A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgery Resident

[@iloveSUVs]

In med school I did a Neurosurgery elective just to see what it was like. The chief resident didn't go home for 6 days straight. Yet he still loved it. I decided NS was not for me, but respect to those who choose this life.

[@flaminmongrel6955]

same with all fields in India

[@DaTriggaFinger]

@@flaminmongrel6955prolly not lol

[@Felipe.87]

Bucha

[@Essays4College]

I know some husbands that don't go home for several days either. Only it's for different reasons. LOL

[@yalrdyknow]

I wonder what the wife does in her free time. Does she... y know... and then take half his millions when divorced hehe

[@neilpatel1914]

What a motivated guy. Fits in runs to and from work to stay active even while working 15 hours a day.

[@nolanjamesbrown2960]

neilpatel you are a legend

[@413smr]

IMO it's a stress reliever too.

[@lindamastropietro4429]

That’s what probably takes the edge off

[@NShah-ey3ul]

I think Id collapse. Mad respect

[@David-yy9ol]

he ran to his car LOL

[@señoracynthia]

He makes the day seem like any normal day when in fact he's doing operations one after the other. 😮 Just the breadth of knowledge, the ability to sustain prolonged physical and mental effort, and the patience needed daily. Salute to you doctor ❤🫡

[@realtespa8956]

I mean...... He wasted like 20-25 years of his life in school with hundreds of thousands in debt. So I'd have that to lmao.

[@lukerichardson2404]

@@realtespa8956 Wasted…right. Ask the stroke patient if those years were wasted

[@impresssed1213]

didnt waste it but sure he spent that many years of his life studying@@realtespa8956

[@yeet3833]

@@realtespa8956 ''wasted' ? dude lmao you need to go back to school to learn difference b/w wasted and learned

[@tab8294]

Wasted?! if he saves your mom then you also say that?​@@realtespa8956

[@mukund43]

Well he is more or less protected against sun-damage because it’s dark on his way in and out of the hospital. Kudos to this man and his dedication :)

[@wholeNwon]

@@thegodofmoneymaking There's not much sunshine in Rochester during the winters.

[@Wjeremiahh]

This guy seems so cool, if I were to meet him outside of the hospital I would never know he’s a NEUROSURGEON. 🤝🏼

[@chlorineaunty]

BRUHHHHH, LITERALLY. IN MY HEAD I WAS LIKE THIS DUDE SEEMS SO FRIENDLY, LIKE FOR REAL, HE DOESNT GIVE OFF EGO VIBES

[@Wjeremiahh]

We want more of this guy!!

[@louisdelarampe2319]

​@@chlorineaunty He's just a resident doing small cases, you get the big ego inflation once you're the attending neurosurgeon

[@garionrivera5759]

That’s the thing, you’ll never see him outside the hospital because they never leave.

[@dilu_billy]

@@louisdelarampe2319 he is almost the attending- he is PGY7

[@DavidT_510]

This man leaves work and has more energy and positivity than I do when I'm just starting my day. Thank you Dr Ellens for what you do.

[@Semipropp]

Thats bc he actually chose what he wanted to do for work forever and you probably dont actually like your job 😂 thats the difference find your purpose and youll finish the day w more energy each time 💪🏽

[@MultiCinderella23]

Our son Joe works with you. Thank you for all your dedication and expertise!

[@Imfrommars444]

I have deep respect for those who work in this field. You all are a special breed!

[@Essays4College]

Seriously this guy is super impressive! A real hero for the community.

[@marilynknight8721]

I am so thankful for Neurosurgery I just had DOUBLE back surgery 2 day operation. ❤❤❤ cannot say enough . Thank you for giving me my life back . God Bless ALL OF YOU ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chlorineaunty]

to all the med studs , aspiring med studs, and everyone else, never give up! IT'S ALL POSSIBLE✨. Thank you UR Medicine for this piece💖

[@Bald_Matt]

These are the types of people you want working in the OR. Love the dedication, very motivational!

