What The Final Year Of Medical School Is ACTUALLY Like

[@DrJarrod]

Bro. I can’t even explain the courage you give me as a young black man to continue to try to get into medical school. God us so good. Proud of you. You’re an awesome dad, husband, and follower of Christ. Thanks JR Dr. Smith loading…🤓

[@EvolvingMedic]

This really means the world to me! Thank you so much for such an encouraging message! I’m in your corner and excited to see you progress in your own journey!

[@Wjeremiahh]

The man, the myth, the legend

[@teeresagai]

May your journey to orthopedic surgeon be continuously blessed. Looking forward to Match Day for your beautiful family. 🙏🏾 🩺 🇯🇵

[@EvolvingMedic]

Amen! 🙏🏽 Thank you so much!

[@enterusername2855]

I havent been on your page since applying for med school (which you helped me get into) now the baby is talking and you are already going to be a doctor?!!! Crazy how time flies. Best of luck with your application

[@EvolvingMedic]

Time has definitely flown by! I’m so happy to hear you made it to med school and honored to play a small part in your journey. I really appreciate your continued support and wish you the best of luck too! Always feel free to reach out if I can ever be of any help!

[@StudentDoctorAntonioPatterson]

I remember when you started. Proud of you bro!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much bro!!

[@andreangouba6917]

Congratulations!!! You still have interviews to go through, but you are basically done with med school. I am so proud of you cause I watched your channel since my freshman year of college and I am on my way to graduate. You are an inspiration!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽❤️

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much for supporting me since day 1! And congratulations on getting ready to graduate yourself! We’ve both come a long way over the past few years!

[@PurpleGrape15]

casually dropping duke and HSS as away rotations is when you know you got it like that

[@EvolvingMedic]

Lol I feel extremely blessed and honored for the opportunities I have had 🙏🏽

[@LoganPrewett101]

So awesome to see you almost finished now! I remember binging all of your videos when the channel dropped with your story of getting into med school. You’re going to be a great surgeon!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! People like yourself who have been following me since day 1 truly played a huge role in getting me this far 🙏🏽

[@capturetherockies4839]

🇯🇵 probably has the vibes you're looking for after working so hard these years! Cheers to you & Congratulations! 🎉😊🙌🏾💪🏾

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! It looks like Japan is going to be the winner!

[@monilark]

I don't know how you do it all - especially your KZbin and online courses, on top of your med school requirements! Congratulations on everything!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! I couldn’t do it without the support of my family and this community!

[@ShaunAndersen]

Bro we are almost there!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@EvolvingMedic]

So close bro!! It’s crazy!! 🤯

[@samidjabi828]

bro congrats, been following your journey. NOW , JAPAN ALL THE WAYYY !!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! And it looks like most people live Japan! That’s where I’m leaning!

[@rachelokeleye5540]

Congratulations on almost finishing! I am a pre-med student here in Rochester, MN aiming to apply to medical school next year so your videos are inspiring🙏🏾

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! And that’s amazing!! I wish you the best of luck! I’m sure you’re going to crush the application! 🙏🏽

[@Wfb_DVM]

I’m in vet school with 2 kids and a wife, without you saying anything, I feel you bruh 💪🏽

[@EvolvingMedic]

You know the grind all too well bro!! But we got this! 💪🏽

[@Str5vn4peace]

Congratulations on your completion of medical school! I have enjoyed watching your journey, and I appreciate all of the insight you have shared thus far. You deserve everything that is coming your way! BTW you should definitely choose Japan! I've been, and you will definitely enjoy every second of it.

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you have enjoyed my videos and have found them helpful! And it looks like Japan is running away with it!

[@ronitpullemla3515]

Congrats JR with nearing the completion of medical school. Really enjoyed following your journey in medical school. Wish you best of luck for your interviews!!

[@ronitpullemla3515]

This video was very informative and fun to watch, especially the scene hooping with your baby😂

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thanks so much Ronit! I really appreciate your support and I’m glad you enjoyed Khari hooping as much as I did! 😂

[@user-fe2ez7cm5g]

Glad all of my interviews are online for my speciality! Interviewing at Mayo next week 😁😁

[@EvolvingMedic]

All virtual interviews definitely have a lot of benefits! Lol. Good luck at your Mayo interview though! 🙏🏽 They have fantastic programs in all specialties

[@Npm4374]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Just finished my first semester. Crazy how fast it goes by. God bless

[@EvolvingMedic]

It goes so fast! Congrats on finishing your first semester! Enjoy every moment!

