Why I chose Radiology... and does it suit me

[@vrushalijadhao4751]

I am so grateful that I am following you ,who is actually honest about her thoughts and does not pretend to say things which would seem cool and you just said the truth of it is what it is..thank you ❤️

[@twinklinglena]

Aw thank you so much. You are so kind. Love you🙏🏻❤️

[@user-ve2sk5he8n]

As a medical student who still isn't sure about what specialty to follow, this video was very enlightening! Thank you for being so honest about it!

[@twinklinglena]

Hope it helped! I wish you all the best to find your best fit in the future :)

[@hammerradiology1470]

Nice video! Here are My top 5 reasons why I swapped to Radiology from Surgery: 1. fixed working schedule (get to leave at 16:00 on the dot when I don´t have a nightshift - NO overtime) 2. less conversations with patients and relatives (can be mentally quite draining for me) 3. less running around frantically (I get to focus on my images) 4. very visual (once I saw an interesting case I will probably recognize the next one) 5. it still has a practical side to it through interventional radiology

[@maxbell9723]

Like all except 5!

[@ticsxlol8155]

i am planning to switch to Radiology too..... i have good hand and mind work ethics, that keeps me thinking of reconsidering other surgical training though...... im torned. i quit general surgery in my half year as second year

[@judahb3ar]

How difficult is it to match into Radiology?

[@staysruletheworld6868]

Plz tell me If I was someone who hates memorization,will it be a good option for me??

[@hammerradiology1470]

@@staysruletheworld6868 hi, you will still need to study all the diseases and their images...but at least having an image in front of you helps you memorise the pathology behind it. Good luck!

[@SofiaCaeiro93]

It's never too late to change, even if you choose to finish that specialty. I've done 5 years of bioengineering and worked for almost 2 years afterward, but I knew I was never going to be happy and fulfilled and had that feeling that you described "Oh I don't completely hate it. It's a good job, I'm lucky" - but in the end, life is too short and I've decided to go Medical school, cause it was my dream. I'm now a MS1. Never think that your past experiences and hard work will go to "waste" cause it's not true, if anything they'll make you better in some ways than people who have always been in 1 path :) I hope you can find your way, whether in radiology or other fields :)

[@shiawase3522]

If you are an introvert, loves working alone, hates to see patients in person... radiology is truly for you ... but seriously amount of textbooks you have to read is unbelievable....

[@seldom7288]

If you hate seeing patients maybe medicine is not for you

[@Zoe-uh3jl]

@@seldom7288 yes it is you can just go into radiology lol did you not read the comment?

[@mandalorian4620]

@@seldom7288 Mostly students love seeing patients at the beginning but at some point the rose-colored glasses are off. People (and therefore patients) in general tend to be unpleasant in multiple ways and the more sensible (empathic/sensitive?) students like me who tend to be those with a focus on reducing suffering in other people will become disillusioned fast because being in a critical situation exposes their true colors. If a medical student says he doesn't like or even hates dealing with patients then that most often does not mean they felt the same when they started is what I'm saying.

[@tiara29963]

@@mandalorian4620 I'm not a med student but I appreciate this perspective.

[@solslastcannula5665]

Textbooks for what? It’s just reading and reporting images… why so many textbooks?

[@radboy490]

I wanted be an x ray tech, and im an introverted person, but at the same time I actually dont like being alone all the time and like human communication.

[@hammerradiology1470]

you´re not alone all the time :) Patients are being wheeled in and out- you can communicate with them. Your colleagues are always around so you´re always talking to one another. I´m a bit like you introverted but not to the extreme and radiology as a doctor fits me perfectly :) AND I have some awesome Rad-tech colleagues!

[@DonnyLumpkin]

X-ray is it for you if you’re an introvert. I used to be an x-ray tech for 35 years. Go to work in the lab it’ll be easier for you.

