So You Want to Be a GENERAL SURGEON [Ep. 29]

[@ghexhsdhujvcfbsdhucvrej5452]

Highschool: Ill be a cardiothoracic surgeon! College: Nvm Ill just be a general surgeon Pre-med: Pediatrics is fine Med school: Just some doctor is fine Internship: I shouldve studied computer science

[@chiragmathias771]

literally me except I'm in Uni right now.

[@header_guard1112]

Thinking about going from software engineering to medicine.

[@kaitlynendsley5735]

Me but still in college 😅

[@3amscribbles449]

Relatable

[@SaraMahmasani]

Me but im still in highschool

[@DemetriPanici]

For those of you who want to become one, know that it may take a long time but it'll be worth it with the impact you make on people's lives!

[@tomr6866]

That's a weird way to describe "shitload of money"

[@jesustalkspace]

@@tomr6866 that too lol

[@NatRafael]

@@tomr6866 😂

[@wholeNwon]

I once knew a great professor of surgery. He was a technical wizard, extremely knowledgeable and very highly regarded. He would take care of the pt. postop., of course, and then continue to consult but turn over all other care to internal medicine. He would say, "I am the pt.'s surgeon, not his internist. My job is to safely perform the most technically perfect operation possible." One should not attempt to be all things to all people. He was a very kind man and pts. loved him with good reason. Be that sort of surgeon.

[@camilosantiago7366]

Love being a General Surgeon. It is not for everyone though. Compared to other surgical specialties we are paid the least and work the longest hours overall. We take care of the sickest surgical patients overall. If like me you work in a trauma center and cover trauma as well, you have to be ready to care for patients who have no General surgery issues but Orthopedic or Neurosurgical issues. It is very rewarding though and I would not trade it for any other specialty.

[@mazinosman4309]

The trauma surgeons can do big surgery like cardiothoracic or neurosurgery?

[@Njx063]

@@mazinosman4309 Almost always no, to both. Especially on the brain.

[@mmesomaohazulike8483]

How much are you paid yearly? Estimate it please..genuinely curious

[@gabrielkhan8956]

Youre living my dream

[@ebubejosh2573]

I'm a 500lv medical student took a long time but I have finally decided "I'm going to be a general surgeon" even though the pay is low compared to other specialty DOING WHAT YOU LOVE MOST IS THE KEY TO ULTIMATE SUCCESS

[@lorianamoore744]

whats the pay

[@Czarwinters3313]

@@lorianamoore744 it isn’t really even “low” the average pay if a general surgeon is around 200k average (in the US)

[@cartooncomic874]

@@Czarwinters3313no it’s about 400,000 dollars a year

[@Thea_rmbln]

I am only 15 years old and I'm watching this to be prepared.

[@ninocaram6491]

Same

[@xXnoodlezXx]

Sames

[@sameerbhardwaj23]

Yes

[@likhonambaleki4293]

I'm only 13

[@pushpashivgan8350]

I am also 15 😊

[@chalpua8802]

My buddy is a general surgeon and did a breast surgery fellowship. Now all he does is breast surgeries and has a much better work life balance.

[@nevillekabangu6757]

Can you please make a “ So you want to be a vascular surgeon “ next? Dying to see one rn!

[@kiml1226]

Yesss that would be great!

[@yourfuturedoctor8943]

U mean cardiologist lol

[@kiml1226]

@@yourfuturedoctor8943 no they're different cardiologist diagnose and treat heart and cardiovascular systems. Vascular surgeons operate and work on patients, in any part of the body except the cardiovascular system or brain.

[@cocosnucifera8557]

@@yourfuturedoctor8943 huh?

[@kaiko2600]

@@kiml1226 Thats also wrong. Cardiologists primarily work on the heart, vascular surgeons work on the plumbing for the heart.

[@jehad7usam618]

Finallyyyyyyy I've been waiting for this video to come out so long😭😭😭😭❤

[@chandunisha1239]

Metooo

[@daiichisludge]

can you make a “so you want to be an oncologist” video next please ♥️♥️

[@christianmejia153]

I know you briefly discussed pediatric surgery in this video, but I was looking to see if you could go more in depth on the speciality and add on some subspecialties like neonatal or fetal surgery! Thanks for the videos!

[@worldwidegorgeous6491]

I also want to know more about pediatric surgery

[@elleinda6278]

Me too!!!

[@platecrumb7161]

All of this requires a whooooole lot of studying. I have a great respect for people who’ve made M.D.

[@gutierrezriveracaleb1038]

Can You please make a "So You want yo be a ONCOLOGIST" please

[@scottm8433]

Agreed

[@edhcb9359]

He can’t do that one because nobody actually wants to be an oncologist.

[@ollietaylor6777]

Please!

[@scottm8433]

@@edhcb9359 Considering only 2 Hematology/Oncology fellowship spots in the US for PGY-4's went unfilled this year I would have to respectfully disagree.

