So You Want to Be a PSYCHIATRIST [Ep. 18]

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Forgot to mention salary! Average compensation in 2020 was $280k, up from $260k last year, putting them in the lower third of specialties by compensation.

[@tabipri4576]

I want “So you want to be a pathologist. “

[@Felixa1993]

Relieved to see an upwards trend.

[@Malyunay]

Please do one on “ So you want to be a gynecologist?”

[@fred2995]

Wow it’s crazy that 280K a year is still lower third💀

[@vans4lyf2013]

I heard only 50% of psychiatrists accept medicaid is that true?

[@justanotherperson7043]

Most of us who didn't get any help, we want to be a psychiatrist to help others. So no one has to go through what we went through

[@sbongakonkemhlongo4847]

bro, i swear this is exactly why i want to do psychiatry

[@cristinal3055]

I found my ppl!🥰

[@islamccallum2322]

I love how u just summarised why I want to do this ❤

[@nishantsingh5993]

U got it right bro. Dr nishant from India

[@davidcapistran2832]

Damn

[@dtoniosolomon3349]

Can we get a headcount of all the viewers that’s been waiting for this one 🖐🏽

[@kylasorayamana5881]

me!!!

[@yeeetmetospace7927]

yes and I'm late lol

[@marianna380]

YES

[@mediumlemon6320]

I want to be one.......so ✋

[@BriceSpanish]

Im 14 and i have mental illnesses and i want to be a child psychiatrist to help kids like me because I know what its like to live like me

[@caitlinoli7540]

I've been waiting for this one and this just confirms that I want to become a psychiatrist. I have depression and social anxiety and generalized anxiety and ADD so a good work life balance is extremely necessary for me. I've been interested in psychology since I was about 11 and I love digging deep into peoples thoughts and feelings. Small talk is lame, I wanna know how someone feels and what I can do to help

[@irena1222]

I have social anxiety and also hope to go into psych. I just hope that that anxiety doesn't get in the way of working with patients/clients and giving them the best service I can.

[@leagirard1053]

If it can reassure you I did a traineeship with a great child psychiatrist and she had a lot of anxiety, but still made it and does her job super well. Of course, she worked hard on developing balance within herself to heal the most she could of her anxiety. If you’re gonna get through medecine you have to be balanced mentally, or else it’s gonna be extremely difficult, but you can do it! Moral of the story, having gone through a mental problem can only help you to do your job better in psychiatry!

[@octavia4324]

Woah cool I have anxiety, social anxiety, depression and adhd too!!!! And I want to become a psychiatrist too!

[@dgbech5637]

𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘢𝘫𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘹𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺. 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘢𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘴 𝘱𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺.

[@richardouellette4041]

I will say that it will likely come up in interviews that they ask why psychiatry instead of psychology. I was warned about this as well when I made it clear in my personal statement that I want to practice psychiatry. To help with this you can shadow a psychologist and medical doctors to make sure that psychiatry is the right path for you and not something like clinical psychology.

[@brandysweet8370]

im 15 and ive wanted to be a psychiatrist since i was in 5/6th grade and nothing is gonna stop me from reaching my goal❤️

[@vaaninawade4892]

Sameeeeee

[@sshhcc112233]

Do not let ANY thing stop you! You can definitely do it! Start in highschool if you can, its so interesting!

[@minty_macaron]

I’m rooting for ya!

[@alieounecreate4590]

Same

[@ripvanwinkle1537]

Except death

[@nataliapolakova9057]

I want to be a psychiatrist for many years so I hope my dreams will come true soon 🤩 (this year I’m applying for medicine)

[@studmuffins2747]

fighting! hope everything goes well with you!

[@bahzingapunk2654]

The specialty you want will probably change

[@oluwaseyisview6297]

Good luck!

[@bul203]

@@bahzingapunk2654 what do you mean?

[@bahzingapunk2654]

@@bul203 well she said that she is applying this year and she wants to be a psychiatrist...when you start medical university the preferred specialty will most likely change due to your exposure to them

[@QQ-dp1ld]

OMG it's happening, everybody stay calm, stay f***ing clam!

[@belaywoldu3223]

Haha Micheal would be proud

[@xanpena2858]

This comment killed me 😂

[@daria.s.]

Me rn

[@brandonquinn5806]

“What’s the procedure?!” Lol

[@love-t9w9n]

@@brandonquinn5806 SAVE BANDIT!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@Magzillas]

Finishing my psych residency next month. Can't disagree with anything here. I personally have no regrets at all; I love being a psychiatrist, and you really feel like you're accomplishing something when you see patients get better or even just express their appreciation that someone is willing to listen to them. Definitely not for everyone, but for those who thrive on it, I don't think there's ever been a better time to get into the field. Work/life balance was excellent in residency; most hours I worked in a week was 62 (after medicine months of intern year), and that was during a rare two-call week. My hours per week during PGY-4 has never exceeded 45. The work rarely becomes boring; as the video suggests, you can see "depression" a hundred times and approach it a hundred different ways. Some diagnoses and situations can be frustrating, but that's hardly unique to psychiatry, and one difference in our field is that you're pretty consistently leaving work by 5 pm and have most of your weekends to yourself to decompress. As for the job prospects...I'm *still* getting at least 5 e-mails/phone calls a day from recruiters. The salary has been steadily climbing as demand increases and social stigma falls away. I won't showboat my "fresh out of residency" salary, but I'll be getting paid a pretty bonkers amount for an 8-5 no-call job where I primarily *teach* psychiatry to FM and IM residents. That's where the demand has landed us these days. Great field; check it out.

