The REAL Story Of How I Got Into Med School

Hey, guys! I know that a lot of you have been requesting a video of my pre-med or med school journey. Although I have unique pre med experience as I did an accelerated 7-year program, there is still a lot of insight for me to share with you,. This video covers everything from high school to college all the way to med school. Basically how I got into medical school and my premed journey.
Initially, this video was over 2 hours long and we were able to cut it down to 20 minutes so I can expect for you to have some questions left unanswered. Leave me your medical school questions and comments down below as you know I love to respond to them in my monthly videos.
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[@erinelby]

After hearing your story , I couldn't love your philosophy towards life more. Being positive, experiencing everything and loving your own career are things you teach me in this video clip. Though I am not a doctor, I think your suggestions are suitable for every job. Thanks for sharing your life with us. Looking forward to watching your next video!

[@erinelby]

Actually I have watched this video for three times, I still love the part when you talk about "being human". No matter what your career is, showing true emotion is not always unacceptable, as long as you show it in a proper way. On the other hand, showing emotion means you care about your job, not because you have no other choice but to do this. Thanks for liking my comment, and thank you for making great videos. Love from Taiwan!

[@merumerudayo]

Hello, fellow Taiwanese

[@christinescratchy9801]

yay taiwan!

[@crystalmejia2394]

erine

[@dhaliwalsahib1931]

Sir what were your major in college

[@astutz5755]

"I wasn't the most studious kid in high school" "I would sit down and memorize pages word for word"

[@arabswag7483]

The other quote he referenced when he was in middle school

[@annabella2748]

Being studious is a relative issue haha

[@ElizabethGonzalez-sk7jk]

😂

[@alexavasquez1992]

That was his dad making him do that, and in middle school lol

[@siddharthnandi8567]

memorizing isn't the same as studying.

[@DokterOnCall]

One of my reason of becoming a doctor is because a friend told me that i will not survive in med school. Now he’s no longer in med school and i’m stuck being an actual doctor.

[@berrydemir7]

Good Job! Don't let someone take you down, show them you're strong! 😊😉

[@saysHotdogs]

Got dammit 😂

[@keikodriscoll6135]

I’m stuck being an actual doctor 😂 atleast you got there though friend! 👍

[@jeonsayeoll2555]

Well done doctor!👏

[@alexamendez1889]

Dokter On Call 👏🏼👏🏼that’s awesome!!

[@teonabaraboiu2295]

I'm only a highschool student and I don't even want to have a career in medicine, but everything you said here is such valuable advice... I'll come back to this video. You'll probably never see this comment, but thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@beamed7008]

Where are you now?

[@Whatevernamelol]

@@beamed7008still in high school probably

[@groovyguru7309]

He may not see it, but we did. Keep on going my man! What ever you do, do it with a love for the process.

[@bhavnadhillon1917]

Retail worker: how fitted do you want your shirt? Doctor mike: yes

[@gar_breamd]

"How tight do you want your shirt to be?" "Yes."

[@beautifullykayla]

teaghost how is he not uncomfortable😂

[@lumi2798]

@@beautifullykayla he does sometimes. He's thick so it's hard for him to find perfect firing clothes

[@ebtihalali5012]

He's cute.. I liked him

[@inasiman26yearsago56]

Ya basta, no?

[@usnrnurse]

Just jealous!

[@stijndhane9821]

This guy definitely washes his hands before and after showering

[@May-yt4bq]

I do too... what's so wrong with that ? lol always wondered...

[@lamiah.2938]

@@May-yt4bq same like I wash my hands before n after shower lol it feels funny n weird if I dont

[@lamiah.2938]

@@May-yt4bq same like I wash my hands before n after shower lol it feels funny n weird if I dont

[@animapringleot7381]

Jesus calm down Satan

[@animapringleot7381]

I dont know if you guys watched the roast video 😂

[@someoneofexitance6907]

I stress out before every test, and as much as i study i keep forgetting everything😭

[@keirahealy7082]

SAME you’re not alone!!

[@TeddyBearBowen]

Maybe it's good to look up/try out different study methods. Flash cards are a good way yes. Maybe quizlet helps? Basically, you can fill in the things you need to learn or memorize and it will repeat until you get it right (and later on repeat it again to see if you remember it). But it is also good to study in parts and not 'binge study' the night before (I know a lot do it and for some it works), but it helps you to remember these things in the long term. Overall, my teachers kept saying to keep a calm or positive mindset. Maybe that helps? I don't like giving false hope, but little reminders such as 'you can do this' or 'you're half way there' won't hurt :D♥ good luck with your studies!!

[@erinlake5996]

Today, I got accepted to the same combined BS/DO program at NYIT as Dr. Mike!! Your videos are truly been an inspiration, and I look forward to all your videos in the future! Thank you for everything you do for the community and your KZbin channel!

[@naufilfaruqi2904]

Hey, just wondering how your experience with it is? I got accepted as well and was wondering how difficult it is, if you genuinely enjoy the classes you take, and how the environment (especially the other students in the program) is?

[@kanwalraja466]

How is ur program going on, please guide, how difficult it is

[@WhoIsBraden]

@@kanwalraja466 bump

[@leiciKeksfan]

Congrats 🥳🥳

[@tricearabuli7657]

congratulations i hope its going well so far

[@cherylrose6022]

One flex and that shirt is done

[@rhizomove6631]

Hopefully!

[@kiyoponnn]

@@rhizomove6631 lol

[@Scorpen]

Rhizomatic Movement sexist af

[@AmritaGopal]

No one’s complaining 😏

[@nihalmohammed6674]

@@AmritaGopal haha, I see what you did there 😂😂

[@simon1581]

I’ve never been jealous of a tie before...

[@ikramrafi6481]

lmaoooo

[@maureenmedina5216]

I want this comment to become famous!!!

