurology, an applicant must submit a paper that has a minimum length of 10 pages on why the other specialties are inferior to neurology. The paper must be filled with creative insults and roasts that will be later added to the neurology database for future neurology residents and attendings to reference from for any scenario possible if necessary. Is this true @DGlaucomflecken ?

[@QuickdrawMcGraw360]

I love it: A Neurology Roast Codex that's like UpToDate!

[@laraeb2514]

I actually lol'd at anal wink. I had a student who thought I made up the term. 😂

[@jlock9085]

What is your biggest weakness? The fact that my muscles cannot react nearly as quickly as my spectacular neural impulses thus delaying my well deserved disaproval of everyone else i have to come in contact with in this facility.

[@ItBePatYo]

Not gonna lie. I didn't understand most of the jargon in this video, but it still entertained me to no end. Well done, Doc!

[@NathanRedberry]

oh yeah, the anal wink thing is pretty confusing for those out of the loop

[@Griever78]

Same 😂

[@GiraffeFeatures]

Really? ‘Anal wink’ has been living rent free in my head since watching this for the first time.

[@azaankhan5495]

yeah ngl, my main motivation in med school rn is learning so I can understand the jokes better.

[@teslaromans1023]

@@azaankhan5495It’s 100% worth it. Especially for Neurology’s burns

[@lulushu_]

I never expected someone to comply so savagely and readily to a "roast me" by their future employer.

[@Just1Nora]

"Using my brain to understand my own brain..." Most accurate answer for neuro and psych. 😂 The bow tie bit was perfect as well! 👌

[@kaylahall1219]

Ok; as an MS patient the de-myelinate in real time was SAVAGE and I ate it up

[@docgammycat]

To tell the truth, I was waiting to see if someone with MS would weigh in! Well done 😂 !!!

[@TheBerylfly]

You managed to create an instantly recognisable applicant with the right level of swag. Amazing ETA: so neurology is not a sadist, he's a sadomasochist who's been looking for his match this whole time

[@xant8344]

Nah he's just testing the new guy's abilities on himself

[@GiraffeFeatures]

The term anal wink will be stuck in my head for the rest of the day, possibly even the next week.

[@le_th_]

All this time we thought he was a sadist, but he was just insulting people in the hope of finding someone who could dish it right back to him even more viciously

[@TheBerylfly]

@@le_th_ switches be like

[@tatyana9974]

That ending was kinky

[@squatking77]

I love how KZbin flags this video as "from a doctor licensed in the US." Great to know that Dr. Glaucomflecken is a trustworthy source of information for anything having to do with literally anything in the field of medicine! :)

[@lc8119]

He’ll probably get flagged for “anal wink”

[@JPumpkinKing]

Well, he is a Opthomologist. But he would probably tell you nobody thinks that’s a real medical profession.

[@youtubeuser7570]

@@JPumpkinKing Please spell it right.

[@anniehasting1133]

Watching somebody demyelinate in real time, best insult ever 😂😂😂

[@Boeing-ER-zf4ph]

There should be a combined panel interview in which Neurologist Neurosurgeon Cardiologist Nephrologist All are present and Bill the emergency resident should say A glioblastoma patient with altered mental status and abnormal neuro examination with intra cranial bleed with hypokalemia on lasix and v tach may require neurosx. Love to see the heated discussion and viva bombardment on Bill

[@naimsyed6350]

Some people just want to see the world burn, and then there’s these mfs…

[@peterderpanda2922]

Sounds like this person will need a fitting casket soon.

[@BigbyOShaunessy]

This sounds like inspiration for a feature film.

[@Vandil_the_Rogue]

Have Bill throw an "-emia, meaning presence in blood" in there for good measure

[@violetf.2025]

OMG the bow tie with the EEG brain waves... that's hilarious 🤩🤣🤣

[@yasminakbari346]

Uncle herniation 😂😂😂😂 I also love the emphasis on cranial nerves ONE through twelve

[@Alex-rg5yb]

Someone was finally able to match Neurology's energy

[@le_th_]

Yes, a younger version of himself. Imagine that.

