Steps to BECOME A PSYCHIATRIST | Doctor Jackie (Child

[@kimberlyanne2000]

Thank you for this! I have been browsing so hard about people in psychiatry field. Among every psych students I'm with, I am usually one of the few who would like to take this path, even if I am well aware how stigmatized my country is and how few psychiatrists are in my country. So I am really glad that I found your channel ♥️

[@DoktoraJackie]

i'm so happy that you are interested in fighting the stigma with us! you're not alone! welcome to the team :)

[@우희이-s8x]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I am a middle schooler in Korea who wants to be a psychiatrist, but I didn't know much about the field before watching your videos. I am so happy to find them and They provided me so much information about psychiatry and the preparations necessary! Your words also gave me motivation! Now I am researching more about psychiatry and some mental disorders that people are suffering from, but I'm not sure which book to refer to. Can you give me some recommendations for the books that can help me? Thank you so much (>-

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi! the textbook that we often assign is the Kaplan and Saddock psychiatry book. I hope that helps! Good luck with everything!

[@우희이-s8x]

Thank you so much!! It really helped me a lot^^@@DoktoraJackie

[@teachermade766]

Thank you for providing an overview of this field. I've been contemplating this field for many years now.

[@DoktoraJackie]

That’s exciting!! Hopefully it was helpful :) let me know if there are any other questions you might have

[@alwaysyourszoe]

wow i needed this channel so badly !! thank you so so much ! i really think i'd like to be a child psychiatrist and ive been looking for someone whos passionate about it :)

[@DoktoraJackie]

+zoe ya dig that is amazing & so exciting!!!

[@ErnestoExplores]

very proud of you cousin, this is really helpful for those students who are just starting.. you are so supportive for them, God bless you more :)

[@DoktoraJackie]

+Ernesto Explores thank you cousin!! That’s my hope that it would be helpful for people still making these big decisions! 💕 super proud of you too

[@daniellebahnasy1819]

Hi, thank you so much, this is SO helpful! I imagine you probably won’t see this, but I was curious about your experience. I have had a long discomfort/fear of blood/needles. I was curious how much that was a part of your education/residency. Not sure if this is something I can get over or if it will be a roadblock that gets in the way of pursuing this. Thank you!

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi!! very minimal when it comes to our line of work however you'd likely see a lot of needles and blood during other rotations especially the surgical rotations. I am wondering if it's worth it to do exposure therapies around this phobia

[@BeyonceOlabintan.]

Hi, I’ve just followed you , I love your video so much❤❤❤. Please can you make a video on how to become psychiatrist in UK like GCSEs and A-level requirements ; if we have to study medicine and how we can go into psychiatry after medical school also pls how many years it would take to become a psychiatrist. Pls those are the details have been searching for seriously. Love your videos ❤❤❤❤

[@ErnestoExplores]

thumbs up done, waiting for this :)

[@DoktoraJackie]

Thank you!!

[@ErnestoExplores]

This is the day. ❤️

[@DoktoraJackie]

thank you for the support cousin!!!

[@fatimadaramy610]

You're an academic student excellence

[@hera6165]

OMG FINALLY SAW ONE ABOUT CHILD PSYCHIATRY!! I have a very important question Doc.. I know the profession highly requires patience but me myself isnt very patient hehe. Will it improve po bah? I mean can my patience get higher through the years?

[@DoktoraJackie]

Hi! Thank you for your question. I guess the best thing about your comment is that you notice it’s something that might get in the way of treating your patients and you appear to want to work on it. The grass is greener where you water it so that is great that’s it’s a personal goal for you!

[@emiliasmilia]

GIRL I LITERALLY WANNA BE A PEDIATRIC PSYCHIATRIST YESSSS

[@DoktoraJackie]

Woooooo

[@YssaMD]

I'm wondering if you're Filipino? :) great video, just what I'm looking for. Thank you Doktora 😊👍

[@DoktoraJackie]

Yup!! 🇵🇭 Are you?

[@wisteriaqueen4939]

hello po! I am a 3rd yr psych student. Can I pursue the road to psychiatry? I wanted to pursue higher studies in the Netherlands, but I know that might be so hard for me. What can I personally prepare for in this time since I got 2 yrs before graduating my undergrad?

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi!!! I would focus on seeing whether there are any clinical experiences like shadowing a doctor that you're able to do?

[@alondrasager3114]

i am going to start school in october, and want to be a child psychiatrist... but i do not even know where to start. I am enrolling in bachelor of science in psychology - is this the right 1st step?

[@timothyflanigan1777]

back in december, my psychiatrist of 16 years retired. i live in a pretty decent size metro area in the northeast. i round out the hard way that many psychiatrist are not doing both med management and psychotherapy. and not too many of med students want to pursue psychiatry. it sounds like the issue where nobody wants to be a primary care. is there anyway to correct this issue?

