So You Want to Be an EMERGENCY MEDICINE DOCTOR [Ep. 9]

[@zoeharrison694]

“Jack of all trades, master on none, but oftentimes better than a master of one” I think the full quote is more accurate to EM doctors

[@HowieDoIt93]

I'd say EM docs are the masters of stabilization

[@geoffro1125]

Lmaooo ok guy

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

Exactly

[@fishersteven8900]

Doctors don't know shit. Medication and doctors have one thing in common. They both kill you!!!!

[@xaviergarcia7965]

@@HowieDoIt93 arguable but that could also be given to mid-tier and even lower-tier providers (NP, PA, RN, NRP, and EMT)

[@joshuahui1417]

Having been an emergency physician for 16 years, I must point out that this video is largely accurate except two crucial oversights. First, we are indeed jack of all trades, but we are not experts of none. The reason is why Emergency Medicine is a specialty recognized by ABMS is because we are experts of resuscitation, bringing patient from one side of life back to the other side. Resuscitation is not the same as stabilization. Your second cucial oversight is our well recognized ability to intubate in the most chaotic situations, whereas Anesthesia and Intensivitist in general do not. Tsk Tsk.

[@matthewlanglands6943]

Emergency medicine is my goal :-)

[@hesbonkiproticharapkirwa9097]

​@@matthewlanglands6943 Same man.

[@shanepanebe9218]

Currently in love with the idea of becoming one, I hope someday i'll be one of you, thank you for saving lives❤

[@casebased8391]

By that logic, no physicians (including IM and FM) are “experts of none”. Even they can do certain tasks better than any other specialty.

[@phoenix_lament27]

I think you know when you’ve found your chosen specialty when everything in the video makes you excited!

[@vercapetrova2614]

I felt very same think as you did. Good luck in the EM field. ❤️

[@jorged4916]

I was debating between a trauma surgeon or em and after watching Im pretty sure I want to be an em

[@zahavabg]

I feel the same way! Good luck :)

[@oliverhamilton5296]

Same!!

[@EBMisKing]

Same way!

[@thedoctorsorder543]

I’m an EM resident. We like to say “jack of all trades, master of SOME”. We are masters at resuscitation, triage, and making quick decisions with limited information.

[@therandomcroissantd8879]

do emergency medicine doctors work in the ER?

[@thobelaniluvuno3053]

​@@therandomcroissantd8879yes they are the ones who usually run it

[@Mimitalksfaith]

@@therandomcroissantd8879yes

[@theparaminuteman]

@@therandomcroissantd8879 ........ buddy thats the only place they work

[@Ananderson-z2e]

@@therandomcroissantd8879 nah bro in a target

[@MitchellBourne]

“Jack of all trades, master of none” is a poor characterization of EM physicians. They are the masters of resuscitation and treating the undifferentiated patient. Handling emergencies IS their speciality.

[@adam9160]

Good point mitch

[@odesialowe6908]

Thank you, as an EM resident I resent being called jack of all trades. oh the insult and disrespect!

[@MitchellBourne]

@@odesialowe6908 No problem! I don't think it's said out of disrespect often, but it is definitely inaccurate and worth correcting!

[@uwrongmerightjalbwaddaeng]

@@PoorManStJohn really? which state are you from? you dont need to specify anything in particular, but as he said in the video, the hourly pay for em is *very* diverse im about to become a resident next year and really interested in taking up em! any words of advice?

[@GerryThornberg]

I would say Anesthesia probably is a master of resuscitation in a way as well! Also, Idk if EM is MORE of a master of diagnosing/treating undifferentiated patients as IM/FM. I think all 3 are capable of treating undifferentiated patients, but EM has to do it more rapidly, and they have access to most tools they need in any moment, where as an IM / FM doc may have the same DDx on their list as the EM Docs, but due to lack of an inhouse lab outpatient, and need for them to go to a pharmacy rather than ordering a drug that is immediately given, they just have to go slower unfortunately. Otherwise, agreed! Two people can master one thing.

[@mariafernandaparra886]

Some of the things I like the most about being an EM resident are the connections and humanity you have with the patients, they come with anything more than symptoms and history to tell you, and it's your work to convert in a diagnose (even is only a syndromic diagnose) and give an answer to them, so you have to make an excellent medical- patient relationship and have a high suspicious of what's happening. I love my job, and my advice is in ED every day is different, and you have to live this every day in awareness, some days are good, some of them are bad, some diagnoses are not "interest enough" and later become your first prioritization in the whole shift, everything can change in a minute. (and please, don't put attention to what other specialists say, every one of them depends on us).

