residency is hard but GREAT | Dr. Rachel Southard

[@VegitoAttacks]

I feel like overworking doctors to the point of exhaustion isn’t the best way to deliver healthcare.

[@BiconicBionic]

It’s not.

[@smokerx6291]

They make alot of money so it doesnt matter. They should be happy working 100 hours a week

[@RachelSouthard]

I maaaake less than minimum wage as a resident doctor lol

[@leahzeringue8935]

@@smokerx6291 Yes, the hospital makes lots of money, which is why they don't think it matters. Residents do not

[@BiconicBionic]

@@smokerx6291​​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠Residents basically get paid minimum wage. So that’s not a lot of money. Also I doubt working 100 hours a week will make anyone happy whether they barely make minimum wage or make 6 figures a year.

[@MsFionalisa]

Off topic somewhat: Patrick's piano playing adds so much of a storytelling aspect to your videos- at least that's the element I think it adds, I just really enjoy it. Take good care both of you!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you for saying that. I love how he plays and I have to share it will yall. ♥️

[@meera99999]

Am I a Doctor? No Am I in the field of medicine? No Do I know anything about Medicine at all (even a little?) Nope :) Yet, I still come back and watch your videos every week! I found you when my family and I caught Covid in 2021. Your videos brought me so much peace and helped me feel calm during the unknown. You are such a light, my friend :)

[@RachelSouthard]

I love you. Thank you so much. Truly 💕

[@msfennell]

I'm not a doctor, but I am a parent, and a great ob/gyn makes all the difference on one of the biggest (and scariest) days of your life, when you give birth to your first child. Thank you for all that you do-- you're amazing!

[@amberj3941]

I had the smallest window into what resident life was like as a PA student during my rotations. I was on my surgery rotation working 104 hours a week on average for 6 weeks. It was the WORST. All I could think about was thank goodness I wasn’t a med student because they had to do that rotation twice!!! I barely made it through that cycle once. The hours are brutal, quality of life is nothing. I come from a great family, had a wonderful boyfriend who is now my husband but oh my gosh that period of time was so HARD. Feels like PTSD when I think about it. Now I’m out working as a Physician Assistant and life is so so so much better, but gosh the amount of training hours and the type of training we go through needs to change so I am beyond thankful when I see providers like you raising awareness.

[@bcp5120]

probably the coolest med vloger bc you are the perfect combo of art and science. theses doctors who based their entire identity on being just docs its just.... zZzZz BUT you are authentic

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you so very much 😭 wow

[@aprkn2]

My boyfriend is a 1st year ortho resident so I love watching your videos and seeing how other residents are doing. I have so much respect for what you guys go through.

[@RachelSouthard]

Oh wow! Thank you for watching 🥹

[@alexwyler4570]

You are such a badass Rachel! Thank You for doing what you do! I think the piano outro should become the outro every time. My two cents

[@pushaalexander5281]

I love Patrick's music . Makes your videos so much more special and almost creates some kind of "mood ". ❤

[@wethenorth6437]

I knew they'd make you Senior resident 2nd year because you are great at what you do and so very smart. I hope you can catch up on some sleep and I hope you have a great day today and the remainder of the week goes very fast and easy for you. XOXO

[@rambleon57]

I've been subscribed for years! Please just take it easy on yourself! You are changing people's lives! Please recognize and acknowledge that! You are doing amazing!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you😭😭😭😭

[@aleksandra4720]

Yay, we get a new Rachel vloooog😊🤍🤍🤍

[@samantha4564]

