Week in the Life of a DOCTOR (ft. infective endocarditis and chronic mesenteric ischemia)

Join us for a week in the life of two married doctors. This week I'm doing inpatient internal medicine and Mark is doing inpatient hospitalist medicine. We're excited to share some cases with you and share a typical day in the life of a doctor!
Special thank you to Mir Shafiee and to the Sault Area Hospital!
This video is made for educational purposes only and should not be viewed as medical advice. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health.
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[@ruek2345]

You two compliment each other so well! please continue making videos like these:)

[@thomasdalton1508]

Do you mean compliment or complement? Both are true, but I think the latter fits this video better!

[@ruek2345]

@@thomasdalton1508 haha you’re right I meant complement!

[@dougwilson6778]

Yes I agree I've been following the channel for awhile and at first I was like, grrrr who's this guy? But I've learned to love doctor Mark too! Lol jk Mark you are a great addition to the family!

[@cameronlotter1392]

NPC

[@denelson83]

They remind me of a line in U2's "The Sweetest Thing".

[@BrazenNL]

I'm halfway and I'm loving this format. Feels like I'm watching a true reality show and I'm getting invested in the patients' stories. I hope they all come to a conclusion at the end!

[@zanerivers4431]

Y’all are literally a power couple who are going to save so many people

[@kelly1827]

I'm really enjoying this new phase on your channel! It's also nice to see Mark getting more comfortable being on camera. Looking forward to the next video 😁

[@scdu]

I absolutely loved this format. A week in the life with both of you?? Amazing.

[@josephdahdouh2725]

The angiogram, the Transesophageal echocardiogram, the nicotine patches, the possible cancer from streptococcus bovis bacteremia. I love how much you guys know and teach. It must be wonderful to share a life together. I could only imagine the days where you discuss a complex case together as you decipher it. Also the steps that your husband did to figure out the mesenteric pain were awesome to follow through.

[@lisatowan4536]

As a stage 4 colon cancer patient, I was interested to hear about strep bovis. Your videos are always so informative.

[@jbreezy101]

🙏

[@lisatowan4536]

@@jbreezy101 Thanks for the prayers. They are much appreciated!

[@zorabw8948]

My thoughts are with you. I survived stage 4 thyroid cancer.

[@lisatowan4536]

@Zora BW Thank you. That gives me such hope. I've been battling for 4 1/2 years and have has five occurrences, so I'm blessed to still be here.

[@dnishababin9904]

Praying for you !!!!

[@csc1641]

I learned that my cancer has spread to my lungs and brain and for some reason your calming voice and zest for life bring me comfort.

[@rain-wanders]

I really enjoyed this format as well as the day in the life versions. It's great to see more of Mark as well. I definitely enjoy being able to follow a few patient's journeys as well from entering with symptoms to investigating said symptoms to diagnosis and treatment.

[@brendamills2170]

Both of you are AWESOME! We are lucky to have young, enthusiastic, diligent doctors like the two of you here in Canada. Don’t leave us for the USA please…. we need you here!❤🙏👏🇨🇦

[@Luckyduck82180]

I love when you have mark in your videos. Married doctors run in my family, I think it’s so much fun

[@AmyMiller-wl4dq]

As a nurse I love the medical mysteries!!! And again, love, love, LOVE your videos!!! Keep them coming! Best to the both of you!

[@ChelsBreeze]

Loving the doctor duo you have going on! Must be so nice to be able to work together doing what you guys love.

[@chelsear5061]

Can we just Appreciate how far this channel has grown and how far Siobhan has grown. I remember when her husband was never in videos, and now he pops up frequently. I absolutely love seeing the life of two doctors. They both compliment each other and give off positivity with excellence.

[@m1t2a1]

The hospital in Minden ON closes June 1. Everyone in cottage country, have a safe summer. There is a need for more doctors like this selfless duo.

[@randyrowett7998]

You are both such amazing and caring Doctor's. I love these videos

[@ViolinMD]

Thank you so much!

[@spelldaddy5386]

I really like this style of a week in the life, where each of you focus on one patient and delve deep into each step of the diagnostic process. Two things I would really love to see added to something like this would be a debrief after each day where you two talk together (with anonymity of course) about the patient you are focusing on, and get each other's perspective on what the other is seeing. The other thing I'd love to see is a follow up later on (if you could) just checking that patient's records to share the conclusion of their story (how the treatment worked out or what new developments there were). Great video as always!