[@hesbonkiproticharapkirwa9097]

"everyone of them depends on us" In year 4/6 of medschool in Nairobi, think I found what to do after internship .

[@andrewwashington4458]

Can you do “so you want to be an ANESTHESIOLOGIST.”

[@ixie2727]

Been waiting for it and I always think of @KristinaBraly

[@itskendra9964]

Nine Cookies yes I love her!

[@charisakumatey6233]

I clicked on ‘comments’ to comment this! Only to see that someone already has😂🤞🏽

[@vincentsolano6493]

Very informative! Hope to see a video about anesthesiologists soon

[@youtubedetective4335]

I had the privilege of shadowing an emergency medicine physician at one of the best hospitals in the US. Let me tell you, one of the smartest, most genuine, and humble guys you’ll ever meet. A little bit intimidating being premed knowing I’m speaking to a guy with knowledge and expertise far beyond what I could dream of. At this hospital, which i also work at as a PCA, they rotate working in EVERY department in the ED. For anyone with knowledge of EDs you know just how different each department can be and how impressive it is to go from treating someone who just got hit by a train to someone with chest pain in the same week. These guys are so brilliant AND personable. They have to think on their feet, be the final decision makers on life altering decisions, and lead everyone around them. Obviously the nurses, residents, and PAs are brilliant in their own right however, being THE GUY everyone turns to in the most dire and stressful circumstances is a privilege we have in the medical field. These doctors work hard to get to where they are at but I do believe some are just born for it. Jack of all trades is a great description. Their brain is build different 🧠

[@billyrodriguez1878]

As an over 30 years emergency medical physician and paramedic prior to my medical studies, I cannot see myself being in any other field. Proud as a peacock!

[@MeghanaNittala]

Can you do " so you want to be a pediatrician" or anything related to pediatrics

[@innabanu]

I agree with you

[@raedallahalih4180]

artzy craftzy OMG me to

[@saraaa922]

Exactly

[@thembadlamini4654]

Yea

[@ejay3940]

LOUDER

[@blackhorse2947]

My daughter is a board certified ER physican and all I know she works long hours and never gets enough sleep……… So proud of her

[@nikhilsamayam6196]

Sounds horrible

[@UneasyTortoise]

working as a scribe in the ER were some of the best and worst times in my life. i learned so much working there and left every shift satisfied knowing i contributed to helping the doctor care for the patient.

[@---tx9xx]

Seems like lots of scribes now due to increasingly insane “documentation “ demands, does the ER physicians hire you independently? How much is pay? You do the coding for them?

[@lindajo6321]

As an ED doc for 21 years, I can say the exciting trauma and resuscitation stuff is pretty rare. The bread and butter of EM is undifferentiated abdominal pain and chest pain, weak and dizzy seniors, and access issues for patients who don't have family physicians. If you like those, you'll like EM. But if you're expecting excitement, you are deluding yourself, and once you get accepted into an EM residency and complete it, you are invested in the specialty a great deal by the time you find out what you really signed up for!

[@redd1417]

Would you say the "bread and butter" part is a perk for people who enjoy routine and a lack of surprises in their career? I'm trying to map out my future application plans and I'm wondering if EM is a good choice, especially regarding the massive flee from the specialty that happened this past cycle.

[@robertsteele7096]

oh so TLDR youre in suburbia?

[@nickmaryanov3406]

Can you do a “So you want to be a Radiologist/Interventional Radiologist?”

[@kristenroberts9335]

One time I was shadowing an international medicine doctor and he told me that if you can work at FedEx, you can be an ER doc. “All you do is ship them up.” I was too scared to say “and make sure they don’t die!”

[@Jimmytimmy1111]

Sounds rather egotistical

[@StanTheRipper1]

First like the video, then watch it. You ARE AWESOME, a huge motivation and so much more to learn from you man. Been following you for 2 years now across both channels and instagram accounts, keep up the good work.

[@laughingatthesky7]

So happy this video exists I always wanted to pursue emergency medicine and had so many questions but never had someone to answer them This video is perfect

[@Fit.Fusion]

Huge respect for medical staff especially during this pandemic they are our heroes

[@marisa768]

"So you want to be an oncologist?" PLEASE!!