[@jillhammer1243]

SAME

[@mjackstewart]

Dat chest tho ...

[@martinpeyron2266]

Haha

[@crystaleldredge6010]

Saw this video four years ago and I felt like I found my purpose. Three years of premed down now and going into my senior year. Thank you, truly.

[@kianawilcox253]

That’s wonderful, thank you for finding such a valuable purpose and fulfilling it. Congrats ♥️

[@edking8552]

March 2024. Your comment shows it has been a year since you posted. How's it going? Did you make it? I'm rooting for you!! 🤩

[@x941bri_]

I just want to encourage everyone here, it’s NEVER TOO LATE to go to school. To put your education first. I’m 21 and just starting prerequisites for med school. I knew someone who went to med school at 50 years old. it’s never too late, be determined, be strong and do it!

[@aryan7767]

i am so nervous. i am one month in but idk man i genuinely slack too much and take it too lightly

[@maryamonur1160]

@@aryan7767 it has been year how r u doing now?

[@aryan7767]

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[@protected_by_grace24]

Thank you for this i needed it🙏🏿

[@strawverymilktae1280]

what a coincidence. I'm just starting perquisites for med school too and I'm 21 and yess it's never exactly too late

[@cwstheflash9620]

what did doctor mike tell the med student ? CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS

[@isabelahidalgo8850]

CW's The Flash HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I'm dying

[@muhdhaziq244]

CW's The Flash lol i’m laughing so hard😂

[@evyevyeva2552]

Questions questions questions, chEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS CHEST COMPRESSIONS

[@odeleya1768]

Run Dr Mike... Run!

[@alxrnexlj]

CW's The Flash lol (btw love ur name)

[@skyes7604]

This is the *perfect* example of beauty with brains.

[@SunnyRoseShine]

miss smiles!! ...and heart❤

[@debbiesaha]

I'm sorry, can we talk about Adderall use and abuse in medical schools & the profession Dr. Mike? This quote "This is the perfect example of beauty with brains" reminded me about the reality and pressures associated with a medical career and the profession in the US. Not all that glitters is real gold these days, especially on social media and instagram. I don't want everyone to lose their self-confidence. While I'm not saying anyone uses, I'm know many in medical school know about the perfectly legal Adderall epidemic going on in this country and profession. www.self.com/story/adderall-the-get-ahead-drug www.nytimes.com/2016/10/16/magazine/generation-adderall-addiction.html

[@idontgivetwoshizzles6647]

YES Q U E E N

[@truelegend816]

Michael scofield/Wentworth Miller

[@231mac]

Sexist!!!

[@courtneymilner6062]

I gave up on College before I got diagnosed with ADHD now that I’m medicated I can’t wait to go back...I’m hoping to go on to graduate school for psychology to be a forensic psychologist. Thanks for making higher education seem like an achievable goal ❤️ you’re definitely a big inspiration Mike

[@quedugar408]

You're the best candidate to help someone. Life experience.

[@wisdomok99]

I am an Immigrant non english speaker, I passed my Dental Boards and soon going to start 2yr advanced program in Dental school at age 38. I can not imagine doing anything else in my life.

[@JitinMisra]

Just wondering where you are in life now ?

[@raheleyong499]

honestly the most useful 20 mins of my life

[@teaxtae5619]

r a h e l same

[@brooklynlewis5080]

r a h e l preach.

[@localhuman3064]

Same

[@morganbookarate1121]

Dr mike: *sneeze * Shirt: oH nO nOt AgAiN

[@bruhianna1139]

Morgan The Hippogriff ur pfp fits 😂😂

[@sippingteawithkingg6213]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@verniellove891]

Your profile pictures is perfect for this

[@32BitJunkie]

That is an unreal level of commitment. The memorizing, fast tracking med school, committing so hard to the residencies and even the current diet... Idk what's driving you but it's pretty powerful. And rare.

[@yazzazy0]

3.5 in high school: piecce of cake 3.5 in college: very hard

[@sirmant1651]

if 3.5 in high school is hard for me then I'm screwed for university

[@jordynsmith3977]

@@sirmant1651It’s all hard, spend the time studying, making connections, and asking for help even when you don’t need it. You got this.👍🏽

[@stevebmx46]

You’d be a great professor if you ever chose to teach. You’re very efficient at explaining complex ideas.

[@shekinanita]

Steve Suprise yeah!?

[@ivi122]

Steve Suprise I agree. He explained everything so well and has a great aura. The only problem is how can you concentrate with her professor like him LOL I’ll be daydreaming if you know what I mean

[@stevenchen4710]

But all his student gonna all over him

[@addie-eileenpaige6460]

I think he does teach med students on rotations.

[@aaroncheung2542]

Dr Mike was lucky to have his father. We are lucky enough to have Dr Mike.

[@brendanlarsen859]

Handsome, bilingual, Dr, Sensitive soul, ripped, celebrity. It's people like Dr Mike that just make all other men look bad haha

[@catcat-df5oi]

He's like a father to us:D

[@user-ky7pm7sk8g]

NOT RELATED BUT HI THERE, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REPENT, BUT SOON IT WILL BE. YOU’RE NOT PROMISED TOMORROW, REPENT AND ACCEPT JESUS AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR. JOHN 14:6, JESUS SAID TO HIM, “I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE; NO ONE COMES TO THE FATHER BUT BY ME. ACTS 4:12, AND THERE IS SALVATION IN NO ONE ELSE, FOR THERE IS NO OTHER NAME UNDER HEAVEN GIVEN AMONG MEN BY WHICH WE MUST BE SAVED. DON’T DIE WITHOUT ACCEPTING JESUS IN YOUR LIFE, IT’S A FEARFUL THING TO ENTER A “CHRIST-LESS” ETERNITY. GOD IS LOVING, MERCIFUL AND FORGIVING. HE'S STILL WAITING FOR YOU TO COME BACK HOME TO HIM!!🥰 THE LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK, BE PREPARED FOR HIS SECOND COMING, HE WOULD LOVE TO BE WITH YOU IN HEAVEN FOREVER!!🥰

[@shivi1642]

@@user-ky7pm7sk8g stop spreading your religion you dont see other people with different religions do this

[@blankdiamond]

@@user-ky7pm7sk8g shut up not everyone believes in god. God is the reason there is no equality.

