How to Choose a Medical School

[@lowkanastasia400]

Med school insiders: “How to choose a medical school” Me: That’s great for you to think I even got accepted to one.

[@ays.939]

*laughs in high school*

[@lowkanastasia400]

Ay S. HAHA same..😭

[@ays.939]

@@lowkanastasia400 hey one day tho 🙏🏼🤞🏼👊🏼

[@melissa2500]

Seriously, think about it now. I didn't think I'd get accepted at all (5th application cycle), got accepted to my 2 top schools & really didn't know which one to choose. It was a stressful decision, even though it's a good problem to have haha!

[@ays.939]

@@melissa2500 congrats future doc/doc (dont know if you’re graduated lol)!

[@helenaren]

You don’t choose the medical school. The medical school chooses you.

[@kashmiraramani6721]

Yes sure

[@ahmadalkhaled2268]

Yessir your hella right

[@danianoor__]

Exactly😂

[@markcarls1896]

More like you choose one and they don't choose you back

[@2preeti4u]

If you go into anything in life with this mentality you’re setting yourself up for failure.

[@xnn12ty]

“The average student applies to 15-20 schools...” *cries in Canadian*

[@Nicole-ug1ri]

Try two in New Zealand 🤣

[@xnn12ty]

@@Nicole-ug1ri oh my 😭😂

[@thesneakygamer4343]

Lol I applied to 35

[@xnn12ty]

@@thesneakygamer4343 canada only has 17 😭

[@thesneakygamer4343]

@@xnn12ty I have to admit I don’t envy you in that regard haha

[@kaitlyng7850]

I don’t think I’d really have much of a say in the matter. I’d go to whichever school chose me. I’d be grateful to have even one option let alone more. Med school be competitive affff

[@milopenalozaosorio3992]

I have a simple plan: apply for all of them and pray for one to accept me :)

[@Livinwithashley]

amen! looking forward to hearing you getting accepted :)

[@shuaibb8992]

Update?

[@vincentma9864]

Hey there, something that I felt was also important in choosing a medical school was their curriculum. I applied to ~82 or so, and ultimately the curriculum was one of the biggest make-or-break factors. Having a true P/F vs a graded/ranked system was a huge load off my shoulders, plus I imagine it has a pretty significant impact on the culture at the school itself. Systems-based vs normal-abnormal also had a massive impact on my workflow. I can't say how much this would change with the upcoming changes to Step 1, but I would personally take the P/F school regardless. Great video!

[@mikaelaguinevere6093]

Watching this kind of video is so inspirational despite having a hard time in an online class with a pre-med course. Thank you for the motivation!

[@vivladi3899]

These videos feel like they have a weird disconnect in that Dr. Jubal is plainly mythological in how successful he was at all stages of his career. I was lucky enough to be able to choose between schools but after multiple cycles and I certainly wasn't choosing between Harvard and NYU

[@yasminrafael3681]

Exactly what I needed. I am in doubt on which med. schools should I focus on, because it demands completely different preparation

[@alphaspartan]

Might be best in your case to look for med schools with the same theme, i.e. rural underserved areas, poor urban populations, etc. Then tailor your app to focus on that mission. Sure you can always apply to schools that don't fit the mission, but you'll have better chances at getting into the ones that seem like a fitted glove to your tailored app.

[@jayrollo1352]

Can we get "so you want to be a rapper" ?

[@Hello_kitty_lover03]

Nah

[@esmfamil5086]

I don't decide where i go, my pocket does

[@brianbrady3331]

I think a video on Medicare for all would be interesting. How it would effect doctor pay, what specialties would benefit, how it could help patients, etc

[@alphaspartan]

