I Survived the HARDEST Rotation in Residency

[@ShaunAndersen]

1 like = 1 treat for Chip & Chewy 🐶 wish me luck on Step 3 everyone & make sure to leave me questions in the comments to answer for next week’s Q&A! Love you all ❤

[@darriontunstall3708]

Good luck on step three!! You can do it man!! Do you have any hilarious patient?

[@vishalxalxo7623]

Best Of luck champ!!

[@jodythi1]

You got this!!

[@chelsxoo]

Good luck with Step 3 wishing you nothing but the best.

[@rahafmasa6774]

Good luuoooock ❤️

[@boredsoonyt]

AS ALWAYS WE ARE ROOTING FOR YOU!!!! You have 55000+ people supporting your journey right now.

[@ShaunAndersen]

That's amazing, thank you so much for the support!!! :)

[@miguelmaqueda9073]

Good luck on step 3 you have worked so hard to make it up to this point. You got this! Great video and excited for the new rotation content!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! :)

[@elizabethharris9357]

Best wishes for Step 3!! So cool that ICU turned out to be much better than you expected!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! :)

[@RhondaHeikkinen]

Shawn you look so tired and it sure is not easy. You’ve got this!! Good luck on Step 3!! Have a great week!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@jordanmich31]

As an intern that was also on ICU this month, I look forward to your videos every week. Your perspective has been so validating and helps me feel optimistic about the work that we do. Thank you for making these and good luck on Step 3!

[@ShaunAndersen]

yoooo ICU fam haha hope your month on ICU went well too! thank you so much!

[@stephaniegalvez4643]

I’m wishing you the best of luck Shaun!!! You can pull through! You definitely motivated & inspired me during my last week of 1st semester of nursing school I was super burned out but hearing how you pushed through especially through ICU rotation… you boosted my confidence that I can too push through! You can crush step 3 🥳

[@loricardenas958]

Hi Shaun, you are a smart cookie. You got this! Good luck with step 3. Stay positive. I enjoy watching your videos. Have a good week.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! :) have a great week!

[@JoyInResidency]

For AMA question next week: Could you pencil in a request to have a video for a later day (no rush) on how you deal with the emotional stress and recovery from seeing patients pass away ? A lot of med students and even some residents do not have this kind of experiences and often get shell shocked from it. It’s a serious question, and may need a block of time to talk through it. If this can’t make to your AMA list for next week, that’s fine, please just pencil it in for a later time. Thanks a lot. 😊😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Definitely will talk about that in the Q&A! :)

[@JoyInResidency]

@ that’s great. I’d also suggest to plan to cover this subject more extensively as a separate video at a later time - bet it’d go viral (as it has value) Lol.

[@leonduplessis]

I am happy for you that you were able to go through the ICU rotation as I know it is one of the most difficult areas of medicine and wish you all the best when you take a second rotation. Not sure if you are a glutton for punishment for doing so, but you know best. Also I just want to say that I find it hilarious that Americans complain about how cold it is where they live especially when they are from a state where the climate is quite warm, compared to my country of Canada. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!

[@stevenreynolds7105]

Shaun, best of luck on STEP 3!!!! Man you will do well, I have to say as long as i've watched your videos you are so positve, uplifting and such a great spirit!!!!! I worked in hospital registration for over 25 yrs and I can honestly say I wish I had worked around more GREAT doctors and nurses like you. So best of luck on Step 3!!!!! Love ya buddy!!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

That’s so kind of you, thank you so much! 🙏

[@susanchristineknisely3546]

I'm so glad you liked ICU so much you wanted more! You have the right personality for ICU! It's challenging, and after you do it long enough you kind of get bored...that's why I added being a ER nurse; ICU holds in the ER at Valley hospital in Las Vegas turned into me learning how to be a ER nurse then I started swinging back and forth. Maybe you will like doing that with anesthesia...a little bit of the OR, swing over to the ICU and pick up a ICU intestivist shift, go back to the OR and do a couple cases then recycle and repeat. A lot of Anesthesiologists are also ICU intestivists! Keep at it Dr. Shaun! We need more docs like you!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thanks for the kind words! I will definitely keep it in mind infact that is kinda what I was thinking if I decide to go into CC. That is so awesome you worked here in Las Vegas!! :)

[@marlos_coreno]

Bro you look so tired 😭 keep on crushing it and good luck on step 3! I’m about to lock in for step 1 dedicated

[@ShaunAndersen]

I am tired bro 😢 yo good luck with step 1 tho!! You got this!!

