73 Questions with a Trauma Surgeon | ND MD

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Welcome to 73 Questions with ND MD. This video series highlights different medical specialties to give you a better idea of what it is like in the life of a full time attending or resident physician...and now healthcare professional students of various healthcare careers or programs! On this episode, Dr. O'Keeffe, a trauma surgery attending physician, talks about his path through medical school which includes his medical training overseas in the UK, and what YOU need to know about the lifestyle of a trauma surgeon. Listen to the candid advice, passion, and joyful attitude that makes Dr. O'Keeffe an incredible surgeon and teacher to new residents looking to sub specialize in the exciting and unpredictable field of trauma surgery. Thank you Dr. O'Keeffe for your time and for giving us a look into the life of a trauma surgeon!
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[@irenehalam7752]

Please interview Gastrointestinal surgeon

[@claudialamberts398]

THATS SO COOL OMG

[@aaprimetime]

All

[@zen_mindset1]

Not a medical student but totally fascinated with everything medical. I am studying to get a bachelor's in biology to pursue a career in the medical field.

[@lukemate2783]

People like this deserve the acclaim and respect that so called “celebrity’s” get. This guy is a real star

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Completely agree!

[@smellypatel5272]

Fr the west has such messed up standards. Worshiping the likes of the Kardashians or others while people like this get ignored

[@layolaveniya2319]

yeah mate!

[@jr5925]

Yeah, can’t wait to buy his next album.

[@lukemate2783]

@@jr5925 laugh track

[@mmichy]

Man….just the words “trauma surgeon” gives me stress lol. But he lives it every day! We are so lucky to have smart, capable people like him helping us in our most terrifying moments.

[@sophieamarant1536]

This video auto-played and after one minute I decided I couldn't watch it because of the flashback from when I was a stroke patient being treated by a trauma surgeon. Long story short I did not have a stroke but instead POTS. It took two years to get diagnosed.

[@P0RTAL_DARKO]

@@sophieamarant1536 Wow!!

[@Colt-ii4qn]

I have ultimate respect for anyone that can do this type of job. I would never be able to handle that kind of stress. Unbelievable 😮

[@juliearmymom7807]

He is right in saying that Oncology is brutal. My daughter loses most of her patients, sadly. I was worried it would destroy her mentally, but she uses it to drive her. The first patient she really got close to and lost was incredibly painful. She was desperate to help her. They say you only die when people don't remember you any longer, we still remember her and use her fantastic recipes often.

[@Yankee4ever2]

God bless your daughter

[@jkramer302]

I shadowed him my senior year in high school at the UofA for a project and got to watch him work and operate and he was a gracious host and great teacher.

[@Salam99-1]

Did you make it to medical school in the end?

[@nelfi11]

His ADHD kicked in when he was talking about personal freedom and balance, having his extra degree in injury prevention…he forgot the question ❤️🤗I love it…I love being surrounded by amazing people like him, I just learn so much. I have adhd combined myself and I’m a future CRNA❤️💪🏼🫶🏻🙏🏼 Ty for what you do and Ty for sharing

[@Stoneface_]

Good luck on your journey

[@zoilalulu3798]

He's so amazing to listen to. Very intelligent man and his positions on things are on point.

[@dylanwheater4375]

What do you expect he is British

[@vince-vh8ut]

@@dylanwheater4375 have you ever been to Britain? Haha

[@johndaltrocanto]

2 minutes into this and I can feel my motivation come back, med school is hard people, but NEVER give up

[@wholeNwon]

Well, it's tedious.

[@nelfi11]

Agree❤️🙏🏼

[@juliearmymom7807]

Keep your head down, don't forget proper nutrition and exercise. I know you don't think you have time, there are many fantastic meal on the go bars and shakes, and cycling to class or jogging while listening to lectures or hell a brisk walk sometimes clears the fog. You've got this!

[@rogergardner7740]

The long road... One day at a time

[@kyunbhai49]

Having been through a minor trauma surgery myself, I really appreciate how these guys work. The pressure they are under in real time is mind boggling at times.

[@caseymay1780]

It’s so admirable how knowledgeable and caring this man seems wow. Did not leave any questions unanswered, whether asked or wondered about

[@martinrutkowskimd3709]

Fantastic work as always!

[@investedfemelle7564]

We don’t have guns and we drive a little better 😭 This was great. Thanks Dr. A

[@amberlawson668]

I was waiting for trauma surgery!! This is incredible thank you!

[@Am27195]

He seems to be a caring doctor who loves his job! I loved this interview!

[@willettej7988]

Caring? Are you kidding? Very self-absorbed

[@Zerufael1]

@@willettej7988 I think he was genuinely answering the questions which by nature were self-reflective and job related. He is obviously caring and a model physician with extreme authenticity. Not sure "very self-absorbed" is how I would describe him. But anyway to each their own.