[@superbunda5283]

Thankyou for sharing doctor. I really need this information as my passion I think as a psychiatrist later on. Wish me luck.

[@sabahatiftikhar9547]

Thankyou for your comment. I was just not sure whether i wanna go into psychiatry or should stay away since i am an empath but i am glad i saw this video and your comment.

[@ZaireJolie]

@@sabahatiftikhar9547I have the same problem, i feel so much for others and i’m a bit worried that could get in the way of my ethics when doing my job. If you find any tips please share!

[@jobis34]

Any advice for knowing if academic psych vs private practice psych is right for someone?

[@iroastyoutubers9793]

really appreciate your comment it was pretty helpful man, I'm really curious about salary though if you tell me I promise I won't tell anyone 😆

[@alexsevilla4974]

I’m diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and ptsd. I see a psychiatrist 1-3 times every month to treat these issues yet Instead of focusing on how to treat my own issues, I’m focusing on how I can become a psychiatrist to help others. Thank you for this video and putting it into perspective.

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Keep up the work!! You'll get there.

[@alexsevilla4974]

Dr. Mitnaul - Child and Adult Psychiatrist Thank you!

[@westonwheeler2311]

@@DoctorMitnaul Are there a good number of jobs available in psychiatry? I've heard psychology majors can struggle on jobs, is this true?

[@Jigglybuff96]

@@westonwheeler2311 you literally missed a big point in this video - psychology is NOT psychiatry

[@pancakesxyz]

Hope you're doing well now take care.

[@MennaRaafat94]

I was waiting for this 7 months ago when I was making my decision but here I am as a psychiatric resident and I can thankfully say I am really happy with my decision ☺️

[@DoctorMitnaul]

👏👏👏 Are you considering fellowship?

[@itsme-kw7tv]

How many yrs did it take u?

[@greentigers43]

How's it been?

[@oyinkan861]

@@DoctorMitnaul what is fellowship for?

[@macncheese6769]

How has it been for you?

[@michaelrey2159]

Psychiatry deserves more respect. It is one of the least respected medical specialties and for no good reason. Mental illness affects around 51 million people in the United States alone. Why do we choose to neglect mental health? Is the brain and its maintenance not important? Psychiatry has come along way since its barbaric beginnings and we know much more about psychopathology than we once did. Many studies have been done. To prove my point, there was this study done in 2017; the largest MRI study to date. For the life of me, I do not recall the exact amount of subjects who participated but it was well over 1,000. Most of the subjects had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and, across these individuals, a pattern not otherwise seen within the subjects who do not suffer from the disorder. Diminished gray matter in both the frontal and temporal regions in the brain. Gray matter is directly associated with inhibition and emotional regulation. As technology continues to evolve, I have no doubt there will come a test(s) at some point that will be able to concretely confirm many different forms of psychiatric conditions. Psychotropic medication has its applications; there are many who cannot function without them, this is a given, though there are those (depending on the condition) who can be treated without. The moment we acknowledge this, we will come to see that people are much more than the ineligible scribblings on an Rx pad..more than a dollar to be made. I want to become a psychiatrist and I have no shame in admitting this. Respect psychiatry!

[@JinaMukherjeeF]

hell yeahh

[@staysruletheworld6868]

Thank you so much for this

[@staysruletheworld6868]

Did u become a psychiatrist btw?

[@kaiyin3842]

If psychiatrist want more respect, they should treat people with more respect. They treat patients like sheet and punching bags, then go off brainwashing their loved ones to have no compassion on them while their psych colleagues abuse the patients. Psychiatry is a SCAM and a TRAP, IT DESERVES NO RESPECT AT ALL! 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@realm313]

Psychiatry deserves zero respect. It’s a pseudoscience that causes more problems than it solves. Psychiatrists don’t even know exactly how drugs effect the brain, hence the trial/error approach they use to douse patients with dangerous drugs.

[@bernieconnieproject]

Can people watch this and stop confusing psychologists and psychiatrists once and for all 😭

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Hahaha! That may be the first video I created on KZbin. It still hasn't helped in my personal life as people still ask all the time!

[@AD-xd1nz]

Please!!

[@vaughnarmour612]

Yes! Been waiting on this one!

[@femalekanyee]

yess finally thank you

[@tamardolenjishvili3542]

same

[@leralle5454]

Same bro I really want to become a psychiatrist

[@victordgiron2522]

Same! I always want to work in the mental health field. I'm glad this one came down

[@bahzingapunk2654]

guys... THIS IS NOT A DREAM! he actually did it! hahah thank you Doctor ! can't wait for neurology

[@xmly7]

congratulations!!

[@myagloss2754]

I can’t wait till he do “So you want to be an OBGYN”😁✨

[@Taylor-ls8kv]

Please and thank you !!!