[@pumpkimpiemc5654]

I've dealing with depression for quite some time, I gotta say I'm losing scores on my mock tests and making me more depressed. I know I've other options as a career but I can never see my self in future other than a doctor I want to practice medicine. I'm from India and here NEET is the biggest competitive exam to get into and undergraduate medical course. What I basically want to say is you inspired me. I was dealing with so much anxiety that I lost interest in basically everything. but you made me remember what my dreams were. Thank you

[@OmkarkaleW]

going thru same things btw what r u doing now ? u got GMC huh .

[@alaina4130]

I'd really love to go into a medical career. Chances are not a surgeon, but I'd love to be a doctor in some way. I've really only just started highschool, so I don't really understand all the routes or classes I'd have to take just yet. The only worries for me are, 1) what specifically do I want to pursue? All I know is I'd like to be a doctor. yikes. And 2) the cost. Colleges would take a lot of money and I don't want to have any student loan debt.

[@katherinedobias7499]

No matter what field of study you pursue, there's always going to be some student loan debt. My famiy used our savings to pay for my first and second year, i had to work and use grants and loans to pay for 3rd and 4th year, including my master's. Then you just pay it back little by little every month just like any visa or line of credit

[@archieliladocoughty2025]

I am slightly younger and I am pretty much in the same situation as you

[@alaina4130]

so an update on this comment…. ive decided to pursue mortuary science, being a mortician seems just fine to me.

[@shamarsimmons7327]

@@katherinedobias7499 Not everyone has student loan debt

[@katherinedobias7499]

@@shamarsimmons7327 that would be nice. I live in a place where everyone has debt whether student loan, visa, credit card, etc.

[@luismanuel-tena]

I would love to see a video with you and your dad talking about medicine. That'd be amazing!

[@robertbarack1827]

Dad be amazing xD

[@dazzlemasseur]

Son be amazing Awwww I really thought that'd work * sadface *

[@tahreekeinqalabeislam64]

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[@granola1210]

Yesss

[@gamingplayz2674]

Tailor *how tight do you want your shirt to be* Doctor Mike *YES*

[@millymay3553]

its so nice how even though this was posted 2017 dr mike still likes comments :D

[@sycamore0765]

Gosh i thought i was the only one😂😆

[@carminabermudo950]

Oh gosh you have 666 likes

[@Kate98755]

Like my skin please

[@summer-nt3fe]

@@Kate98755 huh....

[@MissMarisa7Beauty]

You just motivated me SO MUCH to be my own person in my health science field. I wanna be smart, hardworking and so frickin in love with my profession. Thank you thank you thank you

[@takingchances92]

I'm so glad you said that part about medicine being a community. Even in nursing school we had "gunners." I never understood putting others down in school or showing someone up. Some people just don't realize they're going to end up working together as a team after graduation. I was the study group creator in nursing school and found it was easier and more fun to learn as a group and quiz each other on content (snacks included obvi). It was super helpful to learn how my classmates study and tips for studying more effectively. Boards are hard, but having a study buddy makes it easier.

[@syahmidehearty9649]

Dr Mike : *talks about his efforts and journey to med school passionately and in full story-telling mode* People in the comments section : hIs sHirT gOnNa riPpeD oUt

[@djg735]

Syahmi Dehearty seriously, it amazes me how some people look for anything to tear a person down. I’m so happy for this guy. Good for you Dr. Mike!

[@nathalieoz4596]

Or just plain thirst like CHILL TF OUT

[@viankaquintana2878]

he taught me more in 20 minutes than my advisors and counselors did in my whole life. GOD BLESS

[@rookieman329]

I had to pause for a lot of time to think about my life choices

[@2Lovelifedaily]

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[@denaenaeee]

vianka quintana RIGHTTT

[@denisepuerner8657]

So true!!

[@dazzlemasseur]

Same And I'm not even in medicine I'm in massage therapy.

[@CircleB-ig9mk]

...."Approach each test as an obstacle that's immediately in front of you, that you need to surpass." OUTSTANDING advice!!!

[@julielu7797]

I started Pharmacy school 4 years ago when you posted this video. I am graduating next May but I plan to pursue medical school after that and it’s extremely daunting because I am already going to be 27 years old by then. After hearing you talk I feel much more motivated because I cannot imagine doing anything else with my life. I love medicine and I am highly curious about our body and the way that it works. I also listened to your video on the difference between MDs and DOs and after that I am seriously considering DO school. Thank you for sharing!

[@herrscherofgay]

are u doing medicine now?

[@brittanyzwerk3234]

"you can't bury your head in a book for four years and forget society exists." Introvert in nursing school: Challenge Accepted!

[@diamonddust1515]

I don’t mind doing that tbf

[@daniyasoni8232]

Truuu Not only nurses but med school peeps too...

[@BombshElle_7]

🤣

[@mafumafuisakitty3498]

I relate to this on another level 👁👄👁 I'm extremely introverted

[@FableCountry]

i'm getting my master's in computer science while working full-time with two kids. you bet i can forget society exists. i'm basically in quarantine already, lol.