Medicare reimbursement is low AF compared to insurance company reimbursement. Doc pay would go down big time as a result of MFA. Patients would have long wait times to see their doctor, and even longer wait times to see a specialist (see any country, like the UK, that has free healthcare and they will confirm this) and lawyers will decide if you deserve life saving treatment, because you won't be paying for it, the public will. I.e. old people who need a liver transplant? Nah, too expensive a procedure for such an old person, a waste of money, let them die. Now sure, if you're wealthy in the UK, you can purchase private healthcare and get USA quality treatment, but because of MFA, taxes there are very high and becoming wealthy is that much harder, as a lot of your income is being taken away as taxes to the gov't. Having said all of that, I imagine USA will eventually get MFA because the people love 'free stuff' and the politicians love being elected, 'free stuff' is a win-win for both parties to achieve their goals. If you're going to medical school anytime soon, I would heavily consider the high cost of attendance (i.e. loan debt upwards of $400,000 for 4 years med school + interest from 3+ year residency) that will likely be impossible to pay off if MFA passes and docs get salaries slashed to $90,000-100,000 due to gov't taking over the healthcare system. In countries like the UK, this is possible because school is basically free, but for the few 100,000 medical students who get caught between the transition to MFA that owe $400,000 in loans but don't get paid like docs did before MFA, they will probably be stuck paying 10% of their income for 20 years to get the federal loan forgiveness option, which will be one hell of a bummer if you ask me, because that's like having an extra mortgage payment for half your adult life that could have been spent on vacations, starting a family, owning a nice home, etc. Not really worth the sacrifices you undertook in undergrad, med school, residency and as an attending to end up living your life that way... Although med school will likely become far less competitive as all the people wanting to do it for the money will go seeking more lucrative professions that take less of a sacrifice at that point. - Dr. J.

[@SunSunSunn]

@@alphaspartan Ill refute your entire paragraph with a couple examples: Sweden, Canada

[@alphaspartan]

Hmmm and people in those countries pay higher taxes and get worse service, sometimes waiting months for medical services unless they buy health insurance to use a nice private hospital. 😅 Have you talked to someone from Canada/Switzerland, or are you just repeating the Tiktok video you saw from some politician trying to get votes? Because I've heard from people who know what they're talking about and they hated public healthcare. Have you never seen the nasty teeth of people from the UK? Turns out dental care isn't covered by free health insurance either lol 😆 I'm sure the struggling middle class families would be happy to give up even more of their paycheck to pay for the poor to have free health insurance. Actually though, real world example, look at California with it's high taxes and social welfare programs. Then look at Florida with it's low taxes and lack of free stuff. Very similar climates. Which state is growing in population and which is losing population?

[@JT-tx2ns]

where can I learn more about this @@alphaspartan

[@rijuljangra2090]

If Kevin approves, i do it

[@donyae0422]

Could you maybe do a “So You Want To Be A Veterinarian”? I know it’s not human medicine but it would be nice to see.

[@iaintgotnobraincellsihihi268]

I'll be starting my premed next year and God I'm super excited for the next step after it!

[@samross5256]

Congrats!!!

[@iaintgotnobraincellsihihi268]

@@samross5256 Thanks love

[@carlcool20]

Congrats!

[@nishthedr]

OMG SAME

[@nishthedr]

Wanna be study buddy? Idk if I sound weird

[@pragya__mishra]

Can you do," How to choose a hospital for your residency?" next, please?

[@jasonchen4963]

Agreed! As a MS4 currently interviewing, I would love to hear Medschoolinsiders's advice on how to choose a residency.

[@mhl7590]

Still waiting for "So you want to be a family medicine doctor!"

[@alphaspartan]

He ain't got time fo' dat. Check out a DO's KZbin channel, like Dr. Mike. He is a board certified family med doc.

[@bahzingapunk2654]

your narration sounds much better in these last few videos!

[@elizabethmerlinsky8190]

This feeling when your questions in a previous vide’s section might have given rise to a new video🥰 Thank you, Dr. Jubbal for taking our concerns into consideration

[@sim_aware]

Great advice! Amazingly difficult process. Thank you for all you do!

[@fred2995]

Thanks for the informative video💯

[@fawazsyed7883]

Bold of you to assume that I'll even get into 1 medical school, let alone 2 😭😭😭

[@jay.rsingh2530]

Can you make a “So you want to be a nurse practitioner”. I saw your PA video and am still deciding between the too. Love the vids.

