DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DOCTOR: Violin MD in GUYANA with CODE BLUE EMERGENCY!

Join me for a day in the life of a doctor inside the Georgetown Public Hospital in Guyana, South America. My name is Siobhan, and I'm a Canadian resident doctor visiting Guyana. You will see what it's like to round on patients, respond to code blue emergencies and experience the challenge of having limited medical resources.
This video was recorded BEFORE the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why I was travelling internationally and not wearing a mask!
THANK YOU to the residents who participated in this video and welcomed me into their medical team for the day. Thank you to the Georgetown Public Hospital and the Internal Medicine Program for their their support and permission to film in the hospital. This was an unforgettable experience!
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~ Siobhan (Violin MD) ~
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[@NaomiJameston]

Vedika broke my heart with how frustrated and upset she was after the code blue. I'm glad she was able to recover from her burnout and rediscover her passion, and I hope she continues to keep in touch with her own mental health as she continues being an amazing resident.

[@ashtonduda9971]

You could tell she really cares. She knows everybody did their roles in terms of management but she also sees things that SHOULD have improved and when somebody dies, those things that could have been weighs on her mind heavily you can tell.. she means well and is an amazing doctor.

[@KayzMalia_Gamers]

Ya that code blue was scart

[@meganthursby2002]

Yh❤

[@kurtcraig3421]

to have the tools in your head but not to hand must be so frustrating, and then to wrestle the thought "if i had the right supplies would his outcome be different" that would keep me up at night.

[@marioc63]

That would keep me up at night as well. Even if there was a pubic fundraising campaign to purchase a fully-loaded crash cart for each floor. That would make a huge difference.

[@sarahjames1612]

South Africa is exactly the same, I've had doctor friends tell me there's situations where you need a CT scan or whatever but can't because the machine hasn't been serviced and isn't working anymore, or nurses refuse to help patients because they're on tea break or having a 'prayer meeting'. And that's not even touching on labouring women who aren't given a bed until they're in active labour. Super disheartening :(

[@123mprs]

Latin America is all the same, but at the same time when you don't have the tools or exams it becomes a challenge and you can develop other important skills like your hearing, touch and all that.

[@lightbulb1982]

@@marioc63 "Pubic fundraising"? lmao... That goes to show how many thumbs uppers read the comments lol

[@emmascreamz]

Vikas is one of those doctors you hope for and then immediately get embarrassed in front of 😍😫

[@emiliieeBMTH]

I was thinking the same thing 😂 heartthrob

[@kadiandrews8680]

When I was a medical student, I worked with vedika while I was rotating in IM. She is definitely one of the most hardworking and dedicated doctors(at that time she was a GMO). She has taught me so much and was very patient with us medical students. Thank you for showing the world how great Guyanese doctors are. 🇬🇾

[@meganthursby2002]

So cool🥰

[@CurlyGirlChey]

Omg, when you knocked on the door and the most handsome guy opened the door... Love your videos, super cool that you went to Guyana I also want to serve there someday

[@vishwanipersaud866]

Tbh the rural parts of Guyana need more doctors/nurses and resources.

[@blahblahshutup6024]

I almost had a mini heart attack when I saw him lol

[@saraiayemperoumal]

I was thinking the same.. had to rewind lol 😏

[@sariyahpacheco5109]

@@saraiayemperoumal All I Need To Know IsHis Social Media. 😂😂😂😂

[@isaacx593]

The forgotten world, no masks needed, happy people packed in a room and all smiling. Hope we goes back to it soon.

[@2134knees]

Agreed. I have pics on my phone from February which was before it all happened at a Youth Retreat and we were all hugging, standing close together, and NO MASKS. Hoping we all get back to that soon.

[@jazzie7899]

Hey it’s pre COVID this video. She says that in her description...

[@2134knees]

@@jazzie7899 I know.

[@123RADIOactive]

@@jazzie7899 exactly when did Kristen state she weren’t aware of that? You’d have to not be paying attention within the first 10 seconds of the video to not see that. She’s just agreeing with the OP commenter that we wish we can get to that post-COVID19 stage where many of us can START to put this back behind us and go back to what things were. While 2021 probably won’t be the year where that’ll happen entirely, but hopefully it’ll at START before this year is over with.

[@josephdahdouh2725]

@@2134knees Cool. We got covid in our country 1st week of February. Ever since went outside the house for like once a month. 😂

[@manvithas6814]

I got into medical school!!!!!! I'm so excited

[@averydavis1943]

CONGRATS!!!