[@pantsofbattle]

The uncal herniation joke was hilarous! Awesome as always, doc

[@juliabinford6500]

I stand in awe. Do you crack yourself up as much as all of us?When you get so many jokes in, with that impeccable timing, I hope you feel like a million bucks.

[@DGlaucomflecken]

I do sometimes laugh at my own jokes while writing skits 😂

[@DavidaVeddar]

This makes me happy 😂

[@Aleksandrus12]

To be real, I still don't know how you do it but despite understanding or thinking that I understand about 5-10% what is said it your videos, they are still very funny. I have no idea how that's possible but every of yours videos is a treat 😊

[@exp2745]

Of all your characters, no one feels more, for lack of a better word, "territorial" than Neurology. I don't know why or how, but even here, over 5000 miles away from the States, that's somehow totally accurate...

[@raznaak]

Universal?

[@jorge-lp2xi]

In Venezuela they behave like that

[@jayschafer1760]

I think the Dentist character is right up there with Neurology when it comes to being territorial. Have you see how the dentist reacts when other doctors talk about teeth and the mouth? The dentist starts threatening them with his 3 iron golf club!

[@KyleRayner12]

I once worked for a neuro senior resident who would end every call by hanging up and then telling us why he thought the person he'd just been talking to was incompetent and lazy. Part of our orientation was his off-the-cuff twenty minutes on why neurologists really do more hospital medicine than IM hospitalists.

[@johnreed4743]

Thank you for this video. Thanks to it I, a literature major, am sure to ace my neurology interview.

[@PutinsMommyNeverHuggedHim]

😂

[@AutumnTehKitty]

Go get 'em!

[@Mike-zf7lo]

How to annoy a neurologist: "Cranial nerves II-XII grossly intact"

[@seeyouchump]

One more question is missing: " What are the signs and symptoms of MS?" "All of them."

[@desaturated-firefox]

Getting the urge to read an "Intro to Neurology" book just to understand the roast...

[@WondrousPurple]

Everyone: Loving the sophisticated EEG bowtie joke, the Uncle Herniation joke, the demyelinating in real time joke. Me: Cracking up over "anal wink" like a sixth grader.

[@TellURide447]

For realz. I take much comfort in knowing that I’m not the only one that likes to take a long gander of my own anal wink

[@joywebster2678]

Excellent! As a NP in a academic teaching hospital 25 or more yrs ago, I was helping a patient who'd collapsed on the floor in a neuro clinic, and as I knelt beside the patient the aging wonky neurologist called to his student docs saying look I see a "perfect case of pre diabetes". We all look at the patient who is still recovering on the floor, puzzled, and he was pointing to something on my calf muscle my kneeling had exposed. After the crisis ended I asked Neuro what did he see? He clapped and said, "I'm never wrong! You will be diabetic very soon". OK...I'm still not pre diabetic nor diabetic, but he had an exciting moment. Smh. Your character reminds me of that very tall excitable Neurologist. Thanks.

[@dominicandawg3455]

My wife is about to start her interviews for residency and I couldn’t be more proud of her :) as for your videos we watch them and die laughing every time 😂

[@NeuroStrokeMD]

Stroke neurologist approved! 29 consults with NIHSS 0 describe my day full of numb toe consults.

[@andrewhey5720]

So happy I'm a neurologist

[@mattrobinson22]

“Do your nieces and nephews still call you uncal herniation” has to be one of the best lines ever created on this channel.

[@devinayaz9210]

I WAS NOT EXPECTING A FINAL ROAST, BRILLIANT

[@JackDespero]

Your abillity to set characters and make them unique and recognizable is legendary. Magnificent job.

[@unreon06]

UNCLE HERNIATION YOU GOT ME DEAR GOD SIR 😂😂😂

[@KNJpd]

My neurology professor used to have the same stance, gaze and posture as you did in the beginning of the video. Your impersonations are SPOT ON, bravo lol.