[@andrub5204]

Im 22 yo, I was studying something else and left everything to try med school, it was such a hard decision bc I knew itd take a lot of time, courage and effort to actually become a doctor but after studying something I wasnt passionate about I realized how much I craved to help people and save lives, so I started all over again, no matter what people said about my age. What Im learning is: Time goes really fast when you focus. My first year in med school is almost over, Im enjoying every chapter I read, I couldnt be any happier. This speech means a lot to me, thank you for your words. Medicine is where my heart belongs.

[@cherryketket]

I dropped out of college on my 3rd year, was studying English. Totally hated it and it started affecting my physical and mental health. There was only a bunch of people who understood my decision, and to this day, some think that it was a bad idea cause I'm the only who's not a graduate in my family. Am currently studying to be a pre-primary school teacher, it doesn't pay so well here, in Mauritius, and the same people who discouraged me from quitting college are the ones to not appreciate that I found my calling. But I think, enough with the haters, am doing my thing regardless of what it might take. And am planning on bringing some reforms in the teaching methods here. So yeah, power to me, and power to you, for knowing where our hearts are, and doing the right moves at the right time. 🎈

[@rohithkumar8708]

I'm in 3rd year of med school , i started when i was like 17, my roommate is 23 or something and he started med school along with me..so it's never late. my father actually dropped out of another course to do medicine because he couldn't do some other course when he really wanted medicine . it's never late, it's a risky move, but you made it and you succeeded, it's a win

[@evelinj5547]

I’m a sophomore in high school who’s going to be a future surgeon!! I’ve always wanted to be a a doctor but young me always thought women couldn’t be surgeons lol i don’t know why😂. Anyways I’m a determined student who’s absolutely excited for college and med school. I love every single thing about it and there’s nothing yet that has made me think about dropping this future! Hopefully I make it thorough❤️

[@himawarihyugamd3103]

Me tooo

[@himawarihyugamd3103]

I m facing alot of troubles

[@jph290]

I love hearing about your experiences. It shows the kind of person you are when you do a video like this, explaining what you did and giving advice for the future generation. Keep on doing you!

[@Crasian95]

Your storytelling and description/explanations are amazing and well done. Like i really sat here looking and listening to you for 20+ minutes and didn't get bored or lose attention. Usually ppl would put pop up pictures and/or animation to keep the video lively and entertaining, but you didnt and still kept me interested. You're awesome Dr. Mike

[@hotpotato9149]

Props to your dad Mike, SERIOUSLY.

[@GlamourJassi]

Props to his shirt more honestly

[@rookieman329]

@@GlamourJassi what his shirt is going through must be harder than any pre-med journey

[@appleslover]

And much thanks for the sexy efforts

[@Noosh_noot]

I"M A CAT AND I'm actually kinda fine

[@hellonics7383]

Not related, but I really like your icon lol I love Maria Callas

[@celinebaiocco5642]

how the heck do you manage youtube and a full time doctor

[@matthewmedeiros5533]

Celine Baiocco Possamai putting out a video takes minutes..

[@Pyccan]

No it really doesn't. Don't underestimate the effort and time it takes to produce regular videos.

[@skatardrummer1]

With the amount of editing and takes he puts into these videos, he's either spending a lot of time on them himself or getting help. I've noticed from his videos he has friends help with the camera stuff quite often.

[@rosemariegauthier]

i'm pretty sure he has a whole team who does all the editing and the filming which is the longest part of making videos

[@andrewbhudasuwan6753]

hahahaha, minutes.... Please tell me that was a sarcastic response

[@zmite6114]

I love how his advice applies to school and college in general

[@jaymusic3274]

I love how transparent he's being about his experiences. It makes you feel like you can do it too :)

[@butokubedinah4569]

My mom fell incredibly I'll when I was 10-12 and the doctors that were available to us at that time were not right... They prescribed the wrong medications which agrevated her condition. It started out as high blood pressure, then stomach ulcer than an "unknown disease" and they sent my mom home. As a child and the oldest, since my dad wasn't around at that time I had to take care of her and my little sister. That time I was forced to grow up faster. I had to cook, clean and wash and all that stuff my mom would do I also missed a lot of school days for this reason. I remember I used to wake up in the middle of the night and put my hand on my mom's forehead to check her temperature, I would lose sleep just to make sure she was okay. That motivated me because I was scared of losing my mom. When she got better I thought about all the other kids whose moms have passed because the doctors couldn't help enough... I wanted to be the one who helps in a way... I wanted to make sure to be involved in that whole process. This is why I want to be a doctor...🤗

[@deahalis7933]

That is such a good reason and you could totally use it in a personal statement. I hope you're all doing better now.

[@lolaadam3788]

This. This is amazing. Best of luck, and u got this

[@katherinehetu5717]

I could say the same with me actually, my father fell ill I didn’t need to take care of siblings and my dad but he did go to the hospital and needed a triple bypass surgery, the doctors that took care of my dad weren’t the best. They wanted my father to go back to work when he was clearly not ready and his scars weren’t healed properly and my dad was doing a very physical job. He ended up getting a heart attack and passed away almost 2 years ago. From that day I want to become a surgeon and try to help the people in need since I don’t want anyone going though what I’ve been through. We have almost the same reason why we want to be a doctor, this is the first time someone has close to the same story that I have. 😁

[@zeljkameznaric6047]

An amazing boy's story! Your Mum had an angel... God bless you!!!!!!

[@walterreichard67]

You got this!!

[@braininflightmode6432]

Watching this while procrastinating studying for a med school exam ... oops

[@NJ-vw7tf]

plau pagei how fitting

[@aymanalwaqzah3598]

STUUUUUUDDYYY

[@margaretteannerosales5975]

HAHAHAHA

[@chlobotai]

how did it go?

[@jerrinreji3214]

how did it go?