[@deannaj4904]

You guys are too cute. I love watching you guys do medicine. I am in the medical field and I use every opportunity to learn from your videos. Thank you for including us.😊

[@josephdahdouh2725]

Right. I used to listen to them from high school. Almost just for the fun while trying to understand, but not really understanding much or forgetting it quickly since its not a typical thing that you learn or see at high school. So, now that I am almost done with my medical lab sciences bachelors, I feel like I understand everything and I am capable of retaining most of the information they discuss in their videos. I wonder if I should go back to the older videos to learn from them, or if that would be a waste since they clearly know their stuff more now then they did a few years ago. And medicine would have slightly shifted in procedures from a few years ago to now, so there might be some medical wrongs done too.

[@Leotactic]

The great doctor series we finally got to see❤ Mark & Siobhan the way you guys manage your everyday life is truly an inspiration for us🎉

[@jackiefisher2525]

I like week in the life better because we get to see updates on the patients! As a nurse myself, I love love love your content. Keep it up.

[@PallaviSharmanight]

That's the way you do it doctor Siobhan

[@fullermoments]

Wow.....binge watching these new format videos. Totally love how we get to go along on the journey.

[@carlyeckert4670]

I really love these videos where you show us the steps in making a diagnosis. They are so interesting, how you put the pieces of the puzzle together to get the diagnosis. Please keep these types of videos coming! I am not a doctor or anything, I am just a medical nerd who loves learning this kind of stuff. Medicine is SO fascinating.

[@CSTrixieChick]

As an RN, it is so interesting to see the thought process and day to day work that goes into a patient. For example, an RN will get a consent for a TEE, make sure the patient is NPO, holding certain medications, explaining/updating the family, giving report to the RNs that pick up the patient for the TEE, passing off handoff report at the end of the day about everything you are doing. Its just really interesting to see it from the MD side.

[@bencanevari4056]

I am a cancer survivor. I had originally planned to get my bachelors in chemistry, but now I'm going to get it in biochemistry. I have hopes to get my md in biochem, but that's a long way away.

[@CamiWuzHere]

Future oncologist here, I was originally going to get a biochem but then a friends close call with cancer had me researching lymphoma obsessively until two in the morning, I had found my passion, finally.

[@heatherpepper11]

I worked in Hamilton for 27 years - as an RN on a CTU and as manager on other sites. Now retired, and living near the Soo I was really happy to see what quality you bring to the SAH on your locum weeks. It would be even better if you lived up here permanently!

[@eureka345]

A lot of my extended family lives in Sault Ste Marie and I love visiting the area. Thank you so much for being willing to come to our Northern communities and support our patients with such care. I wish there wasn't such a doctor shortage, but seeing that folks like you are stepping up to help bridge the gaps makes me very thankful. Northern Ontario is such a beautiful place to live and work. I moved up here from the GTA 5 years ago and I have a much better work-life balance now... no regrets!

[@nettiecombs8508]

So glad you decided to keep making videos even after finishing your Rheumatology training. You and Mark are so compatible in every phase of your lives & I hope everything continues to go so well for you. Do wonder if you will eventually settle down in an actual specialty practice and stay in one place, maybe even start a family?

[@valeriacapuchino9434]

Loved this video, I'm a doctor as well but I'm from Mexico, and I enjoy so much your videos, I think this is one of my favourite ones

[@knitrocks]

I love these videos so much, so informative and fun. I am a nurse at a facility which treat patients after a hospital stay before they are ready to go home. (in Norway) We have this sweet old lady who came to us for antibiotic treatment for infective endocarditis. With a picc-line, wohoo, we love picc-lines . Unfortunately this lady has finished her treatment, but she seems to have gotten very weak, and are now bedridden. She was not well before the infection either, she also has alzheimers. So now she is getting palliative care and will soon pass away. She has a big family who visits a lot, and we move her bed into the garden and the sun every day, which she really enjoys.

[@bengtsoderman]

So fun to see you work together. And also take part in you free time. Looking forward to the taste test of hospital food.🙂🍕🍟🍔

[@taylorswiftharrystyles]

you know it’s a good day when she posts! ❤️

[@sarac8284]

I loved this! U definitely need to do more of these! Especially together. U guys r just so adorable! & I love learning about medicine...so fun...great job & thank u so much for taking us along!

[@ssjess2504]

You and Mark are just the cutest! ❤️ 12:30 I hear that exact hold music all the time 😂😂 loved the week in the life. I hope y'all do more and I can't wait to see the hospital food video

[@monikagonzales2658]

Bless you both! I’m 68 working full time and what you are doing is way more exuasting! Bless you!

[@OllieOxyn]

I am visiting Sault Ste. Marie this week and it's been my first time in Canada! Got to visit that waterfall and it was so worth it!

[@ashleythomas6367]

I live the two of you together! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy exploring nature!

[@susanford2388]

You two a lovely couple doing good things. Bravo. I wish you two many decades of happiness in your chosen fields.

