Is Becoming A Medical Doctor Overrated?

[@ShaneHummus]

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[@soyflor3040]

we want about nursing in the USA is it worth it for international students to study nursing

[@ShaneHummus]

That is a good suggestion. Thanks for that

[@soyflor3040]

@@ShaneHummus you are welcome

[@chrisomoregie]

Hey Shane, what are your thoughts on autistic people and healthcare jobs? Should they consider other paths?

[@yousifabdulhussein]

I want a video on doctorates. I want to get my MD PhD

[@Kaseus-lq7cj]

I was trying to convince my parents that med school isn't for me and showed them the high suicide stats . My father said well you're mentally strong suicide isn't a thing in our culture lol wtf

[@ShaneHummus]

Yikes!

[@theinventor7027]

Tell them if they want to be associated with the doctor so much become a doctor themselves no one should force you to go to medical school if you don’t want to

[@daveyjones3016]

Bruh.

[@zyadali3413]

fax

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Lmao.

[@chinonsoibe2384]

Emphasis on parents brainwashing or deciding its doctor or bust. I finally decided I didn’t want to go to medical school, instead I prefer PA school. My father was so angry , hasn’t spoken to me in a bit. Also it’s my senior year I finally decided I wanted to be a PA. My advice? Parents won’t be here forever, do it for yourself.

[@ShaneHummus]

I would probably have to pin this comment one of these days. Cheers!

[@samg8452]

So who's paying the school debt then?

[@alvint4485]

senior year college or high school?

[@chinonsoibe2384]

Sean Darren me, I actually have scholarships and the school I go to isn’t that expensive

[@chinonsoibe2384]

A Anon college

[@mohammedhosen696]

I'm a psychiatry fellow, who graduated 8 years ago from med school, and all what I can say is that: This man is ABSOLUTELY TRUE in ALL what he said!.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Appreciate it

[@areufkingkiddingme]

As a Hospitalist, fk this sht.

[@430wasted]

Im interested in pursuing psychiatry. How much time would you dedicate to med school and residency?

[@MaML_MN]

@@430wasted md3-4yrs residency 3-4yrs

[@francesmunzen5897]

@@anikm111 Maybe he was a youngster when he created the account

[@AtomSimbol]

With this video, you have made yourself public enemy #1 to billions of Asian parents.

[@ShaneHummus]

😂😂😂

[@justinabenson7229]

And to African parents lol

[@akshaybharadwaj4460]

True as🤣🤣🤣

[@stephaniesosweet4205]

@@justinabenson7229 lol I can hear my mom in her accent saying you are going to become a doctor

[@playlistss4953]

It's nurse for me

[@AB-sr4xd]

Med school applicant: My grandpa died of a heart attack, which made me want to become a doctor Med school admissions: 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂❌

[@ShaneHummus]

face palm lol

[@davidjite999]

yea they always say "i really want to help people" but most of them just convince themselves that they do and just want the cash

[@Sunny-lt1zl]

Me

[@Justsaymiry]

When I lost BOTH my grandparents to cancer within 3 months, it made me start to wonder WHY. How it happened so quickly to two people living together, under the same causes. That’s how I started researching consistently, almost obsessively because I needed an answer to cope with the pain. From there, it all started. My admiration for medicine, how you have to make everything fit in the puzzle in order to solve a problem. It’s fascinating. So yes. I did get interested because I lost the people I loved.

[@ntl9974]

@@davidjite999 all they talk about is cash. And I see a lot of specialists go home at 4 and take Fridays off. Bunch of arrogant greedy bastards

[@breeromero7668]

The moment I stopped pursuing an MD I felt I could breath. Please volunteer and do your research in order to make a decision. While I know Docs that love their career I have met others who regret it

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Bree

[@petermaclauren2788]

Same. They make the process of just APPLYING to medical school so ridiculous and daunting. It is damn near corrupt how they take advantage of applicants and leave them in the dark.

[@thomynator6002]

Im a medical student...top 3 things to do to figure out if medicine is right for you: 1. Shadow a doctor in hospital 2. Shadow a doctor on call 3. Shadow a doctor in primary care If you see yourself doing what they do 24/7 and you wont bitch about working 65+ hours a week, then pursue medicine.

[@ShaneHummus]

That's a great input. Thanks for commenting that here. Any tips you want to share for the viewers? Cheers!

[@merlinel3855]

I think I’ll be just fine 😊🤓

[@akutenshi6946]

That actually depends on your specialty people who like to work less and chill more opt for ROAD specialities R- radiology (40-48hrs/ week) O- ophthalmology (45-47 hrs/week) A- anaesthesiology (40-60hrs/ week) the highest work hours out of 4 D- Dermatology (30-40hrs/week) highest base pay out of 4 All these specialities (especially radiology and dermatology) are high paying that’s why they are highly competitive too

[@markusmeijer9942]

Tip: Pull an all nighter before you shadow the doctor, if you’re pissed off and annoyed the whole time, there’s a good chance you’ll feel like that while you’re a resident, working 24 hours in a row.

[@nicolebeliz7284]

I was obsessed with being a doctor until I started working for one. I am in my senior year though, so it does suck a bit, but IMO pushing through and getting the MD would suck much MORE.

[@laurenciovasquez68]

You highlighted so many of the cons of being a doctor that have made me decide to be a nurse practitioner. Could you made a video on the differences between MDs, PAs, and NPs? I feel like there are so many misconceptions between the 3. They’re similar, but they do have key differences. Thank you for the video! It was very well made.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks a lot for your positive feedback and suggestion. Let me put that on the list. Cheers! =)

[@vladimirduvalsint1119]

Ooo

[@driedmango1914]

The word you’re looking for is “commitment”

[@ShaneHummus]

Definitely you need a lot of commitment to be a doctor. Yes! thank you. Any input on the video?

[@driedmango1914]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS I think it’s great. I completely agree that being a doctor is right for some people, but otherwise it’s an overhyped career. Lawyers should be next. They’re an even worse case IMO.

[@ntl9974]

@@ShaneHummus I meet nurses pharamacists etc that regret not going for MD. I think you also steer some people in this direction. Are you in the medical field or do you just make KZbin videos?

[@okgoogle999]

@@ntl9974 my dad is a pharmacist, he told me he regrets not going to med school. But he also said he loves his career 😂

[@okgoogle999]

@@ShaneHummus can you do a video about your journey to pharmacy school please? I am considering it over med school.