[@victordgiron2522]

My sister always wanted to be an obgyn. And I want to be a psychiatrist. When that OBGYN episode comes out she is probably going to freak out! I'm with you on that. I hope it does come out

[@zenyx9244]

@@victordgiron2522 Best of luck on your journey! I know I certainly knew my specialty of choice when I was younger. EM is my thing!

[@gracedesveaux1321]

YESSS rly want him to do that

[@hkaur4317]

@@zenyx9244 hi! What does EM stand for?

[@neginnasiri3198]

I literally searched this last night and didn’t find the video and today it’s here 😂😂

[@samb8519]

Same! :D

[@thelivesofmany7013]

Wow then its meant for u

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Cool!

[@zooer64]

I love learning about the human mind and how it works. So much so that as a writer and artist I always find a way to wiggle in some psychological reasonings for why the characters act the way they do. I really want to pursue this field but I currently have horrible work habits.

[@christianreyes3922]

Its very interesting!

[@bvnny1379]

This is literally me

[@probablyprin]

This is so me, I'm a writer and artist and I'm planning to do psychiatry :D

[@capresti3537]

You want to pursue it because you want to make your patients like yourself?

[@bencrouch858]

I'm an undergraduate music major, and I recently decided to change my major from cello performance to premedical studies. I want to be a psychiatrist because I have just arrived at the end of a six-year battle with OCD, major depressive disorder, anxiety, and debilitating ADHD, and I finally feel like I can function and succeed in life. I could not be more grateful to the psychiatrist and psychologists who have helped me arrive at where I am today, and I want to do what they're doing. I'm scared but excited to open up a new chapter in my life.

[@stardust628]

All the best for your new life 😀

[@kemi3883]

I'm in the same boat

[@nawal7943]

best of luck.besides how r u now?

[@bencrouch308]

@@nawal7943 I have actually decided not to pursue medicine. I will be continuing my music degree and then when finished, hopefully pursuing training for the Catholic priesthood (helping people in a different, but in my opinion, just as important way). Thank you for your reply!

[@nawal7943]

@@bencrouch308 well consider me your first fan.Would love to hear your music .Though i am muslim huge respect for you.

[@nataliapolakova9057]

Could you please make *,,So you want to be a pathologist?”* ✨

[@marlonmoncrieffe0728]

Yeah, I like blood and the related medical field of hematology.

[@Spencerras67]

@@TwinsunianT these are two completely different fields of medicine...

[@vladislavkozlov4978]

Great job flexibility , great work hours , talk in depth with people . I’m sold , now to learn good study habits and time management . I know what my purpose is now :) Now for the grit !

[@vibhusachdeva8436]

same bro

[@youngshiner1834]

💪💪💪

[@zubeda5850]

How's it going with that?

[@macncheese6769]

Hope ur still keeping up the grit

[@DSDivineSelf]

Me too

[@pg8982]

Keep in mind that 280k salary is an average including many part-time psychiatrists. You can make A LOT more than that if you work a hefty full time schedule and are in an inpatient setting as a independent physician (non-hospital employed)

[@DoctorMitnaul]

True, and I think that many adjust their intensity to fit their lifestyle and priorities.

[@drelezar7745]

plus plus, ppl need to realize that even tho psychiatrists are on the “lower end” of paid doctors, that’s still a MASSIVE salary compared to the average. that’s around $150,000 net pay you are bringing home each year- easily more than a well off life

[@xiella2028]

FINALLY! I’ve been waiting for this for so long

[@bqpsi]

love the raiden pfp

[@lukasjacyniukmoskalis451]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE! TURN IT UP

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Awesome!

[@lmnc2024]

i’ve always debated being a psychiatrist, and this definitely sealed my decision! it was very helpful and i have been looking forward to it

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Yay!

[@bangerfr]

💀💀💀 lana?

[@tilde5094]

Being a medical student in a country with free healthcare it breaks my heart to hear him talk about low-income psychiatric patients. I could never bear to watch that

[@mixrable1212]

It isn't free in your country, you pay more in taxes.

[@a.d.w8385]

@@mixrable1212 It's free in the sense that people don't have to pay directly out of pocket. The society helps. You all know what people mean by "free".

[@MaiSent]

@@mixrable1212 It's vastly more optimized to pay for a blanket population coverage directly in taxes. Other systems are less cost effective, suffer from poor coordination, poor spread of health facilities, and discourages access for low income people.

[@mixrable1212]

@@MaiSent I agree with all of that, but it isn't free. It's socialised, but not free.

[@mixrable1212]

@@a.d.w8385 What people mean by free is that it costs nothing. as in zero payment. This isn't free. The kind of people that go around demanding free healthcare and free college are usually the kind that are bad with money. Knowing how dumb the average person is, I'm willing to bet that they think it's actually free. I'm not saying socialised healthcare is bad, I'm just saying it isn't free as in free of cost.

[@giana876]

FINALLLYYYYY! Felt like I’ve been waiting on this for ages and I’m sure others can relate. 😂 Thank you for uploading!

[@DoctorMitnaul]

It really is pretty well done!

