How to CHOOSE A SPECIALTY | 6 Steps

Choosing a specialty is one of the most important decisions you'll make in medical school. Everything from your life during medical school, to your life in residency, to your life beyond residency as an attending physician are all dramatically influenced by this singular decision. This is the systematic way to figure out which specialty is best suited for your personality.
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01:14 The Data on Medical Specialty Selection
02:02 What Factors are Important to Decide on a Specialty?
03:40 The Systematic Approach to Choosing a Medical Specialty
03:47 1 | What Are your Areas of Scientific & Clinical Interest?
04:11 2 | Direct vs Indirect Patient Care
04:21 3 | Surgical, Medical, or Mixed Preference
05:31 4 | How Important is Work-Life Balance?
06:52 5 | What Type of Patient Population and Outcomes Would You Prefer?
07:30 6 | Tertiary Considerations
08:45 After You Narrow Your Specialty Choice, Confirm Your Decision
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[@MedSchoolInsiders]

I started off wanting to do GI, then considered Neurosurgery and Orthopedic surgery, but ultimately landed on Plastic Surgery. Here's my journey and thought process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/farUpmh3erdqnck

[@djs9931]

Med School Insiders hey there’s a mistake at 6:40 you spelt hours as wours.

[@sanabatol204]

Could you elaborate on Computerized medicine in Clinical Practice?

[@Sania-Sajan]

Any strategy for AMC exam preparation??

[@VuTh_69]

Med School Insiders i think that you are kevin (another channel) you said that you quit plastic surgery residency already right ??? Its too complicated

[@elainadaly8804]

lol, i'm 14. But then again, if you start young..........

[@rosyesquenazi7188]

Who else is watching this video and you haven't even graduated high school?

[@tiwanabrothers]

me im in middle school

[@bandanarai5270]

Me also in middle school.

[@abhaybhandarkar]

me

[@darakshaparween3243]

Me in high school😅

[@johnpauljonesisabadass8134]

Me, but it's better to know things early

[@carlosboterosuarez7027]

You should create a website with a sort of algorythm or test of sorts that can filter out specialties and give some possible good matches.

[@margaritafedorova7439]

SDN has a pretty cool quiz!

[@kimaera]

I’d be keen!

[@FishBoneD14]

That exists at least on my medical school study resources page.

[@angellyka197]

@@julieoh019 what AMA website?

[@dianeridley9804]

OMG. Everything cannot be broken down into an algorithm or a decision tree! Live a little bit, please!

[@bilguissoubah1802]

I just got into med school :))

[@TweenTime101]

Bibi Bah congrats 🖤

[@awildmoosey]

Congrats, and don't burn out

[@tkeks007]

Bibi Bah CONGRATULATIONS, I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU 😊😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@neptunianrage7710]

Congratulations!!! 🎉🎉😍 Pls keep saving the world!!! all love xx ❤️❤️❤️

[@natimber3040]

Wow that’s awesome it’s my dream to be a neurosurgeon

[@geraldinesohn6841]

My dad left me because of a heart failure and I want him to see me as a cardiologist soon. Pray for me. ❤ 2023: I'm now a Registered Nurse, not a Cardio. Thank you for those who believed in me. I'm wishing you all the best in life.

[@jesusheals6010]

that’s a very beautiful dream you have, I pray for your success!!❤️

[@geraldinesohn6841]

@@jesusheals6010 Thank you so much, God Bless 💖

[@LiteraryLayla]

geraldine sohn you got this girl! I’m rooting for you

[@geraldinesohn6841]

@@LiteraryLayla you're so kind. thank u

[@mlgmaximum6640]

geraldine sohn is it hard becoming a cardiologist i’m 7 years old and i’m worried of what i will become

[@bleachflavoredcockroach9000]

me watching all his videos and when i haven’t even finished middle school yet: 👁👄👁

[@mia7061]

i’m about to be a sophomore

[@fatimafeyruzchalisa3762]

Me too, but it's better know everything early;)

[@alejandraarcila7053]

i like your username and sameeee

[@thaismaciel476]

Same 👁💧👄💧👁

[@vivid.xz_2966]

Hahaha me too

[@maeveriver4700]

I'm 16 and I really love neuroscience. I'm pretty sure I want to get into neurosurgery. I'm also aware it is a very difficult field but wish me luck!

