(some of) The "Smart" Gadgets I use in Medical School | Medical Student VLOG

[@CrystalChizoba]

😱 the Eko stethoscope is so cool!! Thanks for including the pros/cons as well, they were very helpful!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

Hi Crystal! The stethoscope is so useful!

[@Ekohealth]

Hi Crystal! If you're interested in learning more, visit www.ekodevices.com/purchase. Use promo code "thestrive" to get $50 off your order device :)

[@Woomasta]

really interested in getting the Eko, what are some uses for it to students?

[@esnutaliah]

Thanks for sharing this promo code around! Super excited

[@gimee0352]

Hi! I'm in second year of med school and I just wanted to thank you for sharing the apps you use, Anki has been a wonderful tool for studying, thanks a lot! Keep up the good work! :)

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+gimee03 so glad you find anki helpful! Good luck with med school!

[@gimee0352]

+TheStriveToFit Aww, thank you! Greetings from Uruguay! 😊

[@pensandnoodles681]

could you run us through how you chose schools to apply to? it's so hard to make a good list that isn't too long (way too expensive) or too short (too risky)- what do you think is a good number and range in terms of schools that you think have avg stats similar to yours and schools that are reaches? thanks!

[@thereflex-rehabreview2404]

Excellent video as usual! One piece of advice for med students, check with your school regarding their policy on electronic stethoscopes. Had a few classmates not able to use them for their practicals.

[@sunycali]

Can you do a video on recommendations for the summer between M1 and M2? What do most students do during that summer? research, volunteering, work, vacay?

[@stevielin7079]

I really love your medical school videos ! Thanks a lot! Love the resources and experiences that you've been sharing :) (especially iPad apps for med students and preparation guide for USMLE)

[@kbdxnclan]

You have the Eko Stethoscope?!? That is so awesome. I have been looking at and wanting it so bad but do not have the money for it. All of your gadgets are so cool!

[@chrissiavictors6655]

That eko stethoscope is so cool!

[@maryrose3541]

That stethoscope is so amazing!! 😍😍

[@amydrsdq]

Love your videos! Im a med student as well. Greeting from Dominican Republic :)

[@ElmotypeSwag]

This isn't really specific to this video, but do med schools give you a list of books to buy for class/boards like in college? Or is it more on your own find a books/recommendations you heard from others?

[@jagodzira]

That depends on a school, but most of the subjects have recommended books to buy and study from, but you can use whatever source you want. They also usually prefer students to study from a couple of different sources, as information may differ and, in the job, you need to know everything anyways ;)

[@DoctorNikkiP]

I really like the watch you have there! I had a fitbit for a while but didn't like it because it wasn't very aesthetically pleasing, but I think the fact that the Withings Active Watch looks like a real watch is very nice and functional too :) Good luck in your psych rotation!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+JoyfishXO exactly! I love that it goes with all my outfits. Thanks for the well wishes! :)

[@Sara-tx1od]

Always brightens up my day when I see you've uploaded a video! 😁 Hope you're enjoying 3rd year! I'm half way through the summer between 1st and 2nd year med (a 4 month summer!!) and currently at the stage of nearly pulling my hair out ready to get back to class, haha. Over my exams though, I have put on what I like to call the med school 15 - and have struggled all summer so far to get it off. I noticed that health and fitness is something your really interested in, and I was wondering what keeps you motivated to stay fit and healthy in med school and how you do it? Sara xx

[@TheStrivetoFit]

I prioritize health/fitness as much as I can. For example, I know that if I go home after my shift at the hospital there is no way I'm leaving home again to go the gym- so I usually go right before or right after my shift! It did take a bit of "motivating myself" in the beginning but now I just enjoy going to the gym so it's something I do for myself

[@K1370]

nice high tech stethoscope 👍

[@Ekohealth]

Hey Kasie, If you're interested in learning more about the Eko Digital Stethoscope, visit www.ekodevices.com/purchase. Use promo code "thestrive" to get $50 off your order device :)

[@jesssalmon8457]

Do you buy or rent your textbooks?

[@Shaunie09]

Hey can you do a video on how you use your aApple watch at work (think you use that now instead? )

[@twinklinglena]

Wow that smart stethoscope seems so amazing! So many features! It would have made my cardio rotation much easier lol😂

[@TheStrivetoFit]

I know! I wish I had known about it earlier!