[@t-alimichael3363]

Very inspiring. Melanin in medicine. Needed.!!! tearing up. Congrats Dr.🥳

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!! We are definitely needed! 🙏🏽

[@fran0162]

Continued success!!! God Bless on this home stretch and beyond!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you 🙏🏽. Your support and prayers mean the world!

[@dtcoleman05]

Great to see you back ! I’ve missed your videos, however I know you’ve been busy! Good luck!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! I’ve definitely missed making videos. Hopefully I will have some more time in the near future to getting back to more regular posts! 🙏🏽

[@KobyTruehill]

I’m currently an undergrad finishing my first semester in college as a biology major. I played football and managed all As and one B+. What are some tips you can give me to improve my study habits moving forward and to excel even more? You’re a huge inspiration to me and I admire all of your hard work!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Congrats on your success so far! In terms of continuing to improve, I’d recommend learning about and implementing evidence based strategies like active recall and spaced repetition, and then creating a workspace using a tool like Notion that can keep you organized. I am leading a 30-day challenge at the start of the new year where we will go through all of these things as a group if you’re interested! Here is the link to learn more: www.evolvingmedic.com/evolving-student

[@rveal242]

Glad For You! Continue to Stsy Encouraged 🙌🏾

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!!

[@TaylorDanae13]

Loved watching your journey has been motivating for me. Cant wait see where you match!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! I can’t wait to see too and share it with you all!

[@OG_Premed]

Congrats bro and GodSpeed🌊🏄🏽‍♂️ Also Japan is the vibe for sure 🇯🇵

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much bro! And Japan must really be like that!

[@artimasartimas4515]

Congrats 🎉🎈🍾

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much!!

[@biggz612]

so proud of this young man god bless

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! God bless you too! 🙏🏽

[@Focused42]

Always evolving ! ✊

[@EvolvingMedic]

The one thing I can promise will never stop! #keepevolving ✊🏽

[@connorbowman1804]

Japan!! It was amazing experience when I went.

[@EvolvingMedic]

We’re definitely planning on making a trip to Japan happen!

[@Ahn-mu3db]

Damn time rlly does fly lol i remember watching from when u were a first yr lol congratulations!! 🎉😊

[@EvolvingMedic]

It really does! Thank you so much for your continued support!

[@danielwillis12]

You're amazing man, I'm inspired to have been a part of the process 🙌

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much Daniel! It really means a lot and I’m so grateful that you’ve been a part of the process too!

[@adrikchavez]

Would you ever be interested on getting on The PreMed Years podcast by Dr Gray? I would love to see you guys collaborate and although your story is on KZbin through a series of videos. It would be nice to hear your story in a short, small, and compact podcast episode!

[@EvolvingMedic]

We already have something in the works coming soon! 👀

[@adrikchavez]

@@EvolvingMedic Let’s gooo! 🤩 I’ll be looking forward to it!

[@subibrothersbrewing6598]

Keep up the fantastic journey

[@EvolvingMedic]

Will do! Thank you for your support so far!!

[@Ahn-mu3db]

Go to japan!! Thats on my bucket list lol lots of fun activities and great foods to eat

[@EvolvingMedic]

That’s where I’m leaning! Madison is leaning towards Italy. We’re seeing if you guys can break the tie! 😂

[@Jamaicanflava11]

Congratulations and all the best with your future endeavors . 😊. I think you guys should go to Japan .

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate you, and Japan is definitely winning the poll!

[@Mattgetzoff11]

such an inspiration!

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! I’m honored!

[@prem3957]

Great video Doc! Do you edit them yourself?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Thank you so much! And yes I do currently edit them myself

[@prem3957]

@@EvolvingMedic That's Great. I'm a video editor and will help you edit them for you. So you can save your time as well.I can share my portfolio too.Let me know we can connect (:

[@EvolvingMedic]

Hey! Feel free to send me an email at [e-mail]! I'd love to check out your portfolio.@@prem3957

[@prem3957]

check your inbox@@EvolvingMedic

[@MM-ob8ti]

I dont know how you are doing it with the study and having a baby. Please do a video and explain how u manage your time. Im new to the channel. Great videos!

