My First Week of Residency | Dr. Rachel Southard

Disclaimer: The individuals' cases portrayed or mentioned in this video are not real patients but rather fictional representations created for illustrative purposes. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The content presented is intended for educational or entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or diagnosis. Viewer discretion is advised.
Shop our merch!
shoprachelsout...
Amazon Storefront
www.amazon.com...
Follow me on Instagram!
/ rachelsouthard
Other Ig: @rsouthardarchives
My Spotify Username: Raachelsouthard

[@RachelSouthard]

😱😱😱😱😱 ALSO y’all I don’t have bed bugs 😂 it was a spider, and a one night thing.

[@evelyngonzalezvalido7310]

Girl, im already on my third year of ob/gyn. Good luck, you will be an amazing Gynecologist. 🤍🤍🌸🌸. Sending you good vibes.

[@sumjkn]

thank god I was worry

[@Pickettland]

Glad about the bed bugs. But a spider?! That might be worse! 😟

[@rawlyroo5975]

So glad it's not bed bugs 🎉

[@kikitater6063]

Why did it chomp you so many times 😭

[@allisonhermes8241]

Fun idea as you begin your OB-Gyn career: start a delivery bead jar! For each delivery put a pink or blue bead corresponding to the gender of the baby or a white bead for any angel babies. This is something I wish I had done when I started as a L&D nurse!

[@flavinhaluiz4147]

Yes, do it! I love collecting my beads!

[@allisonhermes8241]

@@flavinhaluiz4147 yes! I was able to go back and retrace most of my deliveries to start one and I love coming home after work and putting my bead in!

[@melaniepaul6627]

And maybe yellow or purple for intersex babies?

[@heatherroman9177]

I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to see a video in my whole life😭🥹

[@justclaraa.a]

Ikr ❤

[@raimatgallo]

I’ve dreamt of being an OBGYN since I was a child. Obviously as I got older many things changed & I let people get into my head as well. Now I’m 22 and I’m back to the og plan. It’s either that or becoming a psychiatrist. I love watching these videos and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.

[@SincerelyMichaela]

I started watching your videos while studying for the MCAT about 3 years ago and now I’m starting med school at a DO school in just a few weeks. I’m so scared, but watching your journey brings me so much comfort and reminds me not only why I’m doing this, but that I’m not alone in the hard times. Thank you!

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh congrats! I’m excited for ya!

[@xerxescroes2281]

So awesome. - what’s great about Dr. Southard’s blogs is that it follows her from before med school, through all four years and now residency. I’ve followed many med students’ vlogs but hers is amazing! Also, I love how she worked hard and excelled, never happy with just a passing grade, always striving for the highest. So great!

[@brittanyylee1833]

I remember having my daughter. The doctor that delivered her was on her first shift and my baby was her first delivery! Was such an amazing moment ❤️ i cannot wait to hear all about your first baby you deliver! You should start a jar with pink, blue and white beads for all the babies you help enter the world ❤❤ tie twin beads together. Could be so neat to see it fill up.

[@valmayvarga6457]

Awww first time I hear someone say it was awesome to work an 80 hour week, she's so sweet and clearly is happy for all the hard work she put in!!

[@mashiyatahmed]

I am so proud of you, Rachel. I am studying neuroscience and biomedical communications and even though I don't want to go to med school, I share your passion for working towards my dream job!

[@dtae7855]

what’s your dream job?

[@mashiyatahmed]

Honestly, I’m not sure. I really want to do graduate research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics and neuroplasticity. I want to be able to bring these interesting topics to students and endorse their passion. All of this requires a Ph.D. though. Also, I’m always interested in doing health communications work for humanitarian agencies around the world, so that’s also a viable career option. I wanted to go to medical school maybe at the start of university, but I quickly realized I had doubts, and that someone else would probably be more passionate than me about healthcare (therefore, the med student position should probably go to them). What’s your career/dream job?

[@dtae7855]

@@mashiyatahmed that sounds awesome! I used to want to be in healthcare, but my trajectory changed towards technology & data science, so I am halfway done with my degree for that now. I wish you all the best in whatever you decide. 🖤

[@mashiyatahmed]

@@dtae7855 I wish you the best too! 🥰

[@julial8880]

Baby I cant even form the words. Just seeing you so happy and excited for this new chapter of your life while knowing how hard you worked for this accomplishments... I cant stop crying and dont think I ever will. Always proud of you rach ❤❤❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you, Julia

[@NinjazMontagez]

Been watching since your first video "1st week of medical school," and, I must say, congradulations! What a profound sense of accomplishment you must have been feeling. Well done!