[@laurannedaniel-simon7745]

Hey Dr. Mike ! Thank you so so so much for this video. I am a medical student in France and it was extremely interesting to learn how medicine studies are in the U.S. . It's always a pleasure to watch your enthusiasm and how passionate you are about medicine. Your video really motivated me to learn my next class ! Have a nice day !!

[@adbts24]

Thank you Dr.Mike for explaining the hurdles to reach where you are today, respect at it's highest👏👏

[@leot7]

Well if this medical thing ever falls through for you, you could always take up motivational speaking.

[@georgiion1684]

medical THING? He is already a specialist.

[@Inescapable]

Georgi Ion It was sarcasm

[@itsjane23]

Or modeling

[@JR-ju3kj]

With those looks, if he wanted to and if he was good at it, he could be a leading man-actor in movies or even a male model. But I`m glad he`s a doctor and doing what he loves-and he is clearly very passionate about the field of medicine. Society needs more doctors.

[@JJ-yu6og]

Or, modeling shirts

[@bushraabdi2030]

I'm a pre-med student ..this video helped me so much thankz doctor Mike for the positivity you are literally the positivity itself.

[@sahithiyarlagadda1424]

Hey ARMY!!💜

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Hey sup

[@yoosufmoosa273]

Jkheyy

[@kaplayzviola6333]

KOOKIE 💜🥺

[@zapstarfr]

It's great that you're pursuing medicine but...Ew BTS fans

[@krishia5814]

Thank you for sharing your experiences, beliefs in life and giving a high regard for your chosen profession/career. More power and wisdom, Doc Mike! 💖 - from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@aubreesummerhays2616]

I wish you were my brother but hear me out I am stage 4 cancer survivor berkitts lymphoma, I have mosaic turners syndrome and hashimotos and severe hearing loss and having someone like you would make me feel so much safer and better . Thank you for genuinely caring about people

[@vladaling219]

me : I want to be a neurosurgeon !!!! my grades : nah fam you're gonna be a Wendy's cashier edit: YOU GUYS - famous on youtube comments or whuteva, my grades are getting better!!!

[@catherinejoyvillarta6655]

you can do it!

[@vladaling219]

@@catherinejoyvillarta6655 i hope i can!!!!

[@somi4573]

My grades tell me I'm on my way to becoming a Starbucks barista😎🤡

[@sakina6645]

same here

[@rachelwheeler5549]

holy hell this is me af. ive never laughed so hard at a comment

[@juanpotato1293]

Hearing your dad’s story gave me hope that I can still enter medicine at 27. ❤️

[@noface6002]

Fighting 🧚‍♀️💕

[@mightyzues89]

27? THATS SO YOUNG, YOU U GOT THIS

[@erweber]

Juan, you'll get this. I'm 33 and still considering doing it after my 35. If it's your dream, there's no limits to make it real.

[@chanterelledesign8310]

I am 27 now, and still need an undergrad, still gonna try.

[@ayaan-co2vz]

If u wanna finish at 34

[@ryanbozzhoglaraway2369]

Dr mikes philosophy on the tests is something I’ve done to become a well rounded high school student. He might not read this but I really appreciate this message from you, Dr. Mike!

[@mattbown]

"I wanna make a difference in the world and science falls in my skillset." When you said that, it gave me chills. That answer connected me internally. I am going to seriously consider looking into med school. I graduate from undergrad in may, but It's never too late.

[@forteastro6996]

Not everyone needs to be doctor. What he said is true; you have the patient vs the board/x as other profession. Regardless, Finished grad school in environmental engineering, making a difference in geospatial and water quality. I prefer to clean what people naturally pollute and protect human health.

[@Im0nJupiter]

My opinion has always been that if I have the ability to achieve, it is my obligation to society to achieve it. I want to reach the absolute limit of my abilities and apply it to something moral

[@dinaaldawoody4576]

I uploaded the video so that I could always hear it .. You cheered me a lot after this. Thank you.

[@smellamyblake8352]

I went into it for the right reasons( I love medicine, love science, want to help people, ect), I just didn't realize how stressful it would be or how bad I was at chemistry. I've struggled with a host of mental health issues all my life and they probably will continue for the rest of my life(I've been on meds and in therapy since the age of 9, I am now 21, I'm thinking is going to be lifelong). Medical school would kill me. After that I was considering either nursing or speech therapy, eventually I decided on speech therapy. I hope to graduate with my bachelor's in the spring of 2023 and then head to grad school.

[@jonathansellers793]

Bruh I started worring about my MCAT at 15

[@twsanay5137]

Jonathan Sellers I’m 14 and I’m stressing about it

[@jonathansellers793]

Lovely Sana bruh

[@harshpreetkaur6884]

Lovely Sana same

[@cloutcloud8870]

bruh I’m 12

[@christopherliamsvabrasmuss7972]

Bruh im 4

[@nurindarwisyah7012]

i just got accepted into a medical school and I'm really nervous 😬 thanks for this video!

[@harubaru4912]

nurindarwisyah CONGRATS!!!

[@nurindarwisyah7012]

@@harubaru4912 thank you!!!

[@meher0483]

Omgggggg yay congratulations

[@tsexquisitebeautyandhealth424]

Congratulation💥💣💥 which medical school are you going to and how much are fees?

[@nurindarwisyah7012]

@@meher0483 Thank youuu!!

[@lornaearl2572]

This video is helpful for any college student. I'm a literature student and I am gaining so much advice from this video. Thank you for the motivation ❤ and wonderful story.

[@jimmykcchung8091]

You're not just sharing your story, but giving some tips for us in term of how to make a right choice for our future career and how to prepare for the interview. It help me a lot, thank you so much!

[@jjjjjd9585]

27 never looked so good 😍

[@TheOfficialLC1991]

he is the same age as me, makes me question what I've been doing in my life. Certified Personal Trainer but working in Retail....want to study science but need the money which is why i'm in retail. Need to change this :\

[@dinky..]