[@lf206]

It’s actually rly good to hear y’all say you think of the people who want to run but can’t, and use that to purpose to appreciate your own health and able-bodied-ness. I’m laying here in the middle of a chronic pain flare, thinking of how miserable I’d be if I made myself get up and run every day. It’d take days to recover from doing it once. Somehow it’s nice to see someone not taking that ability for granted:)

[@collierincolor8972]

I love the way you formatted this video to clearly take us through the process of symptoms, testing, and diagnosis! The written notes on the screen were very helpful too. You and Mark seem like such kind and genuine people. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@Cubby254]

Siobhan u are simply just THAT girl. Also love the way you and Mark compliment each other. such a good balance. love these type of videos!

[@benwaheed]

please please please please please more of this kind of video, and I have been a silent follower of yours for years now, from your playing violin days. The best medical content creator no doubt. you and Mark make the best duo. much love

[@karenquick8737]

I love your channel! It gives me a taste of what you doctors go through. Wow, I admire you both so much!

[@racheld8257]

I’m in my first year of PA school and love these videos. It’s exciting for me to see how the things I’m learning will come to play in clinical practice. You guys are the best!

[@mackenzieb2218]

You two are an incredible couple. Saving lives with the love of your life? SO sweet.

[@jennadeleon4017]

More videos like this pls. I luv seeing what doctors would order for certain presentations. It helps us rookie nurses😊

[@neatodude3339]

Hopefully one of these days you'll get to explore the awesome wilderness around Sault Ste Marie! Lots of beautiful hikes and beaches

[@amandanjax90]

You guys are the best example of a healthy couple!! Love watching you two! ❤

[@nj8215]

I love this couple. Great video as always. I have so much respect and appreciation for good doctors.

[@kaleadreamaremylife7688]

I love you both so much I could watch you guys watch grass grow everyday of the week and still be happy!!

[@cupofleo]

I love your guys' teamwork as partners and as doctors. You're both professional and helpful to one another in so many ways. Your patients are in such good hands 💕

[@StefBarber]

5 months later, and still one of my faves. 💜

[@zorabw8948]

You are so active in doing everything for your patients and one can tell that you love your job....which is a calling for you....and that you love each other.

[@fae821]

Enjoyed spending time with both of you! It is very good to see doctors are humans, too. Thank you, and I'd love to see more videos like this! 👍

[@katieramsey5425]

I really enjoyed this week in the life format! It's cool seeing the process of helping a patient over the course of multiple days from the doctor's perspective. I've been going through a lot health wise and seeing the process of determining diagnosis and treatment from your perspective is really informative and comforting. Watching your videos makes me feel less intimidated in asking for help. I'm hopeful that one day I'll get my health better under control. Please keep up the amazing work!

[@heatherarmstrong1366]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I feel good watching your behind the scenes and being educated on the problem solving aspect. It's super neat to see how much you process the symptoms and how much you care.

[@sandrawood6992]

I really enjoy watching your videos and have been telling family and friends to watch you. Your very upbeat and stay on track and to the point. I like that. Please don't stop what your doing.

[@pepperpan794]

The feeling of fulfillment it must feel after a long day of hard work must feel amazing! I am so inspired by you guys! Always a fan!

[@budprine1591]

If KZbin rewards you for more comments then here is my contribution. You guys are the greatest.

[@wendystubbs9780]

Yay so happy you both are still here!

[@hopelessly.hopeful]

I love this channel so much. So informative. I like any format you do! Happy to watch it all :))) Your positivity is just so contagious, Siobhan ❤

[@IslemTav]

Love, love, love these videos! When I saw you posted a longer video this morning, I thought to myself “What a treat! Can’t wait to watch tonight as I relax!” Thank you so much for sharing your lives and all you both do!!

[@doriecowling1535]

Really enjoy your dedication, optimism and joy being and working together. Fan from the Hammer! Thank you for what you do! ❤

[@sherrymccaslin907]

You two are amazing! Love your amazing videos! So educational thank you !

[@caitlinboycher8596]

I love day in the life and week in the life. It’s wonderful seeing mark in the videos. Your dynamic is great and I love the slightly different perspectives.

[@rihudson8063]

I’m just starting my diploma in anaesthetic technology and it’s so cool to already be understanding everything your saying quicker and easier !!!!

[@rashidalupk]

Dr Siobhan $ Dr Mark are comment box Superman 🌹 Superwomen😊

[@tiiumcneice852]

Love this. Also I was just released from internal medicine team in Hamilton and a resident came in and was so excited when they saw me laying in bed watching this video. Great team you used to work with :) best experience I’ve had while admitted and the nurses were all awesome too

[@genevieve4679]

I really enjoyed this format where you both followed the evolution of a patient’s state over a few days!