[@conniesmith2028]

Prayers for Step 3! All the best wishes for you 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! :)

[@brooklynalbright3676]

Good luck on step 3 this week! You will do great!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!

[@marlaf1545]

Hi Shawn . I think you will do great on step 3 it's hard to do things, especially when you are sleep deprived , but you are pushing through it. And it helps to have good friends to work with. And you said get a dog , well, after a little over 2 years after my dog passed, i finally got another one this past Thursday, and they bring so much love and joy to your ❤️ good luck with step 3 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much! And congrats on the new pup! :)

[@juststuff9945]

Your experience in ICU encourages me that doctors really care. Needing healthcare is hard and even scary. May the test go well. And your pups are the cutest!

[@ShaunAndersen]

I appreciate your support! They are the cutest! ❤️

[@WhiteCoatJourney]

So proud of you Shaun! You’re an inspiration

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!🙏🏻

[@garrettalewine1141]

You’re going to do great on step 3! For the Q&A I was wondering if you could go through the different board exams? Like what do they each entail, when do you take them and what do they test on?? I got into medical school this year to start next fall and your videos have been a great insight to the life I’ll be living soon!

[@ShaunAndersen]

I can definitely talk about that in the video! :)

[@sherrydawson6253]

We are all praying 🙏 for u with Step 3. You got this!! Chip and chewy are adorable.Im so glad this past mo u were surrounded by such a great team! It makes a huge difference. I love your journey Dr. Anderson! 😊😊❤❤❤❤

[@zarwatahir6284]

Good luck on Step 3, I know you will do great!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! :)

[@AsmaAhmed-vd7rg]

All the best to you, Shaun. love you from the Middle East 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@teeresagai]

You will do great on Step 3!! Sending positive vibes your way. Always luv seeing you and D together wish you were going to stay together after the year but I see a lifetime friendship and bond already there. Life balance is so important. As always another great vlog 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you for the well wishes! Life balance is definitely a priority! 🙏

[@sethjohnson2410]

There is no such thing as luck, so I won’t wish it to you. But, I’ll do you one better and pray for you!! You got step 3 in the bag man. You have God on your side and because of that, you are unstoppable!!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

That's so kind of you, I really appreciate it! 🙏

[@JacobThurston03]

Thank you for making these videos Shaun, you’re a huge inspiration and a reminder of why I want to pursue medicine. I’m hoping to start college next year at University of Central Florida🤞

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much! You're going to do great, good luck with your application cycle! 😊

[@Simply-0ld]

Good luck Shaun... I've been watching you and I really like Sundays lol I agree with you having a dog they love you and know when your having a hard days . 🎄🎄🎆

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@BeHumbleAndKind.]

Good luck on Step 3!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@johncampbell1152]

@ShaunAndersen You’re doing beautifully. The ICU is always a strain, even for the most experienced attendings. You’re going to ace Step 3, having had a lot of in-hospital management. By the time you read this, you may already have taken the exam…. and if you flub it, no sweat. Just take it again. All will be well. It’s a steeplechase we’ve all been through.

[@ShaunAndersen]

thank you so much John I appreciate it! :)

[@Sophia-o6h5q]

Questions for a Q&A: As an 18 year old I am trying to figure out what I want to do for my future career. Did you always know you wanted to be an anesthesiologist? Did you ever have any doubts/fears about your decision? What advice would you give to students trying to find their passion? Thank you so much for these videos! I admire your dedication and positivity so much! Good luck on step 3!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question!! Will answer in the Q&A! :)

[@aqualife88]

Omg good luck on step!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

[@jessicamckee8521]

Good luck, Shaun!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!

[@paulleikin3803]

16:19 Good vlog. Chip and chewy are so cute. Best dogs... good luck with step 3.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!!

[@liny6888]

every week i look forward to your video and it makes me feel like im following with you on your journey, you are my inspiration no cap good luck on step 3 while i do my finals as a junior in highschool XD

[@ShaunAndersen]

That is awesome, good luck on your finals!! :)

[@e.c7191]

Good luck young man on your exam, luv and blessings

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! 🙏

[@putnamdesign1072]

good luck! I think we are always cheering you on!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you for the support!! :)

[@romansomers1466]

Sending you good vibes as you conquer step III!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!

