How To Specialize In Infectious Diseases

I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Tosh, and Infectious Diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Tosh talks to us today about why he chose infectious disease, how to succeed as a pre-med, and what kinds of things to think about when choosing a medical specialty. From medical school to residency and then fellowship, Dr. Tosh has excelled every step of the way. He shares his secrets to success and gives us insight into the life of an ID doctor. For all the pre-meds and medical students out there, enjoy!

[@Suzzzzzyg]

Wow, that first semester tip was probably the best I've ever heard.. especially from experience.. really works.

[@lizanal1521]

OMG this is exactly the video I wanted! I am extremely interested in infectious diseases in conjunction with Public Health LOVE U

[@designerproductions]

Super interesting. I always thought working for the CDC would be amazing.

[@innocent33loveless]

This is awesome! I was thinking about studying infectious diseases and pathology :) thanks for making a video like this!

[@healthymelody]

This was a very interesting look at the work of Dr. Tosh as an Infectious Diseases Specialist! Thanks again for another great interview, Andrea!

[@brownieforlyfe]

It would be awesome if you could fit in an interview with a radiologist!!! ( I hope to be a radiologist some day!)

[@AndreaTooleyMD]

niksyadla I will work on it!

[@JeniLovesMAC]

Andrea Tooley Yes please!!!!!

[@dreammedico3494]

Yes please I really want to know about radiology speciality

[@EmiTevet]

Thank you very much, Dr. +Andrea Tooley and Dr. Tosh! This was very insightful.

[@roxy9832]

This is fantastic! I'm a lab scientist (core lab) and have been thinking about going back to school/apply med school for pathology or ID

[@limecola4343]

Thank you so much for this. I've always been interested in 'bugs', which is why my undergrad is focused on virology and microbiology. However, listening to Dr Tosh talk about the impact regards to global health-- he has put into words -why- it interests me. I'm going to save this video and rewatch this every time I need a motivation boost!

[@googleone9209]

Would love any more physician interviews :)

[@leanne2189]

Wow 16 years training, that is commitment!!! Infectious stuff intrigues me and find it very interesting! Also immunology is something I'd like to see about if an immunologist could be something you could do in a future video thanks again great video

[@alexandraschroeder323]

I'd really love to see a video with a dermatologist since that's something I'm very interested in, thanks!

[@strawberrysmoothie4563]

This is an awesome interview! Thank you so much, Andrea. Hope you'll never stop filming videos :))

[@AT-sk7nm]

I’m so interested in things such as hiv and infections and all of thattt!!!!

[@jazzy_macaron9502]

I'm super interested in becoming an Infectious Disease Specialist so I really appreciate you did this interview!

[@rileycooper1492]

You're videos are very helpful thank you so much. Im a high school student going into my senior year. I've always been interested in the medical field. I love children and my dream is to become a pediatrician. It would be awesome if you could do a video with a pediatrician or any video on pediatrics. Thanks!😊

[@Sazzay96]

OMG this is so interesting. I have never considered ID before and now definitely am! Please do more of these interviews. They are amazing!

[@MatrixFairyWarrior]

This Infectious disease physician is so badass! : )

[@ketchakik]

Wow, love the video. I'm only an ms1 right now but ID is one of the sub specialities in leaning towards heavily. Loved hearing more about it.

[@PersianPrincess12]

YOU ARE AWESOME!!! Maybe a dermatologist one day? Especially regarding what they did in medical school to achieve that match? Love love love you Dr. Andrea, you have no idea what an inspiration you are

[@heavythinker16]

This was very helpful, Andrea, since I am majoring in Microbiology for my pre-med. I was wondering if you have any tips for those who want to be both a doctor and a researcher (MD-PhD). :)

[@MrABonafe]

Could you please do an interview with an ED Doctor? Thanks a million. :)

[@ARMG3-e9t]

This is awesome!!!!! Omg! I would love to hear from a neurologist or pediatrician!!!!

[@MyKaleidoscope7583]

yes neurologist please !

[@datlensche]

Very informative interview! Thank you so much!

[@saffron1006]

Great interview! Dr Tosh is quite an inspiration

[@DrIsaYAA]

Awesome vid! Can u please do one with a surgeon? And what's their work-life balance during & after residency? I'm a 3rd year med-student and I think I'll love surgery except for that. Thanks

[@camilaazul]

Thank you so much for this video! It's so helpful and informative.

[@sheilagglez]

An interview with an endocrinologist would be very helpful! Thanks Andrea ☺☺

[@savannahgarner9450]

Could you do a video with a general pediatrician or a pediatric specialist? :) I really hope to go into pediatrics one day, and would love to know more about it!

[@simplyreem1318]

Thank you very much for doing these interview videos! They are very informative, helpful, and inspiring to us pre-meds!

[@videosofmikey]

This video was so helpful thank you!! Keep up the good work 😊

[@matthewetheridge9738]

I think I found my specialty. Thanks Anrea

[@lanoyee4402]

great interview :) made me interested in infectious diseases

[@khy7672]

man you are on point with these videos

[@googleone9209]

Wow! Thanks for the rare perspective from within a specialty :)

[@christallew.7257]

Can you please do a video with a surgeon ( schedule & residency)

[@ashleythechemist]

I've heard of infectious diseases specialists…. because Dr House is one!