[@DonnyLumpkin]

@@hammerradiology1470 before I retired. I was a rad tech for 35 years and I worked in a little hospital north of Atlanta and we had some great radiologists. They were all really good guys and gals. Now that I’m retired I miss it every now and then.

[@vans4lyf2013]

This was a great video. I wish more people were this honest. It's so helpful when someone outlines the pros and cons of things you don't even think about like the lack of a cohesive textbook, rather than the generic things that everyone talks about. Loved this thanks for sharing!

[@yeslikely]

about the "nothing else seemed attracting" reason and kicking out specialties rather than picking one - I did the same some people start med school with their specialty already in mind and I kinda envied those? so I tried out many specialties during med school, thinking "what if this specialty surprises me" and I'm glad I did because of the different experiences I could gain (recommend this to anyone who is still not sure) standing for hours as a surgeon is probably what scares me most about pursuing surgery but I know I'll regret it forever if I don't try now :) thank you for this video and your insights :)

[@Reaver3742]

Sounds like you are perfect fit for Interventional radiology!!

[@inesbk7954]

after graduating from a math highschool, medical school was my last choice yet i trusted my heart and here i'm officially second year ! i'm really happy for you Lena and i'm 100% sure you'll shine in whatever you do :)

[@twinklinglena]

Wow congrats! Good luck in your school years!!

[@DonnyLumpkin]

We had a radiologist that worked as a radiation physicist before he went to medical school. By the way, probably like you he was very, very intelligent.

[@AliiiiH]

As a doctor weighing up radiology as a career choice this has been very insightful thank you for making this video!

[@hammerradiology1470]

Not a bad career choice at all ...:)

[@pablovargas90]

I'm about to chose my medical specialty and radiology has caught my attention. This video helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@pablovargas90]

Here I am again as 2nd year radiology resident. As she said, there are days that I regret going after radiology, and I feel like it's very routinely. In some way it is, but then I like it when you help clinicians when they really don't have idea and when your image diagnose changes the whole management. If anyone is doubting on taking Rads as a specialty, feel free to ask :)

[@belencita9526]

Hi Pablo! I’m a MS3 also thinking about radiology. How did you prepare for radiology elective rotations? What is expected from medical students?

[@ranyaal-anssari4021]

@@pablovargas90 what do you think of what she said regarding being isolated in a room? and not being in contact with patients/colleagues

[@jirian832]

Hii! I’m a 13 year old in middle school.. Your such an inspiration and I plan to be a radiologist in my future! I just feel like its for me, since radiology really caught my attention. ☺️

[@canerakyol9747]

Wow. When i was 13, i was praying to have claws like wolverine. Good for you. I hope you will be a good radiologist.

[@TypicalMrGamer]

Good stuff! I recently got accepted into radiology residency. When I was 13 I had no idea what radiology even was lol

[@gokyuzumavisi1831]

As a confused 5th year medical student, this video has been enlightening for me. In my country, I'm not taking practical lessons now(only online classes) so I don't have an opportunity to learn much about specialties(what they do in daily bases). Thank you for being honest. Wish you the best!

[@mydafaryal8618]

Wow. Thank you for being so honest with us and telling us the truth about picking your specialty. Other doctor KZbinrs who I see they all say they picked their specialty because they loved it but you were honest that’s so great! ❤ I am a junior doctor also struggling with picking a specialty and just like you I also have no passion for any specialty and just like you I am also planning to choose radiology because I also do not like interacting with colleagues or patients. Our stories are so similar except i haven’t picked a speciality. This is why im watching your video to see what’s it like to be a radiologist. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@pkay2227]

Consider Breast Radiology. A lot of people may hate it because of the tiny and subtle findings, but if you like that part, it offers decent patient interaction, and you do a lot of short procedures. especially US guided procedures. And you can do it while sitting!

[@fffh6o]

thank you for sharing this!

