Moms in Medical School | Moms in Medicine | Is it possible? MY STORY

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Being a mom in medical school, is it possible? I explain how to keep your sanity while being a mom in medical school. Moms in medicine are becoming more common these days so I started this channel to support them.
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This is my first video so I do apologize for the rambling and how long it is! My future videos will be far more informational and more "to the point".
Please let me know of any topics you would like me to cover! You can comment below or DM me on instagram @ studentdoctormom
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[@nairobialvarez805]

Hi! Omg thank you so much for sharing your journey. I want to go into medicine and will be a nontraditional student. I have a 6yr old and 3yr old. I took an unplanned 6 yr break after my son was born so Im older than my classmates. Anyways I have been looking for anyone dou g videos on this exact situation being a mom med student. I appreciate your videos and the time it takes from your life and studies. Thank you Thank you!!!! Best of luck😁

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Thank you so much @Nairobi Alvarez! It really surprised me how many students at my school were nontraditional, with other careers and children, and etc who are older than the typical traditional student. I believe each student can bring a very unique skillset and something extra special that helps everyone in the class in ways we didn't realize. The life experience will be an asset in many ways! I wish you the best in your path to medicine! You can do it! You are never too younger to recreate yourself!

[@islamicreminders5036]

Hey! Have you joined the med school yet?

[@StudentDoctorMom]

@@islamicreminders5036 Hello! Yes I am currently in my second year of medical school.

[@jwaterstraw5029]

im in the same boat! im a non traditional student, and a single mom! i have a 5 year old, and im 25 finishing my bachelors and all my classmates are so young! im glad to see that there are others like me who plan to go to med school and balance it all!

[@CookWithStephh]

How are you doing now ? Did you finish ?? I’m in a similar situation. I’m a mom of a 5 year old boy. Every time I go to the hospital and see doctors I feel a tug on my heart. I would love to but I don’t want to take time away from my child. But I see sooo many moms do it. Did you see other moms in your class as well? How did you balance study time ? Sorry for the questions lol

[@Janel_Yoga_Lakeliving]

I am a mom of a 10 yr old and 1 yr old, went though nursing school with my first born with tons of help from my now husband and family. I can remember taking chem and anatomy while being pregnant. I am very much called to medicine and plan to go into medical school. Excited for you and happy to have found your vlog, happy to follow your story. I hope to be doing what your doing in the future :)

[@matronarona]

Hi. If u don't mind me asking, what was your GPA for your BSN?

[@Janel_Yoga_Lakeliving]

@@matronarona it was 3.3 , not high, but I managed to get into a BSN program and excel :)

[@BrittneyMoses]

Didn’t realize how healing it would be for me to hear a very similar experience to mine because your life IS in a different category that you have to account for. So I’m so grateful for your story 🙌🏽

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Thanks so much for the comment Brittney! Even though we have different struggles compared to other students, we can still succeed, we just have to do a bit more work... Which can be discouraging at time but I know my kiddo makes me stronger than I was before. More driven! I'm sending good vibes your way!

[@angelaposch2617]

I have a 7 month old and am going to take the MCAT 4/5/19. I was totally going to start a blog if I got into medical school. GIVE ME ALL THE TIPS ON MOMMYING.

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Hi Angela! How was the MCAT?! I hope you are getting ready to start your first day of medical school or getting ready to apply! I give you so much props. Having a young child and applying to medical school is so difficult! :-) you got this!

[@angelaposch2617]

@@StudentDoctorMom I didnt do as well as I'd liked but I wasn't able to start for an hour and a half after the start time. There was an issue with the pearson center verifying my accommodations even though I had the AMCAS approval with me. So, the day was even more stressful but I got through. Applying now and focusing on osteopathic as my stats are better suited to that. I'm hopeful and am working really hard on other aspects of my application.

[@Sam-od3qd]

GOING INTO FIRST YEAR WITH A NEWBORN TOO WE CAN DO IT

[@kimberlysanchez6693]

@@angelaposch2617 hiii Angela did you make it?!! I know this comment is old but I am on the same boat. Still haven’t taken the mcat

[@amayaleo8376]

Finding u really gave me hope to pursue my dreams. I've always thought that I can't make it as a mom in medical school, but now I know is possible. Thanks....lot of luv from Nigeria

[@TheHookerbot]

When you said “letting him do the dishes his way”... I felt that.. letting go and accepting the help is my biggest struggle!! Good video. Thanks.