I'm not sure if you'll see this but I feel like you're the older sister that I never had. I've been watching your content since you started medical school and have watched every video since and I will continue to watch your content because you are an amazing human being and an unbelievable inspiration. I have a pretty similar story/path as you (doing 6 years for bachelors, starting at community college, being first gen, etc) and I can't express to you how motivating it is to see someone with a similar background doing the thing you want to do. I think I've always had the inklings and desire to go into medicine but I never really considered it since I believed the "that's just not what my family does" type of stuff for most of my life but you honestly helped me see past that and realize that if medicine is what I am being called to do, then I can and should pursue that. A KZbin comment cannot accurately represent just how much I genuinely appreciate the work that you do, both as an OB/GYN but also as a content creator; you are positively impacting people's lives in both fields and that is something you should be extremely proud of and I hope you think of that on those rough residency days when you're questioning why you're still doing this. I'll be taking the MCAT early next year (around April) and hope to apply the following spring - when (not if) I get into medical school, you'll be part of the reason why

[@JupiterMedic]

*hugs* you’re amazing!!! We fly with HROB nurses sometimes. What yall do is incredible. ❤ Love the little bits of Patrick you left in the video! His sweet support of you is everything you deserve!! So happy you two found one another. ❤❤

[@APaz-de4fn]

Hello, Rachel congrats on your engagement! LOVEEE the piano included in your vlogs. Sending you positive vibes during your residency from an RN. You are truly inspiring! Keep up the amazing work!

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you so much!! Back at ya!

[@kimmypayne2559]

They could have improved on patient care by not pulling you into a presentation when you were needed in maternity

[@MDJosephDahdouh]

Right. I was confused on why they pulled her over on a day like that ironically to discuss how healthcare could be improved.

[@RachelSouthard]

There are attendings on the floor, so patients still get the best care. Presentation just had to be done, I suppose! It was what it was

[@Ohdeyummm]

I honestly don’t think you complain enough, your schedule is INSANE!! 😭😭. I really wish they treated healthcare workers better, and in turn I reckon more patients would have less birth trauma as well. These hours seem excessive and not super safe but I also see you’re doing the best you can. Hopefully big changes come soon for the system , but as always we’re all so so proud of you and your journey. Hope you’re getting rest❤❤❤

[@RachelSouthard]

Haha I used to complain more!!! But so many people didn’t like it so I cut back lol Thank you♥️♥️

[@amn722]

@@RachelSouthardi don’t feel u complain a lot too, u show real behind the scenes of working as a resident, i remember the first time i saw ur videos, while i was preparing my exams, i felt so tired and exhausted. seeing u going through a lot of obstacles and showing how much pain that path gives, makes me feel not alone and keeps me strong, so thank you so much

[@claudialamberts398]

YAYYYYY ANOTHER VID

[@Giselle1294]

I love your videos and look up to you. I hope you never stop posting because your content is just so different to everyone else’s. It’s raw and informative and interesting! ❤

[@sydneyharkness4394]

I hope Patrick takes extra time to care for you during these long weeks 🤍

[@RachelSouthard]

He does always 🥹

[@RachdelaTorre]

From one Rachel to another, you got this girl!!! Keep going! :) Just wanted to say how tough you are and bring the realness to each vid.

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Rach 😭

[@pearlsame8226]

Being in medicine in the States sounds stressful. I feel like I relate even though I'm a medical officer intern fresh from med school We get residents that come here from the US, I think from Penn, maybe not sure. And what they describe to us sounds so other worldly. Not only are there much more resources but more staff as well. I didn't know phlebotomists were a thing cause as a medical student, you're everything from the porter to the doctor 😂. By entry to residency, they expect you to be able to be able to perform a C- section independently cause it's a medical officer procedure. Fortunately, the hospitals where residents train (the referral ones) have consultants/specialists so the residents do get assistance. Watching your videos makes me want to practice there, cause it seems you have great support from your senior staff. A lot of senior staff here aren't so supportive. Anyway never mind my mini vent, great video Rachel ❤.

[@LauraNel-Boland]

I had a forceps delivery and was left with PTSD from it. Would have loved to had a ob gyn like you at my delivery ❤

[@fran0162]

Great video!!! I love Patricks playing!

[@RachelSouthard]

I love it too😭 he’s so wonderful

[@luisahah123]

thank you for the motivation on my last day of vacation! the hospital awaits

[@amandine7914]

Love your vlogs !!