Remember we all have different starting points. Don't beat yourself up and use him as inspiration. Good luck with your science study! I want to go on an anatomy course but can't afford it right now. So I'm learning a lot from secondhand books and yt videos so that when I do the course I'm likely to be more successful :)

[@TheOfficialLC1991]

It is a great opportunity to use your time wisely & study what you may learn in the course. That way you're ahead. I used that same tactic with my Health & Fitness course & people saw I knew what I was talking about. Good luck with your future successes, friend :)

[@dinky..]

PRINCE_LC best of luck to you too :)

[@vince7735]

Well, he did say his entire family are doctors. We can look at someone like him and say he alone was responsible for his success but there's more to it: family influence and support plays a huge role, good nutrition for brain development etc. As he was saying, school shouldn't be your entire life and your job shouldn't be *your* entire life. Enjoy your life and give 100% in everything you do, even if you are working in retail. It's a great opportunity to learn about customers and a business which can be parlayed into your work as a personal trainer.

[@abialston8476]

I’ve never seen someone so in love with their career and the way Mike talks about life with such enthusiasm and willingness to grow and constantly learn more is honestly so refreshing and encouraging

[@jahdielgaray9650]

This is actually the best, most honest, most informational video about Med school I have seen. Thanks for taking the time. I have always said I wanted to be a doctor and there have been times I have been doubtful because it is such a long road to the career. However the more I think about it the less I see myself doing anything else.

[@katiechestnut4083]

Amen to going into a career of any kind to help people and not for the money! Thank you Dr. Mike!

[@Marukisu15]

A Doctor at 27. This fellow is for sure very gifted, a genius.

[@sabcam2000]

my sister became doctor at 24.

[@Marukisu15]

The Light Even better, that’s awesome. She’s incredibly gifted. I’m sure you and your family are proud of her.

[@567xxs]

Ill have just turned 26 when I become one in 2021 :)

[@suugarnspice]

he's a DO...not an MD LOL two different things

[@somgsbhutia1677]

Lol my brother was a doctor at 30

[@hoseaamos9667]

2020 I want to become a Doctor. I will come back here if I am officially a Doctor. Help me God😇

[@tammyjones9182]

Good luck

[@aileenvillalta5322]

You got this!

[@jess.0J]

We believe in you!!

[@sharonst490]

You can do it!! Go ahead and get your dreams! ❤

[@smolbean5845]

So do I but maybe a vet will be better for me as you can see from my profile

[@coltonfo978]

I feel like a mini you because so far we've had the same EXACT story so far. although I am only in high school, I actually decided I wanted to go into the medical field as well, not by this video but this video helped give me an idea of how it will be going forward. Thanks for the great content! Have a great day!

[@lifecolors4250]

I wanna become a doctor to change people's live to save it and make it better if not to the best

[@adamheyrend9987]

Could you do a video about financial aid, grants, or other financial help available for medical students? Also were you daunted by prospective loan costs when you started? Haha, that seems more scary than books and rotations.

[@shannasalvatore2631]

I'm in pre-med currently, but I've talked to advisors on loans and paying for life through med school. Med school it's self doesn't cost 300k+, it's the extra money you pull included that makes it that high. They know a med student can NOT work, so they include everything: rent, electric, water, food, clothing, car, insurance.. ect., in your tuition. The advice from my advisor to pay it back is to live off of my residency income for the first two years out of residency and that will leave me loan free. Therefore, I'll be making around 230k a year out of residency, but I'll live off of 75k (a little more then residency) and that leaves the rest of my income to pay off the loans.

[@MB-es6sd]

Yes this! Please! I have a biochem degree and would love to go into medicine but I’m so scared of being 100,000’s in debt lol 😂

[@blemast]

@@shannasalvatore2631 you get it, very good. Thank you

[@stephenfreire]

Yes, I agree. Please make a video about finances for a medical student, if you can. Thank you, Dr. Mike.

[@geniustonguetechnology4786]

Yes please do make a video about this!

[@RiverDogRun]

I got one B+ and two A- in college (UCLA), and the rest were A+ or A. I studied for the MCAT by getting paid to take lecture notes for physics and chemistry undergraduate courses at UCLA. I was the top of my class in medical school. My secret? I studied my butt off. It really doesn't take a genius to become a doctor.

[@ineedsomeinput3583]

youngsatchmo what do you mean by getting paid to take lecture notes

[@aztiray_123]

Fellow bruin here 🐻

[@goodstuff4430]

I have a few C's. How screwed am I?

[@frankybaybay8672]

mn javed c’s get degrees

[@gymkim2193]

franky baybay D's get degrees

[@nabanitabarua5613]

I just loved the fact that your father took efforts to tute you and study with you. It is very helpful when children are young and that allows children to have a good reading /studying discipline.

[@PunkyNerd]

I wish doctors were as passionate about their jobs as you seem to be. I’ve watched my parents deal with the worst and most jaded medical professionals over the years. As of late, my father is going through heart failure and just seeing how some of the younger doctors seem more knowledgeable but also just more compassionate about his condition. Others (mostly older doctors) look at my dad like just another number, basically an expiration date. I’m really hoping the newer generation of doctors and medical professionals are going to take their job’s more seriously. I feel like it’s a career that desperately needs compassionate, extraordinary individuals.

[@mwongelimutua7794]

I'm in Med school and all I can say is wow. Sometimes I just want to give up but then I remember why I started it in the first place. I am in 4th year

[@walidzein1]

Just wait until you start with residency, you gonna hate your life

[@arabswag7483]

Wolf u can’t even be focusing on hate while being working hard?

