73 Questions with an Orthopedic Surgeon | ND MD

[@NDMD]

Fun fact: Orthopedics = Orthopaedics Orthopaedics - traditional English spelling used more in academic settings (so you'll see that spelling in the hospitals and departments) Orthopedics - more Americanized spelling Both can be used interchangeably! Not that I had to look that up while editing this video....

[@sannanyousafzai3448]

How can an IMG get an elective in orthopedic surgery? and can you please share Dr A email address if by chance an IMG can get through elective through his guidance?

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Dr. A is a wonderful colleague, talented surgeon, and all around good guy...glad to see this! Wonderful work as always Andy.

[@jelanthompson2614]

Hello Dr. R. Greetings from Jamaica. I love your channel and videos, especially your most recent one. Ill be starting nursing next year as a male, but I love your content!

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

@@jelanthompson2614 Thanks Jelan, good luck!

[@NDMD]

Thank you so much! It’s always a pleasure highlighting the amazing faculty here

[@jelanthompson2614]

@@martinrutkowskimd3709 thank you so much sir!

[@ccziv]

I’d like to see you arms, Martin. 😂

[@oamegbe]

Thank you for showing a black man who is rising in his speciality. Always inspiring for me as a Black med student to see people who look like me thrive.

[@yomammascan]

YOU CAN DO IT!

[@Lerppunen]

There are many smart blacks who can do stuff.

[@tylernestor5175]

Man if a white person said this....

[@oamegbe]

@@tylernestor5175 medicine is run by white male doctors tho…there’s a huge physician shortage in black doctors lol. You’re goofy

[@tylernestor5175]

@@oamegbe its not white people its j…Cant say but you can finish the word xD

[@preciousinyang6445]

As an ambivert, Nigerian, and premedical student interested in orthopedic surgery, this video was the perfect way to end off my finals week. Thank you ND MD and Dr. Agochukwu!

[@kenoms7487]

I agree with you

[@bunnyman6321]

How you making out in the field?

[@fentahunmelese8705]

Welcome. From Ethiopian orthopedics resident

[@shaunanigans3364]

What does ambivert have to do with anything lol

[@theovercomer7032]

I could listen to this doctor talking like for hours long! What a voice !🙈

[@yarnmaniacs8936]

My thoughts exactly!!

[@missywoford1809]

He seems like he would be so kind and comforting to have as a doctor. Like he would be *the* most reassuring doctor to have guiding you through surgery.

[@bunnyman6321]

You still healthy?

[@356diane]

something about his demeanor reminds me of the Psalm "It is well with my soul". You dont get that kind of energy unless you've been through the fire. Ture confidence has no need to be arrogant.

[@hombreuno1]

This guy is a beast. Mean that in the most sincere way possible.

[@overlyfatman9722]

“The ability to restore people to function.” I felt that.

[@TheBarophobia]

He seems like a fantastic surgeon/human being. One look at those arms, definitely knew he was in ortho 😆

[@stuartmauger3933]

Just wanted to say that what you do is so great. Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule as a medical student to help out other students with these tough career choices. I’m on the dental side of medicine and these kind of resources are invaluable to students. Keep up the good work!

[@investedfemelle7564]

👏

[@NDMD]

thank you so much :) just happy to see these amazing physicians telling their stories

[@reyzie_zec8391]

I’ve had a dislocated shoulder for about a year now, I’ve tried many things but was to no avail. I’m really disturbed now I don’t know what to do pls I’m confused... What can I do? I need your help pls...

[@CorisWorld404]

I just can't get enough of this series. Thank you for producing these!

[@zoilalulu3798]

What a talented, dedicated, kind human being. Almost magical.

[@TheEee112233eee]

I think this is the best one yet! You can tell he is genuine and cares so much for his patients!

[@MJ-vr5xs]

I'm an Orthopedic Surgery resident and I feel very inspired watching Dr. A, I wish he could be my mentor, I relate a lot to him and seems like a great guy

[@Yankee4ever2]

Is it everything you expected, I hope to become one in the future(college grad here)

[@VensVibrantNailsandBeauty]

Just shared this with my 17 year old child who recently expressed interest in this specialty as a career path. Thank you! This was an amazing interview with an insightful and personable doctor. "73 questions" series is a very interesting series! You've done an excellent job with both the questions and choosing interesting doctors to interview!

[@stephenogunbiyi4382]

Yes a Nigerian doctor, thank you for the insight into orthopedics!!!!

[@M16xDr0pSh0tz]

Aren't Nigerian doctors the most common black doctors, even though black doctors are overall less

[@tuneunleashed]

@@M16xDr0pSh0tz They're also computer scientists too a lot of them.

