applying to residency, traveling to Idaho, cleaning & chatting vlog | Rachel Southard

[@RachelSouthard]

This video was so fun to film/edit. It has it ALL. Medicine, lifestyle, dancing, family, emotions, milestones. I know you will love it.

[@unkown3136]

We love you too Rachel , i feel like you are my friend more then my actually Friend 😅😅😘😘

[@hollyc4624]

Congratulations Rachel on sending in your applications! That is such a big milestone. I know you will find a great program that allows you to grow as an OB/GYN. Residency is such a wonderful time if you have the right mindset and fit. I think you will find exactly that. It will be fun to see you continue the journey. Medicine is a rewarding career. Treasure the learning opportunities as much as you can and take care of yourself. ❤

[@brendah9948]

I haven't been able to bring myself to watch your videos in 2 months when I walked away from there ever being possibility of becoming a doctor. Watching your videos made me want to become a doctor but a masters program tore me down so much that I realized I did not have the will to keep moving forward. With that being said, I am so proud of you, Rachel. You have the courage of not only becoming a doctor but, running your own business as well! I am so excited for this video because it proves that the long nights, the self-doubt, the moments when you felt like you couldn't breathe from this overwhelming fear of failure... its all worth this moment when you prepare for residency 🙌🙌🙌 You're journey is far from over but you're so close to closing this chapter of your life that taught you that you are stronger than what you thought you were. I am so stinking proud of you! Sending all my love and well wishes for the residency apps! And to all of the future doctors that are struggling rn, you keep going! It'll all be worth it.

[@RachelSouthard]

Brenda, thank you for sharing. And hey, wherever life takes you is exactly where you're supposed to be. Always listen to your body and what you need.

[@tiamuniz9620]

I went to the doctor the other day for an allergic reaction, and a med student came in. I loved it, she reminded me of you❤

[@chi2om]

I think the hardest thing is not having a dream. I literally don’t have anything in life I want to achieve. It’s discouraging feeling no real passion for anything but seeing you and others like you achieving goals and aspirations make me very happy. Wishing you all the best

[@irwfcm]

I hope you don't mind me making a slight edit to your statement and say you don’t have anything in life you want to achieve, yet. You just haven't found your thing yet. Keep trying new things that are out of your comfort zone. And it doesn't have to be anything grandiose like becoming a doctor. My grandmother is the greatest person I ever met. She never had any real education. She didn't have a career or anything like that. But she loved her 3 sisters like nothing else and made a great family and that was her thing. And it wasn't easy for them being poor during the Great Depression, but they did it. I didn't find my thing until I was almost 30. But I completely understand what you are talking about and I can remember what it was like searching for my thing. All I can say is keep trying new things and you will 100% know almost instantly when you find your thing. I wish you good luck on your journey!

[@chi2om]

@@irwfcm This is lovely, thank you, I'll take it to heart. I am 24 and will continue to take it a day at a time.

[@emilyh11402]

Literally almost crying watching you all giddy and nervous when submitting your app! LOVE this for you girl

[@griceldaurquidez5963]

You look so happy and fulfilled!! I recently was in a bad mental space and still recovering from that. Nursing school is no joke but I cannot imagine all you had to go through to be where you are. You will be a great doctor ❤😊

[@Angels-3xist]

Seeing all these huge life changing steps is like watching a sibling grow up in 20 minutes and you being so in touch with your life and emotions is always a good reminder for us to stay in touch with our life experiences. Remember the journey never ends and we always need to know we can make it no matter where we are. Wherever we’re going, we’re going to get there. Stay committed. Stay strong. Stay present and engaged and don’t be afraid to be true to yourself on your path.

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you 🥹♥️ misssed seeing your comments

[@Angels-3xist]

@@RachelSouthard Life has been so chaotic and changing but I missed being able to connect with your journey. You are just so unbelievably nice and that comment made me smile, so thankyou. All the love.