[@melvinfreeman4040]

Wow Shaun! You’re awesome and congratulations on surviving the hardest rotation during your Residency! I hope that you get some recuperation and more time to study now. Happy Holidays and New Year😀👍🏾🎄!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it! 🙏

[@davidpaisley1603]

You have done so well. YOU will do really good on Step 3 ! You are very smart and humble ! A very unusual combination equals a great bed-side manner. 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much! :)

[@Lifeupdates567]

Good Luck For Step 3 Sir 🤞♥️

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!

[@lisettelubuma5277]

Just started watching you yesterday. I love your channel.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@chasekelly22]

Another W, love the videos bro

[@ShaunAndersen]

Appreciate it! :’)

[@zarwatahir6284]

I’m so proud of you!!! You did it😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Andrea_Esq.]

Have you ever encountered a malignant hyperthermia event? Manifested during my fourth surgery. Three other members of my family tested positive. Good thing I survived. Good luck on your Step 3.

[@ShaunAndersen]

I havent so far but im so sorry that happened to you! Thats very scary but i am glad you are okay!

[@indiaoliver182]

good luck!!!!!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@thejoyinpensandpaper890]

I think my favorite is hearing your morning commute music

[@ShaunAndersen]

glad you like the vibes :P

[@darriontunstall3708]

Great video man, I enjoyed it! That food looks delicious at 12:25! You’re gonna be a great anesthesiologist, I’m donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, again on new years, I really enjoy donating to the anesthesiologist Foundation, since it was hard for me to go to college because of my cerebral palsy!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Much appreciated! 🤙🤙

[@darriontunstall3708]

@ you welcome

[@sillyz9578]

No idea what step 3 really is obviously different career than you but good luck man. You’ll crush it

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@arleneprisco3103]

Best of Luck on Step 3: You've got this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!!

[@ray1144.]

Good luck Shaun

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!

[@jessicapaucar2829]

The best of luck! You got this!!! :)))

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!! :)

[@rupertblu]

Good luck on step 3, Shaun!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you!!

[@sarahkane6853]

I feel like I would love to have such a dedicated doctor like this show up at my bedside 😊

[@shirleymack8651]

Best of luck to you , Shaun, on step 3. Maybe you could explain what the different steps mean.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you! And I definitely can! :)

[@PennyLempa]

Great work ethic

[@ShaunAndersen]

Ty! :)

[@actipton80]

Good luck on Step 3. Get some extra dog love from your cute puppies. Treat yourself after the test is over. And, did I see nacho cheese fries with Guacamole? And Celsius is like rocket fuel, but I guess you need it to get through a busy 12 hour ICU day and then come home and study on top of that for a couple more hours.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :) & I swear after this exam I am taking a break from energy drinks lol

[@JoyInResidency]

Hi Shaun: did I hear you right that you signed up for elective ICU? That’s a good sign 😂😅. 10 out of 10!! Great to see your spirit is high and optimistic 🎉🎉 For the math: $1942 / 150 hours ~= $13/hr, atrocious indeed. Even $1940 / 80 hours = $24.25/hr. UC has resident union and pays are better. But Across the board, pays to residents are so inadequate and unjust. 😮😢. There is a union win at Univ. of Buffalo for its residents and fellows. There will be a PR tomorrow. 🎉🎉. Good luck on your STEP3 prep and test in the coming week 😊😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Ive been looking at UC salaries since I am going there and you're right its better for sure but it has to be because of taxes haha I am so happy for the Buffalo folks though that is amazing!! thank you so much!

[@JoyInResidency]

@@ShaunAndersen UCSD PGY2s may earn around $90,000 total compensation. Not too bad living in La Jolla - one of the best areas in SoCal :)

[@rafah4454]

congratulation man, directly from Brazil i wish the best for you, its my dream to be a neurosurgeon in the us, pretty good taste for music though

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much! I’m sure you’ll do great, keep up the hard work!