[@livija.k]

Congratulations!! U got this ❤️💋

[@annarainexo]

congratulations!❤️

[@Digitalhunny]

Way to go, you can do it! 🤗

[@AlliyahPerry]

Congrats!!!!!!

[@Fishbone4u]

You have the BEST smile and upbeat bubbly personality!

[@universeusa]

She is simply awesome.

[@lovedfriend2020]

I agree! I would love her as a home nurse!

[@universeusa]

@@lovedfriend2020 , I admire Dr. Siobhan!

[@Eman1900O]

Almost like a cartoon

[@marieked]

Michael Arnold she’s a doctor

[@carolynshelton952]

As a surgical technologist in the US, I must say that seeing Siobhan's passion, kindness, confidence and knowledge is so refreshing. I feel like many doctors, especially surgeons, lose that passion gradually over time and it just turns into "how many surgeries can I pump out in the span of 8 hours?" It is so refreshing to see Siobhan's passion and genuine care for her patients, as well as her practice as a medical professional! It would be an absolute honor to work with her or have her as my provider!

[@katie4335]

RIP to the patient that died from the code.

[@maninblue88]

@@katie4335 Right on. RIP, friend! 🙏❤

[@Amandaxbob]

so hard to see other countries hospitals and seeing how much the staff cares, and they don't get the support they need

[@FireCracker3240]

This was sobering, sad, yet really eye opening. I can't imagine how hard it must be to know what you need to do to save a life, but to be unable to do so because you don't have the right equipment and medication at your disposal. I think all of us can really take a moment, step back from ourselves, and be grateful for the medical care we receive in our country. It may not be perfect, but when you see things like this, it does put things into perspective. I appreciate what you and all of your fellow medical professionals do day in and day out. We appreciate you. ❤️ 🙏

[@connornicks8280]

YOU ARE SUCH A AMAZING INFLUENCE

[@tomtracy5396]

Nicely done. U were down there traveling at this time during the pandemic surge or this is older footage?

[@EsaLena1]

@@tomtracy5396 I think she said in one of the earlier videos in this series that it was filmed before the plague.

[@lillianlerena]

@@tomtracy5396 are you fr

[@aaronmott208]

@@tomtracy5396 It is older, she clarifies in the description (there is a fair bit packed into the description)

[@claudiahayes8833]

About a month ago I commented under your medical mysteries video that my mum was going through her own medical mystery... I’m pleased to say they we have an approximate diagnosis and she’s a lot better since specifically targeting the condition! We still have a long way to go but she’s able to live a normal life again :)

[@noemidlt09090]

What approach did you have to finding it out? Did you have to see specialist or request specific thing? My mom is in the middle of her own medical mystery,m where she’s gone to her GP and the ER, and several blood tests that my doctor swears all came back perfect by she’s absolutely miserable sick and hurting.

[@claudiahayes8833]

@@noemidlt09090 Keep. Going. She went to about five different GPs, tracked her symptoms, tracked what she ate, everything. Obviously I don’t know what you’ve done or what her issues are, but if you can provide essentially a minute by minute account of pain, symptoms, what you’ve done with it and what she’s eaten, it’s likely that they’ll take you more seriously. It’ll have to be at least two or three weeks worth. There’s an app she uses called Bearable which is great for it (I’m in no way affiliated haha). If you can try and contact a specialist directly that can be useful, but it’s most likely that they’ll need a referral. Most importantly, don’t worry that it’s something vicious. 99% of the time anything nasty will come up in blood tests. Good luck, I’ll send good wishes ❤️

[@annahasty7191]

I am happy to hear that your Mom is doing better. Good work being an advocate for her.

[@NoNo-pg5rq]

@@claudiahayes8833 If you don’t mind, what was the medical mystery of your mom?

[@claudiahayes8833]

@@NoNo-pg5rq I’m not comfortable putting the condition on the internet I’m afraid!

[@NeishaG]

I’m a first year medical student from Canada and my family is from Guyana! It’s nice to see you choosing to help there! It’s nice to live through the experience through your videos!

[@Lser03]

She does such a good job at reporting her work, I sometimes forget that she's also a part of their team actively checking the patients. Like what a queen tackling everything!

[@zulyterrazas6791]

I’m glad Vedika spoke to you /us about how hard the profession is. You can tell she has so much compassion and wants to do the best she can ❤️ You’re all wonderful thanks for sharing

[@Sandy-fn3xu]

I’m from Guyana I grew up there for 11years of my life now I’m 27 I’ve never been back there I’m so glad to see you helping and adopting to a different environment. ❤️❤️

[@graced7384]

I'm waiting!!!! When I'm older I want to become a doctor just like you!!