[@davidmaleh7340]

@@willettej7988 small-minded

[@poundteamlightskin]

Loved this interview. He's so passionate about his career and well spoken.

[@magnoliatree123]

Loved when he talked about his wife’s perspective on his work. As women going into the medical field who would still love children, that’s important to take into consideration.

[@elizabethcronsell9301]

I was immediately intrigued by perspectives shared within the first few minutes. This one just didn't disappoint. Thank you to both of you for this incredible video!

[@linnsoltwedel]

Wow. This seems like a very wise and good doctor. I agree with him so much, I dont understand people driving motorcycles without a helmet.

[@daydin3535]

An hour ! Wow we are spoiled !

[@vivek27789]

True.. Very True

[@tommasofreschi6467]

Finally trauma surgery! Since he mentioned it, maybe you could do geriatrics sometimes soon. Love your videos

[@Orthodoc007]

He was one of my attendings on surgery rotation when I was a medical student in Dallas.

[@ashaali8208]

I loved hearing about trauma surgery. I think it's important to have a work life balance especially with a career as demanding as this.

[@melanieparedes202]

Introverted, procrastinates, and loves trauma? This is my kinda guy

[@maxlewis3358]

Why are British people so enjoyable to watch?

[@lwlwawaw8699]

Love this interview so much. I’m an English RN / nurse practitioner (ED) married to a consultant general surgeon and I really enjoyed listening to Dr (Mr) O’Keeffe. He comes across as the sort of experienced, knowledgeable surgeon I would appreciate working with and learning from. His points about encouraging patients to move, be active in their own recovery and to accept that pain is normal after injury/ surgery are absolute gold and I hope more clinicians can adopt this position

[@vivek27789]

Wow somehow I had the impression that nurses would rather be celibate than marry a Surgeon. 🤔😂😂...Just joking...Bless u both. 🙏

[@lwlwawaw8699]

@@vivek27789 he wasn’t a surgeon when we met! 😂

[@elizabethlizbeth777]

This was so great! I have been looking forward to a video with a trauma surgeon! He is very eloquent and seems like a really cool person. Keep up the great content Andy!! :)

[@HeavyProfessor]

Very well spoken and interesting person. The story he tells at 12:25 is something I first experienced as a medical student, really seeing a patient recover in an amazing way. I will never forget and still tell the story. It continues to happen and never gets old.

[@HSSMC112]

Can you please do a 73 questions with a Hematologist/Oncologist!! Please and thank you!

[@Dreamsofahomesickalien]

I love how he talks about the 90's TV series "ER". One of my favorite shows of all time 😊 highly recommend watching! Great depiction of healthcare as a whole (best on the actual medicine - but not perfectly accurate, excellent on the social/societal aspects of healthcare and was very progressive for its time)

[@joshbritton]

Absolutely love this video! Thanks for making it Andy

[@n_3226]

Listened to the whole thing. Thank you so much for this - very insightful!

[@shortyd999]

Dr. O'Keeffe listens to trance music in the OR!! I never thought i would hear a surgeon say they like to listen to trance while operating! He my new favorite Dr.!

[@SA-kh8pb]

I like this doctor specifically

[@choyster54]

Suspected within the first sentence that he trained in the UK! Is it strange that I'm glad he still has our accent ahaha?

[@robasszia2556]

What a terrific interview! Loved it. Helps a tonne with helping me make up my mind.

[@katesimpson776]

How does this guy not have more subscribers yet? He’s great!

[@precisionmabopa7202]

Andy you are AMAZING! Excellent work.

[@chibulls182]

Hands down the most down to earth trauma surgeon I've ever heard from. Maybe it's just the Britishness shining through haha

[@kevorkatamian]

Hey Andy, love the videos, you've created a very unique set of resources and we are all very grateful!! If I could just give a small piece of constructive feedback on a technical aspect of the videos, the audio levels on your 73Q series are pretty low, I could barely hear the interview! So if you could increase the audio gain levels it would make your videos fully perfect!! 😄

[@jacobguthrie3455]

ER nurse here. Love your videos! Especially this one.

[@silviatubausole4480]

What an interview!!! Thank you very much for both of you. I'd give me a very good perspective of what a Trauma Surgeon does. I hope both of you are very successful in your career and your personal life. Love from Spain 💖💖

[@sumaya9169]

These questions are always the same, but every doctor’s answer is unique that it takes me time to notice each time. It’s mesmerising.🤩

[@ashkan.eb1]

Amazing interview ! Feeling very inspired by Dr.O'Keeffe's eloquence. Managed to answer a lot of questions about general and trauma surgery for me :)

[@okeyatimilehin7906]

16:30 😂 the highlight of the interview. This interview has me loving trauma surgery significantly more

[@mjradi4371]

Great video. Great specialist. Great speciality. Thanks again Andy!