[@edhcb9359]

@@scottm8433 I wasn’t really being serious. 🙄

[@haythemmahmoud9049]

Your channel is one of the best channel I watch regarding medical school keep up the good work

[@ThabaniThebe]

am 17yrs and l know one day l will be among the best surgeons in my country

[@talia3911]

same

[@DavidHindin]

Had a blast making this video with you!! Always an honor 🤓

[@NoraBoice]

I'm only 11 and I know that when Im older and can go to college I want to help people and knowing what I want to be so early I think can come to my advantage to being successful in life

[@dimitrijejovanovic5939]

There is also a Metal Band called General Surgery... Have a blast, metalheads 🤘🤘🤘

[@RUYINAETENGsMEDICDIARY]

Thank you!!

[@pragnashah6159]

I just can't stop watching you now mann❤❤💯

[@jaymescalvin8461]

Thanks

[@maxblack7778]

as an M1, i was literally thinking yesterday that i need to look up this ep

[@doctorsinnpodcast3628]

Would not be surprised to see more and more integrated pathways becoming the norm as medicine is becoming hyper-specialized

[@nah8567]

Thank you for the pediatric part!!

[@williamatta5935]

Thank you Medical Insiders for talking about future medical jobs as I hope to one day become a Pediatrician Thanks 😊!!

[@hassanhaidar204]

Can you do a so you want to be an oncologist/hematologist please?

[@aleeafayearcangeles6047]

I'm just 14 and I'm watching this to prepare for when i actually go to college in 3-4 years

[@avanyakarn749]

Ah this is the one I have been waiting for. I have been looking through so many specialties trying to see which one suits me!

[@keneisharhodes388]

Am here preparing just studying how to become a general surgeon,press pressing videos and then see this thanks your videos always help and hope that it will help others keep up

[@anonymousperson8301]

Can you discuss Aerospace Medicine?

[@amithsarker1122]

Wowwww Love your videos. Next time "So you want to be an Oncologist". Please................

[@g.s6937]

Iam 17 right now has to travel a lot to reach. I need your pray guyssss plz help me out♥️

[@marhabamaryamdilber]

Could you please make a more detailed video on “ so you want to be a pediatric surgeon “ kindly ..

[@learningwithlanden]

Leaving a comment so that I can look back with a smile when I’m an Army general surgeon resident in 6 years 👀

[@jonstark153]

Is general surgery a dying branch? I mean now most of them specialise in a particular area and doesn't that make a general surgeon somewhat unimportant as people tend to go to specialists? It would be much appreciated if u guys could share ur thoughts on the matter.

[@katemichelle]

I’m just a med student, but I’m gonna go with no. Even if things continue to become more specialized, I think general surgery will always be a stepping stone to a ton of fellowship programs (as not all surgery specialties even have integrated programs) and general is necessary as well, they have plenty of cases and a general education before specializing is beneficial as well

[@seamuscoyne879]

General surgery is very important for smaller hospitals. My city has 35000 people and our hospital still has tons of general surgeons. They’re good at a lot of, well, general stuff

[@rygarisfun8164]

General surgery is well and alive: cholecystectomies, hernias, appendectomies, bowel obstructions, and on and on.

[@kalaivanan269]

@@rygarisfun8164yes & Also add Thyroidectomy with neck dissection , MRM for CA breasts & so many minor procedures .

[@coltoncrain4261]

This might be more of the case in heavily populated areas, but not every hospital has every type of doctor available. This is where a general surgeon is most needed. However, they still do a lot of the surgeries like hernias in more populated areas.

[@MehdiBennis-gz8tp]

Surgical Oncology Please.

[@KeeWeee]

Do a Oral and maxillofacial surgeon video please!

[@MuznNabeel]

I am 15 and next year I will go to college and have a passion to become a surgeon since 8 years old I watch real surgeries and finished all level ex apps

[@jakespiegler5006]

Favorite video so far!

[@hamzayusuf4873]

Your videos keep getting better.

[@xraystemi1403]

Would you please consider making a video on "so you want to be a public health & preventitive medicine physician"? thanks :)

[@imran4290]

Hey I'm new to this channel your videos are awesome! Keep up the good work👍

[@joriel9728]

I am only 13 and I'm watching and taking notes to study it because I want to be a sergeon a general one

[@idkok2153]

Wow! Thank you so much ! This really helped me. The school I go to kinda expect us to know what we want to be when we go into college and or what major ( something like that )so this is going to help me a whole lot thank you !!!!

[@amysantiago6716]

Can you please make a “ So you want to be a scrub nurse “ video

[@nkechirichardson]

love this

[@victoriamarkovych9067]

Would love one on fetal surgery🥰

[@michaelsinaie7814]

A vascular surgery episode would be great

[@IkramulHasanLV]

Make one on surgical oncology 😊

[@oliviaarteaga4092]

Please do surgical oncology

[@sisoelshennawy7289]

Great video and niw i really wanna see a vascular surgery video

[@degenereto1303]

This episode breaks my heart. I wanna be GS so bad but I may not even make it to medicine.

