Why You Should Pick Internal Medicine [Salary, Lifestyle, Satisfaction]

[@DrumBoy728]

I'm leaning towards IM right now! I really like physiology and like the feeling of being a "complete" doctor with numerous specialty opportunities, if desired

[@TheMDJourney]

Welcome aboard!

[@DesA-hj7ms]

Why not ICU?

[@agd712]

@@DesA-hj7ms You do ICU after IM residency

[@areufkingkiddingme]

@@DesA-hj7ms icu is internal medicine

[@lauradaniels4725]

I am an RN considering a position in an Internal Medicine office and your video was VERY helpful. The videos done by Nurses were worthless. Great info here into the realm of IM and its Docs and much that is involved. Now I have a scope that helps me know that this would be a great work environment for me. Thanks

[@tarheelblue23198]

Dude we gotta blow you up on KZbin, everyone click and thumbs up and comment, more people NEED TO SEE YOU Extremely underrated. You've been consistently helping us for years now. Thanks for your commitment to putting out quality videos my man, you are much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@TheMDJourney]

Aww super nice of you. Enjoy the support 😊

[@edisontenecela2109]

Thank you for sharing your insights on internal medicine, it is much appreciated. As an incoming medical student, I often hear the negatives of IM which have in turn, made me think if there were any positives in the first place. This video is a clear sign and indicator that IM has much to offer. Thanks again!

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad this helped! Best of luck :)

[@szile8]

2nd year med student, Internal Med is on my (very early) list of residency interests! Thanks for your video, still have a long way to go but it’s nice to see some more context about this specialty

[@jasonlopez8499]

i love how you always have something popping out in your videos. i have ADHD and it keeps me focused on what your saying, i love it. thank you. SUBSCRIBED.

[@TheMDJourney]

I love pop ups :) 😍

[@MadAboutMedicine]

Thank you for making this video! Really loved the insight.

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pankajgayki]

Man I am leaning towards IM very much. Love the analysis and all knowing part.

[@Jeremiah-ki6fd]

Thank you so much. Sometimes the most significant things we do that help, are from the things that are seemingly insignificant (comparatively)to us and/or others. But for the few, it may just be life altering. This video was that for me- thank you. 💛🙏💪

[@TheMDJourney]

Aww glad you enjoyed the video! Best of luck with your journey!

[@h.narula3495]

Well detailed video thanks for sharing your insights and experiences!

[@chefmacaraeg4144]

Thanks for the Video. I appreciate that you put in 1-2 clinical vignettes in your videos. It allows me to learn while chilling out! Wont ever forget about methemoglobinemia because of this (i hope). Thanks Again! Pls keep at it

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laceywoods6061]

We took the Clifton Strengths assessment at my med school. Here are mine: 1. Activator 2. Ideation 3. Learner 4. Restorative 5. Achievement. None of mine are super "relationship" oriented (they say that the "touchy-feely" types are typically in primary care). Wondered if you would share what yours are and/or if you think mine would be well fulfilled by internal med.

[@namratakulkarni3466]

Thank you! That was really helpful and makes me super excited to pursue IM

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@abidr2001]

Great video! I also agree with you should do what u love whether is it doing surgery or becoming general internist. Whatever you desire!!

[@TheMDJourney]

Thanks for the comment!

[@MDPowerhouse]

Super helpful! Thanks for sharing

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ItWillRainXO]

Thank you so much!!! This is tremendously helpful!!

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad you liked it!

[@Ipvious]

IM💕 is the backbone of medicine!

[@TheMDJourney]

One of the backbones - all fields are important - but I'm biased haha :D

[@sammazloumi4856]

I really want to get into Internal Medicine

[@TheMDJourney]

What do you think about Internal Medicine? It is for you? Let me know below and also if not comment down your preferred specialization

[@okidokidoc]

IM's definitely at the top of the list, but recently, Radiology's becoming another good option during this pandemic haha

[@TheMDJourney]

Haha understandable :)

[@laceywoods6061]

@@TheMDJourney that's me too. i think if I don't do radiology I would do IM! What would help you differentiate between these two interests in your opinion?

[@Lifechanginghandle]

Doc, this is the best video about internal medicine I’ve ever seen and absolutely strengthens my desire to pursue this specialty. Keep up the good work 🥼

[@TheMDJourney]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment!