[@nicholasschroeder3678]

My dad was a doctor. Worked til he was 84--constantly. Fortunately, he liked it. But not for me. He was a psychiatrist, but hated it so much, he did a new residency in cardiology starting at 40. Was brutal on the finances. Again, he loved medicine, studying, and working. So it worked for him. But really think about it..Shane speaks the truth

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that Nicholas

[@sbkefamily5012]

At what age your father graduated from med school?

[@Bobxchen333]

I am from an Asian Family There is a huge pressure from relatives and friends to become a doctor, especially from my mother's side of the family. But since I was young, my father told me to become doctor ONLY ONLY if you could NOT see yourself doing anything else. Now I understand why.

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad to have you on the same page. Thanks for sharing that. I hope you don't mind though, so which degree did you pursue? Cheers!

[@Bobxchen333]

@@ShaneHummus I got a computer science degree. However, that degree did not teach me the skills I need for my job. I had to learn Java, J2EE on my own. Degree was just something I can put one my resume. This was 20 years ago, we did not have coding boot camp. And back then to learn coding you had to read a book. we did not have udemy, treehouse... You don't get a video to watch to learn.

[@Priyanshusingh-ix7kr]

Was your dad a doctor ? My father who was a doctor forced me to become a Investment banker/Consultant

[@Bobxchen333]

@@Priyanshusingh-ix7kr No my father is not a doctor.

[@ivonnechojolanzuniga4087]

In most part of word I guess, that video talk about Americans but it is the same situation in LA, most of parents want you to be a doctor, and there are tons of doctors applicants at university, if you want to go a great University you are overwhelmed because is the top one choosing career.. but you can do other things with that money and time .

[@berrytrash4175]

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[@ShaneHummus]

I cant decide what ads to put out there lol

[@berrytrash4175]

@@ShaneHummus it's okay. I find it amusing

[@thespiderexterminator2683]

This is so true. Everything he says about being a medical doctor is true. Nice video

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks buddy! Feel free to talk about your insights. Cheers!

[@magicslave3066]

The spider extreminator of course its going to be true why would he make this video if it wasnt !

[@paulomolina4723]

I love the passion and effort you put in to make this video Shane. No one should ever skip ads!

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for appreciating my work Paolo. If you really never skipped the ads, can you tell me what they were? lol kiddin

[@Julie-ip3il]

I’m a software dev but my parents are still disappointed I’m not a lawyer or doctor. Asian parents 😔

[@ShaneHummus]

Gee

[@default9999]

I'm a lawyer and I'm sure you gain more as being dev than the 90% of us, lol.

[@ricchburglar]

i have the same problem. One of my dad's friends calls him once a week or so to remind him how his daughter is in med school while i'm learning computer science. He looks at me with disappointment.

[@ricchburglar]

@American Man I told that to my dad and he told me that it was not about the money but about the status.

[@wolacuil2054]

@@ricchburglar omg

[@kolkena]

I was a physics teaching assistant in college. That's how I met all the premeds (it's a pre-requisite for the MCAT.) Holy cow, I did not envy them: they had to apply to 15+ medical schools and some of them didn't get into any of them! I was a C-student and I still have a good-paying job because for engineering it's not that big of a deal.

[@ShaneHummus]

It's a struggle! Know so many people that had to put their life on hold for 1,2,3 even 4 years because they applied and got rejected so many times

[@sara215]

It cost me $4000 to apply for the privilege of getting to medical school.

[@aluisious]

No one who is coming out of college knows whether they have "Stick With It" factor. School is day care, you don't know whether you can handle shit until it's actually happened to you.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for watching

[@MrYodi2007]

My MD told me that any school that wants a student besides Howard and maybe Duke, only cares about can you get large amount if loans 250-400k of loans. He said it was a good choice for him but he probably would have went another route! Only reason he wanted to become a MD is because every year for 3 weeks he goes back to Africa to give free healthcare to his small city back home. He said he still owes 100k in student debt, down from 388k after 6 years of practice. He said also there are only soo many Residency spots in the US for placement. He personally knows of 6 people after 7 years of graduating med-school, that they can't get a spot and they fall further down in rankings to get in a Hospital to train. Who the hell wants to gamble 500k in debt!? Glad I choose the Nursing route!

[@ShaneHummus]

Well if you plan it out and MD is where you really commit your self to, then it could go pretty well. Best of luck. Cheers!

[@jenmeier4366]

It is weird, in my friends and family group everyone told me to not become a doctor and they all asked me: Do you really want to do this? Maybe I am an exception or my culture is different, but not everyone thinks being a doctor is a good profession. To be honest, it is really stressful. My mum is a doctor and she is working constantly, she never had time for us and my sister and I suffered during our childhood.

[@Earthling108]

Look, I have been depressed and found my life meaningless at times. However, this profession gives my life a meaning which is why I want to become a doctor

[@ShaneHummus]

Sounds great! I love how you know what you want in life. Good luck on your chosen path. Which med school are you going by the way?

[@Earthling108]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS it is a DO school, I would rather keep it private. I was not gonna apply to a foreign school even though I could have gotten in easily. MD schools are very competitive. Not only do they want the best, (3.7 is the median GPA) but they will want to diversify as well. So people that are less than unique will not get a shot as easily.

[@chowsta168]

glad to hear your story, I went through the same thing as well, finding life meaningless until I found what I wanted to dedicate my life to! Going to start residency in 2 weeks!

[@yeori9084]

I feel really fascinated im not really passionate about stuff But i felt glad when i started reading comics about doctors and stuff im kinda glad reading that

[@MrBrewman95]

FYI becoming a physician more doubles your chances of committing suicide and when you are a depressed person it is more likely.

[@ab-mk6js]

I have two years left for graduating med school. I feel like preparing for war to study for my finals one month later. Just today, I was calling my mother about how stressed and confused I am. I said about five sentences and my mother interupts me, saying "Talk to your father." I said, it's okay, I said enough. I'm thirty nine, single, and used to have a good career in tourism and investing. Corona-19 stopped all that, so I went back to school, even though my talents are not in medicine for the most part. I am chasing a dream and wanting status and female attention. I honestly want to go back to tourism when the global economy stabilizes, perhaps be in medical tourism. Thank you for the great video. It's helping me go over the stress and loneliness.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your comment. Good luck in everything.. Cheers!

[@jinjan4064]

You want female attention? Well, as a female I can tell you that I think doctors are not really attractive. You know why? They work tons of hours and it is not a family friendly profession. A female wants you to be confident and you can only be confident if you love what you are doing. My boyfriends profession is not listed as an attractive profession, he has a construction company, but he loves what he is doing, he is a business man and I think it is super sexy that he knows how to fix stuff. He did not went to college. That does not make him any less smart or attractive. Do what you love to do, that is what makes you a well-rounded person.