[@the1999diary]

ahh after match day i watched all your first year residency videos and i just wanted to say that you are such an inspiration with your hard work, passion, and vulnerability! also it's wild to not be at the bottom of the totem pole anymore (i had a med student with me as a pgy1 this week and it was the blind leading the blind) but i am certain you were an excellent senior

[@juliagentile806]

I love your videos!

[@BrunHenriksen]

Is it true that there are many women in the US that decides to get a c-section even though it isn't medically adviced? In my country (Norway) we're not allowed to automatically choose to have a c-section. It has to be a medically reason for a women to get it. Thanks for your videos! I love them. Hugs all the way from Norway.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Rachel happy Saturday night and I just wanted to say you are amazing supporter happy Weekend

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you! You too!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@@RachelSouthard likewise sending you a love ❤️

[@shandisfancher8766]

Got the baby out in 2 min 🤯 wow isn’t that amazing!! I’d love to hear more about that

[@RachelSouthard]

Thank you Shandis!! 😭 I hope you’re doing well over there!! And maybe I’ll share in an upcoming vlog!

[@highriskhope1883]

always love a piano outro

[@RachelSouthard]

Samesies

[@xtothezbeltran5991]

Thank god it was just my doctor and his college who clearly has been an OBGY for centuries lol . I was also the second person in labor and delivery so it was chill and quiet on the floor .

[@aylingokce2892]

Oh my god you are doing so many surgeries! Please be wary of surgical smoke from the bovie if your hospital doesnt have suction systems!!!

[@amandas8356]

LOVE this video rachel!! glad to see that you're enjoying residency

[@jojoisstillhere]

what camera do you use rachel?? they give off such a nice vibe to your videos

[@SAb-tt4kz]

I love your vlog

[@HollerAtChurMother]

hi, if you were to give birth at a teaching hospital -how often is the doctor delivering the baby a resident? I am assuming the attending is around if needed but specifically speaking what is the chance that a baby is being delivered by a resident who is still training?

[@rebecanieves2165]

Cholula! Great choice!

[@RachelSouthard]

I used to be a tapatio gal! But I switched 😍

[@nohana2003]

What job does Patrick do?

[@Gwendolineeve]

He is a product designer

[@RachelSouthard]

Yes that!!^^

[@linnsoltwedel]

I would NEVER want a first day intern to do my c-section. Thats just WOW! Whenever I had mine in April, the attending did not even talk to me as the patient, the resident called me the day before, came to se me before and after the surgery but I dont even know how the attending looked like.

[@Olivia-ns5dj]

The program knows what they’re doing. They’re not going to sacrifice your delivery for fun

[@RachelSouthard]

It’s pretty crazy but programs do it from what I’ve heard. My program wouldn’t dare. 💕

[@chunkypen9878]

I have a question, so you do the C Sections allone now? Or is there always an older resident?

[@RachelSouthard]

I’ve been the primary surgeon while an attending or another resident assists me (they hold back tissue, help with visibility, suction, give fundal pressure when I’m delivering the baby from the hysterotomy, etc).

[@Ray24393]

How many c sections have you done so far as a second year resident?

[@Christerry1950]

My grandson had the toilet plunger used on his head he came with a pointy head

[@RachelSouthard]

Oh my!!

[@IK-fg4gw]

❤

[@Cup13Cakr]

Another thought for the hospital? Listen to the doctors about when they’re under the pump. I’m sure the presentation could have waited instead of putting labouring women at any kind of risk is the senior doctor isn’t there?!

[@RachelSouthard]

There are attendings on the floor! Don’t you worry!! They don’t leave the first year alone haha

[@ahoward3819]

You are just a first year resident, right?

[@RachelSouthard]

Second year

[@Shei_82]

Off topic .. but please don’t buy Lays. Plz boycott them .. Anyways love this video♥️♥️

[@terraluna888]

You’re doing amazing🫶🏽🌻🪬🌈✨

[@Barbara4ox]

🤍

[@ahoward3819]

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[@cynthiarivera3725]

🥹🙏❤️