[@colbycalvin6234]

good luck on step3

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@sNazzy_nazzy]

Questions for Q&A: How big of a part would you say learning interesting pathology/"solving" difficult medical cases has in your love for medicine? Do you have any unique cases you've come across so far that left a big impact on you? (Without personal patient details, ofc)

[@tristabella2297]

Good luck for step 3! Sending good luck from Australia !! I was in hospital with pneumonia for 2 days Monday to Wednesday last week and I have Hypermobility EDS and IVs are hard after 4 attempts the top er dr/supervisor came in and got one in but it was too small for the cta scan I needed. So he used my jugular vein in my neck! Funny enough it hurt about. 2/10 compared to the others. But the laying head down legs up and flat when I had chest pain and I couldn’t cough my o 2 went to 89/90% so I was kept in for that reason. The ct showed no clot but double pneumonia and trace fluid around my heart. I’m still coughing a lot a week later so ba k to my Dr on Monday for me.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Wow that is so scary, but I am glad you are doing better. Sounds like they did a central line for you. Wishing you have a continued recovery from the pneumonia! :)

[@ElaineSharon358]

Dude you are a rockstar

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you 🥲🤘

[@joshbritton]

If it would be possible to do a video of step 3 practice questions so we can follow along that would be awesome! Best of luck on your exam 🐐🤙🏼

[@ShaunAndersen]

Ooooo that is a good idea!

[@miguelmaqueda9073]

Question for QnA: What is a fellowship and how do you apply? But great video and your determination is admirable!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Good question!! :) and thank you!

[@jerifiidierjeuufufuf1896]

You’re a person who I thrive to be like!

[@Austinteffeteller]

Keep crushing it! I just survived finals week in undergrad 😂 1 more year to go.

[@ShaunAndersen]

Yo congrats bro!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Mikebowls]

Hi good luck on step 3 you got this!!! Always enjoy the videos I look forward to them, I’m currently 30 about to be 31 in a few weeks and I’m starting my healthcare journey also. I’m taking my national phlebotomy test next Saturday to get my foot in the door from auto mechanics, then in January I’m starting university for my bsn starting out with chemistry then going to use that to get into med school I want to be a doctor also more importantly an orthopedic surgeon atleast that’s the plan. I know the journey is going to be a long one but looking forward to it, I am a lot nervous though because I was never really academically inclined I wasn’t the best student back in high school. If you have any advice for chemistry I’m all ears and happy to listen, I’ve had a few people tell me good luck!!! That it’s a tough class

[@ShaunAndersen]

Sounds like an awesome plan :) if its your passion, itll all be worth it! Keep on pushing through, its never too late to start!! Good luck!!

[@zarwatahir6284]

Question for next week Q&A: What is your favorite hospital cafeteria food

[@ShaunAndersen]

Ooooo solid question 😮

[@vanessaarnold882]

And is there anything you stay away from? 😝

[@judypeeklueer5484]

Your sweet little dogs were stealing the show at the end! They are so cute!❤

[@ShaunAndersen]

They always steal the show :p such attention hogs!

[@BrianHack-h8p]

Your videos are so great and I love the perspective they give! I’m currently a high schooler who wants to become a physician. What are some of the steps I should take to help realize this vision, or decide if this career is really for me? Also good luck on your USMLE! (although it’s not like you need it)👍 😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

Ill answer in the q&a! :)

[@AddisonMeissner-cl3pd]

Love your videos my question is what you would recommend to high school seniors who want to be in medicine one day!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great suggestion!

[@average-rice1068]

good luck on Step 3 Dr. Andersen! Send good vibes my way as I am waiting for 2 decisions from medical schools :) also question for next week’s vlog: what are some things to buy before medical school?

[@ShaunAndersen]

thank you so much!! :) will answer in the Q&A

[@nicolcacola]

80 hour work week is criminal.

[@ShaunAndersen]

RT!!

[@Austinteffeteller]

Question for Q&A: Has your study strategy or approach evolved for STEP 3 in comparison to STEP 1 and 2? And if so what has been the difference ?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question!

[@austinz833]

Great video Dr. Andersen! I understand you are super super super busy, but have you considered doing collabs with other creators?