[@sarapurdy6468]

Ahhhh!! My heart feels so full! 🥹 Such a smile on my face for you! I hope your first week was as wonderful as you! 🌻🌻🌻 Yay to this chapter!!

[@farrin_camille]

As a labor & delivery nurse I find this so fascinating to see things from another perspective!

[@asanchez6493]

I’m here tearing up like a proud mother would. Congratulations Rachel. So so soooo proud of you. And thank God for residency programs that care about their interns!

[@mikeidafapoa6416]

YEAH !! so exciting!! I'm internal medicine (did my residency '94-97). Watching your vids brings back so many memories! I can see you are full of energy and excited. My advice: learn as much as you can this first year as next year you will have interns under you that you will have to supervise so learning this year is soooo important.!! You are going to do GREAT!

[@xPlatoz]

Congrats Rachel. Or should I say Dr. Rachel. Been watching for a couple years and I never comment, but it’s really cool to see you grow in this journey. You’re gonna do great. Just always put the patient first and learn from everyone there. The techs, the nurses, the entire staff. Congratulations girl. You’ve worked really freakin hard to get here.

[@emilyzanzola6651]

Rachel, you say your comments got you through it because of how supportive we are. It just shows how amazing YOU are to create this community.

[@dmd2803]

Living vicariously through you!! I'm a non trad premed and just so wishing one day I can be in your place🎉

[@marquantoure]

I’ve only seen one of your videos years ago. It was like your first month of med school and you were so optimistic and crying alittle bit from being overwhelmed. Lowkey used that as motivation during my first year of law school. Fast forward and look at you now. Randomly popped up on my TL again. Congrats from a complete stranger. You deserve it all. 🎉

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh, welcome back to my channel

[@medgirlvlogs.h]

I love how you are radiating your happiness and excitement through the camera. You show so much passion for your career and its so inspiring !❤

[@MDoty413]

Hey Rachel, love your stuff! I start med school in July and wanted to give you some advice from a book I recently read called When Breath Becomes Air. The quote reads: "Even if you are perfect, the world isn’t. The secret is to know that the deck is stacked, that you will lose, that your hands or judgment will slip, and yet still struggle to win for your patients. You can’t ever reach perfection, but you can believe in an asymptote toward which you are ceaselessly striving." Best of luck!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you for sharing :) I love that book! and best of luck!

[@mahoganymed1455]

While you were talking my mind flashed back to an image of when you first started. 😢 I am beyond proud of you! Keep pushing.

[@mommysaver71]

I actually shed some tears watching the beginning of this. I am so proud of you and your patients are lucky to have Dr. Southard taking care of them. You have come a long way and it’s exciting to see your journey and look forward to see everything going forward. I do wish I was in CA so you could be my Dr.

[@natashapermaul209]

my cheeks hurt from smiling the ENTIRE video. I am soooo happy for you. You are such an inspiration. I am taking step1 in less then a week and want to be an OB/GYN too. Love the Herd

[@Nt0415]

Currently studying for step 1. These videos remind me why I work so hard. It does pay off. You are such an inspiration!

[@johnc2217]

Dr. Rachel, this is so inspiring. I remember finding your 1st week of medical school vlog when I was in high school. Now, you're going to start your intern year!!! Time flew by so quickly.

[@A.hopki.]

The excitment you emit in this video is contagious! Your videos are a fun reminder to why I want to pursue medicine and need to keep grinding so I can apply as my best self next year. Can't wait to see you crush residency!

[@elisem9627]

Pre-med senior here, and you are such an inspiration to me!!! Keep it up girl, your KZbin fam is so proud of you!!!

[@suz9259]

I am a L&D nurse at a large teaching hospital and just discovered your videos! I love seeing this side of the residency and you are amazing!

[@kristinadalia]

I love this! I love how real you are! Like yes! You’re a whole doctor! I graduate next fall with my RN and I can’t WAIT to get a badge that says “Registered Nurse” and all the nurse knick knacks 😅😍 so happy for you!!!

[@augustvirgo26]

I love seeing OBGYNS! 😄 Women's health is so understudied, blessings to your new journey!

[@simas032]

GIRL!! ur beaming with happiness and confidence. I have been following your journey from the start. makes me so happy to see you start this new journey, we will be with you along the way. I recently graduated with my MPH and you are giving me all the confidence :)

[@aleksandra4720]

So exciting!! 🫶👩🏻‍⚕️ 🌟

[@patsalas5170]

Your joy and enthusiasm is mightily contagious 😂❤...I'm so very excited for you...I still remember the name and demeanor of the wonderful nurse that was with me during my labor...it was many years ago at a hospital in San Luis Obispo Ca but I will never forget how sweet she was...many prayers for you and much love ❤❤❤

[@jeffreyknapp63]

Its so nice i watch your first vid in the hospital and now somehow after years of not watching your youtube boom you get on my recommended and you are now a DR ! CONGRAT !