[@hi8107]

It’s so nice that he helped!

[@Mossidesign]

I love you and your message so much! You are living proof that not everyone’s path to medical school is linear and “perfect.” I’m currently taking a gap year and applying to osteopathic medical schools in June . My husband (a current 2nd year medical student) and I just got married six months ago right after I graduated, and I have been VERY conflicted and confused about how to balance having a family and also attending medical school from a female perspective. I am so excited to see you grow and achieve your goals this year! Sending so much love your way!❤️❤️❤️

[@Mossidesign]

Also, if you have time it would be amazing to hear about your journey applying to med school and taking the MCAT. I will be taking it April 13th and have been studying for it quite a bit, but hearing others tips and tricks always helps a lot.😊

[@Mrs.A-z6m]

How are you now? How is everything in the medical path?

[@JustineAngelaEstrada]

Thank you for sharing!! I had my daughter my freshman year of college and I've since switched from pre-med to nursing (currently in my senior year)... similar to you, I want to take care of my family... I still have my heart set on medicine... I look forward to watching your videos!!

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Wow that's awesome! You go girl! I considered nursing school as well but ultimately my heart was where I'm at today. It's an amazingly hard and personal decision to make. I wish you well! 😁

[@Dillon421]

I don’t know if this will get seen since this is an older video. But I’m a Dad. 5 yo and 15 month old. I really wanna go for medical school but my wife is a SAHM so even if she works, thinking about finances stresses me out.

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Hello Dillon! Yeah I totally can understand the concern... It's definitely doable depending on where you go to school, where you live (cost of living) and if you are willing to take out loans your school offers (most likely the max amount).... I can tell you that I go to school with several dad's and even some who just had new babies born in their 2nd (or first) year! If there is a will, there is a way... But it's definitely a very personal and circumstantial decision that should be considered carefully. There are a lot of sacrifices that you will make and a lot of sacrifices that your family and kids will make as well... There really isn't avoiding that. But it is definitely possible to do! I will be sending my thoughts your way and wish you the best of luck! Thank you for the comment!

[@deathkissgoodbye]

The sad part is you never go back to learn what you were supposed to learn in class bec you have more new stuff to learn and it comes back to bite you when you are studying for step 1. I have those regrets but that’s the only way to manage and keep moving forward.

[@StudentDoctorMom]

So true! I it's hard to review and keep reviewing. You have to keep going back again and again. Thanks for the comment. I hope I can try and keep reviewing first year while doing everything for 2nd year.

[@rachelcleveland6822]

You are so inspiring! I am going into nursing for clinical experience and planning to go to med school after I get my bsn. I have two little guys and have thought its next to impossible but it is so nice to hear it come from someone who is doing it!

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Hi Rachel! You are an amazing supermom! Thank you so much for the comment and support. I hope to help inspire other moms out there to go after those dreams... I actually just (finally) posted an update video, so check it out! I hope nursing school is going well for you! All the best! 🥰💪🙏

[@TheSunshinefee]

what is your age

[@autumncadenbach1485]

How old are you?

[@StudentDoctorMom]

27 years old!

[@patiencemitchell787]

This is so helpful! Thank you!❤️

[@Notgirlanim]

Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@sunandstar1694]

I wanna go to Vet school but that means I have to move as well

[@monecooper6128]

I’m thinking about applying to programs in NYC! Do you enjoy the city?

[@amya7066]

Mone' Cooper I’m from NY so I’m biased but I love. I can’t imagine being anywhere else.

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Yes! NY is great for school. Lots of public transportation! Depending on where you attend school it can become very expensive. And if you have a family that can also make it hard as a student because you don't have an income. Other than the difficulty of finding a place to live, it's great. There is so much to do... You will spend years exploring and trying new things! Which is nice when all you do otherwise is study. :-) good luck!!

[@zeyanlingam6037]

Thanks for this video!!! appreciate it so much! please upload whenever you can. medschool can be really time consuming.