[@ab-mk6js]

​@@jinjan4064 Your boyfriend seems like a nice person. I have high regards for people working in the blue collar section. I was fussy and ranting, so of course criticism follows. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@xsir_hcx3897]

I’m glad none of these reasons apply to me. It encourages me to continue going forward with my plans.

[@ShaneHummus]

Wonderful! If it's your calling, go for it. Cheers!

[@maximussaktish]

good for you, go save lives!

[@danniellacajares1889]

It took me a while to decide what I wanted to do for my life! I was so focused on being a doctor because I never did research and didn't know about all the career options that exist in the health care field! After doing my research I decided to become a nurse practitioner, everything you said is the truth! I realized I didn't have the passion to go through everything doctors have to do.

[@ShaneHummus]

There's always a plan B and always something better for us. Best of luck Daniela! Cheers!

[@samyaanni3967]

This was such a cool video and you basically stated everything that went through my mind when i decided to go the PA route! I was fixated on becoming a doctor (my parents literally said id be a docotor on the day i was born -wtf?!) But only in 11th grade reality set in and i realized just how little chance i had to actually get into med school, never mind residency after looking at stats. I just didnt want to deal stresses about getting into college now, then med school, and then stress about residency again. Its seems so endless! Now im in 12 grade and just got into 4 direct entry PA 5/6 year programs and feel so relieved! I can do what i love (medicine) without spending my entire 20s stressing about the next program i need to compete to get into.

[@ShaneHummus]

That's one of my fave.. PA.. Good choice! I was laughing about how badly your parents wanted you to become a doctor lol sorry.. Anyway, please tell us about your PA experience. Any tips would also be appreciated. Cheers!

[@samyaanni3967]

@@ShaneHummus their delusion was truly out of this world lololol but at least I actually love medicine & going to that so they're not too hurt. I still have 2 months of high school so I haven't started my program (though my graduate seat is reserved), but I think getting accepted into a direct entry PA program is so much easier then the traditional route. You're competing with high schoolers rather then professions with years of experience, so people that figure out what they wanna do early definitely have a advantage. My school accepted 25 people out of 800 applications after interviewing 50, so its hard but definitely easier then the normal PA school application process.

[@ShaneHummus]

That's awesome! Great career choice!

[@stanfatou2002]

@@samyaanni3967 darn. Wish i would have did this. Im just now figuring out that i want to be a pa right when school is about to end😑

[@akeinnivenvenuri7652]

@@samyaanni3967 hi I’m interested in becoming a pa could you pls guide me on that ?😞 I’m just after high school and have no idea on what to do next but I want to become a pa👀

[@itslash8493]

*it is not financially "good" to be a doctor for the money. you should only do it for self satisfaction, which would be worth it*

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Cheers!

[@nedeljkababic5826]

Yup, if you want to become doctor, cause you wanna help, save lives, wanna learn about medicine, are ok, with working, your ass off, and being constantly, mentally, exauserd then you, should go for your dreams!

[@yakinyamaddi]

doctor strange is rich

[@dragonking5767]

when I was in high school I really wanted to be a Family D.O but as I researched what it means to be a doctor and how much goes into it I switched to majoring in Nursing which I am so happy with right now and cannot see myself in any other major I am thankful I did not waste any time

[@ShaneHummus]

You went the right route then. How is the experience being a nurse? I would appreciate some input. Cheers!

[@domo2685]

I want to be a male nurse but my family says its not good. How is your experience with it

[@Oghenerievwe]

I just finished nursing school!!!!!

[@JykuEdits]

Maybesomeday males are nurses too it’s a good profession

[@merlinel3855]

Maybesomeday Do what makes you happy. There are plenty of male nurses, honestly.

[@RealAlexanderMusic]

I have considered going to Medical School upon the completion of my Chemistry Degree, but realized that I love the chemical component of medicine and am probably going to pursue my PharmD in Pharmacology. Medical School is very expensive, incredibly competitive, difficult, and not only do you need to complete 4 years of schooling, but an additional 2-6 years of residency depending on the field you choose. Plus the amount of student debt is insane. I'd rather have 45,000 debt upon graduating both my BSc Chemistry and PharmaD than to have 150k+.

[@ShaneHummus]

My thought process was very similar to this. Cheers!

[@abdulazizbhaloo8755]

i would really like to see a video talking all about his pharmacy degree/career. everything about his journey from why he chose it and all the pros and cons that come with it.

[@ShaneHummus]

I got one in the works. Stay tuned for it. Make sure to hit that notification bell so you wont miss it. Cheers!

[@abdulazizbhaloo8755]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS oh wow. Thank you so much. You’re the best. I’m pursuing a degree in Nursing, yet a lot of people are recommending pharmacy and I feel guilty about not doing my research in Pharmacy.

[@ShaneHummus]

Short answer: probably don't go into pharmacy. Look at BLS statistics for pharmacy vs nurse practitioner or physician assistant

[@justintaylor-moneymindset4073]

Some good points but I’m definitely glad we have doctors.. especially during times like this.

[@ShaneHummus]

Hey bro! Yeah we really need them. Sad that they have to face a lot of hurdles. Any other feedback you'd like to share? Cheers

[@GreenLakes1]

@@stretch273 True and we can water fast, but for things like emergency medicine, Dentists, Childbirth etc, we need doctors.

[@stretch273]

Enibokun Ero no we don’t just educate yourself simple

[@michaele.918]

@@stretch273 I don''t know man, I believed the virus was fake till I saw my uncle and his wife catch that shit firsthand.

[@stretch273]

Michael E. Just the regular flu like every year the “virus” mess is just for the election no need to be fearful just the regular flu

[@fordrobertson3461]

I have a suggestion. Make a video on how to smash the like more than once. I love your honesty on this video Shane. Did not skip a single ad.

[@ShaneHummus]

Appreciate that! Will be posting how to smash like video soon lol

[@johnsmithee6660]

I initially wanted to be a doctor for the money...but then I realised I hated a lot of people, so I think I might pursue a career in politics instead

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck John!

[@sherazkhan1000]

@@ShaneHummus i am going to be a Top Cop so i can do something great for the people/public

[@ntandonii7472]

Both of my parents are successful doctors, and as a child I always dreamt of being a doctor... but now I'm becoming more interested in other fields and careers, such as criminology, forensic psychology and physiotherapy. But my parents keep on telling me that those can be a backups in case being a doctor fails. And my teachers continuously tell me that not being a doctor would be a waste of my intelligence and potential. I genuinely don't what to do, because my worst fear is dissapointing my parents... and I feel like I might do that. :(

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck in your career path. Choose well. Cheers!