[@adrianapamplona2188]

Hi, i Like all ur "blog", Im watching it 'cause next year I'll have the exam to be in med school... So hope to continue with this (especially with tips about... whatever)

[@TheStrivetoFit]

thank you so much! and thanks for stopping by :)

[@jessecruz6241]

Can u do a Step: What I would have done differently video?

[@jinhk93]

Hi! Do you know about the KZbin channel JaneandJady? They are also fellow 3rd year medical students who make very similar content as you! Also, Jane is Korean too. Lol. Anyway, just thought I'd ask. It would be cool if you guys ever met up and collaborated, but I'm guessing that's a bit of a stretch... Anyway, another great video!

[@cathleenhollon8303]

In a previous video you talked about study habits and that you usually listen to music without lyrics. Would you mind posting some of your favorite bands? I just started listening to non-lyrical and it really helps me focus. Thank you :D I love your videos!

[@Wid]

Wow! That's a very informative video. I really love the idea of the stethoscope. Would you recommend it for a first year medic?

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Wid Alhasani it has a lot of features but it's a little pricey so it comes down to how much you wanna spend

[@BeautyAndMore234]

Are you going to be sharing your experience during your psych rotation ?

[@thaiteawithboba]

Yes please! :)

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Nicolle I will :)

[@BeautyAndMore234]

+TheStriveToFit okay cool thanks (:

[@failyourwaytothetop]

+TheStriveToFit Let us know also once you're done with rotations if you consider them easier or harder than the 1st 2 years of med school.

[@deepalisumitsingh934]

do u add milk and sugar in ur coffee ?? or u just have black coffe ...i like to have coffee with milk ... and dere is a question i eat wen i get stressed while studying how do u keep urself fit and not eat wrong ..plzz help.

[@LavishRubytv]

Im soo early lol liked before watching!!

[@zacgarland1]

Just wondering do you keep an battery powered Otoscope of your own.

[@wz3303yy1]

Thank you for your sharing.

[@Woomasta]

I'm really considering the eko, how is it? I'm a 3rd year student in clinical rotations. do you use it a lot?

[@deepikadupad7054]

i would like to have a link for your studying methods (firecracker and anki) incase you have em uploaded.thankyou very much

[@lotemor7006]

i saw the movie. the impossible and i wanted to ask you if you played there

[@chopstickmama2944]

always encouraging😊

[@nfina1186]

Have you ever used any fitness trackers like the fitbit or Garmin vivofit watches like that and do you recommend any specific ones? :)

[@TheStrivetoFit]

i just use my current withings watch. it tracks steps and sleep. plus it looks like a regular watch. the downside is it doesn't track heart rate

[@victorianoel2482]

what medical school do you go to ??

[@batmanwearsscrubs]

#snapchatfam where you at?! The stethoscope is so freaking cool!

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Shaily Brahmbhatt #snapchatfam 🤗🤗

[@magdelene424]

That stethoscope is all that i need.

[@myleemadrazo2623]

what do you do during the summer?

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+mylee madrazo my 3rd year of med school started already so there's not much of a summer sadly 😞 Between first and second year I did research

[@mariah.1304]

I love your videos so much!b

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+Mary H. ❤️

[@entaagalliu7363]

hey @thestrivetofit. i am a medical student this year 2d year. i have a boyfriend and this year we are forced to pull off a long distance relationship. i was used to living with him and now i feel the urge to text to him all day long. this thing isn't allowing me to study and i don't know what to do about it. what are your tips?

[@sammibray1900]

How much is the stethoscope?

[@TheStrivetoFit]

$300 for the stethoscope and $200 for the attachment that you can use with your existing stethoscope

[@sammibray1900]

+TheStriveToFit thank you! Love the vlogs!

[@Borz-RAI]

your a pro.

[@bhavaninuthi1249]

really helpful💜 Saturday night

[@nicismynick]

Cool steth! :D All of us use Littmann here. Boring. :)

[@aileennicolas5919]

How old are you?

[@Dr.AltaibAhmed]

Hello dear, im a final year medical student in Iraq, i want to buy an original stethoscope online , i wish you can help me with trusted online seller i can buy from, Thank you.

[@TheStrivetoFit]

I added a link the in the description box! You can buy it directly from them. You can use the offer code "thestrive" for $50 off, I think it still works.

[@niakarel2198]

How do you get money while in medical school?

[@TheStrivetoFit]

I answered this and other frequently asked question on my latest Q&A video! Check it out

[@kakakaylee5238]

Snapchat fam! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🤓

[@TheStrivetoFit]

+kakakaylee 🙌🏽💕

[@isabelledanao90]

How much is the stethoscope???