[@JenniferGarcia-xk3ue]

Hey I know this is kinda of a late comment. But just wanted to say I can def relate and currently goign thru the same thing. I’m very indecisive abt whether I should persue this or not😅 how’s it going for you so far?

[@andysutanto2125]

I will become a doctor in few months... been watching your videos since I was accepted being medical student. Thankyou for always inspiring me!

[@jieunhong3974]

Thank you so much for making this video. Being open and vulnerable can be difficult sometimes, and I really appreciate for doing so.

[@strongDr]

Thanks for your perspective. You can always do a fellowship in IR or even a 2nd residency in EM or IM !

[@gildajahja2363]

I'm actually planning on applying for radiology residency and this video is really enlightening, thank you for giving your honest thoughts about it!

[@amogus5902]

im about to be a senior in high school and I know I really want to be a radiologist! the money is phenomenal, and I don't have a ton of interactions with patients, its perfect for me

[@seyedmehdimousavi8486]

Radiology is a never ending challenge for learning . It will not become boring .

[@doctormartina]

I also don’t want to stand for a long time doing surgery😅. One of the reasons I may not go into surgery

[@twinklinglena]

Yay I’m not the only one😊

[@hammerradiology1470]

I swapped from surgery to radiology after almost 5 years. Surgery is awesome and very rewarding but on the long run it eats up all your time and energy. As a mother I had to think twice when my daughter asked why I didn´t have time to play with her anymore. So I swapped and I don´t regret it :) Good luck to you on your journey!

[@nihelbenmariem2285]

I'm starting my residency in Radiology in 10 days !!! I'm a little bit afraid but excited aswell 😅 (also i would like to ask you sth if you don't mind , how to start study radiology from your experience ? , i'm a little bit lost, really that would help a lot )

[@shaygold943]

Thank you so much for your honesty!!!!! Your information it’s very helpful. Wish you health and happiness! 😊

[@rahmatlili8508]

Thank you sooooooo much for this video it really helped me a lot because i am considering to specialize this year and i ve been thinking about radiology a loooot lately so you helped me thanks🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@abdullahusam2506]

I love your videos, they help and motivate me as a sophomore medical student. Thank you & wish u all the best.🌷🌷

[@rabeaalaws2693]

Lena 😍 i have been waiting for this vlog 💖💖

[@twinklinglena]

Hope you like it🙂

[@sukriti2316]

Ngl..I found your video from 3 years ago...the one with..10 study motivation tips...the first video on search results...and god the moment I opened your channel!!you made it girl!!! Super duper Hella late but Congo 🎉 on getting closer to your dream 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@PrincePalmUwU]

I say even if it doesn't suits a person just go for it find more pros than cons even if its something you don't want, we all go through it. I went to college for culinary arts and though I enjoyed it i just don't see myself working in that field for the rest of my life. so I begin to do my research on youtube and google to see how a certain career works and what they do or how they got there. don't give up!

[@hannahmangondato1624]

Thank you so much for doing this content. I’m actually planning to apply for Radio Residency because I thought it would be easier compare to other specialties in terms of workload but I guess sitting and looking at the screen for long hours doesn’t mean it’s not tiring. But i guess, just like you, i might feel trap and quite bored because I won’t have anyone to talk to unlike other specialties who talk to patients, nurses & doctors. I actually like doing something with my hand but I was not given the opportunity to participate in the OR other than “retract and suction”, so I just don’t really know if I’ll enjoy surgery. I actually like INTERNAL MEDICINE at first because I love physics but the only problem is I don’t think I can do it.:(

[@drcameron4067]

Hey wht u took finally

[@blueblue3441]

thanks so much for this. i really love the idea of this field and i could relate to your reasons so much

[@mediokritet]

Thank you for being honest! This info is precious for someone trying to decide 💕

[@ovenfreshhhhh]

most rads think that emergency radiology is more interesting than msk, at least at my hospital in seattle. :) neurorads are all extremely intense though. i feel like each area of radiology has its own personality.