[@rheamarae8975]

I want to become a dermatologist but I’m so lost on the process of becoming one.

[@fuckoff5616]

I wish you the best of luck and knowledge, I'm 17 and I want to be an OB/GYN. I hope you become a wonderful neurologist

[@fuckoff5616]

@@rheamarae8975 same, I'm not sure how to become an OB/GYN but I suggest researching a lot everyday on how to, such as choosing a mayor that you like and will help you enter medical school etc etc

[@maeveriver4700]

May all of us become what we wish to.

[@aaria1729]

I'm 12 and in 6th grade, I have a huge interest on the human heart, but I would like to learn about the thorax and lungs as well! So I'd like to be a cardiothoracic surgeon!!

[@umaa2]

Me being 16 Also me : stressing the fuck out about what I want to be😭😭

[@donna1497]

Fr same like what if I pick the wrong job, not being smart enough, messing up the job or something

[@sup6183]

@@donna1497 For real

[@harshadapadaya8417]

SAME LMAO 😭😭

[@shanqi7117]

Were on the same boat 😭

[@lilyliu8668]

Same but I’m 12 😂

[@Fandomonium456]

Never ever ever thought I’d go into orthopedic surgery lol. Thought I’d be a primary care physician all my life until subconsciously I loved/ excelled best in MSK/anatomy, and shadowed an ortho doc cause I was bored. Now I matched ortho, and will get my D.O. Degree next week!! Keep an open mind everyone, where you end up may surprise you :)

[@awildmoosey]

Congrats on finishing med school and matching!

[@tkeks007]

gfan105 honestly, congratulations on achieving your goal, WELL DONE MATE 🎉🎉🎉🎉🤠😎

[@SydneyLevy20]

Congrats!

[@umbramortis8310]

Wait doesnt D.O get you to become a primary care physician

[@Bari-je3lr]

I just passed first year of med school. My father is an interventional cardiologist. I've been to his work place. He made me diagnose a mitral regurgitation and it felt pretty awesome.

[@mercedesaschulz]

I start med school in 4 weeks and IM SOOOOO EXCITEDDD. I’ve wanted this for yearsssss

[@fred2995]

Good luck‼️😁

[@deecarlohelen9444]

Good luck on your journey ✌

[@xyxy8229]

Am so proud of you!!!!!

[@emilybriggs9952]

Do ppl have to go to college then med school?

[@otodmannn]

Emily Briggs yes

[@generalklytus1393]

Most med students I know had pre-existing ideas about the kind of physician they wished to be upon entering school. And many had changed their path by the end of their third year. I thought pediatrics would be for me - yet it was my LEAST favorite rotation of third year. I started third year with an Internal Medicine rotation and everything clicked. This was for me and fit my personality and strengths. Later, I planned to either specialize in GI, ID, or Pulm/Critical care. As time passed, I realized what I found most fascinating and rewarding was Infectious Diseases. I've now been in practice for 13 years and love being an ID doc. Your passion will come to you regardless of the pros/cons that come with that speciality. Medicine is endlessly rewarding and intellectually challenging, and it is privilege to care for people. Good luck and work hard! Thanks for your videos!

[@kaylasheehan2167]

what is your field like?

[@rebeccax1431]

I kinda want to go into pharmacology just so I can say i’M a PoTiOnS mAsTeR!!!!!!

[@rebeccamardis8772]

Anesthesiology be like

[@wildcat1310]

@@rebeccamardis8772 I agree with you, anaesthesia is the best speciality for you.

[@bighendrix5696]

might as well just visit a few semesters of organic chemistry and open a meth laboratory lol then you'd be the real potions master

[@KVeren]

Toxicology fellowship

[@katarinailic3129]

yo, i'm going into pharmacology😎

[@yaozuli546]

1. Area of interest 2. Direct patient care or indirect patient care 3. Surgical, Medical, or a mix 4. Importance of work-life balance (surgeons work longer hour, documenting paper are annoying for a lot of doctors) 5. Type of patient perfered 6. Assess your own skill, competativeness of speicalty, type of activity perfered outside of clinical practice (research, teaching, or policy work)? Thank you Dr. Jubbal.