[@joeyschmutnick5695]

Choose what you want. Like criminology take criminology

[@angelusvastator1297]

Choose what you want and excel in them.

[@jinjan4064]

You do not want to be a doctor! You could be a great doctor, but it is not about that. You just do not want to be a doctor, thats it. You would waste your potential if you would sit at home and do nothing, but as long as you do what you love, you NEVER waste your potential.

[@williamdavis9630]

Wow. Well put together video! Currently a PharmD that decided I would’ve rather been an MD, starting med school this fall. you’re spot on about the Type A thing and sacrifice. I realized I couldn’t be a facilitator, I wanted to be THE guy, and lost a would’ve been fiancé in the process of deciding to go to med school. It’s not for everyone and yes, definitely need to research the decision before going into it.

[@ShaneHummus]

Right William.. Not just something you pick up and let go.. It requires commitment. Which med school are you attending?

[@williamdavis9630]

@@ShaneHummus Texas Tech El Paso! Native Texan :)

[@KBTU91]

I had majored in biology during undergrad with the plan to go to medical school. Long story short, I decided to change my major to nursing because I volunteered at a hospital, and I was able to see the different roles of the healthcare professions. After becoming a nurse I am very happy with the decision I made. After working as a nurse for a few years, I decided to return to school to become a nurse practitioner. I am very happy with the decision I made. I will be graduating soon with less debt compared to the MD route, and I am sure of the career path I chose. I would recommend anyone interested in becoming an MD should volunteer/find a job within a healthcare setting to learn more about what it’s like to work as an MD or other healthcare professional to get an idea of what it is like to serve in that role.

[@justinabenson7229]

This is why I love Physician Assistant cos I get bored easily and never very want to be boxed up in one spot

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for watching Justina

[@supermomofire]

With growing up when your only option is to become a doctor ,engineer, or pastor 😒

[@hurricaneirma561]

I told my dad I don’t think I am cut out for doctor than he tells me DO is good as well 🤣

[@ShaneHummus]

Doctor or Eng are both okay compared to being a pastor lol

[@supermomofire]

Hurricane Irma 😂😂😂

[@supermomofire]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS lol Caribbean parents are something else 😅man

[@ing.joelmanzino6439]

I tooked ing., Maybe im taking md now 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@Peacekeeper76]

I want to be a doctor to smack ppl in the face and say "get a hold of yourself man!"

[@ShaneHummus]

😂

[@charleschiemekaekeogu6908]

Totally worth it !!!!!

[@andreaandrade5738]

I smashed the button because I like you, unsmashed because my boyfriend is a doctor, resmashed it for the algorithm

[@ShaneHummus]

I subbed your channel but I will probably unsub if someone's boyfriend gets mad lol

[@ntl9974]

You're a very level headed person, disproving the stereotype that women are emotional and hot headed

[@SixHundredAndSixtySix]

Are we to be impressed that your boyfriend is a doctor? Or are we to be jealous?

[@ntl9974]

@@SixHundredAndSixtySix We're supposed to spread awareness that physicians lobby to keep the supply of doctors low, at the expense of people and patients, and to the benefit of their salaries $$$. In the US they train for about 11-13 years. Other countries it can 3, 5, 8. The outcomes in many other countries is just as good as in the US. The salary in the US is about x2 what it is in other countries. So dermatologists make about $350k+ when in other comparable parts of the world it would be $100-200k. Corruption

[@SixHundredAndSixtySix]

@@ntl9974 Wasn't talking about that at all mate. Interesting conspiracy. Not sure if I believe it as I can't find solid evidence for what you said, but it is interesting nonetheless

[@CoronaryArteryDisease.]

Great video. However, I do want to say that if you are an MD, DO, DDS, DMD, etc. and you have lost any love or passion or interest in your job, you can absolutely learn to love your career again (or begin to love it if you never truly did). My father is an ENT. He also further specialized in cancer surgery and then later facial plastics and reconstructive surgery. He lost interest in his career during his residency. However, he found a way to get past that, and it was through professional therapy and being open to new ideas. He found his love for it again. There are many good reasons people become physicians.

[@hisholiness4537]

I grew up around doctors. Let me tell you. These guys and gals are EXTREMELY smart and/or EXTREMELY hard working. These guys are literal FOUNTAINS of knowledge and have BOUNDLESS discipline. If you want to become a doctor, you must be prepared to work your ass off for 15 years. And keep your persuasive skills sharp because you can go very far with the slightest connections in the medical world. Above all, love all of it. Love it so much that you'd be willing to sacrifice your sleep for it. Even your social life (but the medical world is huge, and you'll be constantly interacting with strangers, so it's not so bad). Be prepared to give your life for it, because you will be having people's lives in your hands.

[@CappaClips]

What type of slavery and brain washed

[@CODE7X]

Ok not brain washed u are skull washed

[@degstoll]

It's not always 15 years, in some countries it's less than 10 years.

[@SAb-tt4kz]

Why would I sacrifice my time hard work good discipline for other people and corporations? We’ve been brainwashed to romanticize the career when there’s nothing in it for us not even money

[@degstoll]

@@SAb-tt4kz Not everyone has the resources to build their own company or be their own boss, and not everyone has the same mindset as you that they don't want to work to benefit others (and themselves).

[@rajaprakash1497]

I really appreciate how you take time to reply each and every comment.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for seeing that

[@rajaprakash1497]

@@ShaneHummus you are welcome. I really love all your videos. I just finished my schooling and kinda confused about my course. Watching your videos give me some clarity .

[@mikell.6064]

10 reasons why medicine is the best career (Current M1 and probably biased): 1) Don’t like people: pathology, radiology, research, hospital administration. 2) too much debt: HPSP, NHSC, and other full ride scholarship options. 3) Too stressful? Do DERMATOLOGY 4) Too competitive: Do Family medicine 5) Too time consuming? Do academic medicine 6) Too long? BS/MD route, you’ll be done with everything before 30 7) Too boring? Do emergency medicine 8) Wrong specialty? Subspecialize, chances are you can change a lot of what you do. 9) Too competitive? Go to the Caribbean 10) Too overrated? Probably, specializing in saving lives is no big deal and you could probably learn everything about the human body in a 2 year masters program.. cough cough PA school (sarcasm, no disrespect intended) In the end, it will be difficult, demanding, stressful, and time consuming, but if this is your passion you’ll always find the positive things otherwise you’re in the wrong path. Cheers.