[@chrisnnk9653]

I love your videos & all the juicy informations

[@mr.morningstar9906]

Can we get “so you want to be an oncologist”?

[@vandalking8341]

That's a great recommendation!

[@abrussell01]

I second this!

[@nojamz3032]

Yes please!!!

[@DetectiveMcGarnacle]

“Stability of the department..” Intriguing...Tell me more. Or where can I find out about this?

[@richardc.4448]

Thanks for your amazing content

[@baylorwiggins9781]

When ann arbor made the video I was jumping with joy. Go Blue

[@elisaburnett4639]

You should do So you want to be a pediatric pulmonologist/pulmonologist! You should also do So you want to be an infectious disease doctor.

[@fbi6555]

I like how I watch this like I have options

[@delaneyloken8202]

Did you apply to UC San Diego as someone from CA? I would love to apply there but I'm not sure how many out of state students they accept.

[@bobbywhite5319]

He is from California

[@alphaspartan]

You can google that info easily. CA is very OOS friendly, as it's the #1 most desirable place to live in the entire country and the brightest minds from sea to shining sea are hoping to go to any UC campus.

[@maylie8645]

So you want to be gastroenterologist video next

[@joshpt8576]

Can you do a video on BS/MD programs?

[@GardenGuy1942]

No

[@asimshareef5784]

He just posted one today :)

[@tonadalunallenaverge]

Great video. Congrats 🎉

[@maelstrom5142]

Can you do a 'So you want to be a gastroenterologist' video please

[@kero_g37s]

You should make a video about how to become a doctor in Canada

[@dailydoseofmedicinee]

Good tips ❤👏

[@JKarstadt]

As if I have a choice😂 jks good stuff for those who have options

[@lunajean254]

This exactly what I needed but can you also make one about pa school or nurse practitioner

[@leahbush530]

Hi Dr. Jubbal! Thanks, as always, for the informative video. Do you have any advice for students who want to learn more about the cultures of various med schools before choosing where to apply?

[@greensoccer8123]

Is it best to go to a medical school near where you want to do residency?

[@thaddeusdg3153]

Depends on the situation, being in the area can be a boost for getting an interview for that location, but there are many other factors to consider

[@mohammadabdulfarooqi3068]

Such as well

[@GardenGuy1942]

Yeah, adding to prev comments, I know plenty of residents that come from all over the place (Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Washington, Cali, etc). Location doesn’t play as large of a factor as school prestige, publications, LoRs, and academics. I would say Step1 score is powerful, but it’s going to become pass/fail, which just emphasizes the importance of the previous factors more.

[@nicoleftamer]

Please make a how to choose a residency video!

[@meez5753]

Not everyone wants to go into a "competitive" specialty. If you look at the residents bios in whatever specialty you want to go into, it's not like they all come from top 10 schools. Sometimes I really like the vids on this channel and some other times they are soooo off. Kevin is trying to sell you things so for baby premeds that are feeling anxiety, med school is med school. The name is not everything. You got this. Being a high achiever does not mean you will be a good doctor. Just because a person receives a full scholarship to med school doesn't mean they will be a practicing physician in the future.

[@mustang8206]

Okay but the $200k in debt you save is nice

[@anshusainiaiims]

Oh God.....sir u have to upload this video a week ago.....I choose my medical collage in india

[@parambaxi7396]

Was waiting!!??? 😉😉😉

[@thashennaidoo2634]

Please make a video about working as a doctor in a foreign country or continent because of the different type of medical bachelors .

[@mustang8206]

Well whichever one hopefully accepts me is the one I'm choosing

[@HoytGotDrip]

Jesus YOU DONT MISS

[@thomas.02]

Where I live we only have 2 medical schools Then again I live in a weird and wonderful place so it’s an exception

[@pattrickbautista3023]

Thank you so much!

[@Kevin-pr1te]

Can you do a video about the R.O.A.D to success specialties and an overview of those specialties like their work hours, pay, etc. I really want to know more about those specialties

[@iam.Akosua]

I think am the only kid here but anyway am a freshman in high school and my goal is to become a doctor can you make a video telling me everything I need to know because I just got US few months ago.Thank you😊

[@emmanussman1744]

“So you want to be a clinical geneticist” please!