[@courtneyshotts9490]

So grateful to have come across this video and your channel. I have a 19 month old and I’m about to enter my fourth semester of nursing school. I have always dreamt of becoming an MD, but felt as though that wasn’t attainable after having my little boy, so I decided to become a nurse-easier to get accepted and a better income than a PCA. All I have thought about since starting nursing school was how badly I felt called to medicine-I know I will not feel complete if I never pursue it. I haven’t come across another story similar to mine until now. You are my new inspiration for when I graduate nursing school to keep pushing and make it into medicine. :)

[@tyrianagriffin1262]

I AM IN THE EXACT SAME BOAT

[@hodhod9919]

Did you make it? :)

[@halimamuhammad91]

Thank you you are telling my story right now!

[@dilonv2]

Love it

[@victoriaarredondo4649]

Hi! I’m also a first year osteopathic medical student. I have no kids yet, but I would like to start a family soon. I was curious, how do moms in medical school afford having a baby during school? My boyfriend is also in medical training. Thank you! ❤️

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Hi Victoria! Congratulations on medical school! I honestly think it depends a lot on where you are located for medical school as well as what support system you have. If you have extended family or parents who can babysit then you can save a lot of money in childcare. Otherwise in NYC, having a nanny is very common but was out of our budget. I am lucky enough to have a fiance who works so I can count on some of his income in addition to my student loans. If your partner is also in medical school it's likely that you both might need to take out student loans to help with living and childcare costs but it's definitely possible. One of my best friends had a baby in 3rd/4th year of medical school- so it's doable. You know... It's never a good time to start a family so I'd say let life happen and you will find a way to make it work! I wish I had another kid either 1st or 2nd year of medical school, because 3rd and 4th year are more challenging logistically with needing to go into rotations and likely not being able to have sick days. That being said it's such an individual decision! I wish you the very best! 🙏😃

[@InHomeOutDoors]

I have two teens. My husband doesn’t want me to quit work to go to school. Does your husband ever say anything like that? Thank you and great job! Hope you successfully finish Med School!!

[@DC-dl8lj]

This is soothing my soul!!!!! Beautiful journey. Thank you so much for sharing

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Thank you so much! I finally posted an update video too, check it out if you get a moment. 🥰🙏

[@Jess-cw9gi]

Love your intro 😊

[@reallifeyoruichi7186]

thank you for making this channel, hoping for updates!

[@StudentDoctorMom]

Hey! Thanks so much for the support. I actually finally just made an update video, check it out! 🥰🙏

[@dalegrange7503]

Watched this video.. I can see you really want to do this. As well as. Family life to. Wishing you all the best for the future. I will follow your channel

[@AcieLee1990]

Having a boyfriend means your not a single parent

[@angelicah2930]

LOVE THIS!!!! THANK YOUUU!!!

[@StudentDoctorMom]

So glad to hear!!! I made a few other videos but there was a big time laps due to the pandemic on top of everything else! Wishing you the best! Thanks for watching and for the support!

[@Justsaymiry]

Me and my girlfriend (we’re a same sex couple ) wanna have kids. We’re 23 and 21. I wanna do medicine so bad, it’s something I can’t just stop thinking about. It’s been already 4 years I’m out of high school. I’m unhappy job-wise, and I regret every day not taking the test (we have it in Italy to get in med school) years ago. But I also feel the need to be a mom... I am afraid my girl and my future child will think I am a bad selfish mother...... but I can’t see myself being happy with a normal job.

[@StudentDoctorMom]

I definitely can understand the struggle to decide. I recall someone asking me, "why not? You are never too old to reinvent yourself!" I have learned that there is rarely a "perfect time" to have kids. Actually, one of my professors who is a doctor, had all her kids during medical school and she said it was the best time, because if not then, then when? My path was a bit different than most. You have to do what is best for you and your specific situation. In my case, I knew I would always regret not trying... I am so happy I did. My daughter is actually very supportive as well. It's so motivating to know that she is proud of me. Many of the parents at my school have more than one kid and a few are still babies! It's possible, but you definitely need a good support system (and your classmates also become a part of that). Thanks for your comments, I wish you and your girlfriend the best of luck in whatever the future holds for you. :-)

[@Justsaymiry]

StudentDoctorMom oh gosh.. I admire you so much!!! Thank you for these kind words... you’re right, you can’t put a stop to your life. It’s our right to want to be moms, if you know what I mean. It is everything but fair to have to split between career and motherhood... it takes a village and it’s true, but thank you for showing me that it is indeed possible to be a mom and a future doctor... my dream is to help women get pregnant and to make families who struggle realize their dream and get an addition to their families. There’s no greater gift than a child...

[@princesschi7689]

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