[@gigiiwen4283]

His discreet flex at 7:55

[@skepticaldazai1371]

6 more years for me to choose lmao

[@DivineSeaDragon]

andro louis oof

[@oleaure9233]

How many years do you study in med school ? And in residency ?

[@skepticaldazai1371]

@@oleaure9233 in India, we have medschool for 5.6 years and residency(depends on your speciality). In the us after highschool you get into a uni for undergrad for 4 years and medschool for 4 years and then residency(depends on the specialty you choose)+2 years fellowship.

[@shashank.k2509]

@@skepticaldazai1371 are you a first year medical student?

[@mariahxjimin141]

andro louis 8 here. 😂😂 I’m going in for engineering physics. Wish me luck. 😭

[@sunflowers_n_coffee]

i like dr jubals voice

[@AliciaAbraham]

Jabal i think

[@shashank.k2509]

Jubbal*

[@brianyi2995]

Yeah its hella manly. Sexy. No homo.

[@maraisfan4life517]

Same

[@reedprior4255]

Thanks for your KZbin channel. I teach advanced physics in high school, and many of my seniors are considering pre-med as an undergrad path. I direct them to your videos, which have proven helpful to them.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thanks Reed much appreciated!

[@ehhwhynot09]

Teach me how to do better at physics too? Iam a new physics learner at school.

[@poulamimazumder1712]

This platform of med school insiders is really helpful....😃💛👍

[@angel-jm6pc]

i’m a sophomore in highschool. i’ve sort of had this underlying anxiety for as long as i can remember about choosing a specialty. i’ve never really known what i wanted to be, and would always put off taking the time to sit down and plan my future. this video definitely helped me so much :)! thank you ❤️

[@studywsage]

hey! how are you doing now? im a sophomore too rn

[@GO5_X5_Guy]

What are you currently studying?

[@georgesidarous3264]

got into medical school last week and I am INCREDIBLY excited!

[@sarahleechang2122]

I've been running from my medical calling for some time but I can't anymore

[@mariahxjimin141]

Hey, Jubbal. Do you mind making a video on Cardiothoracic surgery? Or rather... Do you mind making a series on many surgical specialties? (Neurosurgery, cardiothoracics, vascular, transplant, etc.) It’d be really helpful to let prospective surgeons know what they are getting into.

[@aurorarising1945]

Yesssss i want this really badlyyyy

[@ashajones1787]

I agree! It would be interesting

[@Angel-jk7lv]

That would be a great video! Much needed for people considering surgery.

[@rayblackthorn4453]

Yes!

[@henryrivas9301]

I shadowed a Cardiothoracic surgeon for a few months. I’m not a Med school student or anything but I can give you an idea on what it’s about if you want

[@tianahill4528]

I hope I can pass USMLE I Don't haves a job,I am 36 years old all my dreams related to USMLE,if I can choose between my life and USMLE I would choose USMLE

[@marykings2894]

I've always believed USMLE is not all about studying, you need God's grace to pass

[@alexserban6626]

So sorry about that am still looking forward too take my USMLE exam on June just studying hard and praying to God I know I can make it.

[@benjaminfranklin4631]

After, 3-4 years of studying we are being challenged be the ultimate exam "USMLE" many students face difficulties in acquiring their license

[@marymathews2741]

USMLE exam won't be a problem if you work with someone like Mrs Catherina Moore .she's God sent,she saved me form talking the test for the 3rd time

[@lisa337]

I'm not here to convince for her but to share my testimony for what I confirmed, she’s Trust worthy and best option ever seen, thanks Mrs Catherina Moore, God bless you, I've never seen or heard any of her clients has complain of failed. I think she's just too lucrative and perfect for this job

[@fmjjjjn7510]

This girl had a splinter in class so I cleaned a tweaked with hand sanitiser and removed it. The relief on her face and how cool that felt makes me want to be a surgeon.

[@fatyfalisca]

upon entering med school i was certain that surgical specialities just werent for me however im currently in my 6th year and like dr jubbal said after clinical exposure im beginning to change my mind i was leaning towards internal medicine or endocrinology now im beginning to consider otorhinolaryngology which is a mix of both clinical and surgical well i still didn't make up my mind and this is why im here. good luck to everyone watching this!