[@corinthiafisher2101]

Yes will be showing my 9 year old this video

[@HelloMoto_]

He seems like such a great surgeon and person! The way he talks about what he does, you can tell it was such an accomplishment for him to make it, and he feels so lucky to be helping people. Bless him, we need more doctors like him. Wow him talking about his older brother. Ahh man, I’m sure he is so proud of you!

[@doctorricky]

Awesome interview. I loved this. Seems like such a cool guy.

[@annabellawr]

What a smart, gentle, and honorable man.

[@DrMathOfficial]

I agree 🙂

[@fran0162]

What a wonderful member of the medical world- His dedication and compassion is so clear!

[@jeanlanz2344]

Fascinating person. Doctor is so honest, direct, grateful, and highly skillful. Praise God for the kid in the dirt bike accident who was able to move his arms and legs after the late night surgery.

[@NoelaniShapiro]

As an INFJ (Advocate) Personality type, I knew immediately that this man was one of us! I cannot wait to be an orthopedic surgeon one day and I am super grateful for this video! Thank you!

[@adwaitab.3622]

Best of luck to you 💗💗💗

[@NoelaniShapiro]

@@adwaitab.3622 Thank you!

[@cyrellroberson9698]

INFJs unite! lol

[@dogman248]

How did you know he's an INFJ?? Fellow INFJ here too :)

[@bunnyman6321]

What's a INFJ personality type?

[@flojay2294]

Dr. A!!! I worked with him back 2013/2014. He’s such a gem to work with! Smart & kind 💪🏾💪🏾

[@jasbirbudial9494]

Dr. A is a resilient and obviously extremely gifted person. He got to his present position with passion, hard work, and resilience. He did not back down to adversity. He got stronger with adversity! That is the message I received and hopefully will be the message that other people will receive, no matter what your age, gender, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background.

[@wh0643]

The way doctors talk is so satisfying… Like yeah they’re smart but damn, they sound so intelligent and are always well-spoken. RESPECT.

[@Orthogeon]

Probably the most completed doctor in the world. His health, passion for job, knowledge, approach, having a wife and a kid is something everyone should work on! This guy is a new role model for me!

[@raya_mahes]

Omg, huge respect for keeping the camera fluid as well as your mic levels while in the OR with multiple physicians AND you still kept the questions coming - I could never pull that off in one take 👏🏾👏🏾

[@perryplat2]

dear, Dr. Agochukwu. after watching this interview as a first year student in college hoping to be an orthopedic surgeon, you are an inspiration. not only your knowledge but your attitude and passion for ortho inspires me to continue my path. thank you for accepting this interview and thank you to ND MD for making this interview possible.

[@Health_and_wellnessTV]

I'm also a first year med student, can we get connected?

[@Medicb007]

Paramedic here, I absolutely relate with Dr. A in his reasoning for entering the field of medicine. I became a paramedic for the same reason, losing a sibling and wanting to give others the chance she didn’t get. Hoping to work my way up to PA one day. Thank you for your videos!

[@alexneo15452]

I've recently had hip surgery and have spent 1.t day in the hospital and got a chance to observe medical staff. What I've noticed is that the good doctors have this calm, structured vibe to them. The same applies to the good nurses. This interview reminded me of my fascination with skilled health care workers. Was a pleasure to listen to the amazing doctor.

[@ChosenWon]

These interviews are super interesting. You have a gift of interviewing these professionals. Best of luck to this man. What a humble, intelligent, great guy.

[@joelmasopeh2533]

Thanks! You have no idea how much this means to me.. to personally see someone who looks just like me be able to accomplish the goal I hope to reach! Its very inspiring! Thanks again

[@Spencerras67]

I felt the same way!

[@hannahpolitz9768]

This and Rutowski have been my favorite interviews yet!! This was awesome. So down to earth and professional

[@zen_mindset1]

I love anatomy too. I had the top grades in anatomy and physiology. I loved it so much that I only had to study for less than an hour and was prepared to take the anatomy labs exam. It's really easy to be successful if you're infatuated with with medical science.

[@kridswonderhowell4541]

The joy seen in your eyes recalling the 18 year old dirt bike patient..... wow ..... overall a wonderful interview..... I love this channel & MDs selected are just magical!

[@nancyhope-landon9185]

I have watched many of your 73 question videos but I enjoyed this one more than the others. Dr. A. is very genuine and cares about his patients which really comes through in the interview.

[@diytwoincollege7079]

Great guy! As I am healing from a broken tib/fib I can appreciate his dedication and professionalism. I'm sure his patients are very lucky to have him as their doc.