[@MsSalisha13]

I never thought I'd see the day for "so you want to be a psychiatrist", thanks Kevin!

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Right?!

[@biffisawshome]

This is AMAZING, THANK YOU. I've had my heart set on psychiatry since I was in high school. It's awesome to know that "Intervention Psychiatry" is considered its own field, and that one can have a private practice AND do academic research work. This has been super comforting and eye opening, thank you!!

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Awesome!

[@daenerystargaryen1440]

Good luck to everyone who wants become a psychiatrist! ❤️

[@fred2995]

YES‼️ ME AND MY ARMY HAVE FINALLY ACHIEVED VICTORY😤✊🏽 this is why you never give up💯 Thank you for posting this video😁 (Edit) This video has really helped me decide on what I wanna do with psychiatry. I was kinda of struggling to cope with the idea of having so much schooling compared to the normal person, but everything else seems great. From the work I’ll be doing, to the hours, and they pay. All in all, I think it’ll be worth it for me

[@m.j.cravens6333]

✊🏻 I know, right!?!?! I am over the moon right now! 😁

[@fred2995]

@Sakina Vora [Student] right😂

[@BhBc8f8]

lol scrolled down first just to look for your comment. It finally happened, glad to see it helped 😆

[@fred2995]

@@BhBc8f8 ayy😂 glad I was remembered

[@thelivesofmany7013]

I hope in philippines too

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Great video! I have begun a new series for folks who are considering psychiatry. It's an awesome specialty! In fact, I'll be making a new video on some of the newer treatment options which involve neuromodulation like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Keep up the good work!

[@thatkidbastion]

Love your channel!!!

[@DoctorMitnaul]

@@thatkidbastion Thanks for the love! I'm glad you're watching!

[@black-kryptic8539]

Can you do “so you want to be an oncologist?”

[@ikigai999]

Yessssss

[@adorabasilwinterpock6035]

Why are coffins nailed shut? To stop the Oncologists from ordering another round of chemo 😂just a joke I love oncologists!

[@ticks4ticks4]

Yes! And (vs. Hematologist; and/or relationship.).

[@agus1dee]

I’m almost 16 and I’ve always been fascinated by the brain and how it works. It’s always so interesting understanding how different everyone’s mind is, and how the mind is a big factor in how we act, make decisions, and live life. I’ve always been torn between either psychology or neurology. However, over the past years I’ve grown to love understanding the more emotional aspect of our brains and how everyone’s thought process can differ. This video actually helped me figure out what I feel most connected to and that’s psychology. Thank you for making this video it was really helpful! 👍

[@youtubechanel1098]

European medical school vs American medical school(also including residency)

[@angeladcs740]

YESS

[@swan_tanya]

But Europe is not one country. Every country has its own regulations... it will likely take hours to cover them all.

[@ellasmith3782]

Agreed !!

[@danielelfassy3328]

Switzerland here I come

[@bahzingapunk2654]

French is 9 years while german is 6 years after high school...many differences

[@parthdoshi2519]

I'm currently aiming to be a psychologist but I'm confused honestly. Psychiatry seems to be very interesting and gives me a lot more control over how the treatment goes. It also gives me a much closer relationship with the patients and allows me to meet their needs in a much better way. I went to a psychiatrist for treatment, he also referred me to a psychologist for psychotherapy, both said different things regarding therapy and that just confused me more. This leads me to believe maybe it's better to be a psychiatrist. Honestly just being a psychologist feels like a handicap. I personally prefer the freedom of prescribing meds or providing psychotherapy. Let's see how it goes

[@unicornqueenz5001]

I'm in the same boat, except for me its the medical school part. I'm scared I'm gonna fall in medical school, I did a lot of research back in like 7th grade, and medical school seems like it could possibly be the death of me or give me depression. Now I'm a freshmen in high school, debating over if I should go for psychologist or psychiatrist. I'm leaning more towards psychiatry right now, but I'm scared I'll fall in med school and have nothing to catch me.

[@rickyraihan8081]

@@unicornqueenz5001 i am a medical student & had depression, but it's depend on how you handle high workload in medical studies.

[@khansaadalhy5755]

As a current psychiatric resident, the answer to your question is whether or not you’re willing to go to medical school. It’s intense, expensive and takes forever.

[@nonas9344]

@@khansaadalhy5755 i want to be a psychiatrist can i be like a therapist too ?! Like i want to be both

[@christelmoya7957]

This helps me a lot, thank you! I already experience having depression and I want to help other people in their hardest time. 😊

[@DoctorMitnaul]

great! The world needs great psychiatrist!

[@christelmoya7957]

Thank you😊

[@alexisjoyguitguit7504]

I am a Grade 12 student and I'm really having a hard time choosing what fits in me, not until I saw this video. I want to become a Psychiatrist.