[@nn-kn9io]

Hahahaha. The roast was the best Part. Keep IT Up with the good Work. 😂😂😂😂

[@firasayadi6951]

"or am i watching someone demyelinate in real time" daaaaaaaaaaamn

[@daniyalahmednagori6384]

Neurosurgery watching:- my craniotomy drill is sufficient for both of you

[@alanbunbun6961]

that dopamine PFC comment is the best thing I've heard in a long time

[@muhsalihu]

Love how you slot in that "uncal herniation ".

[@thewhitewolf58]

Honestly i wish hollywood could make a scene that good. Honestly talking inside baseball doesn't alienate the audience it makes it more immersive. What does take me out is when they pull a "can you say that in english so that the audience can think im cool and your a nerdy nerd."

[@lb8781]

Fantastic roast of Neurology. Every sentence corresponds to a specific neurology 'term of art' and yet enjoyable by all.

[@maggiedhue9349]

I have no idea whatsoever of what's being said, but the truly eager gleaming eyes and teeth of the Neurologist and the "You're ready" comment left me gasping in laughter. Dr. G., great characters, great dialogue ... too bad i can never use ANY of these putdowns in my work environment. Comments would go over their heads.

[@lynnevandewalle3829]

You’re a genius! I’m falling out of my chair laughing at the “roast”! 🤣

[@vickiclark1998]

The sheer joy you have brought to my life is awesome!! I've been in healthcare my whole life and your channel just tickles me to my core!! Spot on with every modality, position, (docs, techs, nurses, admin) and modality personality!! I am a dark adapted coworker also, only because I work nights. Thank you sir!!

[@KyleRayner12]

Then, of course, there's the core residency competency of yelling at anyone who doesn't specify what kind of brain MRI they're getting. "DWI? ADC? FLAIR? Are we measuring acute or subacute events, or do you just think that the brain never changes because you haven't learned anything new in 20 years?"

[@ShinigamisBlade]

😂😂

[@landilandlandiland4357]

We need you for a Neurology consult, NIHSS 0, definitely a stroke

[@johnw6201]

“Watching someone de-myelinate in real time” im stealing that one 😂😂😂

[@tammymavery]

Doing a collaborative presentation with a neuro crit attending during lunch at a trauma hospital today. This was so timely.

[@abby_unhinged]

I laughed so hard at the roasts. EXCELLENT JOB!

[@jayabee]

"Using my brain to understand my own brain is the only academic endeavor worth pursuing."

[@gopalmadireddy5970]

I waited so long for this one. He finally made it! Thank you!

[@josephwilson4889]

Watching some demylinate in real time is the first neurology roast I haven't had to Google and I'm very proud of myself

[@epicurusman778]

It’s finally here! 🎉 As a fan of yours and neurologist I’ve had to sift through endless clips of other specialty interviews to get to the one on the greatest specialty in the world! 😂

[@Smokestack64]

Been waiting for this one! Just started my intern year of neurology.

[@heythave]

😂

[@olenickel6013]

Welcome to the field. Don't forget, cardiology's only job is to interpret our ECG's beyond whether or not someone has atrial fibrillations, the first question to ask on a consult before the consulting colleague even finishes their first sentence always is "when was symptom onset?" and never ever let neurosurgery treat you like their secretary.

[@mfabzak]

"Dopamine released into the prefrontal cortex has no bearing on motor activity." 😂

[@rob1733]

Your expressions as each character are superb, truly!

[@cepineda]

The roast was amazing!!! Please do for your other characters. That was brilliant!

[@cindylewis3325]

As a patient it’s always fun to watch your posts on neurology. Thank you Dr G

[@misanthrope6236]

The roast was legendary 🤣

[@Xv8M4g3r]

These shorts are so spot on with the neurology docs I have met. Corduroy or houndstooth suits, bow ties, old fashioned doctor's bag exclusively for carrying three types of reflex hammer, and a chip on their shoulder almost as big as the military doctors seconded to civilian hospital.