[@DoktoraJackie]

unfortunately I think it's more complicated than people not wanting to do therapy but that it's simply not given to many psychiatrists as an option depending on what medical system they're working in. Prescribing medications are what we are "needed" for so time is often only given to prescribe medications. Ultimately it comes down to how psychiatrists are allowed to bill for their services and whether insurance companies will truly support their psychotherapy work.

[@timothyflanigan1777]

@@DoktoraJackie i was able to get in with a board certified psychiatric nurse. i have had two virtual appointments with her. she said that my insurance should not have a problem with bi-weekly appointments, for both med management and psychotherapy. my psychiatrist that just retired, told me several years ago, she went to a event that one of the biggest insurance companies held for the psychiatrist in the area. there biggest concern was drug cost and unnecessary hospitalizations. it happened to me a few times, that she wanted to put me on a new drug that was expensive. the insurance company denied it, because they made my psychiatrist, try other drugs before they approved the expensive drug. i am in my mid 50's, i am very concerned about the lack of mental health providers, going forward. the insurance companies know it is a crisis with the shortage of mental health providers. when she told me that she was retiring, i made well over 30 calls, i got two returned calls. i did not want to have to go to a big group, but that is what happened. but doing it virtual, helps, so i do not have to go to a big office.

[@DoktoraJackie]

i agree wholeheartedly with what you're saying! we are worried too & insurance companies have too much influence

[@franciscodatar9773]

How about individual cases and how parents should deal with them? And when they should be seeking the help of a psychiatrist?

[@DoktoraJackie]

Hii I will be using scenes from movies as examples for educational videos :)

[@jam9064]

Hi. I don't know if you'll see this but, it's worth a shot. If you may please, could you give your input on my situation? I want to be a psychiatrist. I was in college last year and I was deciding to major for business / marketing but I couldn't even finish that well and ended up withdrawing from 5/7 classes because unfortunately it was a really rough year (father passed away and I had to move away from toxic family space) My gpa is a 2.7 now I want to ask what classes should I take for the next three years and will a gap of school for a year effect my chances getting into a med school? Should I also take extra activities and try and get doctor experience and if so, what could I do? (I guess internships... but I'd like to hear from you, you know?)

[@DoktoraJackie]

Hi jam! I'm so sorry for your losses and that's a lot to manage even without trying to juggle college. Many people have gaps as long as you feel comfortable explaining to the admissions committee what happened, I imagine it couldn't hurt. I would focus on what the pre-med requirements are and if you are able to shadow or do some volunteer work in the medical community, that could confirm for you whether medical school is the route for you. I also recommend activities that you are actually passionate or excited about and stick with it. Extracurriculars are in my opinion the best way to develop those leadership skills that help make a great physician

[@livelaughloveyelan2886]

I’m only 15 but I really want to be a psychiatrist but I’m scared idk how long it takes but I really wanna try and improve peoples lives. I can’t help myself so I wanna help others so may I ask how long does it take and how do I make money and stuff in med school or college I live in Ireland so our education systems may be different

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi!! yes it always amazes me how different training is from country to country. what i can say is...if psychiatry is what you truly want to do then the time will pass anyway!

[@emiliasmilia]

okay, im confused about fellowship ?? is it different based on what field of psych you want to work in??? cause i wanna do child and adolescent but im confused cause what do u mean general psych and then doing that for everything except child and adolescent? and then what is fast tracking and is that ... when is that ? sORRY IM JUST SO CONFUSED

[@emiliasmilia]

wait i just figured it out... but fellowship still has me like ??? cause girl im not understanding “everything except child and adolescent” like whats going onn 😭😭😭 ALSO IS 2y AT CC GONNA TAKE ME LONGER BE HONEST

[@emiliasmilia]

idc about it taking longer but i just wanna know and be prepared like ..

[@emiliasmilia]

sorry im spamming but here’s what i have down 1. 4y college 2. 4y med 3. 1y internship (i heard this somewhere) 4. 4y (5actually) residency 5. WE HEADING STRAIGHT TO THE BOARD .....?????

[@DoktoraJackie]

You’re so funny! What do you mean CC?

[@DoktoraJackie]

Yup! 4 college + 4 med school + 3 general psychiatry residency (if you fast track and skip fourth year) + 2 child psychiatry fellowship

[@josieandriano3097]

Good day. I have a question and I really need an answer. I'm planning to be a psychiatrist. However, I do not know anything about it. Can I take AB Psychology as my premed or not? I hope someone will enlighten me.