[@RachelSouthard]

awh thank you :)

[@jahazielgarcia4740]

Wow congratulations, it’s amazing that I actually started watching you when you were about to be an M1 and now you’re a resident ! I’m about to start m1 in a few weeks and I’m so excited!! I wish you all the best!

[@katedenucci5672]

RACHEL IM SO PROUD OF YOU! I started watching your vlogs since I was in my senior year of highschool. Now I’m in my senior year (premed) at Kings college. I am currently studying for the MCAT and will be taking it on Sept 9th! You’re such an inspiration to me and I am super happy and so proud of you!🥹❤️

[@ericgarcia1197]

Seems like yesterday I was watching your video of your first week of Med school! Crazy how quick time has passed!

[@rachelmay685]

Your patients are so lucky to have someone so energetic and thoughtful to treat them! 🩷🩷🩷

[@asiacarey7732]

your joy is contagious!! i can feel how excited you are and i really relate right now. i'm about to matriculate into medical school after wanting it my entire life, and i feel so strange and excited all the time and i'm glad i get to share in that feeling with you!

[@nicolebigas5077]

i love that you changed your name here to dr Rachel Southard! I'm so proud of you You are the sweetest person ever! I wish you will have the best experience on residency. Sending love from Poland

[@LadyInTheMaking]

Whenever starting a new school, job, etc. I like to remind myself "grace for yourself, and grace to others".You're new systems, environments, and people so give yourself time to learn. At the same time, they are getting getting used to you, so it'll take time for everything to gel and mesh.

[@darine1112]

I’ve been subscribed to your Channel since your first med school vid, it makes me soooo happy seeing where you got today ❤️

[@dariusniabati7564]

So freakin sweet to see how far you've come along. Tons of love sis

[@emmamcvicker173]

I've been watching you since you started medical school and I was a freshman in high school! Now I'm going into my freshman year of college as a pre-med student and I am so excited for my journey to become a doctor! Thank you for everything and for taking us on your journey!

[@lauriellelayne3090]

Genuinely can't wait, it was a coincidence that I came across your page bc I want to be a future OB/GYN

[@luluocampo1523]

You literally are my inspiration to continue styudying all of this topics for applying to residency next year! I follow you since MCAT videos when I was also in first year of med and its like somehow special to grow along with other students in the med community! happy for you💕

[@JessJeans]

I’m not a med student, or in the healthcare field, but watching this made me so happy. Seeing you in your white coat was the sweetest thing! Your passion and excitement for this shines ❤

[@aleksgj00]

Yaaaay Dr Rachel at your cervixxx 🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@samanthadunleavy1214]

So happy for you! You worked so hard and can see you passion for OBGYN. It’s amazing to see you transformation over the last 4 years (cRazY). I am about to go into my level 2 fieldwork (which is similar to residency) for OT as a hand therapist and I’m definitely nervous but watching your video of your first day makes me a little less nervous. Thanks for sharing your experiences😊

[@GrandmaSkillz]

I remember watching your "first week of med school" vlog a while back... this just randomly popped into my recommended and I just wanna say congrats!

[@lauriiejones8262]

I've never subbed any channel so quickly!! You are a gem! I love your transparency and how optimistic you are. Your excitement is infectious and they are reallllly lucky to have you as a resident for the next four years. CONGRATS, from your new subbie!! 🥰🤗

[@missykowalewski]

U know Rachel, graduation is amazing and for those that do it with honors it’s even more special. But, that long white coat was what I was most excited to see for u. U earned respect reaching that goal and I hope u always know that. No worries about starting ur floor/shift time. U will do great. It will all come flooding back. The great thing about specializing is that u will have the best of the best of nurses around u. For me it was the ER but it’s the same. Stay focused and always look forward. Ultimately u know what’s ahead and u r ready.

[@allisonmcquaid]

OMG! watching you go from stressed out second year med student to excited and happy resident is like insane! so proud of you!!💖

[@hinnypinny]

YESSSSS!!!! 👏👏👏WAY TO GO GIRL!! 💪💪💪 Congrats on crossing the finishing line and for all your success...you earned it!! 🥳🥳 (And thank you for proudly displaying your degree. Proud OMS-III here!)

