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

So You Want to Become an Emergency Medicine Doctor. Here's how you can decide if emergency medicine is a good field for you, how to become an EM doc, and some of its lesser known truths.
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TIME STAMPS:
1:00 What is Emergency Medicine?
3:16 How to Become an Emergency Medicine Doctor
6:06 Subspecialties within Emergency Medicine
7:23 What You'll Love About Emergency Medicine
9:06 What You Won't Love About Emergency Medicine
11:16 Should You Become an Emergency Medicine Doctor?
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[@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)

[@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

[@minutemanmedic4143]

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

[@AmrAlnamer]

@@therandomcroissantd8879 nah bro in a target

[@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!

[@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❤

[@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.

[@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😂🤞🏽

[@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

[@vincentsolano6493]

Very informative! Hope to see a video about anesthesiologists soon

[@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.

[@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 🧠

[@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.

[@Fit.Fusion]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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 .

[@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!

[@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!

[@Ther473n]

I’m currently doing an internship and will be getting my degree next April. And right now I’m interested in Em. Please keep these coming! I’m really grateful for these types of videos.

[@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

[@nickmaryanov3406]

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

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@Jv4735]

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

[@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 😁

[@deep-HouseMD]

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

[@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

[@BK-iv1jw]

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

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Thank you 😊

[@marisa768]

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

[@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?

[@MsSalisha13]

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

[@lolacharles517]

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

[@bindiya_ganatra]

Thanks so much for sharing, Dr. Jubbal!!

[@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😇

[@shanshenshincai]

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

[@DavidGreeneMtgJudge]

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

[@eyucheokorie7505]

Thank you for another super helpful, yet thorough video!

[@Wolfylink]

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

[@Dreamingmedico55]

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

[@tiswhatitis07]

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

[@sophiawong341]

Dr. Jubbal, you made my day with this video

[@alvaroescandela4495]

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

[@hashemx1ify]

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

[@shakerapatterson2079]

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

[@kendallnader8490]

Yes!!!

[@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.

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@jakublacek3081]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@adrianalopes4926]

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

[@aaria1729]

Yes I agree

[@melvinbp18]

Yes, please

[@yassinelamzadrhi935]

Yes 🙏🏼

[@r0bloxf0rever91]

Yes please!!!!

[@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.

[@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!!!!!

[@progsydia]

this is great! love this series

[@Thatoneguyethan25]

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

[@elizabethhouse3495]

Yes please! Future epidemiologist here!

[@FedericoTrotta]

Yeeeeeees

[@motoalex3760]

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

[@Marceline374]

Loved this! Was super helpful

[@xanpena2858]

FINALLY U MADE THIS ONE!!!

[@narendradatla4177]

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

[@wizmoh7843]

Great vid! Very informative! Can you do one for Urology? I feel it tends to be much overlooked. I’m a third year Med student wishing I knew more about that specialty earlier!

[@easymedicinebytmd8247]

Great speciality! Surely will consider it!

[@princechanflorendo630]

Qué bueno vídeo. Soy filipino y siempre quise ser un doctor porque yo creo qué es el profesión donde puedo tener alegría. Gracias por estos informaciones.

[@rodrigo6908]

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

[@evangelinepare7968]

Love your videos!! Can you please do a “so you want to be a pediatric surgeon”

[@donnamatisse]

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

[@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

[@themedicaljourneyofdiana2823]

i really loved the emergency rotations ♥️i wish one day can make my dream come true

[@gregorio448]

Man I've been waiting for this video!

[@daniellesambu2424]

Watching this video made me excited.

[@carolchimirri7990]

This videos are great! Thank you so much!!

[@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.

[@xavieraltori5428]

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

[@rayanrahmani9838]

can you make a day in the life of a neurosurgeon sometime? I might be wrong, but I believe you said you were going to, but I haven’t seen it on your second channel. I am very interested in that, so just dropping this as a reminder.

[@davidlakhter]

Love this series!

[@radiantinspiration3775]

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

[@kadenceherrmann1332]

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

[@erickverduzco2157]

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

[@IamMorganneBagley]

Will love to see an episode for critical care doctors

[@akshadadeshpande5676]

can you please create a video on journalling please! really admire your videos btw! thank you so much!!

[@muhammedal-ghazalietudaiye2566]

Love this. Thank you

[@Miadabratt7]

Can you do anesthesiologist and internal medicine physician next? Awesome video by the way!

[@chancemoses1538]

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

[@kingarthur5]

been waiting for this!

[@dianapena8607]

I am a scribe for ER and this video is pretty accurate.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@prfiljothuglife6366]

Ty been waiting on this since i discovered the channel a yr ago

[@christiancalistro8420]

Another great video! Can you do one of these videos for Radiology?

[@akandemicheal6876]

Jack of all trades, master of Emergencies.❤

[@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

[@poppyjenkinson5914]

Could you do paediatrician next?! i’m really struggling to see it being a doctor is right for me! i think i would be an amazing paediatrician but i don’t want to not have time to have a life? but i know it would be amazing, so i’m stuck in a dilemma!! any feedback from anyone would be great!!!

[@Yunanuu]

nice video! could you possibly do one on either becoming a pa (physician's assistant) or an ophthalmologist?

[@melissae5509]

Hi, I love your videos. I understand you guys work so hard and put so much effort into these videos! I was wondering if you could please make a General Physician/ Pediatrician (non-surgical) video and how to become one! No rush! Thank you!!

[@seandiment8307]

Love it! Could you do one on Family Medicine? Thanks!

[@morpheusdreamoftheendless]

This sounds freaking awesome 👌

[@matthewsala2870]

Thank you for these! Could you do a video on dual degrees? Considering an MD/MPH but I am looking for the “inside” scoop...

[@hyperthon]

I know it's not common, but would love a little coverage on geriatrics! Maybe it could be squeezed in as an aside to a peds video? Thank you!!