[@sydneycohen228]

i want to be an orthopedic surgery PA, so glad to hear how much he appreciates his!

[@Mz9o2ot7]

I have an intrigue in various fields of medicine but orthopedics genuinely just makes me smile. A sports medicine fellowship would make me cry upon acceptance.

[@mjradi4371]

Excellent (usual) questions, with superb responses. Bravo to this MD, his work and non-work balance. Unfortunate as to what occurred to his brother, but the sad positive is the contribution he has made to all the hospitals he has worked at and their patients. Thanks again ND MD.

[@greganderson2239]

I admire him. He seems so invested and dedicated to his honorable work.

[@thebelissima64]

Wow, what an awesome doctor! Thanks so much for this video. My dear nephew is in the second year of med school and he’s decided he wants to pursue orthopedic surgery. This is going to help him a lot!

[@chrisfinoc6236]

Finishing my first semester as a med student and it has sapped my motivation. This is exactly what I needed to watch!

[@LuigiGonzales]

This video is so helpful! I’m in first year of medical school right now and I'm very interested in Orthopedic surgery so this was a very much needed video! Thanks Andy!

[@MCMMADDOGXCV]

My god this guy is so cool! More like a role model.

[@seoulmate24]

Very refreshing video! I'm at my second year of orthopaedic surgery residency. I was having hard times and Dr.A put a spark on my heart

[@unicorngurl89]

I just love hearing his passion in his voice

[@lawrenceonoja27]

The fact that he’s Nigerian inspires me a lot as a Nigerian too. Really nice video👍

[@toodlesx_x]

I am currently in the stage of applying to medical school and seeing someone in the exact field I want to specialise in is really inspiring. Thank you so much for the video and the advice provided, I've already received a few rejections but have gotten interviews to others so not all hope is lost :).

[@bunnyman6321]

Any updates?

[@toodlesx_x]

@Bunny Man unfortunately, I got all rejections for medicine. Devastated would be an understatement of how I felt. So I'm currently in my gap year and have reapplied for medicine. And so far, I am 4/5 of interviews and I've never been more proud of the progress I've made. Still hurts that I couldn't go to uni at the same time as my friends but I realised that there are so many people in my position and it isn't a testament to my intelligence. Not sure if this is the update you were expecting but that's how things have been 😅

[@investedfemelle7564]

Seeing these amazing humans just makes my heart smile ♥️ these are the real celebrities. Thank you for your service and the betterment of human quality of life.

[@ShaunAndersen]

One of these days we are going to need to see "73 Questions with ND MD" 🤪

[@NDMD]

100k subscriber special?🤔

[@Nurse_Nelly]

Yesssss!!!!

[@66linny]

ND MD Your almost there 👀 we need this

[@robinbrandt6282]

I love the fact that he is down to earth.. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER🙏🙏🙏

[@thegamefanaticshow]

As a patient it is interesting to see providers when they aren’t working. So many of these fantastic people do not get the recognition they deserve.

[@misssmitheats5654]

I just got my total hip replacement done on Thursday I feel great you guys have the hands of angel I'm doing PT now I should be back in my high heels by the September

[@victoriagordillo535]

I work under a orthopedic surgeon and truly under stand him now lol this video made me have a better perspective.

[@nthembemwanza5957]

As an aspiring orthopedic surgeon I love loved and appreciate the advice.

[@TheAllyroxoxox]

Your advice on question #73 inspired me and it is what I truly needed to hear. Thank you Doctor! 🙏🏼

[@janeyannachicken9053]

He's such a beautiful person!

[@livzarb3404]

this is my favourite one yet, this guy has amazing energy!! thank you for these series!

[@danjoellukumbi1115]

I am currently doing my electives in Orthopaedic surgery before 3rd year, and I can testify that they truly have fun with what they do. Orthos knows how to retain students and residents, but again that’s only if you have some attachment to Anatomy 😂

[@NDMD]

i think every med student has a period where they were considering ortho haha

[@danjoellukumbi1115]

@@NDMD I agree 😂

[@kasadar]

@@NDMD I ve been considering it since day 1 🙈

[@neiljohnson7914]

Do you need a stratospheric IQ to be an ortho surgeon? My IQ is only 135

[@71kakarot]

@@neiljohnson7914 No you need an IQ of at least 290

[@FastTrackFitnessNow]

This interview ROCKS. Love his energy. ❣

[@pokerus4511]

"There is no pain like nerve pain"...You nailed in! I have now needed 2 lumbar fusions(L4-L5 initially, then L5-S1 fused in april of 2021). Both I dealt with some stupid amount of nerve pain that no amount of pain meds, and others could touch. Its amazing waking up from surgery and your biggest worry is mechanical pain from the fusion, and the bladder catheter. I still may hurt , and struggle every day to get up, but without the 10/10 nerve pain I can work again. I do wish spine surgeries could cure pain 100%. If I could have 1 wish from a genie is that my back pain and the millions of others could go away

[@bunnyman6321]

Any updates?