[@bjorn6956]

Damn I literally felt like you were describing me when speaking about the character traits of an EM doctor. Thanks for this video im feeling more and more certain about what specialty I want to be in 😁

[@victorbeltran7039]

"So you want to be a Psychyatrist" PLEASE

[@jainilsoni9922]

There's a video on 'A day in life of a psychiatrist' if that helps

[@byrne12341]

The only ED doc I know fits the stereotype at 6:00 so perfectly. Outdoorsman, runs ultra marathons, and rock climbs hahahahaha

[@aleksap5459]

Pretty much all the ED docs I've come across are very fit lol!

[@LifeWithJuan]

Awesome videos!! I remember you did "pediatrics" in your video about the "least competitive specialties" but I'd like to hear more about it in a more detailed video! Especially about the lifestyle, dealing with parents, and the work hours. Again, thanks for the amazing content!

[@poppyjenkinson5914]

totally agree!!!!

[@jakublacek3081]

Could you, please, do “so you want to be an oncologist”?

[@shakerapatterson2079]

Can you do "So you want to be an ob/gyn"

[@kendallnader8490]

Yes!!!

[@adrianalopes4926]

Can you do "so you want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon"?

[@aaria1729]

Yes I agree

[@melvinbp18]

Yes, please

[@yassinelamzadrhi935]

Yes 🙏🏼

[@r0bloxf0rever91]

Yes please!!!!

[@greysanatomy123]

this👏🏻is👏🏻my👏🏻future👏🏻 just thinking about being in emergency medicine makes me so freaking excited like i get chills when i think about it!! i cannot wait.

[@alfredoochoa3314]

Can you do "so you want to be a DERMATOLOGIST" plzzz.

[@themurphy6279]

I would recommend that u watch a dermatologists entire routine dr.Shireen Idress it is sort of a day in the life

[@Lynnea_yvonne]

i am a middle schooler and i definitely want to work in medicine. my 3 main specialties i cant decide between are Emergency medicine, Cardiology, and Pediatrics. every time i take one of those silly quiz's or even just talk about it to people, im always told i would make a great emergency doctor.

[@alexanderolson6365]

I’m a 22 year old and want to do it too perhaps! Keep On Keepin On!!!!!

[@mikemavy3774]

Thank you so much for making this video man. Becoming an ED physician's my dream and your video really cleared a lot of thing yo for me and motivated me more to become one.

[@JairaWaller]

This episode on becoming an emergency medicine doctor is incredibly insightful! It offers valuable perspective on the challenges and rewards of this noble profession. Thanks for shedding light on the journey to becoming an emergency medicine doctor-it's truly inspiring!

[@veebhushah9667]

Me as a freshmen in high school; yea imma become a ER doctor y not seems fun right? me after completing my med school and starting residency; Yep this is what I call fun

[@jasnoor5564]

Could you please describe....what you had expected vs what it actually was?? I am a high school student and I am interested in this field...it would be really helpful. Thank you. Have a great day!

[@Jjjof]

Sarcasm or not? It's really hard to tell

[@chrisuk2073]

Emergency doctors are the best doctors because they have seeing it all and they could find out your mysterious diagnosis that your primary doctor couldn’t figure out. When I go see my family doctor and he doesn’t know what the problem is he says go to the emergency.

[@Thatoneguyethan25]

You should do “so you want to be an Infectious Disease specialist!”

[@elizabethhouse3495]

Yes please! Future epidemiologist here!

[@FedericoTrotta]

Yeeeeeees

[@DavidGreeneMtgJudge]

Watching this video was like a checklist of all the things I'd want to do as a physician.

[@GEssie-py8pw]

Can you do “so you want to be a radiologist?”

[@justtoolit6051]

Yes !!

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

No need they are being replaced.

[@SourChip123]

@@user-lu6yg3vk9z not true

[@filipequaresma4686]

@@user-lu6yg3vk9z I disagree

[@flashbaxstudioz3074]

Believe it or not they are going to be replaced. My dad is an emergency medicine doctor and he says that computers are already beginning to take over radiologist jobs

[@amytetrault3090]

This makes me laugh because you literally described me.. ADD, wants to know all the things and love hiking and outdoors. I’ve been all over the place in the medical field. I think it’s for me

[@voya5020]

Now I see why it's one of the most competitive residencies in Canada; it sounds amazing. This series is really opening up my eyes because I've been stuck on pathology since I was like twelve. Thanks for the information

[@72aquablue]

I appreciate your videos because they really help people that are not sure about what they want to do in medicine. Your editing is top notch, and you give a summary of the subject in just enough detail. Keep up the good work!

[@Wolfylink]

I worked at the Er as a scribe and I loved it. Made me wanna go into emergency medicine

[@roshnifaith9820]

Omg thank you so much was needing this badly. Could you also do a 'so you want to be a pediatrician' or something simmilar please? Thank you for the grat vid😇

[@klvyn.]