[@prettyinpurp]

great interview! thanks for the insight

[@toutout5383]

amazing video! please hematology please please please :) no asks for it but it's such a great field and something I would love to go to. Thank you :)

[@susanyoung8104]

Thank you! What about parasitic infections in the US?

[@muhammadibrahimsulaiman4262]

Hello please can you have an interview with Community Medicine Resident or Fellow?. Thanks 😊

[@naidiacooke3714]

@andreatooley could you please do a pain management and hematology doctors interview please. The paths taken for these specialties. Thank you! From Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@Paigedillman]

Could you do one with a surgeon (maybe a girl?) who has a family and have them explain how they balance everything, like home life and family and being a surgeon?

[@revathivalluvar]

Paige Kate OMG yes please! I am interested in surgery but the lifestyle they lead kind of throws me off! I mean I may want to have a family one day and a dog(random I know but someone's gotta feed, bathe, train and love it!) and I just find it so daunting that most surgeons act like they don't even have time for basic biological needs!

[@Paigedillman]

I know, Im scared that if i do have a family then I will neglect them so the lifestyle throws me off too!

[@90sagain3]

Oh yes please ?

[@gabrielpaltridge5802]

Watch Greys anatomy

[@lifeinscrubs2218]

what about an interview with a cardio-thoracic or general surgeon please! :)

[@victore.1509]

Hi! You mentioned doing research during undergrad. How did you manage to balance that with classes? I may be getting a student assistant position for Medical research this semester (score!) but I'm also taking OChem and Bio.

[@lifeinscrubs2218]

Dr. Tosh is an inspiration btw!

[@AndreaTooleyMD]

+Yvette Rodriguez I agree!!

[@pierzing.glint1sh76]

+Yvette Rodriguez you're so pretty! woah ! haha sorry for this slightly peverted comment

[@lifeinscrubs2218]

+Pierzing.glint1sh7 hahaha so nice, thank you! :)

[@pierzing.glint1sh76]

Yvette Rodriguez You replied! I think i just fell in love :)

[@barbie8696]

i am medical doctor by profession and master degree of tropical medicine and infectious diseases

[@7bam]

I’m really considering on becoming a doctor and specializing in Infectious diseases. But I’m not sure if I’ll be able to push through med school as well as residency. I’m stuck between becoming a doctor or a nurse..

[@DJPyro7600o]

I'm currently a 74D in the army (chemical biological radiological and nuclear) wanting to look into a career working for the CDC. any information I could get to help be a research scientist would be amazing.

[@hannahgrey101]

Can you interview a dermatologist next.

[@thynguyen911]

She did an Interview with Dr. Sandra Lee, a dermatologist

[@heyshutup54]

You attended Mayo Clinic and I am also interested in attending Mayo Clinic, however, since they accept only 50 medical students its somewhat daunting. However, at the moment my gpa is 3.89 (i am a sophomore this year) i work in a neurobiology lab, i volunteer in hospice care, and I have started a club at my college to showcase my leadership skills. Hopefully MCAT score is above 33 since I am studying for it already! Also thank you for the videos.

[@chunxiaozhai5552]

super cool

[@isaacajohnson4772]

How can I start doing aids research as a freshman in college ?

[@FindingOwen]

I would love to work in Infectious diseases but would any job closely relating to that require you to be a specialist in I.D.? Or would it be possible to work in I.D. without being a specialist and with less training?

[@saffron1006]

You could get an MPH in epidemiology, or a master's/doctorate in Biodefense if you want to lean towards the policy and strategy of disease control. Or if you want to be more on the research side of things, you could simply go for the Masters in microbiology or something, as I'm sure you're aware though lol. What aspect of infectious disease interests you mate?

[@megmeg9871]

hey! Love your videos! I have some questions about salaries. On average, how much do residents make? Also, if one were to decide to do a fellowship after a residency program, would one be paid the same amount as in residency or not? Thanks!!

[@AndreaTooleyMD]

megmeg9871 Residents generally make between 50-60,000 a year. Fellows do get paid, but sometimes they make less than a resident salary.

[@90sagain3]

The job of an ID included lots of labs right ? Like an ID doctor would spend lots of his/her time in labs. Is that right ?

[@lisaprice5460]

Hello. Um. I. Have. TB. And. How. Is. TB. Is. Cured.

[@disabilityPickett]

help right now

[@keishawnroye5067]

Do you ever get use to or desentatized to the trauma or injuries you see as a doctor. I will be a freshman in pre med this august aspiring to be a physician specialized in sports medicine. Thank you in advance also can you give me advice on my career path

[@AndreaTooleyMD]

Keishawn Roye Yes you do. You learn to see things in a more medical sense, and separate them from the patient in certain times. But great doctors remember the patient and stay sensitized to their needs as well!

[@keishawnroye5067]

Also as a sport medicine physician will i have time for family? And what are some specialities with flexible and good hours with dental in consideration

[@disabilityPickett]

blindinv me I'm going blind sir

[@dianaquintero7955]

infectious disease is not doctor house speciality ?

[@disabilityPickett]

sir I can't. rwathbnomore ghost burninv

[@Zakariah1971]

In the end the pathogens will triumph pseudoscience. -Steve Jobs