How Hard Are You Willing to Work to Become a Doctor? | Beyond the Scope | ND MD

Welcome to the Beyond the Scope Podcast presented by ND MD. This podcast continues the mission of sharing the incredible stories and experiences of students, physicians, and healthcare professionals...but this time it's all about the things all those years of medical training doesn't prepare you for. Things that are beyond the scope of our practice.
Today I get to welcome back to the channel an old friend of mine who supported this podcast from the very beginning. From struggling with imposter syndrome, motivation, and academic identity in high school, Will has become an excellent example of the mantra that "hard work is greater than talent." Many feel because they were not inherently placed in gifted or honors classes throughout their educational journey that they are not worthy of the title of physician, and Will's story is here to encourage those with that frame of mind that the grade school system, and grades in general, are not a definition of your ability to be a courageous and caring doctor.
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[@StudentDoctorAntonioPatterson]

I am 50 years old and I will be starting my second year in a few weeks. I can identify with much of what he spoke about. It took several years of trying to improve my application, failing and giving up. I started college as a biology/pre-med major in 1991 and finally got into medical school in 2022! Stick with it and trust the process.

[@geoffreymaibohm700]

I will be starting my first at 51! That's great!

[@treecejohnson144]

Oh my gosh, thank you SO very much for commenting this! I'm 45 and am trying to get my Biology degree finished so that I can apply to medical school. You've given me hope that it DOES happen for folks our age!!❤😂

[@eycetea2016]

​@treecejohnson144 42 and I'm just starting my biology degree with the plan to go to med school. Happy to see us older folks getting after it.

[@SpFrSpaZ]

Congrats 🎉

[@patmebg3794]

I'm the same. Wow. Thanks for the motivation.

[@irenicrose]

This was an inspiring episode for someone like me who has faced academic barriers in college and sometimes I want to give up because I feel like it's unattainable. It's all about the journey and not giving up, and I'll continue pushing forward :)

[@mrcocoa927]

I am 23 and going back to school but I am in a similar position as your mom was. I have major health issues from years of substance abuse and financial stress and trauma. I additionally have a neck tattoo lol. Thank you for this. I can not wait to become a surgeon.

[@smal2845]

Wow he really hit every point on what being a non trad is! Congratulations on your current and future achievements, it really is a struggle but I know this is the right path ❤❤

[@nat-zb6od]

I'm a sophomore and had a rough spring semester. The past few weeks especially, I was doubting myself and even considered pursing a different career path due to not feeling smart enough. I teared up a few times hearing Will speak because of how similar his story and struggles are to mine. This episode really led me to reflect on why I fell in love with medicine and reminded me to keep pushing through. Thank you guys!!

[@nicolemulure]

Balled my eyes out watching this. The vulnerability, the raw and realness in this episode is heart changing, a sense of relief! Thank you for sharing your story, you have touched many.

[@BeaD0Ctor]

Very motivating to stop worrying about the bad possibilities and just make it. Thanks Andy!

[@Dusballin]

I’ve never related more to a person than I did in the first 10 or so minutes of this video. I am entering my final year of bachelor’s in nursing this august and though I believe nursing will always hold a special place in my heart, my ultimate goal has always been to achieve doctor in front of my name. I really didn’t think I was smart enough in high school to achieve that. My point in this comment being, as somebody who has also struggled with incessant feelings of inferiority or lack of intelligence, hearing that you made it is so inspiring Will!

[@lem5496]

I’m also a nursing student but my goal is to be an MD, keep going 🩷

[@Benessa_]

same here I'm in my third semester of nursing school ASN and my goal was to be a doctor in surgery and same I always thought I wasn't smart or good enough to be in the doctor field so I'm thinking of getting my BSN in nursing then go to med school idk.....

[@rominaortizromanos2059]

Loved this. You both are beautifully well-spoken, humble and shine with compassion and inquisitiveness. Seems like a healthy and prosperous friendship. I wish you both prosperity in your relationship to medicine, and want to say thank you to Will for that grace, and thank you to Andy for producing such necessary and great content.

[@geniuspeng]

Thank you for sharing your story. Your sincerity and determination resonated with me and definitely will resonate with many other premeds.

[@rojinap]

Thank you so much for this beautiful episode Andy! Thank you very much Will for sharing your inspiring story! I completely resonate with Will regarding imposter syndrome and the struggles of being a good student and getting good grades, especially for med school application. I'm studying for MCAT right now and I've been in constant loop of questioning my abilities and my passion for medicine, but like Will mentioned, it's that pushback that always keeps me going. It's also interesting that whenever I feel low and think that maybe medicine is not my destiny, something happens that reminds me of my deep passion for medicine and motivates me to keep moving forward. I really hope that after this long dark night, comes a bright morning for everyone in whichever path they are. Best wishes to you both!

[@GYX2021]

Wow, what a story! No doubt you will be an awesome physician! You have the skills but most importantly you have the heart! ❤

[@RN-nc1tt]

Thank you for your vulnerability and willingness to share your story. You are making a tremendously positive impact on people’s lives with your message.

[@user-fo5ej2tg5k]

Your channel is such a gem! This was an incredibly insightful and motivating interview!! As an incoming premed student, thank you so much :)

[@abigailmariamdavid1445]

6:12 oh my god! This guy has my exact thought process.

[@cara1263]

This man is an inspiration to me. Good luck on your journey!

[@richard9605]

I don't normally comment on videos but this video hit different. I would like to say thank you sincerely! God bless!

[@shahdanyasser6273]

I needed to hear this as a fresh medical school graduate! Thank you.

[@monroesuber632]

Thank you so much! I needed this! I wish for you both fulfillment as you move forward being a light and helping hand 🤙🏾

[@prisce7642]

Such an inspiring story, thanks for sharing!

[@samuelbostian423]

This was so incredibly meaningful and helpful for me for my process of becoming a doctor. Thank you so much

[@lem5496]

This video has been so impactful, thank you

[@liannamartinez7369]

Wow, man. I really appreciate hearing your story. That’s great!

[@ej1847]

Thank you I needed this

[@bumblebeebook]

This was spot on.

[@djcdroid1]

I don’t think that the humility, vulnerability, and courage it takes to both critique his own habits and elicit input from others can be overstated. Many people will struggle and suffer in silence and fail before realizing that the shame statements they make to themselves about their aptitude and abilities are not true.

[@annahills342]

this was really good.

[@kalenuka-bestlifegeng461]

I really needed this video. Thanks a lot☺️

[@midarch]

Amazing video, super motivating and inspirational : D

[@Gymgrl12]

Let’s keep swimming 🐟

[@orlandov3313]

16:00 got me, lol

[@jezielcruz4963]

Can relate 🥺

[@trqrider94]

Whats the study habit that he mentioned?

[@999Patriots]

The secret to med school? Just know everything. To be a good surgical resident, eat when you can, sleep when you can and don't FU&K with the pancreas.

[@jenniferaidoo2423]

Why the pancrease? Elaborate pls

[@SeismicChirp]

I'm willing to work not at all in the slightest to become a doctor.

[@Benessa_]

😂😂

[@Noxer_gets_down]

Is it worth it to start from the beginning ?I’m in my thirties 😅

[@Benessa_]

do it im 21 rn and thinking I'm too late to the game 😅😅

[@ghaigaadwl7241]

Wow 🤩

[@AnabolicAsylum]

Sounds like the harder you try, the worse it gets.

[@Callmeromain2016]

Coffee

[@Benessa_]

wow im not original at all why is he me ???

[@marawatson6257]

Please stop using the word "like" so much.

[@Dita1994]

No :)