[@pokerus4511]

@Bunny Man Unfortunately, surgery will never make you pain-free. I Unfortunately still need strong pain medicines to function but can function. They just don't know why I am hurting so much

[@bunnyman6321]

@@pokerus4511 Have you tried alternative medicine?

[@akachiazubuike1109]

I'm an ER doc and fellow nigerian. Thanks for holding it down, fam!

[@moeelmasry2331]

Such an amazing specialty and physician, one day god willing!

[@kenechukwucharles-obi9983]

Was never considering Ortho until I watched this video. Thank you so much for this channel, you are changing lives.

[@rafikfouad2656]

Been waiting for this one for a long time.✨ Thank you for investing time and effort in the 73 question series. 😌

[@sheenan471]

Love the video, we need more diversity in the medical field. I'm an undergrad major in nursing. I like the OR too my goal is to become a CRNA.

[@Dusballin]

My dude is a surgeon and he’s jacked. Cool to hear he was a former bodybuilder

[@gto11520]

this man is smart. the ending said it all , its not about patient care but rather dictated by the insurance company managing the patient care.

[@theodore738]

I am so inspired by this man

[@miro9834]

Another awesome physician and such an amazing specialty! Super great video, excellent ND! 💖

[@greenpizza9590]

22:57 The song referenced here is Joy by Pharrell Williams

[@anialee4522]

I’ve been waiting for this episode!!! thank youu

[@dmassillon_]

Taking a break from studying for STEP 1 to watch this video and it was the inspiration I needed.

[@Reyalegro]

This is great! I just started my orthopaedic residency (first 1.5 years is general surgery though)

[@louisdelarampe2319]

20:31 I think this is the first time a doctor on this series got this answer right.

[@liannamartinez7369]

I appreciate that last advice thank you Andy for filming and thanks to that doctor in ortho, appreciate it man.💯

[@jaynette2011]

We need more docs like him. Someone who wants to teach

[@jessicagray3055]

This is SO much better than 73 questions with celebrities lol

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Are you on the speakers bureaus? I love how efficient you are.

[@venjaminnefua9267]

Needed to hear question #73 probably gonna replay it for the next 13 years 🙏🏼

[@happylyricslk]

Gives me a lot of inspiration, such a talented, dedicated and wonderful human being, God bless him

[@yousefhesham2608]

Great video 👌🏻🔥+ keep interviewing surgeons helps a lot

[@robustanybody5138]

His voice is soothing...

[@pamowen3452]

Amen regarding insurance companies, as a nurse or patient.

[@zalatt507starpwint]

so inspiring for me . my specialty is surgery which I love most .Currently , I am going to sit the final step of surgical exam. and I cant wait to see how patients recover from operation progressively , my joyous moments .

[@christianhenry8697]

Great video. Exceptionally effective in capturing the content in a simple, meaningful, and effective manner.

[@RP.123]

This was the best interview I’ve seen so far.

[@chinonwakama5742]

Love these videos! Could you do one with a physician scientist (MD/PhD) ?!?

[@qasimshamshad2815]

I love his last response, really felt like he was talking to me (aspiring ortho surgeon)

[@CapitanosMediaLLC]

Watching this channel made me realize how a lot of Doctors have passed through LSU....LSU is a great school.

[@aqualife88]

Yesss orthopedic spine. I immediately thought of Dr. Antonio Webb in Texas lol

[@asmaak.8640]

Actually considering I’m going to orthopaedic so that was really helpful for me!!

[@graziaedumabagraham5346]

This was a good one. Thank you Andy and Dr. Agochukwu.

[@rami3860]

Loved this - Much respect Dr. A.🙏

[@aldossnow3703]

This guy is so cool by the way he carries himself .

[@wilspade]

appreciate you for the videos man I was talking myself out of med school but I'm excited again because of your videos.Great video work too

[@thandekamoiloa9190]

Right !! They are very good

[@Lilmommabear4]

He went Straight through awesome get it done and over with not wasting any time awesome!! 🙌🙌

[@TeiteBumm]

Thanks so much for the vid! I am 3rd year medschool student and want to go into ortho. Cant wait to get into training! The one thing which struck the most was the mentor. How to find a mentor as perfect as Dr. Agochukwu?