[@moriahthompson9404]

I just came from a Reddit post asking if becoming a doctor was worth it and a couple residents were saying why they hated IM and that it’s wasn’t worth it. I find it the most interesting out of all of them for the same reason as you! That’s been my idea of a doctor ever since I was a kid: someone who knows a little of everything and can have a good shot at accurately diagnosing any type of patient. I also want to do Doctors Without Borders which is why I feel like this specialty would also be helpful. I always felt that IM would be one of the better specialties, not to mention it’s the one that interests me the most since I love figuring stuff out. But I had to come to KZbin and see if anyone else felt the same way about it and if maybe I shouldn’t reconsider my choice. You just gave me hope that I can still have a good balance while doing what I love so THANK YOU!

[@TheMDJourney]

:D everyone will have a different viewpoint on the journey. If you continue to focus on loving it - you'll find more things to love about it (which will offset the new things you dislike). Keep going!

[@jonathans7302]

What would you say is a typical workday like for a resident and an attending in Internal Med? (e.g. day to day tasks)

[@shelleyverma4822]

Thanks so much! This is super encouraging! I love learning more about IM.

[@TheMDJourney]

Perfect! Glad it was helpful :)

[@meenafaiez9937]

U mean cirrhosis ( that causes hyperdynamic circulation) not psoraisis right? If so then plesase tell Never knew it Thanks doc🙏

[@billbill4392]

I really am afraid that I won't make enough after training.

[@ss-zz6ii]

Lakshay ❤ awesome insight

[@samik3184]

Looking forward to 7 days on 7 days off or 15 days on 15 days off

[@TheMDJourney]

15 days would be rough. My schedule is now 4 on 3 off x 2 weeks and then 3 on 4 off for 2 weeks and it's much more sustainable.

[@ZukoMbewu]

Doc, can Internal Medicine be combined with Neurology?

[@aravindan303]

@TheMDJourney What about personal life balance. Do we get time for our other interests like music? Being an internist?

[@TheMDJourney]

For sure! I have several hours a week to work on my marathon training, the KZbin Channel and other random things I enjoy :)

[@IMResident_IMG_Indian]

Amazing video! Thank you sir. I hope to meet you one day. I'm this year's graduate from India and I dream about all the things you said. Im done with Step exams with 242 & 268 . Every reason you gave was spot on as if you were reading my mind. As said, i'll be glad to meet you sir.

[@TheMDJourney]

Thanks for the nice comment! Best of luck on your journey!

[@stefmel1828]

your story about the bradycardia pt sounds like Cushing's triad , what did the diagnosis end up being?

[@moriahthompson9404]

That’s what I was thinking too!!! I’m only an EMT so I was like, “Gosh, I guess I have to study that more…” But thanks for validating me🥺

[@srinivasraoholi8226]

I am unable to follow his english.is it English or some other language?

[@HughMyronBrah]

Do you encounter a lot of foreign medical graduate residents as an internal med doctor? I've heard it's quite a FMG-friendly specialty.

[@TheMDJourney]

I do! Yeah there's many more spots and need for IM docs that I think it's more friendly to international applicants

[@Snapshotmanny]

What kind of glasses do you have?

[@TheMDJourney]

From Zenni.com

[@Snapshotmanny]

@@TheMDJourney I love them!

[@TheMDJourney]

Thank you! 20 bucks hehe

[@marialena9315]

hello! for starters a general thank u for ur videos since they have been very helpful for many aspiring doctors and me personally

[@TheMDJourney]

Hi! I do have a video on the channel that I made after getting honors or the rotation! Would start there - go over resources in that rotation as well :)

[@user-ex7dd3kl6z]

after residency we have to handle both op and ip cases right?

[@proefosa]

Thanks.. but I don’t want to learn everyday. I’m tired

[@TheMDJourney]

Get some rest :)

[@BeastV33]

what was the cause of the bradycardia?

[@fiwidoctor]

Hi. Could you tell me about the average day in a medicine residents life in the USA? How often are duties? What are the working hours?, do you get get weekends off?