[@sciencefactz7263]

give some tips for non us imgs for neurosurgery residency

[@thaXrealest]

Choose a medical school? Count yourself lucky if you got in!

[@msling1012]

Can you talk about medical school applying and accepting for international students who want to go to a American allopathic med school

[@MissAnaAtelier]

Please do SO YOU WANT TO BE A PRIMARY DOCOTOR! 😊

[@LinhNguyen-xv3pf]

Pls “ so you want to be an otolaryngologist”

[@LLansnnslsmsk]

Hmm I’m not sure what I want to be yet I want to be anesthesiologist a KZbinr a entrepreneur and a real estate and or psychiatrist so what should I do anyone plz help

[@iaintgotnobraincellsihihi268]

Let your heart guide you.

[@GardenGuy1942]

Be an anesthesiologist with a KZbin channel that sedates/kidnaps psychiatrists to your real estate properties. You’d only release the psychiatrists when your vids get enough likes. The money you’d make would go into investing in other properties around the country. Subs can visit and talk to psychiatrists. Would make for great content.

[@aqualife88]

Question, I plan on applying to both DO & MD, but my beliefs align more with DO. If I get accepted into both DO & MD, what are some things that can help me choose? Everyone I know is telling me I should pick MD if I get into both. I know there was a "stigma" about DO, and it still exists, but not nearly as much. I want to make sure to get a good residency but I am afraid from what I have heard that DO won't secure my residency as much as MD would? Any advice would be SO appreciated. Thank you!!!

[@rayanrahmani9838]

What specialty are you interested in? If you’re interested in more competitive fields such as derm, surgery, etc., you should really be leaning more towards MD. If you truly want to go into primary care, then you have to really think about it. Personally, I’d err on the side of safety by going MD, as most people change their intended specialty. You don’t want to all of a sudden want to go into neurosurgery and then have to fight an uphill battle because of the DO degree

[@aqualife88]

@@rayanrahmani9838 yea I see what you mean. Thank you for the advice. I honestly don't know what I want to specialize in as of now. I'm thinking pediatric but I genuinely don't know.

[@GardenGuy1942]

I’d do MD if you get accepted. MD-DO Residency merger will be in effect, meaning that MDs will now be able to fill in some of the 1200 slots that were originally reserved just for DOs. While DO application will be more streamlined, it’s going to be more competitive- and if you still aren’t sure what specialty you want than MD will put you in a better position. Your values/beliefs don’t have to change with the type of school either. You do you playa

[@thesneakygamer4343]

@@aqualife88 honestly I recommend MD especially if you aren’t 100% about specialty. I also considered DO because I thought I wanted to do Family Med. I am now in an MD program and planning on going into a more competitive specialty now. Our interests change over time

[@aqualife88]

@@thesneakygamer4343 thanks a lot!

[@dianavalle2425]

please make a “so you want to be an optometrist”

[@rayanrahmani9838]

He already did ophthalmologist, in case you didn’t know. I know it’s different, but if he was going to do a non-medical field, he’d probably do something that more are interested in, such as dentistry, as opposed to something as niche as optometry

[@kajolpratap1158]

Can you please do “so you want to be a nurse”?

[@binogogamez2897]

Thanks alottt❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JustMe-12345]

Why am I watching this...? I’m already in Med school and where I live we cannot choose much anyways.... Answer: I really like your videos Btw, you have to write essays and go to interviews? (And is that a Med school thing or a Uni thing)

[@bobbywhite5319]

I guess your medical school is outside the US, happens after high school, and lasts 6 years? And there were exams? America does a 4 year college/4 year medical school system

[@Rainbowofthefallen]

Just commenting for the algorithm 🖤🤎

[@stellasdoesstuff]

How do you choose which med schools to even apply to? There are so many options and I'm not sure how to even get started looking

[@nelsonlouis5491]

Can you make a video on how to chose which residency program??