[@ricchburglar]

I am not going to be a doctor but one of my dad's friends calls him once a week to remind him that his daughter is in med school. My dad looks at me with disappointment.

[@ShaneHummus]

Gee! Good luck

[@ricchburglar]

@@ShaneHummus yeah thanks.

[@maxpro8575]

🤣🤣

[@khattab5351]

ask your dad why he's not a doctor himself if he likes it that much

[@MrInzombia]

that souns toxic as hell no offense. But your dad has issues.

[@lomen9183]

After 4 years of studying medicine, i really doubt it and thought why the F did i decide to get this job? I really hate medicine , i hate communicating with people and patients but what should i do now, i am on the half of the way so i will complete it.

[@veronika.kubricka]

You can still work in fields like radiology, pathology or work in a lab setting if you hate communicating with people.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

@@veronika.kubricka yes what he said, or radiology

[@turnipsunilife8014]

I am doing MD and I decided on medicine in year 11 i think. It was my second choice, first choice being agriculture. I know, it makes no sense. I like being a doctor because I can help people with their health as much as i can. The idea that the more i learn and develop my skills, the more i can help is nice. And i like science.

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck!

[@drigormalta9628]

Doctor speaking. Totally true. Very useful video. As a psychiatrist I can tell how much suffering a wrong choice can bring in this profession. Unless you love medicine, MANAGE your career EXTREMELY well AND pay rigorous attention to your physical and mental health don't ever be a doctor!Before go to med school talk to every doctor you can and (I don't know if it is possible at most countries) go to hospitals and clinics and observe the routine until have a very clear idea about it because most people will spend 6 years and pay just to learn that they don't like it. But if you do councious decisions before and throughout your career it tornout to be very satisfying.

[@ShaneHummus]

Wow thanks for leaving a very helpful comment

[@starlight200816]

Applying 4 times is wild. I told myself id apply twice and give up. I gave myself and financial limit and time limit.

[@minhquando100]

This is precisely the reason why I chose to major in biomedical engineering as an undergrad. Biomedical engineering is honestly a pretty bad major if you want to get an engineering job, because you learn a little bit of everything and not enough of anything (when I say engineering job, I meant a job that involves building and designing things; biomedical engineering isn't actually that bad if you're trying to go into consulting or working for the FDA). However, majoring in biomedical engineering allowed me a chance to still pursue my interests in engineering while at the same time fulfilling the premed requirements. In my case, I still had to put in a lot of extra work for the premed requirements because I wasn't required to take organic chem but there are bioengineering programs that have a lot more overlap with the premed requirements. This would not have been possible if I was to major in biology because biology requires you to take a lot of additional bio classes that have little to do with premed and even less to do with engineering. I could've majored in an engineering major and do premed on the side but that's a lot more work than doing biomedical engineering because you have to complete the engineering coursework on top of premed courses. The end result was the biomedical engineering degree offered me the option of either going into engineering or going through with the med school admissions route. In the end I chose to go onto grad school to do a computer science masters degree because I want to work with artificial intelligence and machine learning but I don't regret making the choice to go into biomedical engineering, I regret staying with it for so long especially since I knew I wanted to get into CS after my freshman year and I could've switched majors without losing any credits, but then again if I were to switch, I doubt I would have had the opportunity to work on a senior design project that exposed me to machine learning like the one I worked on for my final year in biomedical engineering.

[@minhquando100]

For those of you who read my comment and are thinking about doing one of the two alternative options to what I did, here's my take on that: 1. The biology major: if you choose to major in biology, you really have to be all in on going into a health care profession. It is not easy to make the transition from bio into engineering. The reason why it's hard to make the transition from bio into engineering is because biology requires more memorization, and engineering requires much more logical reasoning. This naturally leads to the difference in the methods of studying for the two fields, biology will require you to make a lot of flashcards and read and memorize your notes, whereas engineering will require you to do more practice problems in order to truly understand the logic. And hence why a lot of bio majors are completely garbage at math, physics, and computer science. 2. Taking premed courses along with your engineering coursework: this option is actually the best option, it's even better than biomedical engineering because it gives you solid job opportunities AND you get the option of continuing onto the medical school admissions track, and in some cases it actually might help you stand out from other applicants when medical school admissions committees are looking at your application. However, the downside is it's more work than just majoring in biomedical engineering and biology. But if you do choose to go with this option, my number one advice would be to do your premed courses during the summer, I did organic chem 1 & 2 summer of my freshman year, biochem and cell bio summer of my sophomore year, and microbiology and genetics summer of my junior year and it was hard but it was doable.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that Minh! I appreciate you opening up. Thanks for leaving a sensible comment worth reading. Cheers!

[@AB-sr4xd]

@@minhquando100 I'm thinking of majoring in bioengineering with pre med so I can go into engineering if I decide that med school isn't for me. Would a bioengineering degree provide me with a variety of career options? Are there other engineering disciplines I should consider? How difficult is it to keep up your GPA with an engineering major?

[@minhquando100]

@@AB-sr4xd like i said, bioengineering is pretty shitty if you're trying to get an engineering job. it's not bad if you want to work for the FDA, the USPTO, or go into consulting, but again, i wouldn't consider any of those jobs to be engineering jobs because you're not designing or building anything. other engineering disciplines you should consider would be computer science and computer engineering because both majors have excellent job opportunities. as for keeping up your GPA, it's doable but it will require a lot more work. for example, if you're trying to major in CS and do your premed requirements, you're essentially putting in an extra semester of coursework because most (if not all) of the premed courses with the exception of calc 1 & 2 and physics 1 & 2 are probably not going to count towards your CS degree so if you want to keep your GPA up, you should figure out a way to spread out your coursework, that way, you don't have to end up taking organic chem in the same semester with hard CS courses like algorithms... my advice to you would be to take courses over the summer. whichever courses you find easier, take those during the summer, whichever ones you need more time with, take it during the year. now keep in mind that it's not always possible to do that, especially as you get into your junior and senior year. for example, in my case, i had no choice because my bioengineering courses are only offered during the year, so i had to take my premed courses during the summer. so sometimes you're just going to have to suck it up and push through those difficult semesters. good luck.

[@javiervelazquez4326]

As a current medical student, I do agree with some points such as debt and pressures from family, etc. However, there is also a component of genuine interest of learning the science and applying it to a clinical scenario. Although I do think medicine is not for everyone, it does have an upside for those that are genuine interest on the subject and the development of the medical field.

[@damaniskateboarding6948]

Facts I'm in Nursing 🎉 I love learn about physical diseases or issues (eg, cirrhosis , Heart failure, etc).