[@tamaramonteiro6292]

OMG, I'm just so happy for you, Rachel! I watch your videos since your channel was just beginning, and it's so amazing to see that you worked hard and now you're living your dreams, like applying for residency!!!! Times go's by so fast, and I'm happy to still being here to see your journey. I'm sure this will be another great chapter of your life, and you'll be an amazing doctor!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Tamara 🥹♥️

[@manuelaceballos3133]

I cried with you. That feeling is so familiar to me right now after I submitted my application for medical school. Thanks for the encouragement I’ve been here since the start and it’s been so incredible seeing you grow! Thanks for taking us along this amazing journey of yours! ❤

[@AlyssaMiro]

Wow, what a wild ride. I started watching when you started med school and here you are now! I wish I followed your journey more closely throughout... But right here, right now, I'm feeling so incredibly proud of the commitment you've made and now it's paying off!! You've got this 💛

[@arielmarie5572]

Congrats on applying for residency! What a rollercoaster of emotions. I'm not in the medical field whatsoever but wow, I love watching your videos and feeling like I'm going along the journey with you. You have such an artistic eye and your videos feel so genuine. You've definitely inspired me in a lot of ways! Thank you for sharing with us and being so open :)

[@SahilTanna]

One of my favorite vlogs from you ever. Congrats on applying and love seeing more clips of your life aside from school!!! Idaho in the Fall looks amazing I would never want to go back inside there 😅

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning happy Sunday morning and I hope you having amazing weekend and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter

[@toeytay]

Rachel, I've watched nearly all of your vlogs to date, and I think this is my favorite one. It just felt so special, and the clips with your family were so sweet. Congrats on applying to residency!

[@swapnilsingh1495]

Congratulations Rachel ❤️ you deserved all of this! Have literally watched you grow in these 2 years ever since I started following you 🎉 can’t tell you how happy I was when I read your thumbnail and caption ❤ literally was telling all my friends and they were equally excited…you’re such an inspiration 🤗 wishing you all the good luck and success always 💕

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you so much! you're so sweet. and thank you for supporting me this whole time.

[@nylagaston1418]

I'm currently studying Computer Science and whenever I feel like I don't want to study or work hard I always come watch your videos as inspiration to know that all my hard work will pay off in the future!

[@bethanyjowers3133]

This vlog was simultaneously the cutest and most inspirational thing I've seen in a while, thank you so much for your honesty, your hard work, your light! Keep going (and keep the headphones) 🐜

[@alexanderwang2333]

Love to see these years of hard work turn into fruition! Congrats rach!!! Harry styles!!!! Ahh his new album is the best ever! And not to mention, those dance moves ....fire!!! we need more happy dances!!! hahaha 😊😊

[@NourAbiSaleh]

I refrained from watching this vlog until today because I just finished my exams and wanted to enjoy it on my days off 🥰 Loved it, thank you Rachel !

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh congratulations! :)

[@gunthergrinde6511]

This is the greatest vlog ever! You're amazing! I am so thankful for you! You are going to be one amazing physician and I am so excited for it!

[@anahuertas24]

Rachel I am so proud! I remember like yesterday when you just got into med school and it reminded me of my first year of college. Watching you grow is also reminding me I'm going to be where you are one day. Youre my motivation!

[@JenRob1109]

Congrats on applying to residency!! I've been watching since the MCAT retake days and I can't believe you are finally here :) So proud from an internet stranger. Also don't feel like you have to justify the headphone purchase, you have worked so hard and you deserve things that make you happy and life better. You are huge inspiration for me!

[@angelmoore4585]

Rachel! This is my fav video from you! It has been so heartwarming and meaningful to get to watch you grow, thank you for letting us be a part of your life. Also the biggest congrats on applying to residency

[@deejeshsubramanian2982]

Congrats on your application Rachel! As always, you’re a huge inspiration and I love seeing your life outside of medicine as well! Keep it up girl!!! 😀👏❤️

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you:)

[@MrsYoung0925]

Your comments on not giving up really resonate with me 😭 you made me emotional because i feel what you were talking about. I pray i am accepted into med school and I'm in your position as well soon. Praying for you as well. Keep it up girl!