[@jadadanos289]

Wrong investment, maraming tinatago ng pamilya ang kamag-anak nilang may problema🧠dahil tingin nila ay nakakahiya kaya kulang ang kitá kapag nagpatayo ka ng private clinic dahil kulang ang pasyenteng nagpapatingin. Psychology graduate ako pero di ako nag-med school dahil sinabihan ako ng ama ko noon na kung psychiatry ang specialization ko then di makakabalik ang return of investment. Yung nag-invest sa studies pero di makabalik yung pinundar dahil kulang sa income due to lack of patients. Ang in-demand ay Radiologist, Sports Medicine, Internal Medicine, Podiatry(lalo na maraming diabetic ang paa or mga nabalian na motorista) pero since walang Podiatry school dito pwede mong i-take yung unang two years sa Dentistry dahil parehas ng common health subjects then after punta ka sa ibang bansa for the major subject. Sa Pakistan ang Podiatry 50% cheaper tuition kesa Philippines. The other Podiatry schools ay UK, US, Australia, New Zealand pero mahal yan halos 1M per year ang tuition kesa sa Pakistan. Ang benepisyo ay kahit saang bansa yung degree mo ay recognized kaya makakapag-practice ka as doctor dahil kulang amg podiatrist pero high ang demand. Sa UAE nga ang podiatrist doon puro galing ibang bansa dahil wala silang school.

[@pissboy3000]

Howd it go?

[@DoctorElliottCarthy]

So glad you've done one on psychiatry! As someone specialising in psych in the UK I can advocate that it's a brilliant medical specialty. It comes with a lot of flexibility and potential to do research and teaching alongside of it. Feel free to get in touch if anyone is interested in learning more about psychiatry in the UK as I would be more than happy to help any budding future psychiatrists out there.

[@patriciamaecuizon1288]

Hi Dr Elliott. Is it possible to ask you a few questions and get in touch with you outside the youtube comments?

[@milankaur104]

Hey doctor! I'm about to complete my medical school in India and I'm extremely interested in psychiatry residency. How can i do it in Germany. Can you please shed some light? 😇

[@confuzzled1302]

I’ve loved talking to my friends about their struggles, and trying to help them. I also like the idea of something with medicine because MAYBEEEE my dad and his work will help u-u

[@kk-dc9uf]

Same here i love helping them with their problems and listen to them and good luck !

[@sav6569]

When I first decided I wanted to go into medicine, I was highly interested in Psychiatry, then thought about being a Family Medicine doc because I wanna deal with all body processes but watching this video and knowing what I like makes me want to pursue a specialty in Psychiatry instead 😂 So, if possible, can we see a “So you want to be a Family Medicine doctor?”

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Nice!

[@amanamcculskie]

The Family Medicine video is out now.

[@chandlercox6176]

Yes I've wanted to be a Psychiatrist for a few years now! Just a few more years of high school and I'll make it happen! So excited!

[@minty_macaron]

I really hope you be a psychiatrist! I’m rooting for yiu!

[@capresti3537]

Drugging detaining and electro-shocking people with pseudoscience. Wow you must be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. (Sarcasm)

[@rahoulg1838]

The quality of this video is a step up from previous " so you want to be "videos. Seems less rushed and more comprehensive. Also better animation theme. Thanks MSI, very useful!

[@burneraccountpls]

I used to want to be a psychiatrist more than anything. I’m still in love with psychology and the brain’s inner workings and emotions, but about a year ago I was told “every teen girl goes to college to be a psychiatrist” and now I don’t know what I’m going to do.

[@bpvines4651]

Don't change for others. This is your future not theirs. Don't let people ruin your dreams :)

[@norvillharthart]

Every girl goes to college to be a psychiatrist but not all become one.

[@Userhandle7384]

Interesting, never heard that! It’s quite sexist as well… do what you want, it’s your life!

[@youngshiner1834]

Lol what im a pretty strong male and I want to get into psychiatry 😂 idk tho is it really a female thing ?

[@dedopest3305]

a female thing bro? Nah. Psychiatry demands mental resilience, just like any other medical field, you'll have to deal with extreme mental burden yourself such as the constant views you see. I remember this poor girl that just got into the emergency department and one of her first encounters was a slaughtered woman. In psychiatry you see the same, people's life falling due to extreme mental illness. And don't hate me for this, but i don't think a teenage girl that's living life comfortably will manage to forebear such obstacles just because she's interested in "the mind" and "emotions". Well they should try anyways.

[@swan_tanya]

Aside from great content I just wanted to say whoever does your animations is doing an awesome job!

[@spueekeeechikn7332]

Please do a video comparing amarican and British med school and doctor life

[@GemaSpringer]

I second this

[@hirvatrivedi3901]

I third this 😂

[@Lifeoflatron]

No

[@naomia472]

Yes

[@jmiguel4866]

It's finally here!

[@spookyog1839]

i dealt with clinical depression when i was younger and i want to dedicate my life to helping people who felt the way i did.

[@abhasker6673]

I am a Psychiatry resident and I am 100% satisfied with my decision , love it ❤️

[@natalies5054]

what did you major in for your bachelors?(:

[@capresti3537]

You love playing "pretend doctor" and drugging people with pseudoscience?. You must be proud.

[@pankajakshiramamurthy7434]

@@natalies5054 i guess she is Indian and lives in India so here u need not do a bachelors u can directly join med at 18 by an entrance exam called NEET

[@eden2359]

Thank you so much for this! I’m going to share this video to my friend as she mentioned she wanted to be a psychiatrist.