[@joekelley8586]

I will be becoming a doctor in the future and i will be the first in my family. I love this video because all of the bad reasons mentioned in this video mean nothing to me. They do not motivate me now and they never will but soooooo many people do it for these reasons. Also i love med school insiders and i respect kevins buisness savvy and knowledgeable approach but about a week ago i actually visited the site to see the cost of the packages and i literally laughed out loud and lost a bit of respect for him. Sad but true

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck Joe! Glad to see you have everything planned out and if it's for you then everything will fall in to place. Cheers!

[@drfifteenmd7561]

I just rationalized it by saying, “must be those medical school debts”.

[@MoeDavinci]

Big Facts! Working in Healthcare IT, I work relatively close with MDs in different practices. I can say that your primary care physicians are SPENT. 10-11 workdays (even at home), coworkers becoming bothersome, corporate conjuncture (Often times in meetings with higher-ups in the medical group after work hours about insurance), credentialing, job goals, actual rivalries with other MDs within or outside of the practice, and then there's me, the guy who has to tell them that the software that they use to record medical information is being updated and some fuctionality may change with the applications. Tough. NPs and PAs do virtually the same thing but they seem happier. The only difference is that they can't prescribe schedule 2 drugs (which also gets delegated to the MD as well along with their usual workload).

[@ShaneHummus]

Desmond gets it 👌

[@AlexanderZim]

I'd love a video on career options which a degree in CS/IT grants you.

[@ShaneHummus]

That would be a blockbuster! Thanks for your suggestion Alexander. Cheers!

[@aboubakeramer3005]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS yessss id also love that vid

[@minhquando100]

Your degree options are anything that requires software, which means you can pretty much enter any industry.

[@fernandotenesaca2482]

Yes I would love if you made a comparison between PA’s and NP’s! Love the videos

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for your suggestion. I get that a lot. I'll put that in queue. Cheers! =)

[@justarandomdude7754]

Both of my parents are MDs and my mother never wanted me to be follow their footsteps because of the amount of work they do is just insane but that was a choice only I can make and I went for it. The catch is the things in this video doesnt really apply to me because Im from turkey. Here things are hella different first difference is you can go to med school straight out of high school all you have to do is being in the top 20 thousand people out of 2.4 million in the university entrance exam (YKS) for a free med school and 50 thousand for a private one( which is quiet expansive). And only M.Ds can write a prescription, there is no such thing as a D.O. After you finish 6 years of med school you became a general practitioner and make around 15k USD a year but you can take a really hard exam to became a specialist if you pass the exam you will became a assistant specialist and make 17k USD a year after u finish your residency (like 5 years) you can finally make 25-30k USD a year but it depends on the speciality. That was the money talk and it can sound like so little money for u guys but its quite good here. Downside is you really cant buy good cars and electronics in any job other than doing bussiness on your own which is really risky because of the corruption.

[@justarandomdude7754]

If anybody has a question just ask it I will gladly answer

[@thefenerbahcesk4156]

I was born in America, but I'm thinking about going to medical school in Turkey. I'm 23 years old though. Would I be significantly older than everyone else?

[@justarandomdude7754]

@@thefenerbahcesk4156 well most of my class is 18 or 19 years old but there are some people with your age. Since we can go to med school straight out highschool you will be older than %95 of the students. is it really important tho? If you are worrying about social life I think you will quite popular here since u have so many stories from the US.

[@volvos90xc]

D.O. are physicians in the USA and accepted in other countries too

[@rachel_lalaa]

i want to be a doctor solely because i believe i can do it. I am a hardworking person, i can sacrifice my sleep 24/7 for the sake of work, i also love studying, i also want to keep myself busy all the time. The thing thats making me down was abt financial. I think my parents could afford med expenses but the fact that i still need financial support at the age of my 20's really sht me up. Oh and i cant also travel :((

[@edoardomantellini9256]

This is the most inspiring video I've ever seen on the entire internet. Thank you so so so much for your awesome work!

[@Thomasromer2002]

I’m a medical student on my 5th semester out of 12 total. And I’m really thinking about switching to ie. engineering. But the work seems really taxing. I wanna be emotionally “there” with the patients, but I think it will suck the life out of me, and I don’t want that. And the shifts suuuuuck.

[@zzzz_020]

I don't care helping people, I want money

[@aceayo1991]

Bro💀💀

[@whoiskemani]

😂😂😂same

[@angel-np7tb]

gosh this is so helpful , im someone aspiring to work in either interior design , graphic design or architecture and i have a mom wanting me to become a doctor 😢 will definitely show her this

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ronnieb2517]

Could you make a video on the best healthcare careers?

[@ShaneHummus]

I was just thinking of that yesterday. I'll put it on the list. Make sure to stay tuned so you dont miss anything. Cheers!

[@antisocialpill]

I just graduated highschool this year and I aspire to become a doctor because: -I'm a hugeee biology enthusiast and have always been fascinated by it -I don't wanna sound cheesy but I genuinely want to help.. this is coming deeply from my heart, I'm looking for the lovely experience even if it was meant to sacrifice myself and time for it. - I adore to analyze things and find a connection, so its like being a detective but analyzing things within the body tbh I really enjoy being at any health-related department and I just get chills of excitement and would whisper to myself "you'll get there..", but I do consider genetic engineering as well as biomedical engineering or just becoming a biology teacher.

[@ShaneHummus]

thanks for sharing. Good luck!

[@denzelb1333]

ahh another soul that fell to the trap

[@narimene2848]

SAME! except I'm in middle school

[@e.moonbound2420]

None of my parents went to university, I just wanna do some surgery.

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck

[@chrisdavies6475]

Many years after escaping from medicine, about 37 years later, extreme stress made me mentally ill. Specifically I had bipolar mood disorder.

[@icanugget6267]

THANK YOU SO MUCH YOU SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME! I'm currently at my premed 1st year but i only spent half a semester and already noticed how much dedication i needed to invest. The pressure was already there and it felt so wrong i never felt so forced in anything, I decided after finishing the 1st semester i'll shift to Chemistry, my real passion. Growing up in the asian side I'm not only influenced by my family but also by my peers and environment. They made it seem like doctors are like the must-have occupation, but after spending half a semester in my premed course I was instantly depress and tired all the time.

[@Agtsmirnoff]

I’m a relatively new doctor, and I think this video is kinda harsh in the profession..but chemistry is pretty badass and really respectable, don’t hesitate at all to go down that path!