[@holliewilliams4881]

I worked in Cardiology and while on my honeymoon, I came back to all the cardiology group working on my grandpa who had endocarditis which vegetated two of his heart valves. He passed away 3.5 months later. This stuff is serious and I’d give anything to have my grandpa back but he was so sick for so long. He’s my greatest cheerleader and I can’t wait to see him again!

[@RachdelaTorre]

Love this new format, Siobhan! Love seeing you and Mark living your best life, traveling, and also having fun while filming in the hospital together. It’s so important to see how you make being a doctor as fun as you can to avoid burn out, and also prioritize your health and nutrition. Also, We’ll go along with anything you guys want to film. Also love seeing grocery shopping & nutrition prioritized… as I’m a Dietitian! 😊 Keep being a ray of light, Siobhan!

[@HDGiraffes]

When Mark said he always thinks about how some patients don't have the opportunity/ability to run when he's feeling unmotivated it really hit home. I just got a comminuted proximal tibia fracture (first time ever breaking a bone) two days ago and man did I take walking for granted! Can't wait to be able to run again!

[@traceyflater]

Always nice to see you both!

[@edenreeling9390]

I LOVED this, please keep the week in our lives coming!

[@cassiemcbryde1312]

Might have been my favorite video so far! I love seeing you and mark get to work together ❤

[@jlv-zb8pk]

I absolutely love these videos! I'm a fellow Canadian who actually works in the switchboard of a large hospital. It's so cool to see an example of the people / doctors on the other end of the phone! Plus, I absolutely love your cheery dispositions and the medical terminology sprinkled throughout these videos. Stay safe and healthy, guys!!

[@syzygy4365]

You too are angels!! Thank you!!! ❤

[@melissawatkins1215]

I love seeing all your Sault Area Hospital vlogs! Thank you so much for coming to our hospital to help out!

[@pepperpan794]

This is my third comment lol but I JUST LOVE how you've done your dues in med school, making sure you knew the concept of IE and the limitations of ultrasound and how you're able to catch it in your patient. Really inspiring, thank you Dr. Siobhan!

[@rachelmiller7749]

Loved the week in my life! So fun to get to follow the patients for a few days and see the progression.

[@Amped4Life]

I love the music! Dance when it comes on, then serious when I talk (when off hold), then on hold again - right back to dancing! 💃🏻

[@theglasgowfamily5787]

Watching you and your husband has made me decide to switch my major in college from studying Law enforcement to now studying Medicine!!! I am looking to becoming a Hematology specialist!

[@dvoss195]

its so amazing to hear how you rule out and narrow everything down to a diagnosis. so smart!

[@Amped4Life]

Please do more combined week in the life videos! This was my favorite video that you have done in years, or perhaps ever, Siobhan!

[@bonafidemovement4892]

Ahh the Western tag on his backpack!! I’m from London so it makes me happy. Amazing video as always!

[@StefBarber]

i was wondering how/why people were mentioning Western! I visited London when it was UWO for the Canada Games. Thanks.

[@eileenjoyce-prahalis3956]

I just started watching ur videos and I am not in the field but I do love how your like a detective trying to find out what is happening!! I love watching all ur videos. I think it’s amazing how you were able to shadow different departments. It must be so exciting and interesting for you!!

[@jennw2002]

I love these week videos!

[@mishagirl01]

Yay!!!! Sault Ste Marie!!! Soo Locks, here I come!!! Oh...wait. I'm from Michigan....❤❤

[@jaydahnicholson9554]

as someone from Ssm I admire you coming to the city and enjoying all it has to offer, I hope you stick round to see more and treat more patients!!

[@Davidxll]

Praying for all the sick patients to get better may God heal their pain and sickness.

[@MaCherieMcAli]

Hi! your videos have gotten so much better I am enjoying them even more than first ones, you both are examples for the ones who are on the road to medical school. I watch them because I am learning a lot. One thing I hope I become as happy a person as you are. I want to smile just as much if not more. Thank you ❤ you are a person 💞 to look up to .

[@sunflowers_n_coffee]

Pls keep doing videos like this so much fun and educational!!

[@kerensilverio8090]

I love watching y’all together!!!

[@pennytaylor9693]

Love all these videos! You guys are so down to earth and very caring!

[@mandykal]

One of my favorite videos… thank you for sharing and all the effort put into its creation…

[@Katie4970]

Wow it has been years since I have watched one of your videos, and now you are a doctor and married!! Time flies.

[@giuliamotta628]

I love these joint videos you do with your husband. They are always so interesting.

[@bentay4242]

i love the week in the life videos! i love day in the life’s too!

[@ganmudan]

such a good reminder, enjoy what your body can do right now! something I took for granted. now that I have chronic pain, so many things I miss doing.

[@briannasiercks22]

please make more videos like this I'm loving it!