[@Lucas_Possible]

I’m only 13 and I’m watching this is very helpful for my career as I want to be a doctor Thx Med School Insider

[@mondewaldemar5632]

Wow!!! I have really learnt a lot from this video. I'm just a first year MD student. And my passion is to go to Orthopaedic surgery as a first choice and Cardiology as a second choice. I am really interested in surgeries.

[@davidlakhter]

Love these kinds of videos!!!! This video is amazing, thank you for the great advice! Would definitely love to see more videos like these related to medical specialties!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thanks for watching :)

[@mathumitha5947]

I just got entered into my medical school. Tomorrow I have my pannel discussion on this topic. TQ for providing this. It helps me a lot.

[@andylyly7244]

Good video, this will help many people!

[@alexa4673]

I'm interested in forensic pathology. A bit traumatic but this is something interesting that I would actually enjoy and I'm also aware that it's not how shows make it seem. But I'm also interested in hematology-oncology, and orthopedic surgery.

[@maxwellmontemayor3143]

I start med school in 8 years and IM SOOOOO EXCITEDDD. I’ve wanted this for yearsssss

[@sydneynicole5240]

I really want to work in internal medicine, specifically a rheumatologist ! I’ve leaned more toward that speciality because a lot of people in my family have things like arthritis, lupus, and what not. I’ve always been interested in that.

[@nightshockplayz5894]

MCAT coming up... I like both patient time and procedure time. I also find atherosclerosis fascinating. I shadow an Interventional Cardiologist... Breathtaking.

[@rtx_____]

omggg breathtakingg wow omggggg

[@nightshockplayz5894]

@@rtx_____ In medical school now. It is awesome! 😎

[@nealdavar939]

Your channel is amazing.

[@harumimaita212]

Hi! Thank you for the video!! This is my last year of medical school and I’ ve not decided my specialty yet. But you really helped me a lot!!

[@jalaluddinnasim]

What u finally decide?

[@livfermo4785]

This channel is so helpful! Thank you😇

[@dariusatencio9124]

What a great video. It helps me tp think (twice) before take a speciality, however, I'm really thinking (very serious) about neurology and cardiology (both because I really love anatomy), we keep it up. Thanks

[@jalaluddinnasim]

what u finally choose? Cardio or neuro?

[@salonimehta6702]

i stared off in my med school by wanting to be a cardiologist, then during during med school, i wanted to be a dermatologist and then ultimately this year i have decided to take up anaesthesiology and i start my residency soon :)

[@x_ukiiyo4457]

im still a pre teen and I wanna be a Dermatologist wish me luck 🍀

[@seifhossam1791]

I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!

[@shaden1135]

You guys rock 💪🏻

[@randsome]

Always good content coming from my main man jubal

[@nina-uw6fz]

im still a freshman in college and watching these videos give me sm motivation

[@chaeglows]

i really love the inside scoop thing on your website! can you do maybe pediatrician, or veterinarian as well?

[@masternobody1896]

Medical school insider will help me to become a doctor feels good

[@laurenm162]

I’m 17, and I’m hoping to major in biology and eventually enter medical school. I know I don’t want to do surgery or deal with a lot of infectious disease. It’s years away, but hopefully I can find a good fit if I get there!

[@ashajones1787]

This video was helpful because I'm trying to figure out which specialty to choose. I will be sure to check out the websites listed too

[@-ren-7623]

I want to leave a comment here so I'll get notified when someone like the comment and will be updating. So for now I'm almost graduating highschool 1 month left till graduation and I'm really excited

[@HimeBaezChan]

I love Medicine and I love all the theory behind it. But I always found it very difficult to talk to patients I just don't feel natural and it was pretty exhausting for me. I liked to cut through organs and explore them but not to put them back and stitch them = Pathology

[@mia7061]

I just know I want to go into cardiology. Ever since I found it I had a open heart surgery at around 3 days :). Born at 25 weeks too 👍🏼

[@collenannan2283]

Really like this video. It helps to choose what to be. Thanks a lot...

[@SchwagCentral]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@savannah4439]

I had no idea that PM&R burnout was so high!

[@A_Biscotti]

I am considering changing my future trajectory from Neuropsychology to Neurology. I am completing my bachelor's and will begin to search for medical schools. I just came across this youtube channel and I am glad I found it! I am specifically looking for information about neurology, but can't seem to find that on this channel or the websites. If anyone can point me in a better direction for that, it'd be much appreciated. Also, if there could be a video on this channel made about neurology, I think many of us could benefit from that. Thank you for all you do!