[@patrickfreire661]

Usually when I see the ones who dont really wanna be doctors but do it for the money they usually say “i wanna be a neural surgeon or a cardiac surgeon”, those two careers always show up on the top on careers that make the most money, at school a neurologist came and explained his career and training and after he mentioned how ling a grueling residency was 80% of those students that said those two fields said they didnt wanna be those surgeons anymore

[@LevelUpYourLife]

Thank you for doing what you do here! We need to really look inside of ourselves and decide what we REALLY want. Then spend our time and energy pursuing that! If you want something badly enough, you will make it happen. Becoming a doctor is going to spend years of your life and finances toward an end goal that you COULD be using toward your own dreams! 🙏💖

[@ShaneHummus]

Love what you said here. Completely true . Thanks a lot for leaving an insightful comment. Cheers!

[@yopranay]

Very well made and well backed up video. Was expecting a video to be full of opinions from someone who knows nothing about medicine, but everything you said is 100 percent true, backed up, and applicable to every person who goes through the journey of a doctor. The rule not the exception.

[@aswinprasad1011]

All Asian parents need to watch this video! They need to understand they cannot force their kids into a career just because they want to brag to their friends about their kids

[@ShaneHummus]

Haha true

[@roshanpatel1654]

100% can relate.

[@willjeffries6228]

I agree with a lot that you said. That being said its still what I am hell bent on doing, I came into undergrad studying Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology with the idea that I would want to work in a laboratory developing vaccines. I still think that is an awesome field that a lot of people love but I wanted to do that because I didnt think I was smart enough for medical school but I had a passion for medicine. I learned you do not have to be Einstein to become a physician I am working so hard and got myself the scores, gpa, clinical hours, and shadowing that has me on track to get admitted to at least one medical school. If med school doesn’t work out I will be perfectly happy and content going to either PA or nursing school.

[@0s0sXD]

Good luck man I hope you land where you benefit the most

[@Sunny-lt1zl]

I feel attacked lmao. Still gonna be a doctor tho

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck then.. Which med school are you planning to go?

[@Sunny-lt1zl]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS Jacobs school of medicine and biomedical sciences. I do have a backup plan if I end up changing my mind though

[@ShaneHummus]

What's your back up plan? Maybe I could share some advice. Cheers!

[@Sunny-lt1zl]

Shane Hummus - The Success GPS My degree is in medical technology, it pays well after college. I’m going to work for a year or two then apply for med school if I decide to.

[@maximussaktish]

I hope you succeed

[@falsesectslikeshiaarejudeo6543]

alot of ppl want to be dr. due to family pressure. status. money dr. have high suicides, you have to document due to insurance, takes up so much time away from fam and friends. 9 :00 - avg. dr. is 200k, and compound right away. you can't switch specialties. staying up to date, residencies is time consuming. --- to get in do A type, studying last minute is not an option. you did research to be logical. have a plan and dedicated. team player and effective. alt. is physician asst and nurse practicioners, much less debt and work in 20s. and can switch specialties.

[@degstoll]

That could apply more in countries like the US, Canada and the UK. In some countries medical school is extremely cheap, for example 5.000 or less (though your salary in those countries is much less than in the US or the UK) so debt is minimal or nonexistent. Other than that, there are specialties where you work 9 to 5 jobs with little to call, for example family medicine, pediatrics, etc... But yeah, you have to be extremely dedicated and do a ton of research in order to actually go into medicine, so yeah a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant would be more feasible career choices for those who don't avoid the problems you've listed.

[@throwaway7425]

Can’t tell if I’m in it for the wrong reasons. Doing the same thing over and over is excruciating and I’m willing to put in the schooling to overcome that. Doctor’s jobs change by the hour depending on patient. I feel much more focused on attending to others rather than a company’s objective

[@gtaitz]

I have a really creative mind and don't want it going to waste, I want to help improve medicine with my creativity and make an impact on health for future generations which is why I wanna be a Physician.

[@ThisisDaniel]

I don't know what I love more, your great perspective or the choice of clips! Great work, informative and entertaining! 😀

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad you enjoyed! Cheers!

[@starpoptarts]

I have a lot of friends who are pre med and the reason why they do it is because they love biology and helping ppl

[@jeffreythechefgo714]

Completely agree with what you said Shane. Which is what my parents keep telling me as well about being a doctor. So accurate how your described it.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks buddy! Parents are almost all the time right about something. What did they want you to pursue though?

[@CeceliaBedelia]

I have to agree! I’m a veterinary student (basically the same thing and same amount of schooling and expenses except that my patients bark and moo) and, while I love it, it is NOT for the faint of heart!! Best job ever, but make sure it’s for you!! I encourage everyone who asks me about vet or med school to job shadow at different hospitals and clinics to see if they actually like it. I do have to say that a work life balance is possible, but while you’re in school, your whole life is definitely school.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for you input on this Cecelia

[@Queenamizzo]

Thank you for this video. I am over here in a crises feeling like being a doctor is not the path I want to go into. I am going to do more research on different healthcare jobs. A lot of points you made resonates with me. I am First Generation college student who’s family is relying on to choose the best career for myself and for the family. Something where jobs are always available... in the future too

[@ShaneHummus]

Welcome. Thanks for watching

[@swing_king-x3212]

You saved me from plenty of head weight compared to the other videos, really helped me decide my decisions

[@ShaneHummus]

Glad you found it helpful. Cheers!

[@salem4w]

A lot of people have told me I should become a doctor because I'm "smart" and good at science, even though I'm not interested in medicine at all. Umm, no thanks. I'd rather go into biotechnology (similar to biochemistry) and have a better, less stressful career in a lab. Glad I realized this when still in high school

[@ShaneHummus]

Good luck Mizeria

[@WJYN7435]

Im a med student and truth is that for me medschool was the easiest path because I have slightly above average memory. And when I say ez, I mean because it doesn't rely on luck or opportunity. It's just straightfoward memorizing and tada. Litteraly the last year of highschool I was like: mmmh time's coming what should I do? Then i applied for medschool 1 year exam and got in. Specificity in my country is that you don't need some build up good grades since middleschool with only A and interviews. It's a test exam entrance with ranking on 1 year. The way I like it, no luck, pure objectivity and no subjectivity (aka inteviews). The entrance rate is about 8-10%, so you need to rank in the top 10%. Also to answer your question of why not become a nurse to help ppl? Well, nurse school is not as intellectually stimulating as medschool, you barely scrath the surface of things when you get to really go deep in medschool. Medschool is i'd say #1 passion. and love for medical sciences (if you're that nerdy kid watching back in the days those TV docs on discovery science/ nat geo etc in your free time, then that's for you) #2 purpose in life . Man, in my year class there's a few former bankers and finance ppl who were making BIG money in their previous career. But they changed everything in their late 20's because they found no meaning in just making money. For some people its okay and a job is a job as long as it makes money. But some people need a TRUE prupose and meaning to their job. #3 status. Obviously, walking chin high and proud is great #4 money. Comes with status. Not the biggest money, but it's above average so more than decent.