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos! Perfect timing because my next video talks about time managing!

[@ingeborgdot]

Skip Japan and Italy. Go to Kansas. Very important people there. 😁

[@EvolvingMedic]

Lol there are definitely important people in Kansas, but it may not be as exciting of a place to travel for vacation 😅

[@jenniferb1244]

Thanks for the video! I am finishing up M2 and will start 3rd year clerkships in the Spring, and I was wondering if you were doing Aways through September, when did you work on your ERAS application?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Hey! Good luck on starting clerkships! Great question! Students usually work through ERAS during rotations. So it’s very helpful if you keep an updated CV and draft out a personal statement early. Then it’s just plug and chug and editing. I drafted my personal statement in January during a break I had, then I did editing and finished completing my ERAS in July and August.

[@jenniferbratton4396]

Thanks for the info! Much appreciated! @@EvolvingMedic

[@vanessamartin220]

Should I stay up and study?

[@raufaidah625]

Would your program be good for me I'm in RN nursing school?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Absolutely! Students in any field will benefit equally and I think you would love it! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@vanessamartin220]

Ok back to my 6-7 12 hour shifts

[@ApostolicCAD]

Origato Japan!😊

[@EvolvingMedic]

Japan is crushing it in the polls! It must be the place to go!

[@junesame46]

You should go to Japan. I lived there for five years. Do you want to work at Mayo

[@EvolvingMedic]

Japan is where I’m leaning! And I’m not sure where I want to work after residency yet but Mayo is fantastic!

[@junesame46]

@@EvolvingMedic when you go to Japan visit the temple, cherry blossoms and go into the country areas where the native live. Avoid the tourist area that are Americanized.

[@EvolvingMedic]

Will do!! Thank you for the heads up!

[@junesame46]

@@EvolvingMedic how many questions are on step 1 and 2. How many changes you get I retake before kicked out med school

[@EvolvingMedic]

About 280 on step 1 and about 320 on step 2. There’s not a number of failed attempts that lead to you getting dismissed, but you should only plan to take the exams once. They’re super expensive!

[@michaelskuce3677]

your an cool dude and congrats on training to be dr i hope after my young passing from cancer that when its time im going make an good cadaver for anatomy education as iv agreed to body donation as feel med students need us body donors to learn well ?

[@EvolvingMedic]

I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. It is an incredible act to help train students through the use of donors and it is one of the most selfless things a person can do. Thank you for making that commitment to the medical field 🙏🏽

[@michaelskuce3677]

@@EvolvingMedic bless thanks medical students are most welcome to my body after my death as i hope to help them learn anatomy from my body as sadly I'm going pass from an stage 4 glioma brain stem tumour that's sadly advanced stage with sum cancer spread to other regions of my body so i hope even tho I'm young male med students will beable to fully utilize the gift of my body in the cadaver lab as hope to teach much to them after my passing ?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Your perspective is incredibly admirable and inspiring. Your impact on this world will be immense and I will be praying for you through this challenging time

[@michaelskuce3677]

@@EvolvingMedic thanks man i just hope i get to tech them as much from my body as what im told would mostly be older donors then me at my age of 38 most be lot older im told but do hope there carry out as much dissection as they can from the gift of my body and hope my brain is looked at inc my other regions of my body effected im sure you found cadavers of sum help during your study ?

[@landon7912]

Do you study at all in fourth year? Is Anki still a thing?

[@EvolvingMedic]

Not too much in the second half of 4th year! The first half you have sub-internships which are arguably the most important blocks in med school. But after interviews, most students don’t have much studying to do! So you can pack up your Anki! Lol

[@Jimdalf]

Japan 100%

[@EvolvingMedic]

Good to know! It seems like that is where most people are leaning too!

[@LostandFound92]

Italy 🇮🇹

[@EvolvingMedic]

That’s where Madison wants to go too!

[@jilliannnn_]

FIRST

[@EvolvingMedic]

Let’s go!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@vanessamartin220]

Good night. C u n my dreams