[@j10001]

For anyone else who is looking for this info, check out this channel’s new playlist “So you want to be…” which covers most medical specialties, including neurology.

[@CH-VS]

Lookin to be an orthopedic surgeon, thanks for helping me "confirm" that this is actually what I want to do

[@ratyrat5]

If you have the time, you should make some sort of spreadsheet that would rate qualities like Pay, Quality of Life, Outside work relationships, etc. on a scale of 1-5.

[@iamthesun123]

Great video. Your content is super helpful and insightful. Is it possible to choose more than one specialty, or switch from one specialty to another after some time? I'm really interested in both emergency medicine and internal/family medicine and really like the idea of both. I hear wanting to branch to different specialties that it might be better to becoming a PA... any thoughts?

[@Ineshiee]

I've already answered all of those questions for myself and at this point I consider 4 specialities seriously(I'm just finishing my 3rd year which is kind of the 'transition' year between pre-clinical and clinical years in Poland). I love internal medicine as it is such a broad field but sometimes it scares me that even other doctors treat internal medicine specialists as no specialists at all. I'm even more interested in oncology but the residency programme in my country for oncology is scary for me(first three years are spent completely in internal medicine, where doctors and not very keen on teaching as you'll not specializing in IM anyway. ). Pathology would be perfect but I'm not sure if I would be able to perform an autopsy(I feel like watching it and doing are two completely different things). And there's hematology... but there're very little residency spots for that speciality so it's hard(And if I tried and didn't get the spot I'd have to wait 6 months to apply again for any speciality). Good thing I have 4 more years to make that choice.

[@franciscofulquet7225]

Just matched into cardio thoracic surgery!!!!! IM SO EXCITED

[@bloomaj3358]

Congratulations!!!!!

[@user-zs8il2lo3y]

This was SUPER helpful

[@marcocarrasco145]

Pediatrics is sooooo easy. Pediatrics In Medical schoo & residency is soo hard. You talk about things you NEVER see. Our SOAPS are a joke compared to Internal Medicine or other specialties. Pediatrics in the clinic is a easy, non stressful 8-5 job

[@ElyonG257]

Don Juan really I actually want to study being a pediatrician

[@mimiel7938]

Pediatry is the hardest from what i ve seen ...babies can t tell u what s wrong and children dnt know how to describe what they feel ...getting an adequate semiology from the patient is really hard and the invasif procedure are almist impossible to do without general anesthesia

[@leenalhassawi6330]

@Najaf Ali that's about as easy as it gets. Great for family people

[@justanaverageboy3983]

Pediatrics is hard considering how small children struggle to explain and describe what they feel. Other than that, I’d say it’s pretty stress-free. (One of my uncles does pediatrics)

[@vivid.xz_2966]

@@ElyonG257 me to

[@lizellepieterse9008]

Hi Doctor! I was wondering if you could maybe do a video about the Right and Left Brain? I am curious to find out wich one I am and to see if you could maybe do like the pros and cons about each one and how it affects the lifestyle? I love you videos!❤

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Working on this topic right now, expect the video in about 1 month

[@sunojreddyganesham1774]

Thank you so much for me and group discussions with you

[@mustafaaa772]

Make a video on Radiology, I am attracted towards it a lot!

[@doctoreyeballmd7493]

I picked ophthalmology because it has a great balance of clinic, surgery, and a good work life balance. I haven't regretted it so far :)

[@Fvbi0]

6th year med student here. Planning on going to Ophto as well because of what you just mentioned.

[@angelghaemi]

you guys I JUST GOT ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL!

[@ASH_wonu]

Thank you so much for this

[@ashontysimons1714]

Me: loves this channel and is looking forward to be in the medical field Also me: hasn't written my gcse's yet😂😂😂

[@personman8131]

Just did them

[@ayeshaiftikhar9422]

@@personman8131 how it went?

[@Zetsuke4]

Headstart

[@pia-ld2bj]

Me: loves this channel and is looking forward to be in the medical field Also me: hasn’t completed middle school😂😂😂

[@hirvatrivedi3901]

us: aren't even in the us 😂

[@Sandy359WW]

Oof damn I wanna be a neurologist but that burnout rate..