[@DoktoraJackie]

you should be able to do any major as long as you meet requirements for med school entry :)

[@jacquelenejoycananes599]

Ano po 'yong kinuha niyong premed? I want to become a Psychiatrist but I don't know what pre-med course to take :(((

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi! What I recommend is searching or calling to find out the required courses for the medical schools you are interested in applying to. that way you will be sure! it usually includes the sciences (biology, general and organic chemistry, physics), as well as math and English classes

[@aeyaxai1250]

Hi! What college degree did u graduated po? Did u take psychology po? How many years po to be a psychiatrist?

[@DoktoraJackie]

Hi!! I got a bachelors in science/pre-med because I didn’t know I wanted to do psychiatry until medical school since I never had even heard of it before! If I had known, I imagine taking some psychology classes might have been helpful! the training is 4 years of medical school + 4 years of psychiatry residency (3 years if you fast track) + 2 years of child psychiatry fellowship. 😃 this is what it looks like in the USA but I know it’s different in other parts of the world. Thank you for your question!!

[@casperwepener7621]

@@DoktoraJackie wow, where I live just medical school is 7 years! And then only you can specialise.

[@DoktoraJackie]

yup!! it is so different around the world!

[@feurinegemina7931]

Hi po doc, I want to pursue Psychiatrist and take BS Nursing as premed. Is it okay po ba?

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi! as long as you complete your pre-med courses required for medical school then i do not see why not. are there other people who have also majored in nursing with the intention of going to medical school?

[@books2books648]

What jobs should I do while I'm in school becoming a physiatrist?

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi! i'd say for med school probably working won't be that feasible but during college i'd say anything with a mental health lean would be helpful! I worked as a school mediator for those diagnosed with autism and that was very helpful as well as being a summer camp counselor.

[@books2books648]

@@DoktoraJackie Thank you so much, it has been a question on my mind for a long time! I really appreciate this

[@Lishaawishaa]

How long did it take you to become a psychiatrist?

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi! such a common question! I have a few videos on my youtube channel addressing this but it's typically 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 4 years of psychiatry residency

[@icon_lienbarax7303]

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[@DoktoraJackie]

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[@michellekay6237]

Did you take the GRE or the MCAT?

[@DoktoraJackie]

MCAT :)

[@anonymouslyme8696]

How much stipend/salary do we get during residency?

[@DoktoraJackie]

Hi! It’s different based off of the program and location although goes up a little every year as you go through training. I’ve gotten this question a lot so finances in residency are videos I’m looking forward to making :) they often post the salary on their websites for each PGY (post graduate year)

[@anonymouslyme8696]

@@DoktoraJackie it would be really helpful for the immigrants as we have look for the expenses n stuff! And which website u r mentioning?

[@DoktoraJackie]

Yes I agree! The websites for each residency program typically have the salary. I would search for “(program name) psychiatry residency salary” and see what comes up :)

[@anonymouslyme8696]

@@DoktoraJackie thank u so much! Subscribing for future videos

[@DoktoraJackie]

Happy to help!!! Welcome to the team 💕

[@DoktoraJackie]

*Becoming a Psychiatrist Series Playlist:* kzbin.info/aero/PLe7_ZMeIONv15uW0QZUUnVftDCCgVaLxY *RESOURCES:* www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/well-being-and-burnout/well-being-resources www.psychsign.org/resources/wellness-manual/ *TIME STAMPS:* What should I do in college? 0:15 What should I expect during my psychiatry clerkship? 1:02 What am I expected to do during my psychiatry rotation? 1:27 What if I don't want to do psychiatry as a career? 2:47 How do I develop my psychiatric interviewing skills? 3:41 Do you ever worry about getting too attached to your patients? 4:24 What does burnout feel like? 5:16 What does psychiatry residency look like? 5:53 What if I want to do a fellowship after residency? 6:12 What rotations are psychiatry residents expected to do? 6:45

[@germainkibad1682]

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[@DoktoraJackie]

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[@rotcivpine8216]

Are you a psychiatrist in the ph?

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi!! i'm in the US :)

[@nadadenada319]

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[@DoktoraJackie]

+Nada de nada O!

[@DoktoraJackie]

+Nada de nada there are side effects to all medications which should be reviewed with your physician! I appreciate your thoughts on it. No medications for a diagnosed mental illness should be prescribed or taken without a lot of consideration. Most importantly, it is a discussion and decision made only between the patient and the doctor treating that patient.

[@DoktoraJackie]

+Nada de nada yes, the medication side effects of ANY medication should be reviewed by ANY specialist with the patient. It is also unethical for a patient to not be given medication that would treat their illness if it is available. Any comments that are supportive of stigma will be removed. I appreciate your understanding!

[@leonardglass3785]

Hey Doc! quick question, im a psych tech out in california and i want to become a Psychiatrist, how would i go about that? If you could get back to me that would be great

[@DoktoraJackie]

hi Leonard!! Wonderful! The next step would be to complete your pre-med requirements, attend medical school and then apply for psychiatry residency :) Let me know what other questions you have!