[@brandi4473]

As someone who grew up around family members with schizophrenia, mental health has always interested me. I'm considering a career as a psychiatrist and this video was full of good info. Thanks!

[@crazy7131]

I want to be a psychiatrist since I was 13 I’m 14 but still I really do wanna be a psychiatrist.I took some notes I read about psychiatrist stuff like some pills they use and etc.I also love helping and talking to people about change.Well I’m now trying to get good grades when I go to school next month.And try get a scholarship or whatever.But thanks for this video it helps on what I need to learn about becoming one.

[@MariaSuzzarini]

Do "so you want to be a neurologist" please?

[@cierrabarnette3778]

I’m 16, I’ve wanted to be a psychiatrist since 11 years old. im so ready to become my dream!!

[@minty_macaron]

I hope you achieve it! I’m rooting for you!

[@estheticfiry4875]

I'm rooting for you!!

[@dawn4764]

16 right now and just figured it out this year.

[@michaelpur6837]

Firstly, You should qualify for Medical school and study medicine for 4 years or 5 or 6 years depend on the country system, and graduate 🎓 from medicine ( MD, MBChB, MBBS, or DO) and then apply for Medical Residency specialty in psychiatry which is 3 or 4 years duration. In 🇺🇸 USA or Canada 🇨🇦, Most Medical specialty takes 4 years duration. Psychiatrist specialty takes 3 years duration in the 🇺🇸 USA.

[@k-pop722]

I actually wanted to be a pediatrician before my depression that my parents and there families and school had cost and I completely changed my mind I think this might be for me helping someone give a person the help that I never gotten makes me happy 😊 when I think about making people feel better has always made me happy even when I am not

[@myamyetchaikhine6351]

I am attending medical university now and looking and thinking for what i should choose for my profession and master degree... My 1st in list is Psychiatry Thats why i am here.. Thank u so much for this video

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Yay!

[@laurelmoonwalk3043]

It's been a year. How's it going, Mya?

[@myamyetchaikhine6351]

@@laurelmoonwalk3043 Now, I am in my final year and fighting with my exams and postings my passion for my career and profession hasn't changed yet

[@kiteriver2700]

Thanks, waiting for "So you want to be an ENT doctor"! 💕

[@xiurong9038]

yes plss!

[@juancristancho2673]

YESSSS

[@duhae7667]

Agreed please

[@its_sam_0280]

Oh yesss I've been waiting for this since a long time !

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Glad to see this excitement for psychiatry!

[@its_sam_0280]

@@DoctorMitnaul yupp I'm a lot into it :)

[@nycdyke2867]

@@its_sam_0280 same I’m graduating this year and having a hard time choosing art or psychiatry but this video has helped me make up my mind. Terrified lol

[@saveingyt0]

I want to be a psychiatrist and I will if its meant for me. I want to help children and teenagers, because your childhood shapes your life. Being the person to change someones life for the better is something that makes me proud. I hope to be able to help people in such a way

[@clayton3570]

YESSSSS I've been waiting on this one for a while. Really looking forward to this

[@mulengaish]

I’m currently in my final year studying journalism and been interested in mental health and wanting to be a psychiatrist. I have a blog on skincare and mental health but deep in my heart I want to be a Doctor. After my degree I’ll be working on getting into bed school in Toronto, I pray it works out for me.

[@rosa3299]

How are you buddy

[@mulengaish]

@@rosa3299hiii I'm fine thank you. How are you? 😊

[@chrysigabriel543]

My heart goes 🥺 when learning about this I think i want to become a psychiatrist😭

[@hellokittyninja5968]

I started tracked how long things take to do during the day and that helped me figure out how much time to allocate for tasks for accurately. Just made a list of hours in the day & wrote the task as I did them. It was eye opening, similar to the gym example. Thanks for this excellent & practical video. High quality and full of wisdom as usual.

[@CR34TIV3M1ND]

In my state, you need to have a PhD or PsyD (both doctorates degrees), passed the licensure exam, and do a 1 year post doc internship to be called a license psychologist. I'm from Texas by the way 👍🏼

[@NeuroPsychBrain]

Clinical psychologists & clinical neuropsychologists are actually able to prescribe psychotropic medications in 6 states (i.e., Louisiana, New Mexico, Illinois, Idaho, Iowa, & Colorado), plus the U.S. territory of Guam, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Indian Health Service (IHS), & the Public Health Service (USPHS). This has been the case since the early-mid 90s. In the U.S., one needs a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) to be a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist, NOT a master's. After receiving their doctorates, they MUST obtain their post-master's degree in clinical psychopharmacology (MSCP) to prescribe. Furthermore, clinical psychologists do more than just psychotherapy. They also perform psychological assessments, personality assessments, & intelligence testing, which are ALL unique only to this field. They also conduct a lot of research within psychological science. Clinical neuropsychologists receive advanced training in brain-behavior relationships. They're more focused on neurological illnesses & injuries (e.g., epilepsy, TBI, multiple sclerosis, dementia) & how they impact the brain and one's cognitive functions. They perform neuropsychological assessments, diagnose neurocognitive disorders, conduct cognitive interventions (e.g., neuromodulation, neurorehabilitation, cognitive training methods, exercise), use neuroimaging techniques, & conduct research in neuropsychological science. It's important for people to have a better understanding of psychology & its many subfields & specialties.