[@user-nn3lp4ny5t]

@Luiz Lima no problem you will be used to it

[@officialname9817]

Luiz Lima you didn’t think the burnout rate would be high.... how???

[@daiziemaningding5640]

Lol same!

[@generalklytus1393]

Neurology is challenging. Patients with strokes and chronic neurological conditions are difficult to care for. Yet, if this is your passion and what you finding most fascinating, go for it. Spend time examining the speciality closely when you do your Neurology rotation. If it calls you and it's right for you, all will fall into place.

[@beyondthewoodlands]

Burnout rate is high indeed. My mom has been a neurologist for more than 10 years alr and she still struggles with balancing work and rest. But stay positive and FOLLOW YO PASSION!!

[@vespoid5107]

This help me so much Ty☺️ I wanted to be a anesthesiology And i think i choose the better one

[@inzaghiscornsalad7034]

The only thing that has always held me back from deciding to study medicine is that, I want to have a pretty well work-life balance. But I still wanna go for it.

[@akshitaaditi9490]

I am in 9th not even cleared 10 still it hits diff just thinking myself with a stethoscope and white coat ... as a neurologist and kk sinha is my inspiration

[@5454Pink]

On The Insiders Scoop, will there be an oncologist page there? I’m interested in oncology and I would love to learn more about the ‘daily life’

[@chpproductions11]

Congratulations!

[@rosellaaj3709]

6:36 "Too many bureaucratic tasks..." I don't hear this talked about often, especially in "Day in the Life"s. I've always wondered about those things...

[@jamielo6228]

Being an incoming MS1 with lupus, rheumatology is at the top of my list :)

[@colbycarnes5786]

I'm an incoming MS1 too 😁 Good luck! We got this!! 💪💪

[@coolabrar10]

I've watched so much videos by Dr. Jubal, I know exactly when each mention of his website is

[@dr.strange7514]

Thanks for this video.

[@SynnefaAsteria]

Just one more year before my highschool ends. I'm just aware that i wanna be in this field but I'm still stuck by choosing medtech, nursing, and pharmacy. hopefully I'll decide which job i'm willing to commit

[@kristopherguarch5096]

Is it me or does this guy say he matched into plastic surgery every video?

[@noticemesenpai69]

Shit I’d brag about it to.

[@thegamingmedstudent2692]

Dr. Jubbal, Could you do a video on how medical school debt influences life after graduating medical school? Or perhaps based on your debt, are you forced to go into a high paying specialty? Excellent video and Thank you for making all of these videos!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

I’m working on a finances video coming out in a couple weeks. Check it when it posts

[@mvpmashi7022]

THANKYOU SO MUCH !!

[@elenaisabelperezrojas8205]

What are some research professions on medicine? I really love this channel!

[@andreaa8173]

I'm watching this like I am not in a whole different field 😂 I just like the animations and voice haha

[@juliam2726]

lmao, I'm 14 and I already know I want to go into the medical field. I just took the SDN specialty quiz to see what I'd best fall under considering my personality and I got ~internal medicine (hematology/oncology), ~ physiatry/rehab, ~pediatrics. Rehab doesn't really seem like something I'd want to do but pediatric hematology combines what I really want to do which is pediatrics with something really cool, even though the field can be sad it will be really energizing when I actually help someone. I want to ask though (I don't know if you really read comments but..) do you have videos/resources for people who are around my age who already kind of know what they want to do and resources that can help them sort of spring ahead with a little extra practice? I don't know, I think it'd be cool if there was someplace I could really start learning about it without having to wait till med school bc I'm still just a freshman in high school.

[@notericok7695]

i don't want to be a doctor but I still watch your videos as they are interesting

[@MsGhinzu]

Thank you so much for those awsome videos , it comes at a time when i really needs it . Can you please do and inserder scoop about orthopedic surgery ? it is my field of interest , being a woman 99 % of my direct entourage tend to discourage me from pursuying it.

[@Chislevs]

I know several great female orthopedic surgeons, go for what you love for sure!