[@anetemaksima8203]

Me to

[@aubreehofegartner7893]

Me to

[@ninasilverman6481]

Me to

[@hannahkylle1111]

Same!

[@georgeweasleyshunny4531]

Sameee

[@TheSteffyramlal]

I was so surprised to see this video because I'm from Georgetown originally and don't often see anything about Guyana. It is so sad to see how little they have. I agree with one of the other comments about how frustrating it is to want to help but not be able to do much because you lack equipment and medication. My aunt in Georgetown recently passed away in November because of this very reason. It was so hard to understand because I live in the US and I am in medicine as well but even with my advice over the phone, there wasn't much anyone in Guyana could do for her. I admire you for traveling there, especially during COVID, and sharing this with us. Good luck to you!

[@Lser03]

I truly admire Vedika for sharing her mental health and how it took a toll because sometimes we don't know how certain things are affecting us. I really love the rawness and the insight in your content!!!

[@ameliapc3943]

I wrote an essay today for school about how people who are famous only got their fame from looks, money or behaviour instead of people who are famous for their hard work and skill as well as their love of their job and dedication to others. You are the perfect example of that, a postitive and hard working person who cares and is a positive influence. Thank you :)

[@taylordawne4140]

I really hope Josh still gets the opportunity to do his elective here in Canada. I know it probably won't be during these Covid times. But hopefully in the near future. All of the doctors you showed seemed absolutely wonderful.

[@aiahighller699]

Sioban pls don’t stop doing these series because you’re my only inspiration in enjoying the journey to medical field 🥺

[@alexismaycock4665]

This is so amazing to see. My husband is from Guyana and is familiar with Georgetown. So interesting to see his culture and native home from a different perspective :)

[@jessicahall2248]

I can’t wait to watch your video - Guyana is my home country- hope you had an amazing stay! Love your videos - Hope you are keeping safe!

[@klizmen89]

Wow...Vedika is so strong, reflection of what you want to do and what environment you thrive in is a lot to go through, so glad she stuck with her passion! This video was so informative to the differences between US and Canada hospitals and theirs in another country

[@feraselballouz1478]

1st year med student here!! It's terrible to start the journey through a screen but can't wait to experience everything you present on your channel!! All the love and respect

[@JudahMaccabee_]

As a 4th year nursing student, your channel is a huge source of inspiration to me. I am so glad I found my channel. Thank you so much for putting this all together!

[@sophiemorgan9692]

So excited!!!! I love your videos so much and I’ve always wanted to become a doctor so I can’t wait to pursue that dream when I get a little older.

[@ClassPresidentAlejandro1999]

Awesome Possum

[@George7424]

You are such an amazing person. It brings me such joy knowing there are doctors out there like you. Often times, we meet doctors during the worst times and that limits the amount of personal interaction.

[@veryoriginalname366]

Vikas is DREAMY!

[@vaflo25]

i LOVE her videos, i love her energy and how much i learn from these videos. it brings me joy because she is almost always smiling whenever she comes into camera, no matter what she is doing :,) it just shows how much she enjoys what she does, she has honestly made me want to pursue something in the medical field! thank you

[@alienorfrei6867]

Your vlogs in hospital always motivate me to attempt studying medicine. The way you present everything makes it feel much more concrete than when most doctors or medical students talk about it, and that is really motivating.

[@1964Potter]

So great to see a video from you! You bring so much positivity to this platform. Thank you!

[@jlxoxo]

I love how enthusiastic and passionate she is about wanting to help others. Definitely would want her as my doctor lol

[@clintpotts5799]

Thanks for everything you do Siobhan, your videos inspire me everyday. ❤️ you are awesome!!

[@layray210]

thank you for posting this, really helps put things into perspective of just how truly privileged and blessed we are to have what we have here in north america

[@RandyMullis1]

This was so good! It makes you feel like we're not that different from others. Those residents were full of light! Thank you, Siobhan!

[@JimToronto]

Your passion and excitement for anything medicine is truly admirable. I know there are a lot of caring, and exceptional Doctors out there, but you bring everything to the table. I honestly wish that every doctor I've had to deal with, with my mother and her issues in hospitals were like you. Your videos are incredible, and I really admire you. All the best, and hope you and your families are keeping well during all this. Look forward to the next video!