[@bhnatlasfox9066]

This guy just radiates confidence you can see he definitely love what he does. He is going to do big things in the future

[@Retiredtraveler1961]

I'm a retired Navy Nurse, I respect & admire the hard work you put in to get ahead in life. Looong hours. I remember the 6AM madhouse getting patients prepared for the OR back in 88-90. Much has changed since then (anesthesia, same day surgery) but still a lot of hard work & physical nuances to be successful. 👍👍👍

[@URMedicine]

Thank you for your service!

[@KandeShack]

I think all Neurosurgeons are amazing! I got three opinions for my back surgeon and am so happy I decided on the one I did. I had ALIF surgery (L5/S1) two months ago. I wish I hadn’t waited so long. After being in Pain Management for 16 years, I love that I’m pretty much pain free!

[@wholeNwon]

A good point that "pain management" practices for long periods of time when better therapy is available is inappropriate.

[@LauraWood-n9o]

I had the same surgery at L4/5 and it provided me fantastic relief for almost 3 years, now I’m dealing the same thing above, called adjacent segment disease at L3/4. My doc said it happens to about 25% of patients. Am I bummed I’m dealing with it again yes, but I don’t regret having the surgery because I felt great for 3 years.

[@Padoinky]

Dude is a machine…assume if he went to M and then to UR SofM or if he’s just doing his neuro residency at UofR Strong Memorial Hospital, he’s a very bright guy w/ superior motor functions

[@Russianboyz95]

superior motor functions? lol

[@haildrreaper]

I was on the road to being a Surgeon but my Surgeon Mentor told me to run as fast as I could and I realized why because my home and life would be the hospital even though I love the field of Medicine. The Surgeon lifestyle can be overwhelming.

[@tonyb7748]

I worked as a welder with similar hours on places that were built for Hospitals and even on repairing medical equipment. Getting to meet similar work minded people was king! The doctors that wanted custom instruments made or modified was my favorite.

[@muskurahatt]

I am proud of my son he is also a doctor like this guy

[@wholeNwon]

That's great. You are a major reason that he is the man he is.

[@tazdecto]

Kudos to you as busy as you are day in and out and still get ur exercise in👍

[@KL60486]

Even if i have the knowledge and skills i wouldnt be able to handle this physically. I see patients in a room sitting down 9-5 and im already dead by the end. Salute to this guy!

[@cradleofanaya8391]

Thank you for what you do sir 💪🏽 all surgeons are amazing human beings! Not all hero’s wear capes , but most of them wear scrubs 👨‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️ 🩺

[@damingtang2706]

When I was in my IM residency, I arrive to hospital at 4am started my own rounding, I saw surgery team already kind of finished their team rounding…at 7am when I started my team rounding, they already started their daily surgical operations….crazy team, but excellent….it is almost the same all over USA.

[@wholeNwon]

Yup. But awakening sick pts. at ungodly hours, often without really good reasons, is not conducive to healing.

[@Bigoliver101]

you guys have so much energy, respect.

[@loribach534]

That's a long day! Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@artisticanna5275]

He has such a great personality

[@donnabroderick8572]

Respect & much admiration from Australia 🇦🇺 Thankyou!!

[@ownthispwn]

Thanks for uploading this. This was cool to see. These guys work hard fr.

[@EatingWaffles]

Huge respect for doctors and nurses around the world

[@tula7141]

Bless you and God Bless all Doctors who spend years learning and honing their craft. We own you so much. I am 60, and I would not be here without my coveted Doctors who healed my body ❤

[@silasketgaskets8709]

old ER doc here; in the old days we had no work hour limits. normal admitting shift as residents 32 hours or more usually without sleep. I have heard neurosurgeons speak candidly to me believing the reason there are so few training spots is to maintain prestige and in doing so ensures overworked residents.

[@YG-kk4ey]

Prestige or to make sure salaries stay high? That is the reason medical slots are limited and capped. To make sure demand is always more than supply.