[@capresti3537]

Psychology and psychiatry are pseudoscience. They do not diagnose neurological disease and have nothing to do with science and medicine. They tell people how to behave, that is all they do. Neurologists diagnose neurological diseases not psychologists or psychiatrists.

[@NeuroPsychBrain]

​​​​​​@@capresti3537I respect your beliefs regarding the fields of clinical psychology, clinical neuropsychology, & psychiatry & I'm not here to persuade you. However, I will factually correct your statement. I'm in the field of clinical neuropsychology & we absolutely assess, diagnose, & treat neurological illnesses & injuries. That's a key part of our clinical training & education. Moreover, we must know our neuroanatomy & neurophysiology & it's extremely critical that we do. We often work with & get consults from neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, & primary care physicians. Regarding clinical psychologists & psychiatrists, you're correct in that they do not focus on neurological aspects of a patient b/c they are two separate fields, but have a lot of overlap.

[@capresti3537]

@@NeuroPsychBrain What i said are not beliefs they are facts. I also work in the medical field and you are wrong. Neuropsychologists do not diagnose neurological diseases this is the work of Neurologists. Neuropsychologists like general psychologists and neuropsychiatrists or general psychiatrists tell people how to behave. These are not medical sciences and is not based on science rather only beliefs. Do neuropsychologists diagnose Myotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease?. Of course not, there are scientific tests to diagnose and confirm these diseases and this is done by Neurologists not psychologists and psychiatrists. Of course some neurological diseases can cause behavioral problems and once fixed by a Neurologist the behavioral problem goes away. But you psychologists insist that the behavioral problem is separate from the disease of the body and is in itself a disease. This is delusional.

[@m.j.cravens6333]

Oh-my-gosh it's happening! It's finally happening! I'm so excited I feel compelled to comment right now and I'm only six seconds in! 🤩

[@DoctorMitnaul]

!!! :)

[@hawaiiluvr4evr]

So many options, it's exciting but overwhelming at the same time ahh

[@DoctorMitnaul]

👏👏👏

[@SRTBahndosi]

Need more “So You Want to Be” in internal medicine fields!!

[@deddyygame5659]

I’m looking to get into an MD/MPH program and specializing in psychiatry to do work in my community for the unsheltered population that is suffering from untreated/undiagnosed mental health conditions. This video was an awesome confirmation that I’m on the right path!

[@Miadabratt7]

Can you do so you want to be an OBGYN next!! I am really excited for that one. I am also loving Memm. Its a great resource and I can't wait to use with my MCAT!!

[@n.o.atheexplorer]

this is a great overview of my field! thanks for making this. I started a KZbin channel to talk about my work as a psychiatry resident (and now child psychiatry fellow!), training etc and I came across this video. Also watched the day in the life video you made on your other channel and it actually gave me inspiration to start my own channel. Love the content.

[@ironresolute1717]

AM I DREAMING FINALLY😭

[@DoctorMitnaul]

I love this enthusiasm for psychiatry!

[@paulc3752]

Just an fyi if it wasn’t already posted - Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, and New Mexico - In those states, appropriately trained psychologists can be granted the right to prescribe medications. Patients are able to work with one health care provider for psychological testing, psychotherapy, and medication management, if needed. LOTS of additional training and education of course and they they have pas a national exam.

[@kobysample5113]

SO YOU WANT TO BE A PHYSIATRIST

[@kiteriver2700]

I think it's called PM&R in the US

[@kobysample5113]

Yes I am in the US in Texas

[@Carriegoup]

@@kobysample5113 me too

[@alexanderlewis6141]

Been waiting for this video for a while! Thank you so much! Very informative.

[@justme-ld9xz]

Ahh awesome!! Thank you so much for this video Kevin! I don't think psychiatry is for me after all, I might change my mind but it seems like emergency medicine is more of a fit. Thanks your videos provide a very clear picture of what to expect.

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Psychiatry is so rewarding. Glad you are considering it. Feel free to stop by my channel if you want more info on the practice.

[@landynmagyar8718]

I didn’t realize I could choose different settings of work throughout the weeks. I genuinely thought you had to choose one setting and stick with it. This video has genuinely helped alleviate some stressors I was feeling about entering the field, thank you!

[@myagloss2754]

Can you please do “So you want to be an OBGYN”???

[@vandalking8341]

Whenever I think this channel can't get any better, it always gets better!

[@fatihk1194]

Hey could you make a video about child and adolescent psychiatry specialty. This is a different branch than adult psychiatry in my country.I want to be a psychistrist but only treat younger patients.

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Agreed --- child psychiatry is really special and such a rewarding practice. Feel free to drop by my channel if you're interested in this field! Be well!

[@laurelmoonwalk3043]

@@DoctorMitnaul hey, I want to become a physchiatrist, can you tell me how much you earn exactly? And how many years will it take to become one

[@wingardiumleviosa605]

This is one of the specialties I would want to pursue. Thanks for the video! I am also waiting for 'so you want to be a pathologist'.