[@confidentinfp9299]

Just a reminder..Don’t lose hope, Fight for what you want and stay positive... Wish you the best ✨

[@rafaelcalderon3681]

Thank youuuuu

[@papashrek8844]

Please do a so you want to be a pathologists?, love the videos.

[@dominicharmison261]

Thank you for the great video Med School Insiders. If possible I would like to request a so you want to be video on Med-Peds Doctors. Please and thank you.

[@CeceDeAnn]

Thank youuuuuu! ❤️

[@adityashah5597]

This is nice and all but where's the tea video!? :D

[@shreksimp7018]

Could you make a "so you want to be an oncologist" video!

[@shinri-a8867]

Can you please do one for pharmacists?

[@JullemaTaylor-go7vv]

I'm 13 and I want to focus on my goal when I become older

[@police7355]

Call me crazy but i would be fine makeing 200k a year.

[@argongamer8986]

Then be a pathologist less work

[@theraccoondog7470]

Can't wait for Rheuma 😍

[@tia2669]

Can you make a video on possible job options for a bachelors in health science degree??

[@cathyerasmus2373]

I'm only 10 years old and I'm watching this

[@Khushisalunke.]

I am 13 year .... ❤❤❤

[@MahlatseHlatse-mn6lo]

I too want to be a general surgeon and i want to be prepared

[@kaycee-c7s]

Im 13 and im struggling between being a genaral surgeon or obgyn

[@i.l0ve.the.sturniolos]

sameee

[@jacobnieves7728]

Please do a Vascular Surgery video!

[@mayramarina231]

How many years will it take to become a General Surgeon including MBBS time? I am a little bit confused about the difference between general surgeons and trauma surgeons. Will general surgeons do all kinds of surgery?

[@AfifaChaouachi]

I am 11 and i am preparing for this because i want to be a général surgeon

[@OrganicDolphin]

Is this a repost?

[@divakarreddyakkala9656]

Your videos are so nice and informative please make a video on oncology (onco- surgeons)

[@naslambert7008]

Pulmonary and critical care

[@beachgirlie07]

Can you make a video on forensic pathology?

[@vlsiengr1164]

Can you do a “So you want to be” on Surgical Oncologist

[@ahmedharuna3838]

Currently studying human physiology But I'll find my way to cardiathoracic surgeon

[@anmolbhatia8722]

Please make a video on 'so you want to be a pathologist'.

[@muntasirmusicstudio5949]

what is the average age when you fully become a general surgeon??

[@swizer8266]

I'm from India and it's quiet hard here to be one

[@livewithknowledge4570]

Amazing Video Med school insiders

[@spectroxis6418]

I can't imagine choosing trauma. I feel like if I fail I would just get home sit against the wall and cry if a patient died; I don't know how those trauma surgeons stay doit

[@RenettaRose]

Can you pleaseee do a ( So you want to be a mohs surgeon) please Thanks

[@kathyrivadeneira5206]

Pleeeease can you post a video about vascular surgery? 🥺

[@adamnordinrogers]

So orthopedic and neurology are intergrated

[@theresadamasco860]

Can you do one on Surgical technologist please?!!!!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Im really interested in Physiology and Anatomy. But the rest of my grades suck. Is it possible to turn this into a career by just beibg a super whizz at P&A?

[@lesliealvilla9845]

Vascular Surgery next plz

[@mojolaayanbadejo2907]

Do Batriatric surgeon

[@kengkaneungumporn9741]

Please do hematologist next🥺

[@bryanalfaro6438]

Im only 2 years old and I am watching this to be prepared

[@markiahwright4294]

So you want to be a Optometrists? (Eye doctor)

[@ryeofoatmeal]

I never knew general surgeon is a thing until I know jaemin

[@VincentPaulAlimbuyuguen]

Yes Po as a 12 years old Po and thel 11 years old po

[@SamuelSamuelSamuel1]

Me when I was 12: Man I can’t wait for him to make a “So you want to be a PULMONOLOGIST” Me now that I’m 16: man I can’t wait for him to make a “So you want to be a PULMONOLOGIST” 🤡

[@leonardocruz3392]

Could you do a video on surgical oncologist??? Please!! 😬😬😬😬

[@livewithknowledge4570]

Please make a video on oncologist

[@coltoncrain4261]

"seek out MD physicians and avoid other types of doctors" Another gut punch for the DO physicians, although it wasn't what he meant lol

[@sujoymukherjee7036]

Can you make a "so you want to be a physiotherapist" I know its not directly related to medicine but would be nice

[@ya-si127]

Please can you make a video on thoracic surgery

[@Aaron-cc7yq]

what is the compensation for a general surgeon in a rural hospital? It sounds like it would be one of the best settings to be a general surgeon because you cant really be a general surgeon in large ubran areas or academic centers because everyone is so specialized.

[@davidkas1488]

Can you do so you want to be an ophthalmologist