[@madhuri1]

You have such a great attitude and work ethic for medicine! I’m inspired to bring that to my job everyday, but it’s definitely not easy to keep up that all times during covid. God bless u for the work you do🙏🏽

[@sherryadams7965]

As a fellow Canadian I have to say I love your videos. They are informative and I can tell you have a passion to help people and inform people about different medical issues

[@thestrategist5579]

Really inspiring, humbling and awesome documentary , Violen MD!!! Thanks for what you do! The visiting Dr Steve looked like a champion too! I hope he's doing OK today and thanks to him as well for his service. God bless you guys for your profession and human soul...

[@aqualife88]

Amazing video as always! Its awesome to know that the team practices CPR situations and has classroom lessons to stay current! They are extremely hard working as you said!! Thank you for this great video

[@erica25]

This is an amazing experience to watch! As someone who wants to work in a hospital as a PsyD, it's been really cool for me to see the collaboration between all of the medical staff and specialists and how everyone can work together to solve problems and improve the world of medicine!

[@kyhildebrand604]

I have been watching since you were a first year resident. And I just have to say you have grown so much. And I often think I wish doctors in America were more like you

[@reilly5351]

I like how happy she always seems to be. I know it’s for KZbin, but that positivity should be acknowledged.

[@ayannageorge5258]

Glad to see you finally got permission. GPHC has grown! Happy to see continuous training. Practising those skills really bring comfort. Your video presentation was awesome 👍. Best of wishes .

[@arrowmactavish1673]

I aspire to reach her level of humility and pure awesomeness

[@aitanasahni48]

Hi Siobhan! I'm really inspired by what you do, and your videos make my day! ❤️ I'm an aspiring doctor and your passion for medicine strengthens mine!

[@nastiinate6287]

This warms my heart to see the people in my country practicing medicine. I love it.

[@briancouture1697]

You're incredible. Thank you for what you do!

[@sofiasousapires]

What a tough code blue! You are absolutely fantastic at listening to the young woman with you! Love seeing hiq hard everyone works there! Good to see you and stay safe Siobhan! 💜

[@anamsohail8904]

It's really interesting to see how the high spirited, dedicated doctors deal with difficult situations without losing hope! Hope to see more of your Adventures ❤

[@slick-baxk1531]

You are such a good person need more people like you in the world you have helped me get thur my anxiety as im dealing with my own health issues 😍😍😍

[@brunademacedo293]

Your positive vibe and happiness about medicine is fantastic!! You are really the example of doctor I want to be and what keep me motivated to my MCCQE studying plan ❤🤗

[@Happiness-qe7ky]

Amazingly beautiful people inside and out 💙 Thank you for all you do 🙏😇🙏

[@sofiemangru1665]

Thank you for this video. I was born in Guyana but have had the opportunity to live in the US and get my education from here. Seeing this gives me hope for the future. Seeing the advances that are being made is truly incredible even with the limited resources. It gives me reassurance that my family will be given better care, with these amazing doctors over in my home country. So thank you so much, truly.

[@beatricegreen350]

I found her Chanel last week and now I can’t stop watching

[@hippietinkerbell]

The workplace morale and general good vibe that these residents have created is wonderful

[@onkyomitsu4765]

i live for these videos. love them so much. thank u and happy new year!!

[@julieanddaniadventures]

I love your video's so much. I haven't gotten to watch all of them yet but I'm a freshman in high school and want to be a doctor when I grow up. Your videos make the job look so cool (even though I know it must be hard at times)and I've learned so many new medical terms that I didn't know before. Thank you for your videos they make me want to work double as hard in school as I already do.

[@linnsoltwedel]

Wow. Powerfull video! I love how she talked about reflecting and taking time of to think.

[@beneditocrispim9554]

It's amazing how people fight with little resources to save lifes, I hope soon they have better conditions to work. Thanks you for your vlogs full of teaching and examples of life.😃

[@kevinwong4720]

I am so glad to see you visited Guyana 🇬🇾. My excitement is beyond. I’m from Guyana too but now lives in the US also I encourage my son to do medicine. And hoping he does some internship back in Guyana which would be a blessing

[@jmkars]

My mom grew up in Guyana and lived there until she was around 20. Growing up I got to visit there many times. So cool to see this perspective. Great Video!

[@sofiechone5405]

Thankyou for these amazing videos! They're extremely educational and well put together.

[@ashleighdaniels1397]

Omg this is so cool! My dad is from Georgetown, Guyana and we went and visited in January 2020 and literally heard about COVID-19 while we were there! This is so cool I just stumbled across this after watching a few of your videos. I love Guyana so much, it truly is a wonderful place and I never hear it mentioned anywhere.