[@wren1609]

that first five seconds of silence made me think their Superior Intellects™had allowed them to transcend the limits of human communication and they were going to conduct the entire interview telepathically

[@crysdianjankefarias240]

Man, every time i see one of your videos i wonder how hollywood has lost one brilliant commedian actor to medicine. Keep up! I am finishing medicine school and your videos are helping me to choose my specialty.

[@orchetect7415]

I am absolutely addicted to these videos. They’re amazing.

[@angelamartin6350]

After seeing this I can totally understand the behavior of the neurologists today on clinic. Thank you for bringing me a smile between all my rage.

[@iainhunneybell]

Oh, an even more brilliant one, and the closing insults … gems 😊

[@ArmorBreaker88]

omg, this one is just perfect. it gets better every second

[@donaldlewis567]

The emphasis on Crania Nerve I is the best part of this entire video!

[@kateps1874]

OMG! Dr. G has outdone himself here! Just when you think he can't possible be any better at this, he takes another quantum leap- and this is amazingly, outstandingly accurate!

[@iwasafrog32]

Man you are incredibly talented and your medical jokes are original.

[@malexander2438]

love, love LOVE the start!

[@user-ll3lr7rq7v]

You are just too funny! 😂 Medical humor and roasting..I shall learn this. Teach me the ways.

[@lindsyfish6704]

That was very uncomfortable until "demyelinate" and then I cackled! Well done, Dr. G!!

[@TheQuark6789]

I'm very impressed by your ability to capture the same traits as the Neurologist in a new character that doesn't look the same.

[@perplexedon9834]

Ive got to say i just love the look of the interviewee. The hair, the bowtie, jts just so distinct. Hope to see more of him.

[@mathautist]

Also the Neurologist forgot to ask one of the following of reflex hammers: 1) what reflex hammer does the applicant use 2) what would he do if a med student uses their stethoscopes instead of reflex hammers. (I think we all know the answer to this one 😂)

[@owaisahmed7983]

HILARIOUS!!! This guy never ceases to make me laugh. And this was his funniest one yet. Being some one who has a Passion in Heath care I truly appreciate these skits. KEEP IT UP DR EYES

[@dinglesworld]

Remarkable. You were able to make something so incomprehensible to me seem so…effortlessly hilarious. Yeah, that’s what it is. Seemingly effortless.

[@learnchinese18]

This was the most entertaining interview out of the bunch lol

[@lc8119]

As a speech path, kudos for the inclusion of Broca’s aphasia. Made my heart flutter

[@cattuswitch7246]

Brilliant brilliant. Standing ovation.

[@drlaptop7452]

After revealing that neurology and neurosurgery are brothers, Glaucomflecken reveals that their granny insulted them as kids 😔

[@brianonthewater]

As an MS patient who spends a lot of time with neurologists this is spot on and absolutely hysterical

[@scrollcaps]

I like to think there are patients outside who can hear everything and don't know if they've gotten a really good neurologist or a really bad one. He did take the roasting well.

[@amira-uf5yj]

Jokes in this were some of the best you've done. "Uncal herniation" had me cackle and I have to assume the "my greatest strength is my anal wink" was not just a reference to his neuro exam but how much of a tight-ass he is. Excellent. Bravo!

[@animeanibe]

Such level of detail in that one. You can tell Dr Glaucomflecken toyed around with the idea of applying to a neurology residency. 😁

[@benigntumor8040]

I especially loved the broca’s aphasia part, and the fact that it’s not just aphasia, but especially broca’s!

[@GoGators198]

I was hoping to see a Hoover's Sign or reflex hammer worked in there - outstanding video.

[@ninettekelly8315]

So glad to see you back 💜

[@aigledemasyaf]

Beautiful. We all learned something about Neurology today!

[@neowy]

One of ur best I must say!

[@mcspud]

As someone that hit emergency after an GCS of 4, thanks Neuro for saving me.

[@markallman418]

Now this, THIS is the 'how to ace your interview' I've been waiting to see.

[@MelordJenkins]

This is fucking amazing, I had to rewatch this a couple times.

[@maurmi]

Watching someone demyelinate in real time - oh I must use that one!