[@carla_2fab476]

Taene Zeze keep pushing . You’re almost done...YOU GOT THIS👍🏾🧡

[@idontgivetwoshizzles6647]

Keep going queen/king! We all believe in youuu

[@keikodriscoll6135]

Keep moving forward! Your hard work and dedication will pay off

[@SamLumba]

I graduated BS Pharmacy (a 4 years course) then go to medical school right after I graduated. Now i'm a 4th year medical student (clerkship/clinical internship/junior intern) here in the philippines. Now its lockdown we were pulled out in the hospital after 9 months ( because of our safety we are not yet licensed doctors without having hazard pay yet or insurance if something happens to us because of covid 19, and our university is liable if something happens) of straight duties without absent, tho I have still 3 months rotations left. Now i'm preparing for my revalida exam to spare my time and to be productive somehow. Being honest with you all, for the past 24 days of being self isolated, living in my apartment alone and far from family resulting to depression and unproductivity. Now i'm watching your vids to feed my passion again and not to lose my track. Medicine is very stressful, and challenging. That's why it's very interesting and inspiring to continue this craziest career in the world every day. Medicine is a lifetime learning and passion. Keep pushing guys!

[@tabethathomas8323]

Sam Lumba keep up the good work! Keep your chin up, the world needs more passionate, determined doctors like you will be I’m sure!

[@VanquishR]

My mom is a DNP working for a private prison that has just recently been hit with Covid-19. The stress that my mother and her coworkers feel is unimaginable; everyone is constantly worried about spreading the disease to their family and losing someone. However, they still go to work and keep risking their lives every day. I respect my mom so much for taking risks and saving people's lives. Covid-19 has really affected the healthcare industry a lot, but thank you for being a passionate doctor that is willing to help. I'm aspiring to go into the field of psychiatry to help people in a different way, but I still highly respect every other type of doctor!

[@adiksadiatabs]

siomai, embutido, coco jam. pa mine na lang po.

[@herc1067]

Hey man I'm from the Philippines as well, currently a pharmacy freshman, how did pharmacy prepare you for MCAT? Did u make time and review for subjects that aren't in pharmacy?

[@SamLumba]

@@herc1067 as a pharmacy student before we have no time to study for mcat/nmat cause of too much workload before graduation, too much stressed for board exam. I took the pharmacy boards while im having loads of exams as a medical student. My luck is too high for nmat/mcat I cannot suggest you that. that's why if you have spare time now use it wisely cause i didn't have discipline before. Godbless

[@ihartmichaeljackson1]

To be that level headed as a young person is wonderful! I believe we are around the same age and I love your reasons for being a doctor!

[@emmal2529]

Thank you for making these videos explaining how all these schools and processes work it really helps as whenever something comes up that seems difficult for me, my brain messes with me and makes me feel really useless and I’ve wanted to be a doctor for a while now but my brain always makes me think I’m not good enough and it’s unreachable but I’m trying really hard and your videos really help ❤️❤️

[@dianason2712]

Oh man, listening to your dad's teaching method is a staple Russian parenting right there. Which is while tough can be very rewarding later on.

[@OmANnIe]

Diana Son + Very much agree Diana. I'm very hard on my kids with school, being respectful, etc. I've had many people over the years tell me I'm too hard on them. My children are now 16 and 12. We have a very close and loving relationship and they're so respectful of others, especially to me and they're kind, smart, genuinely good kids. I always say how lucky I got. They're still so young and we've hit bumps in the road and continue to grow as a family but I couldn't be more proud or feel more blessed. People always compliment me on how respectful they are, it always makes me feel proud. We're not perfect at all but I couldn't be more proud of them💜

[@iwnunn7999]

You're about to bust out of that shirt

[@whidisyaputra3340]

I feel the same way

[@sofifi03]

Shhh no ones complaining

[@amaravictoronyeka6715]

@@sofifi03 lol you're funny

[@makingthemost338]

I'm with @Sophia lol

[@toomanynumbers3182]

Ain't no one complaining

[@danielschield5788]

I didnt know I respected you so much. But when you were talking about this I felt like a teacher was lecturing me.

[@vip5424]

The best 20 minutes and 35 seconds video on KZbin. That helped a lot thank you, because I am now at high school last years we call it VCE and I have chosen a particular subjects in the aim to study medicine. And after I watched this video it really helped understand what’s the future is hiding for me after I have chosen to go into medicines. Thank you.

[@joshuamoody3417]

Call me crazy but after he said, "I watched the lectures at an accelerated speed." I started watching this video at 1.5 speed. Frankly, I found it helpful, I talk fast naturally, and it's usually hard for me to slow down my speech. Hearing things at 1.5 speed, particularly videos, I think will actually help me in the future. Thank you for the amazing tip, Mike!

[@abialston8476]

I’m a naturally fast talker too and I always do that with lectures :)

[@stealthoscope3525]

Did this all through school and it saved me so much time!

[@abbyvanbrimmer9611]

I speed up the video when he said that too!!

[@maymonahoque7091]

Hahaa. I did the same 😂

[@measl]

*I would have **_killed_** to have had a resource like YT back in the 1970/1980s!*

[@rickydillon]

yes king keep the beard!

[@nouna8052]

Ricky Dillon y'all should date lol

[@ajaynegi5158]

How if he date Miranda Sings 😂

[@birdboi4833]

rrrrIIIICKKKYYYYYY

[@katiesee8099]

Rickyyyyyy

[@bubblegum570]

RICCCKKKLKKYYYYYY

[@katieftme]

I’m finishing up my undergrad in nursing. I’ve been an LPN for 6 years, and I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I started working in internal med. I love medicine so much. This really helped relieve my anxiety, I feel so overwhelmed. Thank you!