[@rypere1788]

@@YG-kk4ey You don't think it might have something to do with clinical placement and residency logistics? No? All medical schools (globally) conspiring to fix the prices of healthcare (even in countries with "free" healthcare!)?

[@YG-kk4ey]

@@rypere1788 Absolutely not. The government can fund this in a heartbeat. They can open up many slots for hospitals with funding. This isn't a conspiracy that I'm saying. This is voted for by the American Medical Association. Just Google it. Common knowledge (or anyone with an economic degree). As for other countries? Yes many have free medical school entry. This isn't a global issue. They have other problems such as low salaries.

[@YG-kk4ey]

@@rypere1788 I should say they collectively lobbied Congress.

[@rypere1788]

@@YG-kk4ey They could take a million additional students on this year, that doesn't create additional residency spots. They tried this in the UK - the result was a massive bottleneck, ergo nobody can complete their training in a reasonable timeframe and their junior (resident/new graduate) doctors simply leave the country, dumping their enormous student debt in the process. The doctor shortage is global phenomenon, not because of some bizarre conspiracy among medics, but simply because it takes at least a decade to train one, with some specialties taking 15 years. There are simply not enough people in the general population who can perform neurosurgery.

[@MBilalShaikh]

Wow! What a passionate young man!

[@christinecamley]

Outstanding human being!!

[@Kaisersozze]

Why are hospitals such depressing caves. They need to design them a lot better with natural light. I feel sorry for all these doctors that never see the light of day, it must have a negative effect on their mental health over the years.

[@wholeNwon]

That's not a reflection of Strong Memorial in general. It's a beautiful place.

[@julianpartrick-urbina4645]

They are perfect

[@urekmazino6800]

Been working at one 2 years now and it's almost like working at a casino lol no natural light

[@jaweel6205]

When you make over 300 bands a year, that helps

[@samyakjain727]

It’s funny because I’m a doctor on the UK, and I thought the hospital was stunning. It looks like a hotel. Especially the conference room ..

[@otterfan3213]

So thankful for people who go into neurosurgery! Had a laminectomy in 1986, still going long and strong. One suggestion to the video person, tone down the background music so we can better hear what the doc is saying.

[@wholeNwon]

I was a fellow at the U. of R.'s Strong Memorial Hospital. It was a very impressive institution then and can only be more so now. When I was within a few weeks of completing my fellowship in Cardiology, I was approached by the Chief of Surgery who said that members of the Dept. of Surgery had discussed my work/performance and that they wanted me to stay and do surgery with a guarantee of one of the CT fellowship positions. I declined because I didn't think that I would be a really outstanding CT surgeon, already had some spine issues and would have to endure the Rochester winters for more years.

[@mannyreyes1340]

Thank you for what you do, you are a hero god bless you

[@srivishnupriya]

Very informative! Background music can be avoided. It is harder to hear what the doctor is talking.

[@espanadorada7962]

“So I’m here getting ready for -“ 🎶DOO DOO DA DOO DAA 🎶

[@maxxxgsd]

Doing Gods work ! Bless you

[@ShernittReid]

These are the real HEROES!!!!! OUR YOUNG KIDS SHOULD BE LOOKING UP TO SOMEONE LIKE THIS!!!!!! not superstars and rappers.

[@QuantumParadox]

I'm a kidney transplant patent at UR. received the kidney last year. I would love to see more "Day in the life" videos here at UR. This is a very good teaching hospital; outstanding staff and amazing doctors and nurses. Please keep the videos coming.

[@AFrick-f3m]

Surgeons deserve every dollar they make and a lot more.

[@impresssed1213]

yea man its crazy how little residents make..it rlly is a struggle

[@Nick_Kol]

⁠@@impresssed1213 I am studying in Russia and I hope to enter urology residency in 2 years. So, in our country residents have not a salary, but the residents themselves pay for their training. And the work schedule is similar to the one in the video.

[@wholeNwon]

But they don't have time to enjoy it. Their greatest pleasure in life is found in the work.

