Life as a US Resident Doctor: The Good, The Bad

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Hey everyone! Welcome back to my channel! Today, we're getting real about what it's like to be a resident doctor in the US. Residency is a crazy time-it's tough, it's rewarding, and it's definitely a rollercoaster. So, let's dive into the ups and downs of this intense but awesome phase of a doctor's journey.
I'll be sharing the good stuff, like the amazing learning experiences and the moments that make all the hard work worth it. But I'll also be honest about the tough parts, like the long hours and the stress. Whether you're a med student, thinking about going into medicine, or just curious about what doctors go through, this video is for you!
Grab a snack, get comfy, and let's chat about the real deal of being a resident doctor. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into the medical world!
⌚️TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Start
0:30 Pros
3:04 Research
3:45 Work Culture
4:50 The Cons
6:14 Medical Practice
7:01 The Match
8:05 Food
8:29 Takeaway
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[@harshitahooda4313]

Thank you so much for being so transparent. There are so many videos on yt guiding us through the USMLE process, but nobody talks about how life is after you get there. Videos like these help us a build a realistic picture in our head and really bursts that fantasy bubble that we have about the american dream, and would help us in adjusting better instead of feeling disappointed. And as always - grass is greener on the other side. Wish you lots of love and happiness 💖

[@veenashree8073]

So beautifully explained !

[@ssm188]

Thank you, doc! Very informative! 😊

[@Sona77.]

Good luck. I wish you all the success in your medical career ❤

[@bipinchandra8080]

Explained so well! No bias whatsoever. Hope more influencers were this way.

[@DoctorDeva]

Thanks boss ! xD

[@shaill.5]

I'm so scared about planning to shift everything but very reluctant. Thank you for sharing expirences🥺

[@ankushmaurya1822]

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[@julianasuarez7974]

thanks for your videos are super helpful for me. please make more videos about your current life as a doctor in the USA❤ (i´m from Colombia, i hope one day be a IMG doctor)

[@Xameer772]

Awesome vid.... Since you've talked about loneliness, which 3 or 4 states or cities should we aim for, in order to yk, have a proper support system? Thx in advance and all the best!!

[@dr.rashimahajan]

As an incoming PGY1, I feel like this video was exactly what I needed to hear.

[@DoctorDeva]

Thank you ! Do share it with your colleagues if you found it helpful

[@pepper2240]

Hello. Im in first year mbbs can you tell me which books should i read and how to start studying for usmle in first year? Please i'd like an answer :)

[@kushalkriplani1642]

During my rotations, definetly there was this feeling of overusing the resources, sometimes it felt we did more with less, here they do more but with a lot more.

[@DoctorDeva]

Agreed!

[@Harimugesh]

Can you provide us with a checklist of things to do before leaving college that cannot be done afterward, such as research and observership programs? My college is arranging one, so should I go ahead and participate in it? A checklist would be useful

[@DoctorDeva]

Yes please go ahead ! It’s a good opportunity

[@HarshSingh-hm8gr]

Can i aim for neurosurgery residency after doing 2 years of post doctoral research in the US

[@DoctorDeva]

It’s very hard but anything is possible. Keep trying

[@Drblessed07]

My sister is doing her PG in medicine from a govt medical college in India. She's in a central college and paid a lakh per month with a fees of 5k per year.. so in govt college you end up saving ALOT. Also, how many years is PG there? Like here it's 3 years irrespective of the branch. What about there?

[@ijazali5927]

Grt ❤❤

[@ZaidIrfan-pi8im]

Is Family Medicine training in US better than GP training in UK or Australia?

[@RabiaSultana-hs4hy]

I heard are still less chance even if u score well but dont have good lor and research background. is it okay to get lor and research by doing observership? Also what kind of research do you recommend? if EMR available and if it's not available?

[@DoctorDeva]

Yes that’s absolutely fine !

[@shreyadave9096]

I have completed my mbbs a year back and I will be getting married to an H1B holder by next year. Can you suggest in demand career options other than residency that I could pursue? It would be of great help since you’re in the system you would know the reality of the job demand in healthcare and associated fields. Thank you!!

[@kajaljaizz]

hi i wanted to pursue usmle but i’m not sure if i want to get into internal medicine. i’ve never seen an indian mbbs graduate who got matched into anything other than internal medicine and yes ik it’s hard to even get matched at all but are there other options to get matched into, for someone who’ll graduate from mbbs in india? i would love to hear suggestions of residency programs with chances similar to get matched into as internal medicine, for an indian img

[@DoctorDeva]

Depends on what you want to do ! I know a lot of people in psychiatry, Peds

[@Rachh.._0608]

Hi Is St john medical clg Bengaluru good clg? Does it have good network which will be helpful for usmle?? Plzz reply

[@chandrasekharneelakandan390]

100 dollars per day salary per day , that’s like 8k per day and 2.4 lakh per month . As consultant US docs get paid around 5 times of how they get paid in residency . Nearly 500-600 dollars per day ,amounting to 20k per month . Life time earning of 10 millions ( inflation adjusted ) . Hope it helps

[@DoctorDeva]

Average consultant salary in the US is 250K

[@chandrasekharneelakandan390]

@@DoctorDeva yes that’s what i said , 50-60 k during residency , to 250k during attending period ..

[@sunriselotus]

Yes except if you do med in Us where you have to take loans. Most people from India have their school paid for by their family.

[@Anonymous78669]

Does having personal connections makes it easier to get matched into any least competetive speciality?

[@DoctorDeva]

Yes a lot of!

[@Ragzzz05]

Does the step scores depend on the kind of med college we study in ??

[@DoctorDeva]

Nope only how well you study after

[@LunaKong]

do you mind sharing how many hours of work do you average each week? can you please share you residency program ?

[@DoctorDeva]

60-65

[@LunaKong]

@@DoctorDeva seriously？😲, I can't believe how people can tolerate that for 3 years.

[@tigervinay]

Green card backlog is insanely late. Is it worth working on a visa all your life and no real hope of getting a green card?

[@DoctorDeva]

Idk I’ll let you know in a few years XD

[@DrAbubakarShahzad]

Simple Answer sister ---> The doctor's profession is no longer as good as the public was led to believe. If you can afford to study outside of the country. There are also too many difficulties & issues there. There is no longer any scope for MBBS in India or Pakistan.

[@DoctorDeva]

I think there is more nuance to this. It’s definitely not for everyone !

[@quamrulhuda1536]

Does having gap years affect your cv?

[@DoctorDeva]

Just one

[@DoctorDeva]

Sorry I meant I had one, but less than 3 is ideal

[@HarshSingh-hm8gr]

Heyyy does kmc manipal has great alumni network in usa

[@DoctorDeva]

Yes it does !

[@HarshalPatel-uk3cg]

500 usd a month for savings Like seriously 😳? Is it a joke? I think it's not worth the hardwork one is gonna put into it

[@DoctorDeva]

For me that’s enough, but I don’t save a lot either. So if you want to save more you could

[@DoctorDeva]

But this is first year residents salary and the salary increases 4 times when you graduate

[@NamanLochan]

I'm mbbs 1st year student.... Yeah I'm gonna be soon there ❤️🫶🏻

[@logeswarisivakumar8446]

Hi mam. Is it ok to have a slightly bad pic in the ECFMG CIF? Would it affect anything?

[@DoctorDeva]

Define slightly bad! xD

[@logeswarisivakumar8446]

@@DoctorDeva Like poor lighting?

[@logeswarisivakumar8446]

@@DoctorDeva Like poor lighting and no smile? 😂