[@Medpostbacc]

This is basically supply and demand. Becoming a doctor is difficult because they want individuals who are willing to go through the academic rigor to become a physician. If medical school was like getting your business degree, then EVERYONE and their mom Will become a physician. Well, you can’t pay everyone 200K per year! Also, your friend who had to reapply to residency multiple times, he probably has some red flags on his application… most US med schools have a 92% match rate! There are state schools that cost less than the amount you will spend on a MBA or some other degree. Therefore, if you can’t handle the entrance exam or pre-medical coursework, medical schools DON’T WANT you.

[@Happypappytappy]

Facts

[@willsong1317]

A friend recommended your channel. I'm glad he did. I like what you are teaching here.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks Wilson. Share your thoughts on the video too. Cheers!

[@Ashfurxx]

This is a really good video, I work in the OR for a few years now, sadly their are a shortage of alot of med staff especially now a days. But I do agree even though the surgeons/doctors I work with do an outstanding job for patient safety and health. But sometimes I see that their hurting, tired, restless. And usually anti social compared to other staff.

[@addylemon6815]

Dude you are 100% right. I quit after 3 years of residency and you have no idea about the mental torment this wrong decision has had on my life. But it did turn out to be the best decision of my life though because it allowed me to start a business and try to get out of medicine forever. But your advice is so solid I advise EVERY pre-med student to not just watch this and think "I AM MENTALLY STRONG ITLL BE OK" that means nothing unless you really want to do medicine - GO AND F'ING SHADOW DOCTORS AND SEE EXACTLY WHAT THEY DO IN THE HOSPITAL MEDICAL SCHOOL IS ALSO AN ILLUSION OF THE JOB

[@myyt7590]

How can i start a business like u

[@addylemon6815]

@@myyt7590 Find something you are good at and try doing it on the side first and then hopefully full time. Are you in medicine right now?

[@myyt7590]

@@addylemon6815 no but after this 6 moths are done i might choose college courses like bio chem

[@addylemon6815]

@@myyt7590 If you truly want to do medicine you will never need to worry about money or a side business. So really find out if it is for you or not, if it is then just focus on your medical career for now IMO

[@thomasle2937]

Ironically, this video makes me want to become a doctor

[@ShaneHummus]

Haha plan it out and make sure you commit to it. Which med school are you planning to go?

[@validatedclassified2564]

lol you're crazy but i love it though

[@thomasle2937]

@@ShaneHummus Lmao. I'm a texas resident so probably somewhere there.

[@matouskrizek1668]

This is absolute truth, I have around doctors and medschool teachers and those are the facts... I wanted to write I wish everybody should listen to this, but if they did, the healthcare would collapse. Out of all the medschool students I know, about 50% chose it because of family pressure (or subtle "brainwashing"). Around 30% do it for the status, mostly seeming to have self-esteem issues, wanting to be finally respected. Something about 20% do it for the money, especially because here in Europe, being a doctor is extraordinarily financially stable job no matter where you live. Only about 10% do it for the job itself, and many of those stay on medschool education and medical research. People which you described as good doctors can be great just about anywhere. There is no way enough of them would sacrifice majority of their free time in the next 30 years to become a majority among doctors.

[@nakibulalam1639]

Wow very insightful, thank you. I do have a childhood story and all that. But I believe I want to become a surgeon because I love the challenge that it comes with as well as the complexity of the human body. I know it sounds very cliche but I hope to get shadowing opportunities and figure out if I really want to do that.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that. Best of luck!

[@Ch9-7708]

Hey thanks for the video, and the red flags helped me to rethink on things. The thing is, my parents actually don’t pressure me to be a doctor at all. My mom studied medicine and hated it and switched her career. I’m interested in medicine because I like taxonomy and have always loved nature documentaries. As for the respect and money, they’re not my main goals but are good additions.

[@Radioactivepaladin0703]

I think it is mainly due to the prestige and feeling of being a Doctor of Medicine.

[@nour3660]

I wanna be a surgeon type of doctor, like a heart doctor or something because i love it so much and i honestly enjoy biology/ human biology

[@lilianeortolan3090]

I'm interested in seeing a video about NP and PA

[@ShaneHummus]

I might make one in the future.. Stick around and ring the notification bell. Cheers!

[@tia2669]

I absolutely agree with you Shane, I was soo pressurized by my parents relatives and some strangers idek to become a doctor and I rlly couldn’t see myself there. From the time I was like born my dad wanted to make me a doctor, coz it was his dream and he couldn’t be one. So I was basically brainwashed by my own parents to become a doctor coz its respectful and shit and i foolishly believed more like , made myself believe that it was what I wanted. When I finished highschool I realized it wasn’t for me . It was so hard to figure out wt to do coz I still wanted to be in the health care field but just not a doctor or a nurse then finally I made a decision to study health sciences and I’m gonna pursue it next year. Hope I do well😭 And others please don’t become a doctor when u actually don’t want to:)

[@jerrycadena2024]

Unfortunately - Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants - and heck even Registered Nurses - are paid too much - in comparison to becoming a MD - this is probably not good for society.

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@phillewis3180]

In comparison you are right but for the work all medical employees make is very low compared to what they put in.

[@khmerosjabuzz4537]

I am a doctor moving to the US and it is damn hard like what he said 😞

[@pshakouri]

I became a doctor and I can't imagine doing anything else. Love every second of it. I could have also become a movie director

[@ikramrafi6481]

For who is really passionate but can't afford it, there are private medical schools in italy, they last six years and cost around 12k a year, and when you're back in the us you can go right away into residency, the courses are in english, or if you want to save more money, you can go into a public school (public unis are as good as private ones in here) still 6 years programs but for 2-3k dollars a year. same thing, as you're back you can go right away into residency. Same thing for countries like switzerland, spain and france, you have to pass an admission test and you're in. :)

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for sharing that

[@leighton12]

IMO being a pharmacist has the best balance from personal experience

[@ShaneHummus]

Thanks for that comment. Cheers!

[@cancare8869]

i think you saved me. there was no pressure( my several close relatives are doctors and they used to tell me not to become one --) nor willing of status. i just start imagining myself as one, also being dead honest with myself. at some point i wanted it to get momentum in wealth and actually start business. i did not know what i wanted but now i still don't know. yikes.