[@miraclemiracle9289]

Thank you. I like your frank presentation of this topic. Thank you.

[@edjunior4999]

Omg I was just about to look you up on youtube for any new videos, and here you are😍

[@MysteryMohini7]

I liked the fact that you can clearly classify your feelings into pros and cons about radiology profession. You are really honest and straightforward. Have a wonderful holiday season😍 Love from India ❤️

[@twinklinglena]

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching🥰

[@siddharthjagan4817]

Love from India... With mohini Yadav!! ❤️

[@romy3522]

Thankyou Lena for guidance Radiology is best ,you should be proud...I am proud of you😍

[@twinklinglena]

Thank you so much🥰❤️

[@abcd-fy1di]

This is similar to me when I chose my major for college. Nothing seems interesting &I don't want to confine to a specific industry,so I declared my major as biz and mgmt. Tbh now Idk what to do with such a general degree. I can go into managenent role but I am not interested in leadership.

[@vcurls5951]

How about a fellowship in IR or Breast?? Those deal with a lot of patients

[@WonderfulHayden]

Lena, have you done mammo rotations? You might really enjoy the biopsies and interactions with the nurses, techs, and patients. With regards to studying, what you're describing is normal. There's a recommended textbook for each subspecialty of radiology, e.g. Osborne for Neuroradiology, Brant and Helms as general for the first year, etc. If that's too much reading, then you can work through a case review series paired with RadPrimer questions. All other fields will have tons of required readings, including Internal Medicine. While we're busy during the day and on call, we still have it quite a bit better than our medical and surgical colleagues. Internal Medicine residents regularly have upwards of 30 pending consults at 2 am in the morning at larger academic hospitals, and everyone in the consult room looks like they're about to keel over at any moment from exhaustion. Surgery residents start rounding at 6 am (5:30 am for Thoracics and Neurosurgery) and hand over at 6 pm, leave the hospital close to 7 pm. Surgery call is also brutal, but you know that. That said, if you still feel truly unhappy in radiology, then you should seriously consider switching to Internal Medicine. Losing two years is a small price to pay for your happiness/mental health and future career satisfaction. Tons of trainees have switched partway through residency. Please don't think that you are stuck on this path if your gut is telling you to do something different.

[@nanulimbu3385]

What ever field you choose I m proud at you because you are a person who can changes bad things to good things...

[@twinklinglena]

Thank you so much💞💕💓

[@gogerosama798]

I really appreciated your honest and fair take on your diagnostic radiology residency experience. Have you ever considered eventually going over to interventional radiology? The increased patient interaction and minimally invasive surgical procedures seem like they would be a lot more interesting than sitting in a dark room reading all day. I mean even though it won't hold a candle to clinical management in terms of patient interaction and follow up or that satisfaction of seeing your diagnosis and treatment work out, I suppose it is something.

[@skynet251]

To enjoy something, you really have to be in love with what you do. Then it won't feel like a job.

[@seylaadam7605]

this video is so interesting thank you for sharing your honest opinion

[@ChenInCanada]

I have not heard a more convincing reason than this one in terms of if AI will replace radiology. I think other people are arguing about how much AI can do now compared to what a radiologist can do now. But things will change. I like this explanation.

[@periwinklepurple9200]

I am the one with no specific interest and ended up choosing radiology by opting out method, though i have not started training yet but isn't it that any post-graduation field of medicine or surgery doesn't have a specific one textbook or source? Rather u have to study a single topic from multiple resources and end up adding missing info in your selected main text book that u r studying

[@RockNess15]

I feel just like you! I’m only in my 5th month but I already feel like it’s not my thing. Basically what I don’t like is the numbers you have to crunch in a day 🙈

[@randomstranger8081]

I luv ur honesty

[@mcbaggins12]

Why won’t you consider interventional? It seems like it would be the answer to all your cons

[@quinnanita]

Yay!! Thanks for the vlog~ 💜💜

[@twinklinglena]

Thanks for watching!!