[@Popularmango10245]

Man thats inspiring Im a med student from Asia But I really doubt Ill ever be able to be in this mans shoes one day. God knows id give anything to train in Neurosurgery in the USS.

[@wholeNwon]

Work hard and make it happen.

[@ashimpaul4301]

I really like this guy......He is just amazing.....love from 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩bangladesh.....

[@arpit-g8g]

Great Neurosurgeons ❤❤

[@infectdiseaseepidemiology2599]

Go blue and go Yellowjackets. My undergrad was UR nad multiple degrees and grad training was Michigan

[@Reticulosis]

I swear the thing that killed me about living up north was coming in to work at night and leaving at night, the no sun thing, I just can’t

[@Padoinky]

It’s easier than you think - the key is to get out at midday for a bit

[@wholeNwon]

In Rochester they call it "graylight" and some use light boxes to ward off depression.

[@arian_kd3041]

Everything was beautiful and believable except the last part where he leaves the hospital. Props to all neurosurgery residents

[@tabletgamer2]

I'm exhausted just watching this. Respect.

[@mms8393]

I always enjoyed Paul Mauer's lectures....

[@lstokes25]

My brother is a neurosurgeon at Emory Hospital;). Good luck

[@conraddash8686]

Thank you for your service

[@nava1436]

Hello. I am 14 years old and am wanting to go into neurosurgery so badlyyyy. Im really passionate abt it and this inspired me zlot

[@thomascollins4325]

Really excellent video!!! Go man go!!!

[@SaintJamesMed]

Great job Nathaniel!

[@johnrexx6903]

what an inspiration you are sir . how many years total from medical school until your final day of training ?

[@marmarsameh972]

Does he have a channel?

[@Nataliannn]

God bless this guy😊

[@reynoldhayes517]

As a resident, do have an out of residence neurosurgeon with you during surgery.

[@xnether3621]

Turn the music up I could almost hear what he was saying

[@lindablackmore]

These guys are super smart! 🤓 Good thing I'm not a neurosurgeon! I flunk every test and exam!

[@alphacentauri8083]

Very informative regarding your day-in the -life. The soundtrack, however, is pretty loud. Replace it with Motorhead's "The Ace of Spades" while you're at it.

[@johnash9588]

Thank God for sending people like you to help us with our health.

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

♥️

[@joesph9748]

With all of the crap on KZbin and social media, I appreciate this video, thank goodness for our doctors. Go blue

[@burepajkn4975]

maybe turn the music up so you could hear it

[@vickyssekhon]

Literally so cool, I'm envious

[@karbrote24ve]

real-life hero 🙌 thank you for all you do saving lives

[@Liam.2000]

Can you talk abit quieter I can’t hear the music

[@NarniaKingEthan]

Bro cares about his health sign of a great dr

[@mariapalie841]

Just some helpful advice, the music on the video is too loud and a clip on mic would be helpful. The resident is excellent!

[@wandaburley7178]

You're so cool Doc! 👍

[@fatimameryam6215]

turn the music up i almost heard what he said

[@bezagebremedhine5102]

😂😂

[@DanielPacheco-e3e]

And I come home dead tired after working an 8 hour shift. Lol this guy has a lot of energy

[@wholeNwon]

They all do. The work is very stimulating.

[@Beatboxrecruiter]

I’d love to connect with this gentleman and discuss some opportunities with him about the Army and Army Reserves.

[@darestone3335]

15 hour shift is no joke. I hope that's not the norm.

[@johnwkthomas]

It’s surgical residency, it definitely is. I’m a junior in undergrad now and got to shadow a surgical resident for a full day. I was so tired after just one day that I went home and went straight to bed at 7:30pm

[@Hi-qt2nj]

It is definitely the norm

[@Hi-qt2nj]

Wait until you find out about 24 hour shifts

[@imthrillz5255]

Its not the norm, 24hr shifts usually are. Residency got its name because physicians during this phase in their training resided in the hospital, lol.