Can you do “so you want to be a gastroenterologist” Also what its like to be in a position such as a manager in a hospital.

[@Jv4735]

I've been looking forward to this video, thank you!

[@kadenceherrmann1332]

Do, “So You Want To Be A Pediatric Surgeon?”

[@cm2973]

80% primary care, 10% dealing with specialists, maybe 10% emergencies.

[@Fandomonium456]

Definitely depends on where you are. I’m an ortho PGY-1 at major hospital and am friends with EM residents, and I would say they probably deal with 40% emergencies. Unfortunately EM has evolved into a speciality that people abuse for primary care reasons..kinda why I didn’t enjoy my rotation in it during 3rd year

[@dominick6131]

@@Fandomonium456 in an ED i rotated in as a pediatric resident, they would give children immunizations in the ED if they are using it for primary care

[@cm2973]

@@Fandomonium456 It may seem like that, but no they don't. 10% is a pretty generous estimation (in non-COVID times).

[@cm2973]

@Rene Ayala It isn't. All medicine is mostly routine & occasionally extreme. I'd say this is a higher percentage than any other non-operative specialty.

[@dougiehoover9178]

I’m a 17 year old Emt. It’s my dream to become an EM

[@alifallah1954]

In our md training in iran we had 28 days on this rotation . That was nightmare . 2 days 12 hours day shift . 2 days 12 hours night shift . 2 days off .

[@bvy21]

Same!!! I’m 17 and will be becoming an EMT this school year to help me go into EM one day!

[@sakthivelb9074]

Same here I'm 18

[@Zac-mq4pn]

I had that same dream as a 19y.o. EMT. Now I'm a 24, a paramedic, finally finishing my bachelors in EM (Look into Pitt) and concurrently getting my MPH. Can't wait for my future as an EMS doc. See ya there kid.

[@hamzaqureshi5360]

@@Zac-mq4pn in currently an emt student as well as undergrad student. Is it hard to manage both emt/paramedic school and undergrad and how many hours did you average a semester. Thanks!

[@hashemx1ify]

Finally!! I've been waiting so long for this one

[@deep-HouseMD]

These videos are super helpful, thanks so much for making them!

[@radiantinspiration3775]

Can you do “ so you want to be an internal medicine doctor”

[@tiswhatitis07]

The Med school insiders logo has changed!!!! Loved the video Dr. Jubbal!

[@BK-iv1jw]

Love this video! Thank you for all the time you put into the "so you want to be" series.

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thank you 😊

[@akandemicheal6876]

Jack of all trades, master of Emergencies.❤

[@joshmcgoo]

My future career! As a 3 year MD student I got to pick my residency before I started med school. I'm doing EM!

[@sophiawong341]

Dr. Jubbal, you made my day with this video

[@Oneummah06]

I am in a High School right know. I want to be ED. I really love this job. I hope that this will never change.

[@shahin2324]

"So you want to be an OPHTHALMOLOGIST" Thank you!

[@motoalex3760]

When I graduate highschool and move onto bigger things, Emergency Mecicine and Radiology are my favorite.

[@redd1417]

Considering how things changed this year for EM, as far as competitiveness and the massive amount of SOAP positions (over 200!). I feel there should be a video about that change. It's too crazy not to talk about!

[@---tx9xx]

Can you expand/detail on that a bit here?

[@1yehny]

Covid hit EM more than most residencies. Many med schools canceled their ED rotations, which really hit EM hard. Now that Covid has settled down, EM should see a nice bounce back.

[@NhanNguyen-yk3ot]

"So you want to be an Anesthesiologist" next pls!!!

[@erickverduzco2157]

Could you do a So you want to be an Anesthesiologist please?

[@xanpena2858]

FINALLY U MADE THIS ONE!!!

[@ShinySephiroth1]

“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.”

[@chancemoses1538]

So you want to be an anesthesiologist 👨🏽‍⚕️ Can you please do this one next 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@emery6049]

Can you do “so you want to be a sports medicine doctor”? Or could you go into depth about an EM attending with a sports medicine fellowship?

[@alvaroescandela4495]

Love these vídeos, please do next Anesthesia, Urology, Psychyatry or Neurology!

[@mt7040]

So you wanna be fetal/ped surgeon. From both obgyn and general surgeon routes. From prenatal to postnatal intervention. Also , including neonatal aspects to take care of newborn.

[@lolacharles517]

I turned on my post notifications to see this exact episode. Thank you!