[@johnmitchell7834]

I Totally agree she is very sweet and kind, and also very intelligent , I also love her smile and her personality, She will make a great physician Her patients will love her

[@amybedessie5315]

Omg how cool my parents are from Guyana 🇬🇾

[@nataliella97]

Siobhan, this was fantastic! I hope we have a video where you call some of the people you met and educate us on how Guyana is dealing with covid.

[@mariag.mendoza4353]

Im so happy to see a new video! I enjoy your uploads very much! 😊

[@garretjones9425]

I admire the effort you put in and also enjoy learning from you.

[@haiwattiebishnath6899]

First time watching you as I was recommended by KZbin due to watching interesting videos of Guyana history and the first video is you in my beautiful country. I can’t believe this omg

[@kampover]

It must be really hard for doctors to not be able to save a patient. I wouldn't be able to handle these situations. Hats off to you all in the medical field. And especially in these times.

[@riakhan1058]

I’m from Guyana and I’m currently premed at U of T !!! So excited to see this. I did some shadowing here and it was exhilarating

[@newtonjackson652]

Just continue doing this. It's uplifting and inspiring. Visited Guyana some years ago. Still a lot more needed to be done on a socially and economical level.

[@abalofreeman211]

You’re videos are such an inspiration.... I’m 29 and pre med right now ...sometimes I want to drop everything and give up .... but just by watching your videos give me strength to keep pushing... 🙏 thanks

[@scorpi173]

Hopefully you’re doing good.

[@Lucy-xs4cb.]

Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing your first video of 2021! Let's hope this year turns into a more positive and safer one for all of us 🤞from the England UK

[@Shutterbug21]

You rock! Pls stay safe your videos totally make my week ❤️

[@tekvax01]

(08:08) My heart hurts for you wonderful and selfless doctors and nurses, you do so much for so many, and give of yourselves freely! You are all true heroes! Thank you for being there for us!

[@DoctorRafiq]

Finally i am in my medical college feels great Ready to serve the humanity

[@smoorej]

I absolutely love your channel and your always-upbeat personality. No matter what the circumstances you are kind and polite and nice to all those around you. If only we could all be like this. Just to make your videos more relatable, once in a while could you do one where you get short-tempered, angry and frustrated, where you take out your unhappiness on everyone around you?

[@universeusa]

Doctor Siobhan, you are loved 🥰

[@niaraamsterdam7345]

I'm from Guyana and I watch your videos this is literally so cool, I hope you enjoy your stay!

[@paulag.c.7965]

This is amazing! Thanks for all you do! ❤

[@taylorxwx2367]

EVERYBODY, THERE IS LITERALLY A TEXT FEW SECONDS INTO THE VIDEO, THAT IS WHY SHE DIDN'T WEAR A MASK, PRACTICE YOUR EYESIGHTS PLEASE.

[@manasadeepak943]

happy happy new year to u and mark!! wishing love and luck! hope this year goes well for u

[@aprilkyle431]

I love these day in the life of a doctor videos they are always so interesting

[@tanisharajotia4733]

So excited to watch your new video! ~Love from India🤩🤩🤩❤

[@k.y.6148]

Seeing this makes you appreciate the clean hospitals we have in the US. Hopefully they are actually as clean as they look!

[@leahrajwant6855]

Oh my god, this is amazing. Guyana my home country!❤

[@sylviawangmanee4903]

Your voice is so excited. Lovely!!

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hello Siobhan, So nice to see you in Guyana with your husband and your great service to the medical students Siobhan in Guyana medical school. I also like your treatment Siobhan for Pneumonia

[@davidp2888]

Always good to see you.

[@sueping8281]

I was born in Guyana. Love this!

[@jaxmd35]

This is exceptional and inspiring, the other day on one of our floors I saw flight for life fly in and I got so inspired and excited for my future hopefully I can be a piece of the puzzle that helps improve patient care and lives in the future

[@drsabha7815]

What a great opportunity! Hopefully when I qualify I'll get to practice abroad. Thanks for sharing your journey Siobhan

[@somebody9009]

as for the beginning, you don't need to say ''i'm excited'' for us to telll you're excited. your ultra mega mega smile gave it away 😄😄😄

[@damskingramo]

You are one of my favorite KZbinrs.

[@ironmeagher5925]

Keep up the good work !! love your channel please stay safe!!!