[@GardenGuy1942]

Look at websites

[@jimmytimmy3680]

Could you do a scholarships video?

[@Livinwithashley]

i have some Scholarship videos on my channel!

[@Honkadelic64]

only got into one school gang

[@owenjennings6204]

Where did you go to school for Undergraduate?

[@rayanrahmani9838]

I might be mistaken, so someone can correct me if I am, but I think he mentioned it was UCLA

[@GardenGuy1942]

^

[@SomeRandomAsianBoy]

What to consider while ranking residencies please! (Esp. EM)

[@Felixa1993]

In Canada 🇨🇦 we go to the school that accepted us

[@daljit_Art]

The bad news - time flies 🙄 But also a good news - you are pilot 👍 Are you agree guys ❤️

[@sonyamccomas8113]

Will there be another coupon code out as Choose20 is expired?

[@raedallahalih4180]

I’m just going to say this but is going to rice university as a pre-med school good and University of Houston good for med school?

[@thesun4613]

Is this for the uk or the us?

[@Livinwithashley]

US! the uk follows a different path when wanting to become a doctor :)

[@venjaminnefua9267]

I just wanna get accepted into med school...let’s manifest that we will have multiple schools to choose from.

[@milemolinamar]

do you recommend going to the same uni for undergrad and med school?

[@XOSuperDrive]

Can I get into med school with a bad GPA, but make up for it with a good MCAT score and extracurriculars?

[@Justaguyu]

Im 17 how do I start now I want to be a brain surgeon been my dream since I was 6. What do I do to get ahead now ?

[@muhammadtahairshad381]

What O level grades are needed for Medical university

[@g.u.m9776]

I only applied to 2

[@elijahmurray6094]

I'm just nervous 😓

[@brookealexandra34]

So you want to be a rheumatologist?

[@greggrozdanis5737]

Living in Canada where only 6% of students get accepted anywhere, this video is not for me

[@jenm1]

More like *if* a medical school will choose *me*.

[@lilbro7400]

DAMN, Here in morocco you can only apply to one med school depending on where you live and you get in straight from high school, we don't pay a penny (at least for public med schools) Fun fact : 3rd year is the first clinical year, and students get paid 10$ a month !!!!!!! (Salary increases each year tho)

[@yasminrafael3681]

It is similar to Brazil, but we have to take a test and if we get a really good score, we are in. We can only apply to 2 though

[@lilbro7400]

this year, and for the first time we had a national test which was the format of multichoice questions, the acceptance rates were less than 10 percent

[@rosehathaway9129]

lol in the UK u can only apply to 4 max

[@rhiannasilva7339]

So you want to be a paediatric oncologist?

[@eriks9327]

Can you please make a veadio about maxillofacial surgeon

[@AndrewPick6]

Infectious disease doctor pls?

[@emazaxiix5177]

oo

[@iaintgotnobraincellsihihi268]

KZbin is high tf no views and 2 likes how🤦

[@Tiaraments]

301 club

[@103vinithmacharla4]

Came 1 year late for me☹️☹️

[@camjo6397]

If I’m interested in dermatology, would you say going to a school with a strong department and more prestige would merit an extra 200k in debt versus a school without those things.

[@alinpop69]

Ah yes me from the uk who can only apply to 4

[@avamw8074]

if you live in england there are more than four but idk about wales scotland and ireland :)

[@kashangkhan7022]

Can you please tell me which subjects should I choose in my 11th and 12th grade in order to get into Med-School? I'm good in cell biology, Mycology, Animal and plant physiology, Genetic engineering, I have done My BS in Microbiology in Afghanistan but our Education is too weak, I want to start from 11th grade after moving to Australia . I will try my best to become a doctorto help out needy people living this life

[@bobbyknight3589]

Ivy school duh 🙄

[@binogogamez2897]

I'm still a bit confused and concerned but I'm in 11th so I have a year left THANKS AGAIN💕❤️ 💕💕❤️❤️

[@shivanishastri4285]

You got this Shivani!

[@heeberman]

"Reasonable traffic" in San Diego. Lol!