[@TheMDJourney]

Have a few videos in my residency playlist. I work about 5-6 days a week. My hours can vary from 40-80 hour a week depending on the rotation. Weekends depend on rotation. Some yes. Some I get every 4th day off which may or may not fall on the weekend

[@GL1FE]

Wonderful , I was curious if I can ask a question about internal medicine patients? I was wondering since the pandemic if you can share wether you’ve had patients with long Covid ? And we’re you able to help them ? Leah

[@TheMDJourney]

Patients with COVID do get better. Some do have long term effects after felling better that they need our helps with. Those who have severe COVID ards - require intubation - the stories are much less where we've been able to get a patient through it. Takes a lot of time if ever for the lungs to heal and during that time complications for being intubated (other infections, kidney failure, bleeding, arrythmias) all can play a role and increase the chance of a patient not making it.

[@yogeshlakshman8488]

I am considering IM .I want to be a generalist in the hospital setting but not a person working for 24/7. Can you share your insights on this because I love the complexity but not in the mind to work for 24/7? Is there any possibility ?

[@agd712]

Hospitalist usually works 7 on (whole week, 8-12 hours days) and get next 7 off. It's a sweet gig to work half the year for 300K.

[@gavenferguson9171]

What are your thoughts on combined meds peds residency?

[@TheMDJourney]

If you are undecided or see yourself dealing with both age groups or maybe the young teenagers to adults then it may be a great choice for just one extra year!

[@wassmmd8521]

i like internal medicine because it has a lot of information but i also like doing some surgery in the future . so what is your opinion ? should i go to surgery or internal medicine ? i am so confused

[@TheMDJourney]

Try both out in med school - not sure where you are on your journey. But I'm biased haha

[@kaitlynkilpatrick36]

Would second doing the rotations. Surgery does management of patients as well but their inspector hats are more tailored to certain organs. Definitely a different mindset though. You can also do a lot of procedures in practice though you won't be in an OR obviously.

[@PranayBrajabashi]

How can you say 200k is enough? Bro it's very less

[@TheMDJourney]

200k more than enough for most.

[@PranayBrajabashi]

@@TheMDJourney sir , with less amount of hardwork than this , Engineers are earning 400k -700k on an average 😢 . So after doing this much hardwork...is 200k worth it ?

[@TheMDJourney]

If I hate engineering and like medicine and can provide for my expenses then yeah

[@PranayBrajabashi]

@@TheMDJourney is 200k pre tax or post tax?

[@rutabasiddiqui2549]

What would you say about career gap

[@TheLegendsandLeaders]

Is there a disadvantage of not going for fellowship immediately after residency? Iike work as a hospitalist a year or two before going for fellowship

[@TheMDJourney]

I would says it's fellowship dependent but becoming more normal to do for sure. Some do it for a financial buffer, some do it to explore the life as a hospitalist and decide, and others want a break before going back into a busy fellowship

[@TheLegendsandLeaders]

@@TheMDJourney Thank you sir

[@RobertSmith-gw7ye]

Hey, really great video! Is fellowship and residency completely separate- your internal medicine residency application process and experience will be the same regardless of whether you plan to go into cardiology vs general practice?

[@codytompkins4192]

Please increase audio volume

[@strongbodystrongmiind]

Is there any specialty that aligns specifically with pharmacology & physiology/patho-phys?? Those are my high top interests

[@wassmmd8521]

nice video

[@TheMDJourney]

Thanks!

[@huntervasquez5762]

What do you think of hospitalist medicine? I really enjoy hospitalist medicine (only a medical student right now) but am worried about burnout from what I've seen online. What's the consensus you've seen in the field?

[@TheMDJourney]

Think it has to do a lot with where you work. Granted I've only done it in the setting of a resident but academics seem to be more forgiving than private hospitals. It also depends on how the hospitalist are viewed - asset vs. dumping ground and babysitters at the institutions. This is better answered by current/former staff members. I've seen some hospitalist who have loved what they do (mostly because of the free time off) but more examples of transitoning into other styles of medicine or fellowship.

[@skategenie]

what're your thoughts on House of God?

[@TheMDJourney]

Good book to be aware of. Not realistic of course :)

[@rozennbergfridi9206]

Hey doc, how is research prospect in internal medicine? I am deciding between emergency medicine and internal medicine. Thanks

[@TheMDJourney]

Not sure if you're asking if you're doing research right now vs. the need for research. More research opportunities in IM but not everyone does it. Depending on if you apply for more academic places - research may not be as important. But it can help standout if you're applying to competitive places.

[@Tejas05]

JSN laksh🙏😆

[@TheMDJourney]

JSN :D

[@RAJMtrue]

Refusing to answer salary questions is classist. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with wanting to make more money. A lower income youn person greatly benefits from income transparency.