[@darestone3335]

@@imthrillz5255 Ok. Lets stay grounded in reality. 24 hour shift are not the norm in any residency. Every now and then, sure. I read that residency averages out to 40-80 hours a week.

[@syedahmed1227]

FYI, you can still see the patient name at 3:38. It's blurred out on the left but still visible on the tabs...

[@dianakircher4565]

He seems like a nice guy

[@nimalifernando7180]

Thank you sir

[@tamara_abran]

Seriously knowledge is power and one’s degree is one’s weapon where nobody can take it away while people will naturally and immediately respect u cuz most people worked so hard to get there and chase after their dreams!! U get to live a very good luxery life, brag and love ur career!! Thank u this totally inspires me!! Love it & if the surgeon is single, tell him to holla at me, I’m kidding.😉🤭💯 He’s seems more than an exteodabired very attractive young brutally smart classy athletic man!!❤️💯

[@houthat]

frfr just had my achilles tedon reapir and this guy reminded me of my doctors . STUD

[@Iphone-69]

Its Alex Karev!

[@BroccoliHead7]

cool video, but you dont need background music. It drowns out what he is saying

[@andrewlivshits7327]

Any social life for residents and neurosurgeons? Looks like it's just a full time work without any chances for creating a family.

[@_astrog137]

I don’t think so😂 and it’s pretty much the same for all other residencies, medic or vet……

[@wholeNwon]

This is what he WANTS to do...what he LIVES for!

[@samyakjain727]

Cool vid but the music was too loud lol. Would have been nice for some more narration / analysis too. The cardiac surgeon video from another channel (that went viral) was quite person-focussed. Helps you connect more with the work. Respect though

[@danieloconnell6306]

Nebraska medical center is a university hospital and all the doors are locked you need either a code or use your badge to get into the doors

[@Elizbethhhh]

Definition of chill guy 😂

[@alicia5798]

What a roll model ربي يجازيك

[@JayMeds]

I have this weird obsession with hospitals. If I could live in one I would be completely fine. I enjoy being a patient and being hooked up to all the machines and IV. Am I the only one with this feeling? 🙈

[@RealKevGotEm]

terrified to work in a hospital. idk how you do it

[@monikahack-primeau7548]

It's interesting to see this report. I appreciate and admire all medical staff for their knowledge and commitment for helping us, getting us better. Thank you! Re: the loud and so unnecessary music. WHY?

[@413smr]

I muted the music and turned on the captioining.

[@monikahack-primeau7548]

@@413smr thanks, that's a good idea. Will try it!

[@pmcate2]

I'll never understand how people get up so early

[@johannessanmiguel]

I`ve been a patient and a caregiver and we`re always gossiping about the lives of doctors and nurses, we quickly get hints and innuendos and absolutely assume many things going on with them. It´s one of the perks of being sick in a hospital and I got to say, surgeons are regular people, they even get mad at other people. They also flirt a lot.

[@davidc4408]

Looks cool and so many lifes impacted. Looks a long road. I am 1st year med school. What is salary?

[@phillipvereen8614]

Use google, not the ppl in youtube comments

[@SubSonicDistortion]

LOL after 15 hour day, well I am going to take a jog home then get ready for tomorrow. OMG, I would be passed out by that point, amazing energy.

[@Heli4213]

Funny I live in Rochester. Also, really funny as he's walking through the hospital. I've been to that hospital a million times I know everywhere he's walking that's really cool

[@danielplatek4361]

Good video but you need to turn the music down some

[@menekse3194]

He looks like a superhero! 😱 how do you do all this?

[@lindagregory3229]

i'm wondering why the backpack during rounds?

[@sanyaahmed4339]

How do you have this kind of energy serious question here

[@sanyaahmed4339]

You didnt answer my question ;)

[@wholeNwon]

@@sanyaahmed4339 (He's too busy with more important things.)

[@lindagregory3229]

Also who is filming?