[@shabbs65]

So exciting to see a new episode! Happy New Year!

[@allahbakhsh6203]

This much needed thing for me right now when I am hella confused between trauma and peads surgery . And now I think I have made my mind.

[@ElisabetTX]

I love his perspective on personal freedoms and common sense. It’s confounding sometimes.

[@intrepidtomato]

I like these interviews! You can tell by the way he permitted himself a smile when he thought about people sawing off the fence post that he is in the right job. I'd HATE to have to look at that and at least a part of him thinks that that's a cool surgical case. Also liked the way he spoke about his wife. Having a good supportive partner is a huge asset in a stressful job. Liked the honest and insightful answers.

[@flatif23]

Very insightful! Truly enjoyed the entire video 😊

[@corduroy3223]

What a GREAT interview and response

[@ranjak]

i love these videos! you inspired me to create similar content but undergrad versions. i hope med school is going well for ya:)

[@precisionmabopa7202]

Go for it!!!

[@fn8772]

Love the way he speaks. perfect command over his voice and the english langage.

[@hossamalslaim1301]

Dr O’Keeffe for the win 🎉🎉🎉

[@ririmeyou]

Extraordinarie congratulations for this work 73 questions with real awesome people

[@sramanchatterjee8450]

Great video as always! Is it possible to organize an interview with a cardiologist (perhaps with one of its subspecialties f.e. interventional or imaging)? I'd think that a lot of your subscribers are interested/curious about this field as it is so popular, so an interview would be really insightful! Keep up the good work btw :-)

[@Callmeromain2016]

This content is GOLD ❤️

[@dudedelrey]

Waiting for Cardiothoracic Surgery!!! This was amazing :)

[@wholeNwon]

I turned that down and don't regret it.

[@thomashendrick6711]

How mind expanding-could not be more thankful for your blog!:]

[@connorhill9047]

I really enjoyed this interview. I especially liked how this doctor highlighted increasing movement and embracing pain while adopting to a “sick person’s” role. Movement helps and being pain free is a dangerous game.

[@brandontay2053]

Awesome series! Look forward to seeing Adult Emergency Medicine or Cardiology next!

[@ruthkingng8663]

Thanks for loading this ..so interesting and what a lovely humble man . Great he is doing his job choice 😅 as he has the right personable skills ..

[@user-bro0921]

Brilliant pick! Unfortunately, many Americans are so self entitled for all the wrong reasons and he highlighted this. I also support more stricter driving laws and a uniformed healthcare system!! I’m glad he is helping us here 💙

[@willettej7988]

The NHS in Britain is horrible. Three months for a CAT scan is not unusual. I have several British friends and their stories are the stuff of nightmares. Do you know that people in Britain who can afford it buy PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE. We already have Medicaid and Medicare. ANYONE in the USA can get free or very low cost healthcare. And we don’t have to die from our disease while waiting for treatment.

[@user-bro0921]

@@willettej7988 You are mistaken; the cheaper the plan, the worse the coverage. The US has a sick care system. We put nowhere enough funding in prevention/primary care while charging hefty fees to care for the sick people they make. I will bring in less than $100 for a 45 minute visit in family medicine discussing diet and lifestyle preventing diseases while a 5 minute visit with a cardiologist can bring in tens of thousands of dollars. FDA is failing us and many are profiting on our illness.

[@smudjasmith1419]

@@willettej7988 not TRUE I have had surgery in England, received first class care, 3 weeks from consultation to my operation, other parts of the UK may be poor, but certainly NOT ENGLAND stfu

[@stevengrappy8664]

Being a surgeon was what I had always wanted to do as a career from the time I was younger, even to this very day I wish it could have happened. Though I have always had comprehension issues when studying with reading, though hands-on I immediately understand, so It was something I realized it was something I should not pursue. Just because we desire and hope to have a certain career, doesn't mean we actually can.

[@torycook1215]

Brilliant people are a true blessing to society.🙏🌹

[@kristacoppersmith4967]

This was my absolute favorite questions video! ❤❤

[@caldoreo]

Me too

[@dunessanful]

43:05 okay... Dance/EDM was possibly the last thing i expected this very intelligent British vegetarian doctor to say LOL but i can respect it.

[@shortyd999]

That was the last thing I expected him to say as well. But it made me happy cause I would have never guess a Dr (especially a surgeon) would be into trance and actually listen to it while in the OR.