[@loyal4theway159]

radiology is amazing

[@MedNep]

Hello Lena, I don’t know if you can see my comment but here it goes.. I saw you in my last year of high school. I kept following you since then. There wasn’t much medical student who also was taking videos for youtube in 2015-2016. Especially in my country there was like 2-3 people. But despite our country, the language we speak, you were my inspiration. Whenever I felt down during studying for university exam, I always rewatched your vlogs. (Also university exam is really a big thing in my country just like Korea). Finally I got into med school. Not the one that I aimed for but my school is also pretty good. I am in 3rd grade. Time passed like water indeed. I always dreamed to become a med student while watching your videos. I also felt soooo happy when I saw your engagement video. Sometimes I lose my path too. I don’t know which specialization I will chose. And sometimes I feel so down about med lectures. Then I remember you like I find my lost friend and rewatch your vlogs again. I don’t know how to describe my feelings. I will probabaly not see you in person but you were always by myside like a best friend does. I am so grateful for this. Thank you Lena. I hope everything will go so perfect for you. ❤️

[@johnmitchell7834]

You are a very accomplished woman, by what you have already achieved and obviously very smart, you have such a very charming personality and a very soft voice I think you would make a great psychiatrist, I think with your soft voice and your nice smile, You would quickly put patients at ease

[@mexicangator]

Get ready for crushing volume when you come out 😂

[@vigneshchilecampalli3772]

Hi Lena! I heard resident doctors in Korea work over 100 hours a week. Is this true in your case? If now, how many hours a week do you have to work?

[@iwishiknew253]

I’m 13 but I’m so interested in becoming a radiologist

[@johannsebastianbach9003]

Im still on my 3rd year in Med school, and yes I am a Radiology student, tbh the board exams is the only thing that worry me

[@romy3522]

I want to be radiologist too ,you are my inspiration📚📚📚

[@alfonsobf652]

Hi, by the way you describe yourself and what you like about medicine maybe you should consider anesthesia because it has the patient interaction, procedures and a lot of medicine

[@saidnassr9963]

Perfect explicit information 😊❤️

[@zzzzzzX.7]

I’m definitely doing radiology

[@radrounds]

Great to learn why you chose radiology!

[@Nessamoniiqueee]

I really want to become a radiologist, but I’ve been doubting myself. Any tips? Hope to hear from you soon

[@abigailchemjong8810]

Dr lena you are my biggest support and biggest inspiration..I know we don't know each other but your video's give a positive vibes and because of you I m free from drepression I know its sound not real but yeah it's real dr you the precious person who did not cure my drepression but because of you I m now in medical school dr my only wish is to meet you and hug you and thank you

[@twinklinglena]

I want to hug you in person❤️ I’m really happy my videos helped you out. Love you🥰

[@fredieavila3063]

I'm introvert and like to be alone..going to start as a radiologist soon....there's still about 2% liking in cutting specialty and I don't mind standing in long hours..about 1% liking as a general practitioner and serving the poor.....I hope I will not regret my decision..😅😁😅

[@allysabobo2086]

I’m super introverted and not a big people fan lol Didn’t have the stats for rads though but I was able to match into anesthesia, next best thing lol

[@hammerradiology1470]

anesthesia also has a very good work-life balance ...

[@actioncuresall5786]

Thnqqqqqq so much lena....!! I had some confusions about deciding n choosing my branch...thnx alot that this video came into suggestions at the right time. Takecare be safe gal ❤️

[@zahraa.5450]

I think you need to increase your procedure load or go straight to IR (procedure heavy)

[@aoikeet2093]

Hi, unnie!! How are you? Our exams for this semester is already done and I would like to thank you because you are one of my inspiration to study hard. ❤ I hope you're doing well. Stay safe and healthy 😊💚

[@amberlyb9434]

I hope you’re happier in your field now ❤

[@jhan168]

This is really insightful. Thank you. If I don't get accepted to dermatology, I'm going to radiology.