[@Audriavbruna]

I got all the feels watching this !!❤️❤️ also- this dark hair is EVERYTHING! you look amazing Rach🥰❤️

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh thank you!!

[@Saaaaaaaha]

I literally love you so much, and I’m so thankful for your videos.

[@lindsayhartje6678]

Congratulations!!!! I was crying right along watching this! I can't wait to see you match.

[@alexis_rose4105]

I loved this video...I've been watching your content for years and I've never commented but this video is so special to me. I am a college student not even interested in going into healthcare but I still connect with your life a lot--constant working and deadlines and internships and coffee, etc. I am applying to grad school right now and I can't believe I'm here either. The future is really uncertain for me but I just hope my hard work pays off and that I get the opportunity of my dreams

[@fraeuleinwuff521]

It's just great to see that you have free time again! I'm a 3rd year and you are giving me hope that it will get better! :-)

[@lynnfreeman8214]

Your excitement and joy is infectious! Thank you for always making me smile, your journey has been so amazing to watch. I have been so depressed lately and this was exactly what I needed, you’re going to be such an amazing doctor!!

[@melanon3938]

This is an amazing video, I’m saving it to look back on when I need motivation. Thank you for putting this together for us ❤️

[@TheCleaningStudent]

Literally crying with you! We are all so proud

[@merelynmatias6217]

Great vlog! Nice to see things that bring you joy and a good reminder to stop and smell the coffee ☕️ ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Precisely :) thank you

[@billiont.1857]

Yayyyy! You did it! We have been waiting for thisss 🥰🥰🥰 Prada you Rachel!

[@anagil6203]

I love this for you Rachel!!! I have been watching you since your md vs do video hehehehe. You are an inspiration for all of us med students 💗💖right now im struggling with pharmacology and it is my last semester I need to pass before going into my clincal semesters😿 so this video came in strong with the motivation 💘

[@bookreader902]

You did it Rachel!!! You applied to residency! Get it girl!

[@mirandaserrano8175]

Rachel! We're all so proud of you! Thank you so always sharing your experiences and being so real with your emotions. We cannot wait to see everything that is coming for you.

[@aidathemd]

Aaw Rachel, this video was just so cute and amazing. It was so different from your other vlogs as you mentioned in the pinned comment.

[@gałąź-87]

Hello Rach! Such a great vlog, cosy vibes. Loved it ❤️

[@haleighsherman1755]

SO PROUD OF YOU RACHEL!!!💗💗💗

[@Olivia-vm7tc]

One of your best vlogs yet rachel, keep shining!! ❤

[@antoniabrunner1423]

loved this vlog, as always!

[@gladysguachun5203]

Ahhh im so excited for you Rachel. I’ve never commented before this is new to me jaja but I just wanted to say thank you for being such a great inspiration! I’ve been following your journey for a while now and it just keeps me going too. You don’t know it but you’ve lifted me up so many times through your videos or through insta. A million times thank you and I only wish you the best ! ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you for commenting :D It's nice to see ya here. Thank you so much

[@nancyjohnson50]

Praying that you match at your favorite program, and that you get lots of interviews. Best wishes and congratulations on all your accomplishments. Medical school is brutal.

[@lxthium8218]

you should do an interview season vlog, we would love to see that!

[@fatimamacedo3381]

Hearing you talk about costs of residency is very eye opening! Please talk about it more. I thought medical school alone was expensive and to see that afterwards it continues to cost makes me realize how the physician route is very hard to achieve for those who are less financially privileged :| But im so proud of you and congratulations! Also call her daddy is an awesome podcast :)

[@RachelSouthard]

It is definitely hard. As someone who doesn’t have financial support from anyone but gov loans, it’s very intimidating.