[@taliehughes4341]

I don’t know how I made it to this video, but very interesting man with a great personality and obvious intellect

[@daniaawni5180]

Truly an amazing person, a beautiful soul

[@nikikaniki]

What an interesting & thoughtful guy

[@zach5608]

Can you do podiatry next? I know it’s not an MD/DO specialty, but the work they do is amazing, especially in limb salvage environments. Given our aging and diabetic population, their role is becoming more and more important. I have some great suggestions for some great docs if you would like!

[@vatrade]

This is great ,one of the best interviews

[@stazmeen6092]

Again a very big thanks... Dr. Andy. God bless u abundantly.

[@2liter]

A man dedicated to his work, as well and dedicated to his family and children. Very rare and admirable

[@EM-mk8jk]

What a lovely man and interesting chat!!

[@joelmelissam]

In the state I live in (Queensland Australia), its a $1000 fine for using your phone in any way. And cameras are everywhere. I agree with him about seatbelts & helmets etc. I thinkable in Australia to think that “personal freedoms” trump public safety. Or ANY safety. I LOVE this much more important 73. Not pre-prepared sound bites. Real, complex answers. Thank you.

[@personalinjuryshow]

Great Q&A, very informative.

[@megherr]

I was waiting for this one for MONTHS, he's everything I wanna be and do but more. I love watching your videos!

[@katiekane5247]

Trauma surgeons saved my life. My previous RN education made it possible to make it to the trauma center alive. I suffered a L flail chest following a crush injury. Not letting anyone manipulate my left arm or lift me off the road prevented lung puncture at the scene. This allowed me to be stabilized & 3D reconstruction to take place before surgery. The night before the scheduled thoracotomy, an aide managed to puncture my lung by careless transfer technique. I got a couple hours extra ventilator time out of it & a piece of bovine pericardium to repair the lung out of it. Ribs 2-7 w/ multiple fractures, 7 years ago. I broke the titanium plate on rib 6 the first year which would be tricky to replace so we've left it alone. Chest reconstruction hurts forever but beats the alternative!

[@jaylaw.7660]

Great interview!

[@Flobbyoiboyz]

Interesting interview; thanks!

[@EvadeModsRGH]

Very interesting and well spoken man

[@mathewhindi3163]

Great video!! Would love to see one about Pediatric surgery

[@steph.91]

It's so funny how from majority of the interviews you've done, family and friends always turn to them for derm questions/advice. You should do questions with a dermatologist please!

[@ineskowal9240]

What a great man! Thank you!

[@shariqkhan8140]

Big big fan of the series! Any chance of 73 questions with a PA? From a current PA Student!

[@LAMAI..]

This is all I watch pretty much♡ watching from South africa

[@davidlakhter]

7:45 agreed. Preventative care is highly undervalued bc of the way the health systems work with insurances. This must be a very interesting perspective because Dr. O'Keeffe is from Britain and has experience in different Healthcare systems. 10:30 this is also another amazing point that is not spoken about much either. This is a major cofactor that leads to burnout in many cases. Knowing how to develop a framework of thought that allows for one to develop resilience is extremely important to bring awareness to, especially in the acute healthcare space! 25:05 interesting insight 27:06 the med notes are another major factor of burnout because of how the insurance companies bill upon procedures/medicine and liabilities. Every detail has to be reported and this business part of medicine has to change too. 35:30 great point about the reality of opioid addiction 54:56 yes. one thing people don't think about too often is the reality of medicine. you have to think about what role you will be in the larger medical systems

[@zoyamufti833]

Loved the video..loved loved it..

[@daniaawni5180]

Do trauma surgeons or emergency doctors in the US worry about their own safety against assaults from the patients family? 3 years ago I wanted to get into emergency medicine but this was a big concern of mine as a woman. I asked my uncle who was head of ER in a hospital and he advised me strongly against it due to concerns about my own safety, so I ended up choosing something where I'm less likely to be in a violent situation, dentistry! I live in Jordan and I'm wondering whether this is a problem across the world or is it just where I live

[@leah.146]

finally a 73 questions video featuring someone who deserves their money

[@EmyIbifik]

I loved this . Excellent

[@GoogleUser-es9vs]

Thank you for these videos!!! God bless doctors always!!

[@knightwriter2989]

People like this man are THE REAL HEROES in our society. Not LeBron or Brady. These are the TRUE heroes!

[@somhairleowensfisher2090]

I was wondering why this video specifically was on my recommended then he said “I studied at Edinburgh” and I thought ah that’s why… It’s my first day at Edinburgh medical school.

[@qwertyuiop9335]

Great video Andy! I hope the sound is a bit louder though

[@rookiemonster646]

It would be great if you could add the timestamps to all questions in the description!!

[@andrewhnguyen]

Interventional cardiology or EP next please!

[@michalniwinski7370]

Can you do one for pulmonary/critical care medicine? Would love to see that

[@capedbaldy6404]

Great video! Looking forward to a plastics surgery 73 questions