[@actioncuresall5786]

Specially about those DIY And creativity thing..I m just like that..n even I like surgery as a branch but coz of knee issue I can't choose it..!! But yes few doubts are v v clear now. I m just like u..I like working with people.❤️

[@jvjv8484]

Is insomia common to Radiologist because of too much exposure to monitor?

[@hadjerous9634]

very happy for you i wich you all the success in this world i will also pass my residency exam in two months hoping to do anatomo pathology

[@studytoreachsuccess]

I love this video and thank you for giving us an insight into your medical field 💖 I am also interested in neurology and cardiology :) Love you Lena 🦋✨💕 And happy holidays to you & your family 💕💖🤗⛄🎄

[@twinklinglena]

Hope it helped :) thanks for watching and love you❤️

[@studytoreachsuccess]

🤗💕

[@ghizlanablouh3450]

Lena I hope you're doing well, we miss your videos, hope everything is okay, chear up 😘

[@d32747]

Thank you ❤

[@RaSoPaSupporters]

I have severe hyperhidrosis. So I am afraid of interacting with patients and touching them for examination. That's why I am planning to try for radiology. Would you think I am making right decision Doctor?

[@seoyeonshim3751]

Perhaps this is a naive question to ask. But how relevant do you think your interest in anatomy is for a radiologist? From what I've seen and heard I think the lifestyle suits me very well but I'm a bit worried because I hated anatomy haha. Great video :)

[@staysruletheworld6868]

I have the same worries as you

[@JenniferGarcia-xk3ue]

@@staysruletheworld6868same here. How’s it going for u so far?

[@aidalyramos3720]

Why don’t you go into interventional radiology!!!???

[@Lashae_and_Daniel_Tanimawo]

I want to be a pediatric radiologist ❤️

[@vagabonde9254]

New subscriber here 🫶🏼 I’m a fifth year medstudent and for the first time in my life I’ve considered specialising in radiolology How is your lifestyle as a rad resident ?

[@missyckboo]

How does the residency system differ in Korea vs. US? Since in the US, there are way more specialties you can choose from. As a medical student in the US, it would be interesting to learn more about the differences ☺️

[@medicostudy101]

The DIY & follow up thing hit me very very hard.

[@ilyasuad9312]

u r so honest i feel like u im 3rd month of residency i wish i saw ur vedio before

[@Cove999]

We miss you lena🥺🥺 hope you are ok 💓

[@mary-ks4pz]

Girl you look great what a great skin 😍

[@Phenomenal3021]

I’m an extrovert and I love helping people but I don’t want to be a nurse I want to be a radiographer because I’m helping people still so I don’t know what to pick pediatrician or radiographer

[@amohamoud3992]

Hi!! Love the video! Are you using the DJI camera in this video?!

[@JunkJournal-s6c]

You are so honest

[@fairlove9405]

You know i am sure god choose the right thing for you , you are very suitable for radiology your cute personality make you 100%suitable for talking with all kinds of patients with all ages ❤️❤️😘 you are so lovely and cute love you so much🥰🥰

[@twinklinglena]

You are so kind. Thank you so much for your love. Happy holidays🥰❤️

[@josannelochanmd]

What type of Radiology are you involved in?

[@Cove999]

Missing you 🥺🥺💓

[@maxbell9723]

Very honest. Guess I would do radiology or be a software engineer and skip medicine.

[@ticsxlol8155]

i assume you are done with radiology training? what are you doing nowadays? i am thinking of going to radiology too

[@uwu-kv6gm]

yess, this video is perfect

[@ayat829r7]

What is the system of choosing speciality in korea? It depend on your grades & the available spot left for you? or you can choose any specialty you want ?

[@rosepark4319]

The keyboard on ur thumbnail, where is that from?? Its really pretty