[@MsSalisha13]

Amazing video! Brilliant content as always. Best on your journey.

[@GravityGamerXCII]

Everyday we get pt who are addicts requesting drugs, that’s why it’s important to document frequent flyer in their charts

[@Dreamingmedico55]

Very creative education. I'm learning and creating my best. Thanks for inspiration :)

[@narendradatla4177]

Please do on internal medicine ,what's its like what are the usual cases seen as an non specialized internist!

[@rodrikun97]

Great video! Im waiting for the so you want to be a critical care doctor

[@hazellovell8878]

Please do "so you want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon." Very rarely do I come across youtube videos talking about this in depth.

[@anjaligupta6489]

I agree. I’ve been waiting for one from this channel

[@thefenerbahcesk4156]

When I shadowed in emergency nedicine it was way different than I expected. Most of the cases were procedural, and the doctors didn't seem to care much for their patients.

[@dominick6131]

Yes unfortunately ED leads to high rates of burnout and the doctors no longer care

[@Maddawg31415]

MS2 rn. EM was already the number #1 seed (I'm biased as a paramedic), but with some other top seeds too. Still, you got me at the "always doing something" gig

[@xavieraltori5428]

Uffff, just finish my biology finale to find my self with this great surprise. 🤩

[@nikmklsn9071]

I really want to become an emergency medicine doctor. Fighting!!!!

[@hyunchoi1223]

Can you do "so you want to specialize in PM&R "

[@TyronPiteau]

Great video Kevin. Thanks for doing it. Can you do one on becoming a family doctor/functional medicine doctor as that’s the route I’d like to go?

[@bindiya_ganatra]

Thanks so much for sharing, Dr. Jubbal!!

[@creepypastashinigami]

As a surgical tech, I always loved trauma surgery and now getting into premed school I decided I wanted to be a emergency doctor knowing that I have ADHD this now makes a lot of sense and growing up, my dad was a first sergeant so getting yelled at is nothing new to me

[@sebby324]

I hope I can possibly do this one day I’m not sure though I’m 15 when I was 6 I saw somebody fall off a building and they got an arterial bleed on their head I helped them and got an ambulance Once the ambulance was with them I walked halfway to were I was going and fainted so hopefully I would have gotten over that

[@gregorio448]

Man I've been waiting for this video!

[@joeoreo3079]

Can you do “So you want to be a otolaryngologist” please

[@donnamatisse]

Can you do one about Internal Medicine? Maybe explain the different routes like Acute Internal Medicine. That'd be great!

[@ramdheer3096]

Jack of all trades, Master of time!

[@eyucheokorie7505]

Thank you for another super helpful, yet thorough video!

[@janleea.4691]

You have to do a "So you want to be a SURGERY TECHNICIAN"

[@PowerUpJohn]

How about a similar series for nurses and dentists, considering they also have a really wide variety of specialties?

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

We have videos for So You Want to Be a Dentist and NP, but no further breakdowns of those medical paths.

[@williamwhitworth4241]

Oncology would be interesting.

[@jubjub2331]

So what you’re saying is that if there’s an apocalypse EMs are the most valuable. Cool, I know what I’m doing.

[@daniellesambu2424]

Watching this video made me excited.

[@elijahwalker4506]

Great video! Im still upset about 10:07 the secretary just sat there while those two guys attacked the doc 😂😂

[@shanshenshincai]

I've been waiting for this, Doc. Thank you so much! 🙏💓

[@Julie-xf7ju]

Can you do anthologist next?

[@drishe08]

I'm in 9th and I'm planning to do Emergency Medicine, glad I found this video!!

[@shivanxh8491]

11th ki bio padhle pehle

[@drishe08]

@@shivanxh8491 ok thanks

[@alleypropertiesng4891]

Please do, "so you want to be a family medicine doctor." Thanks!!!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

It’s coming soon

[@Jasmine-ez5td]

I hate the misconception that EM doctors only know a little bit about alot, actually we know alot about alot. A specialist will know more but that doesn't mean all of our knowledge is surface level.

[@joshb2686]

Please do know that the future of EM is kinda shaky rn though. ER docs are being replaced for mid level providers and staffing companies have set up a potential saturation of the market in a few years.

[@lolalolalola3801]

midlevels only care for the straightforward/bread and butter cases. They cannot take the actual high acuity emergencies though. When you have something serious or complex like an MI or a PE you always need to be referred to the physician. Midlevels are not trained enough to handle these cases. EM is here to stay.

[@joshb2686]

lolalolalola It’s variable depending on hospital. For the most part that is still the case.