[@kateohara7674]

Thank you for sharing. It's nice to see someone so dedicated to helping others. You seem to truly care about the people you treat. I know my family doctor at times doesn't seem to I don't want to say no are but not care enough. He's the type that is in and out very quickly (which I hate) I sit and wait between getting there and then sitting in a room waiting for him and he's there for maybe 5mins it feels. Thanks for becoming a doctor. Wish you were here in Canada 😀

[@lollipopgumdropitlikeitsho5836]

i can watch his arms move for hours damn

[@ladyfaodail8163]

Tailoni Jenkins same

[@fogmachine8804]

me watching this at 16: wish me luck

[@sisme1384]

Sameee

[@sapphiralyons2448]

sameee im so ready to start my career as a doctor

[@sisme1384]

@@sapphiralyons2448 did you understand how he broke it down by saying how he applied for that program in highschool? If you did please explain it further to me😊

[@sapphiralyons2448]

sis me I think he was applying to certain programs you can take as a Highschool student to start early. but I think it honestly depends on where you live. if you want to join programs that can help you yk with getting started early you can do some research or even talk to a counselor when you go back to school or as you’re doing research call someone and speak to them to see what you have to do :)

[@sisme1384]

@@sapphiralyons2448 thank you 💙💙

[@thespicyrose]

Amazing video, Dr. Mike. Your energy and honesty are refreshing. My daughter wants to be a doctor and you are a great example for her to follow 🙏

[@Just_Rosey]

I know this is an older video, but I love these types of videos where you can just put headphone in and listen to the person talk about whatever while your doing something. Which is weird because I don’t really like podcast but I love going on KZbin and listening to KZbinrs stories especially yours!

[@TheArtsygirl12]

My dad did the exact same thing, he came from Egypt and went through medical school again in his 40s!!

[@anonn9058]

Fatema Salam that is amazing and really inspirational ❤️

[@SpinningTurtle66]

17:00 Don’t be the sort of person to tell people they’re doing something wrong, ask why they do something differently. You will learn instead of insult.

[@marudongrami]

It’s not just amazing advice for med school, they apply to anything you do in life. Thank you.

[@bublisoniyak6227]

Yeaa! It's surely long which I realised after almost completing the video!! It's so relatable now that I'm a first year student in a medical school... I wouldn't shift my mind at all through out the video. Hats off to you doctor! Respect!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@seethaldoki448]

I have watched literally over a hundred videos about medschool related stuff and have been confident sometimes that I can get through but utterly stressed and depressed other times. I am currently a senior in highschool, and I don't have the best grades, but hell I have been working my ass off trying to figure out how to succeed in school and applying to schools. This video literally brought me to tears; it is exactly what I needed to hear. It gave me hope- thank you so much.

[@ababybunny99]

Saaaaammeeee!!

[@jannahmac5371]

It’s crazy I’m in the same exact place as you rn 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@OmANnIe]

seethal doki + This was such an endearing comment. Hope you're doing well❣

[@cryptonsneaky]

You should probably get a tighter shirt

[@DoctorMike]

You should probably get a new joke

[@bryanbui2215]

DAMNNNNNNN

[@ashan4575]

It would be too distracting

[@bryanbui2215]

If he did, no one would pay attention to what he’s saying, only his thick abs

[@caralinane]

The Bosun Pipe hahahhahaha

[@aishamusthapha3150]

this is one of the most real talks I have heard

[@elisebowman4024]

I've been in love with hospitals since I was a little kid with a doctor father and all 5 of my siblings admitted for brain surgery (Chiari malformation, everyone was fine) and I'm on the road to becoming a doctor. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, I found it so inspiring!

[@aesthete7227]

*I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO BE*

[@jinismymom7272]

ThisIsNajma smh I see u everywhere

[@quon535]

Jin is My mom lmaoooo

[@paulawad9585]

get in real estate. u have to really love medicine to sacrifice so much of ur life into it. Plus if u apply yourself in real estate as much as med students do and for as long as they do to become doctors, I PROMISE u u will have way more money than u need. Plus u dont need to go into debt to do real estate :)

[@edgarflores10]

Invest your savings on the lottery

[@yovishcl2467]

*SAME*

[@cocotiks]

I'm in med school right now, and I'm watching this while procrastinating when I should be studying for an exam lol

[@1skyboi]

All the best!

[@drblossomjose]

SAAAAAAME. THIS IS SO ACCURATE I WANNA CRY

[@paulawad9585]

im taking step 1 next week i feel u my g :) just need to brush up on some cardio-embryo and repro-embryo :)

[@karenwillet3099]

lol same

[@elsagriselle7564]

cocotiks me too ;(

[@Cindypisces]

I really liked hearing your story. Very impactful and honest. I remember way back when I was in grade school I had to do 15 hours community service in order to receive confirmation in my catholic school. So I worked as a candy striper at a hospital. I like it so much I stayed 2 years volunteering and just for a hot second considering a career in medicine. But then I would see a lot of losses even as a volunteer because they would shift me around different departments. And I just realized it was just way too much for me and it wouldn’t be something I could handle. It’s not even anything that can be squeamish it was seeing the tragedies and the losses and you have to have stomach for that. It’s like what you touched upon you have to be human first before anything. Which is why I say and have always said even pre-Covid that those in the medical field are the real superheroes. I commend you truly because a lot of the tips and advice you gave really apply to a lot of fields. You have to love what you do or else you won’t be happy and success will be nil. Thank you for sharing.

[@alluragaris]

Doctor Mike, I loved that you talked so much about BEING HUMAN, verbalizing emotion. Interpersonal communication is so important. ♥️

[@jhopekpop7072]

This video reminded me why i want to pursue medicine, as an undergrad, i forgot what i was working towards. I love this so much!!

[@rebecca3975]

Jhope kpop good luck! I’m going into undergrad soon for pre med.

[@plummuff]

good luck, ARMY! You can do this!!

[@---rk9vl]

same