[@navneetsinghkaur333]

Just watching your vlogs literally from 2 months, perhaps watched all of them. I just love this medical stuff and your daily life vlogs. You just deserve it…. Lots of love from Spain❤ Regards, Navneet😊

[@sammyceleste]

I'm crying! Like wow! What an accomplishment! Such an inspiration to me! I can't wait to experience applying to residency! I got to experience applying to med school first tho lol! Virtual hugs! Love you 3000

[@allisonmcquaid]

Love you Rachel!!!! Congrats🎉❤

[@wafamohammd1337]

I really love this vlog, it's very heartwarming and relaxing. Keep going Rachel!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you!

[@christinefeatherston5897]

You do not have to justify your purchases! Enjoy the earphones. Great to see your outside life, keep it up ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh. Thank you Christine :)

[@missykowalewski]

Of course u had me crying. But as exciting as it was to realize u reached ur time for residency, it may pale in the way u feel when u realize u r accepted into the program u wanted. I have no doubt that u will get ur first choice. Ur a cut above Rachel and ur gonna change the world.

[@aineconnors6931]

you should do a review on the airpod pro maxes 👀👀👀 ive been looking into them as well. awesome video and CONGRATS 🎉

[@RachelSouthard]

Oooh snap! I shall!

[@katodan0611]

12:25 marker. The same look Rafiki gives a labial tear or a c-section before closing. 😂 SO HAPPY FOR YOU! This was a great vlog!!!

[@stephanieoregan]

Loved this one Rachel ❤️

[@Lukevella34]

The vibe of this vlog was ✨immaculate ✨ Such a happy video :)

[@sierrabales362]

Congratulations on applying to residency, Rachel! We are all so proud of you! I can’t wait to see where the future takes you!

[@kylaswm1087]

happy birthday RACHEL I wish the best for u and thank you to be born in the same time zone with me

[@lxthium8218]

love these kind of videos

[@katienolan9266]

Massive congratulations for submitting 💗 love following your journey, you give me so much motivation to continue striving in med school - even though I am constantly wracked with self doubt & complete imposter syndrome - you are the light 💞

[@beachgirlie07]

Loved the video! I really needed and appreciated the little motivational pep talk as I struggle through orgo 1. Good luck on your residency apps!!! Everyone on here is rooting for you! I hope you get the program you want! :)

[@robertstanley9633]

Keep fighting the good fight! Im just amazed by all the things you accomplished. Ive been a subscriber for awhile and Im glad you're taking care of yourself and finding time to get away and spend time with family. Take care of yourself Rachel & best of luck in all your endeavors

[@josephdahdouh2725]

I would probably cry that I applied because of how much it costs to apply😱. I really needed the pep talk after that

[@nica4032]

Hi doc, i just wanna say that because of you i got so high in my pre lim grades in Anaphy. Thank you for constantly inspiring us 🤍

[@katymcnamara9898]

I clean to relax too, its so therapeutic

[@harrystyles7822]

Proud of you!!

[@faithwilder4117]

Hello from Boise! I've watched you for years now and it was so fun to see you stop by Idaho! Congrats on submitting for residency... it's so special to watch you reap the fruits of your hard work. :)

[@RachelSouthard]

My goodness! I’m so jealous that you get to live there! It’s absolutely gorgeous. 😭 Thank you Faith

[@chloe939]

Loved it! I have been following you from the very beginning and it's crazy to think that your application to residency is finally submitted. Very excited to hear about all the interview invites and to see match day results!! All the best.

[@keziaabraham375]

ur videos are comfort videos for me! you're killing it:))

[@corissaann03]

Loved this vlog! So fun to see you in my hometown.. its always so fun to see people appreciating Idaho! Also, congrats on applying for residency!! I'm not a med student but I'm in another healthcare profession and have greatly enjoyed watching your journey over the years :)

[@dr.v2468]

Plz make a video on how you manage your money of living or eating and fees of the medical school..? ...and also all the best for your residency... can't wait to see you as a resident...🤗

[@vivslifediaries]

so happy for you and all that you have accomplished! 💕☀and excited to keep seeing you do great things. you are such an inspiration

[@elizabethborton8015]

You go girl! so happy and proud of you!!