[@olivialayla6916]

Nerves show that you care and that is what is most needed in the medical field ❤️ they prepare you! I appreciate how you are experiencing this new change with a growth mindset

[@brendacastro3976]

Thank God I found your Chanel, it’s only been 2 days and I feel so good, I’m currently going through heartbreak and honestly you uplift my mood and spirits so much thank you for your videos I absolutely appreciate it and enjoy them love ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

You got this!💕

[@doc_anke]

Bug bites -> Tea tree oil! Works wonders. Spent so much time in Africa with infested mattresses, tea tree oil saved me!

[@nancyjohnson50]

I have watched since your first video of Med school. I’m so excited to see you so happy! My daughter just finished pediatrics residency and is now doing her pedes neuro residency. Two more years! I’m so glad you are exactly where you wanted to be. Take care of those bites!

[@dylanquinn4031]

Hard work pays off! Well done! Don't forget you are so much more than a Dr, stay positive!

[@Odiekins]

I’m lactose intolerant too, and there are two things you need to know about! Cabot cheese is lactose free! Also, greek yogurt is safe to eat because the live and active cultures have already digested the lactose for you! ❤

[@tiffanychang9960]

Etsy sells cervical dilation beads that you can attach to your badge. They are so pretty and cute too!

[@RachelSouthard]

I actually ordered one hehe

[@mayhimes]

These videos make me so happy as a labor and delivery nurse :) I love watching you learn and grow and see your journey from start to finish

[@liyahpullem7204]

I've been watching you scince you started medical school. This is such an amazing journey to be on with you. Congratulations Dr. Southard

[@diavionstanfield1618]

One day this will be me!! 💕💕 Love seeing how excited/ passionate you are about OB/ GYN!!💕💕💕

[@baileysouthard473]

We have the same last name! So cool seeing another Southard. Congrats on Residency!

[@leliawatamaniuk3326]

Your delight and excitement is fabulous! So happy for you!!!!

[@honorwiltshire1236]

Took a break from watching you while you were still med. student. So happy to see how far you've come, and soo confident and relaxed. Congrats and best wishes for the future.

[@merelynmatias6217]

Congrats! You are going to be amazing. When I first started as a new grad nurse in the icu you reminded me to give myself some grace. And I say it at least one time a shift still. So when it gets challenging give yourself grace! Thank you for sharing!

[@samb7072]

this video brought me to tears. i love seeing strong women achieve their dreams. so proud of you!!!!!

[@milsbeaury213]

you could put a black or colored piece of paper behind the calendar on the fridge so you can see it better!!

[@jaylaughlin7920]

That many bites suggest bed bugs. Assuming you are renting, contact landlord immediately.

[@RachelSouthard]

No no not bed begs. The whole place was just redone. New carpets and everything. Haha I haven’t gotten any bites since that one night. Thank gosh!

[@ritaestephan]

I’m so excited for you Rachel!! I was smiling so much watching this video-I’m truly so happy to watch you achieve your dreams :’)) You’re going to do amazing! 🥹🫶🏼❤️

[@renaxu6058]

so excited for this new chapter! im so excited for you and I know that the beginning of anything new can be nerve-wracking, but whenever you feel like that, just remember to take one day at a time :) lets take one day at a time together!

[@rojinap]

I'm so proud of you Rachel!! So excited for you!!! Sending you lots of hugs and happy energy!! 💖💖

[@ok.christine]

I am so excited and proud of you! I had a horrible experience which required an unexpected hospital visit the last 2 days at 35wks. I'm home now and watching this video is the only thing that has calmed me down and learning a bit more through your orientation experience on hows and whys. I'm hoping to keep baby safe for a few more weeks until full term. Loving your videos and passion, keep at it ❤️

[@hebabazina7265]

Congrats, Rachel. So happy to see you thrive!!! btw stick a black colored paper behind the calendar and it'll be good i guess

[@hollyc4624]

I’ve been a subscriber to your channel for awhile now and I couldn’t be any more excited for you. The whole internship/residency experience is such a special time and I definitely had challenges but overall I still look at it fondly. I adored my fellow residents and the process was totally worth it. I did a different specialty (neurology) but I remember loving OB/GYN as a student and love my OB as an adult. She’s wonderful. Also, study for the last step, but not too hard. I found it to be way easier than I expected (as an overthinker like you). I worried about it, even though no one cared what the result was aside from passing. The whole residency process goes by much more quickly than you think and then you are flying solo, so absorb all the knowledge and try to enjoy it! Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾!