[@anaafrida634]

I'm almost at the end of med school, and i am EXTREMELY confused! I've always wanted to be a surgeon and i know i have the skills to be one, but i really don't like patient contact, which leads me to think about going into radiology. I've had exposure to both fields and i still can't decide what to do! I feel so frustrated :(

[@biancaflanders7800]

Ana Afrida if I were you I would become a surgeon because it seems like that’s what you want to be more you probably would grow to Love encounters with patients

[@priyanshi5083]

Now what are u doing?

[@anaafrida634]

@@priyanshi5083 I've ended up taking on a job in nuclear medicine- not at all along the lines of my plan. But surprisingly, I like it, maybe because some of it is related to radiology and there's just enough interaction with patients. Haven't entered any higher training yet, hopefully next year.

[@tessadibona5398]

Wish you’d talk more about dermatology ..

[@ricchburglar]

me too

[@bev8631]

anon2k10 ever heard of medical dermatology? surgical dermatology? skin cancers and melanomas? skin pathology? derm isnt all big lips and botox. stop belittling it.

[@-green-405]

@@bev8631 Imagine spending half your life studying medicine to give people aloe vera

[@mediokritet]

If aloe vera helped the patient why not? Following your logic imagine studying medicine half your life and giving patients rat poison aka warfarin

[@itzadijam99]

@anon2k10 Do not belittle any job

[@Reallove-mq2sm]

Your channel is really helpful thanks....am moved by the brain a lot but I don't know which one to take

[@multifandomako]

I think I did a great job in choosing to be a general surgeon even though I haven't graduated high school. I am socially awkward most of the times(except for people I've known), I tend to be quiet when doing something and most important, internal organs fascinates me and I love to poke it. So yeah ....

[@mariahxjimin141]

I find it interesting how specialties that are not generally procedure-based have the highest rates of burnout, depression, and suicide. (e.g neurology, internal medicine, etc.) Is there something about surgery, or just procedures in general, that makes it worthwhile?

[@aurorarising1945]

Yes i think its the immediate result factor. When you see a patient every 6 months and do check ups cosntantly it feels like its so mundane and you dont know exactly how you impact their life directly. When you perform a successful surgery, you see the patient heal in a shorter period of time and you see the results directly making you feel like your job is worth everything

[@j10001]

@@aurorarising1945 Great points! I also thought that maybe surgeons are just too busy to be depressed (mostly joking). 😂

[@dogethsamurai2390]

Thank you 1. Area of interest 2. Direct patient care or indirect patient care 3. Surgical, Medical, or a mix 4. Importance of work-life balance 5. Type of patient perfered 6. Assess your own skill, competativeness of speicalty, type of activity perfered outside of clinical practice

[@rapidblur8647]

I'm a junior and anesthesia seems really interesting

[@namilexiayuninilili8739]

Before I was just dreaming to be one, now I am starting my premed journey. Wish me luck!

[@str8m880]

I will begin to study at the swedish version of med school soon, and wonder if there is any specialty that utilize math. In high school I were a very good math student but my passion is for chemistry, biology and the human body and there for I opted to become a medic instead of something like a chemistry engineer. If possible I would happily use math in some of my studies and work even if I would not like to solve something lika a non-homogeneous linear differential equations etcetera. Maybe to earlie to decide what to specialise in but would really like to find out, and I wonder if there are there any especially you would recomend?

[@skillfulsafe91]

Video on pursuing MD or MD,PhD pros and cons?

[@FishBoneD14]

ThruThe50 Big pro of the latter the government funds your education and gives you a stipend.

[@kromzilla3781]

@@FishBoneD14 they usually only fund the Ph.D. portion and not the Med School. The grants vary greatly as well, but the stipends are competitive. A good school where this is showcased is University of Cincinnati with their partnership with Children's Hospital of Cincinnati. I think it's 30,000 + 10,000 for travel per year in the Ph.D. programd through the college of medicine

[@KVeren]

Pros: MDPhD good for research and therefore career in academia/teaching. Cons: MDPhD is longer. I'm halfway done with residency and some of my classmates who started medical school with me are just now looking at Match.

[@rapscallionreviews7266]

High key shooting for infectious disease specialist or pathologist and ooooooooo I'm living for research

[@siddbg2558]

I'm 14 but I have a dream of being a cosmetic surgeon and I am very fascinated by your videos much love ❤😘👍👍👍