[@alexavierlopez]

Congratulations Rachel!

[@unkown3136]

I keep commenting like crazy hhhh but you Can not know how much you are helping me Rachel so i keep saying i love you 😅❤️ i am in so much pression you saying please keep working hard and believe in yourself really touch me i need to hear that and seeing you doing différent activités make me happy too 😁😁❤️❤️

[@samamahmood8008]

This is one of my favorite vlogs so far❤️❤️❤️

[@nikolassimo2326]

LETS GET IT RACHEL!❤💃

[@RachelSouthard]

♥️💃

[@Toniimi]

I loved this so so much 🥺❤️ I was grinning all through just because you were so happy!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you! 🥹

[@PraveenSrJ01]

Congratulations 🎈 and wishing you all the best and glad you are doing well and living the good life 🤩

[@j_tji]

I just realised that I also am in my final year of ug ..started watching you when I was first year ..it was very long and full of crying and comforting and what not ..tysm for everything Rachel and I really do hope we meet someday ..and I’d really like you to be my future wife’s doctor ❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Awh thank you so much ♥️ you’re too kind. Would love to meet you

[@lydia7349]

I am so proud of you, Rachel! I really needed to hear that encouragement of continuing to work hard and believing that we will achieve it at some point. It's so easy to feel stuck in the process, but hard work achieves big goals.

[@Christerry1950]

Nice to see the family together! 🎉

[@unkown3136]

I kept smiling while you are applying i wish you all happiness Rachel i really do ❤️

[@aryannalunn7182]

omg!! that’s so crazy to see you had O&H Kringle. I’m from racine wi where O&H is from and that was actually my first job when i was 15 so it’s just crazy to see you having it all the way out in california!!

[@RachelSouthard]

So tasty. Trader Joe’s carries them. Absolutely delicious

[@crystaleldredge6010]

I will never financially recover from this 😂😂. I’m so so happy for you and I’m confident you’ll get into any residency program you want :)). I’m in my last year of my pre-med years and I’m trying to find the best day to study. I know you’ve posted so many videos on how you study, but I was wondering if you can make a sort of master list of things that you swear by for studying and also the worst ways to study? I feel like it’s so hard to navigate how to study for different courses. Anywho, again so proud of you!! ps. I’ve watched your videos since freshman year and sometimes they were my only motivation to continue on in heavy science based courses. Thank you for continuing to post!! ❤

[@ellajazz105]

aaah congrats on applying to residency!! its so nice to see you be able to slow down for a little while

[@TammiLay]

I loooove the honeycomb mug!

[@StoryoftheEye]

This is my most fond video. You deserve those headphones and you were so adorable when you were applying for residency, hahah. Many cheers for your constant inspiration!~ xoxo

[@ifraerum6531]

So very excited to see ur videoo!! You deserve all the love💗💗

[@camillerosette]

its funny that you got the airpod maxes just now because i just ordered a (different) pair of over the ear headphones & had to try and justify it for myself just like you were haha! like you i spend a looot of time studying/doing things i need to listen to audio for so i think they are worth it…just think it was a funny coincidence that we got similar headphones at the same time! xoxo!!

[@brianoskar3329]

Happy birthday!

[@youjumpijump1210]

Your best video yet! Thanks for sharing.

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Crystal!:) so nice seeing your name in my comments

[@MedcheK21]

Happy birthday ❤🎉

[@junemacdonald1021]

i really loved dont worry darling as well :)

[@RachelSouthard]

Yay!

[@ciararobb8049]

So excited for this!

[@alexmtz8790]

Love the new headphones, you definitely deserve them 💞

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Alex!

[@hollyhele3729]

Fav vlog ever

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Many Congratulations on the wedding for both of you❤🙏. Very cute couple ❤. And how do you record your videos ? . Your videos comes sooooo beautifulll in all your videos ❤👌

[@katymcnamara9898]

omg this is crazy because I was strongly considering buying beats, but I wasn't sure about the ear shape!! I'll look into these :)