[@esraa8338]

I can't express how happy that title alone made me 😭 I'm so proud of you

[@chelseychacko]

this makes me the happiest. so excited for the next vlog rachel

[@juststuff9945]

So great you’re so happy doing what you worked so hard to achieve! Yeah 🎉 Dr. Rachel.

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyovermyer9207]

I've been watching since your First Week of Med School video. So happy and proud to see your journey continue in a field you have so much passion for-now was a resident physician!

[@deloracomfort8960]

So good to know you really read our comments. Howblessed your patients will be

[@fernandebranch1699]

Dr. Southard: "You guys no way?" Us: Yes way!!!!!😊

[@valeryvdw_951]

OMGGGGG, I CAN'T BELIEVE I'VE BEEN WATCHING U SINCE U WERE A MEDSTUDENT!!! just how many cries and laugh we been thru lol, so happy i can see u as an obgyn resident❤😂i'm currently counting down the day whether i'd get into medschool or not, wish me a good luck! Xoxo

[@katodan0611]

I am smiling so big! I am so very happy for you and I am so excited for the next chapter. 🥰

[@parnikakapur98]

Congratulations Rachel! I have been watching your videos since starting medical school. You are truly an inspiration and motivating me as a 4th year medical student. Good luck with this new endeavor!

[@mercedes-mw6pq]

AHHH so exciting !!! also i giggled at the way u said disgusting when talking about the 2 day exam😭😭😭

[@benjaminjacobs5871]

Just finished my first away. Loved the program!

[@DanielRuizDrums]

Coming from someone who’s been a subscriber since you were applying to med school, it’s been awesome to see your journey these past 4 years. I’m also starting intern year now! I would point out that it’s really not feasible to keep your program a secret (I know it’s because of a past experience with a stalker, which is absolutely terrible!) as a quick look on your instagram or google search, especially as you move on throughout the years, will easily give up your program name. But you do you, just wanted to maybe save you the hassle of trying to cover up that info as anyone who really wants to find out, easily can. Not to mention our NPI info is public knowledge. Best of luck starting out!

[@marialaguer4871]

Girl I don't even know you and I am extremely happy for you. Wishing you all the very best ❤

[@mayflower2904]

Watched this whole thing with the biggest smile. Congratulations Dr. Southard🥹💕

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you, May!

[@jessicabrewer1530]

I absolutely wish I could have you as my ob even if you’re a resident! I would love having you in my room! Your energy would be so amazing to have in the delivery room!

[@vedette68]

I couldn’t stop smiling through this whole video!

[@DaveK.Robson]

Hi there! How are you doing today?

[@davidlakhter]

so happy for you Dr. Southard! good luck!

[@emilymortensen1606]

Officially “at your cervix”! Wowwowow! So exciting!

[@thisismelzz518]

It’s such a rewarding feeling to watch someone do what they love. Hope one day I’ll be able to do it (Become a Doctor)❤

[@RachelSouthard]

you will :)

[@arianareyes962]

happy to see you radiating so much energy and joy 🫶🏻

[@crustybugets]

This must be so surreal for you DR. SOUTHARD!!! So exciting to see your growth and can’t wait to see more! You’re gonna be amazing!

[@genuinepeoplex]

You guys use a locking stitch for the uterus?! So interesting!! In vet med we use an inverting such as Cushings, lambert or Utrecht

[@kantib.anondewar8769]

I'm sure that this will not be a epiphany to you, BUT.....I graduated from law school with honors. My first job as a lawyer was Dep. D.A. in L.A. County. Despite graduating with honors, I felt as if I didn't know s*** about the actual practice of law in real life. Without writing 10 paragraphs, I had little confidence. However, whether it's a new doctor, new lawyer, or new house painter,-----they know more after 1 year than they did when they started; they knew still more after 2 years than after 1 year, etc., etc. I'm sure this was true for Einstein, Stephen Hawking, and LaBron James. You get the picture. So, in those moments when you feel as if you're almost incompetent, just remember the simple concept of gaining confidence as you gain experience. And gaining experience obviously involves the passage of time, whether we like it or not. I hesitated taking up space in comments by writing this because I'm sure you already realize it. BUT-----just wanted to say it as "one professional to another"----sort of "been there, done that".

[@jeanettegatt619]

Very well written and excellent advice.

[@kantib.anondewar8769]

@@jeanettegatt619 Thank you. My biggest motivation for my own continuing education was not being 'the best lawyer in the country',----rather not to be embarrassed in front of judges or other peers/lawyers. :) It worked well. I was highly competent (obviously self-serving) as a result of keeping on top of continuing education because I feared being embarrassed :) Thanx 4 your "complimentary compliment".

[@grantgoodwin179]

labron