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Cool!

[@mailenlasartevillar3488]

I just found this channel and this is being so helpful so far, I'm hoping to start college soon and trying to figure out what path to follow and so far I LOVe this channel. I was wondering if you are planning on making a "so you want to be a" on obstetrics and gynecology

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Yes at some point. I’ve learned not to promise what’s next since things can change and some viewers get very upset

[@adaurysalmonte7196]

Wow I even cried watching this video I've been looking what I could study and now Im pretty sure this is the way to go thanks a lot for this video

[@rumbidzaimawire2358]

never understood why it was not as competitive

[@numnum8357]

It all boils down to one thing...Money.. If psych made as much as derma those who stigmatize it would shut up

[@emelidion6056]

Now this might be what I should go into. I have always wanted to be a pediatrician but I'm extremely interested in psychiatry and the mind so I feel like I just may have to change my mind. Thank you for this video!

[@bobcaterpillar813]

I’m 16, and I’m so excited about this possibly

[@meself349]

Why? Psychiatrists are well-paid criminals who destroy people's bodies and brains with the drugs they give them. FBI statistics have documented that 60% of the mass shootings in this country were committed by those on psychiatric drugs. Brain damage from these drugs make you PERMANENTLY depressed, can cause you to try or succeed in killing yourself, and even cause you to kill others, even if you would never have done such things before you started taking these drugs. Psychiatrists routinely give these drugs to people without telling them how potentially deadly they are. If they told people, people would never take them and all the psychiatrists would have to find another way to make all that money they make. As I said, they're well-paid criminals.

[@SomeoneIdk-gt2go]

Same

[@anastasiabessarabova4206]

Wow great video! Have been waiting for this one for a long time. Thank you for making it!

[@avichal6630]

Please do “so you want to be a family medicine doctor”

[@richardmanduch5104]

I have an amazing Psychiatrist at Centenary Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I was diagnosed by my Psychiatrist with Borderline Personality Disorder related to my Self Injury, I cut my arms in the past with a Swiss Army knife. My wonderful Psychiatrist has helped me very much with Psychotherapy to stop cutting myself, to stop my Self Injury. 😊

[@vita6367]

I don't really know what i wanna be but i'd love to have a deep talk and support them through their hard time for sure!

[@meself349]

You don't know what you wanna be? That don't make no sense. You already are something.

[@anjaajane3719]

Yess! I've been waiting for this one!

[@DoctorMitnaul]

Awesome!

[@francescanicole8702]

I wanted to become a psychiatrist after I watched a video that he take his own life due to anxiety, it gives me a sign to push my dreams and change my passion. All along, I wanted to become a Teacher. Nowadays, most of people didn't take seriously the depression and suicide. Depression and Suicide is not a joke and it was a BIG word and has a big meaning. and I wanted to hear stories from other cause my stories was never heard. I want to let them feel what I never felt. Like having a someone to talk to. Hope you understand all. Thank you!

[@markkrepfl4643]

Please do infectious diseases, endocrinology or immunology 🙏🏻

[@asaharasensei]

Second infectious diseases.

[@amiboacid7183]

YES PLEASE

[@ΔανάηΔάμπα]

Endo plzzz I second

[@abilea4081]

Going into mental health/forensic nursing and psychiatry has always fascinated me, who knows maybe one day I'll make the leap

[@Ocuv]

Is being psychiatrist and therapist same thing?

[@cool-gen3393]

No psychiatrist are more in medical where they prescribe medicines to their patients a therapist/psychologist are ones who treat people through communication.

[@halashamsan4761]

hey , Can you make a video about : Doctors with diagnosed mental illness . , their options ? , what are the regulation for there practice ? , what kind of specialty suits them best ? will it affect there opportunities ? what are the rules about disclosing it with the work places ? ..ect. I read alot about how it's considered a Disability , since I am a doctor suffering from Biopolar disorder , BPD , and sever depression . It's controlled and stable .but I am at that point where I have to choose my future path , and the thing is about this topic is vague and there are no clear answers , and I think it's an important issue that deserve to be displayed in a platform that your channel have . Thank you .

[@Thatoneguyethan25]

Can’t wait for “So you want to be an Infectious Disease Specialist”

[@becks13x]

I'm so stuck between psychiatry and neurosurgery. Both interest me so much even with how different they are.

[@tarteil]

Sameee

[@vivid5203]

I’m a junior in college, definitely going to be a psychiatrist!!

[@laurelmoonwalk3043]

Hey vivid, how is it going then? Is the field time consuming or hard?

[@vivid5203]

@@laurelmoonwalk3043 HI! I’m still in undergrad, so I have no idea yet- but I’ll tell you WHEN I GO

[@tori4494]

Watching this series has really helped me with deciding what I want to do in the future. Could you do “So you want to be an OB/GYN?” I have seriously been considering going into this field and I think a video from you would help a lot! Please and thanks! :)

[@melissa2500]

FINALLY!!!!!! Edit: This was interesting! But I wish you talked about the difficulty that comes with treating some patients against their will. Idk how it is in the US, but where I live it's a major challenge and the main thing that makes me hesitate to go into this field.