[@ShaunAndersen]

I’d love to do more collabs! So far I really only collab with Andy 😂

[@DatDangBoy]

Q: Knowing what you know now, what would you tell yourself before starting your ICU rotation? Good luck on step!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question!! Will answer in the Q&A! :)

[@ugonwigwe5136]

good luck on step 3!! my question is: did you partially choose anesthesiology as a specialty because you value a stronger work life balance? there is talk that the ROAD specialities are better for maintaining side hustles (e.g. youtube) while making good money as a physician. or did it just work out that you fell in love with anesthesiology and it happens to align with someone like you who is a pretty prominent so called "medfluencer"?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question and I will definitely talk about this in my Q&A

[@emily1855]

In honor of your morning playlist -- what's your favorite band you've seen live?

[@ShaunAndersen]

oooooo probably Bruno Mars haha

[@finalfoxy6328]

What are your hours compared to attending anesthesiologists? I’m also DO, do u think I’ll have a shot at anesthesiology?

[@674bank]

Hey bro when do you find time to go to the simulation lab to practice your skills with placing lines and image studies u should record it.

[@ShaunAndersen]

I don’t do sim here but probably will when I go to my anesthesia program

[@stephanieencina1363]

Question for Q&A: are you ever worried about what your work/life balance will be like in the future when you have your own family?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question!

[@Vlogsbyafemale]

How did you get your 2 dogs ? & what’s your routine with them? 🐶🐾

[@ShaunAndersen]

Oooo great question I’ll answer in the q&a :)

[@tylerlev8044]

The payday math comes out to between 13 to 15 and hour

[@ShaunAndersen]

ooooof that is bad haha

[@ChrisJohnson-ub7xc]

13,47 an hr......things will get better 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@ShaunAndersen]

I hope so :O

[@june3536]

I’m so glad your hardest rotation is behind you, and you handled it so well! & Best of luck on your Step 3 exam. By the way, what’s your favorite study method for learning medicine? 🍀

[@ShaunAndersen]

Thank you so much!! :) and honestly UWorld is my go-to

[@Lifeupdates567]

QnA Question: Tip For Year 1 Medicine Students?

[@ShaunAndersen]

I have so many tips!

[@vanessaarnold882]

What are you looking forward to most about moving to San Diego/UCSD?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question

[@zytpxx5311]

WARRRR IS OVERRRRRR

[@ShaunAndersen]

FACTSSSSS

[@hotblooder6126]

I wanna ask about USMLE step 1 and 2. How much did you get in them and what do you recommend I do as a first year medical student

[@hotblooder6126]

This is my question for Q and A

[@ShaunAndersen]

I’ll answer in the q&a

[@aesco510]

1900 for 152hrs of work should be a crime

[@ShaunAndersen]

ABSOLUTELY

[@vickiekruger2907]

What is riding on passing step 3? Is it a board exam must pass to go on?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Yeah I just need to pass!

[@parthagarwal2040]

soooo how much sleep do you actually get on average

[@ShaunAndersen]

good question

[@slimeballdae]

holy....you look tired. Hopefully you get a well deserved break!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Yeah it was tough but I’m glad it’s over! :P thank you!

[@letty88]

Lol I don't get how people like the video before watching it. Yeah, I obviously will like this video at the end. 😂😊

[@ShaunAndersen]

It’s because they know it’s gonna be a fire video 🙂‍↕️

[@vineetkuchipudi9843]

how do you mentally handle not being able to go to the gym and be fit because you have work and Step 3?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question I’ll answer in q&a

[@Lifeupdates567]

QnA Question: Sir What is Your Future goal ?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Good question!!

[@bradenburzynski]

What's the next rotation?

[@ShaunAndersen]

Outpatient clinic!

[@bradenburzynski]

​@ShaunAndersen is it possible to get to med school as a be average student who struggles with math?

[@killerpistols9605]

what was your favourite part of being in the ICU

[@ShaunAndersen]

Great question

[@shibdassarkar9357]

Bro my cousin sister earns about 1.5 million dollars a year as a software engineer at meta California with 10 years of experience. Can anesthesiologists earn this amount of money with 10 years of experience? Please reply. Thanks a lot.

[@ShaunAndersen]

probably not that much :(

[@MaleneRasmussen-rr1nc]

Why Danish?

[@ShaunAndersen]

My dad was danish

[@kroline8]

What’s your ethnicity?

[@ShaunAndersen]

To be answered in the q&a 👀