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[@Jeanniewhatnow]

I always questioned why more steps aren’t taken to address sleep deprivation in residents. The rest of us are told to get enough sleep to fortify our physical and mental health but doctors in training seemed to almost be going through hazing when it comes to sleep. If you wake me in the middle of the night to do my job, you will not get my best work. I will make mistakes and I imagine that some residents aren’t performing their best either.

[@Christian-wu3mp]

Exactly! Same with my med school actually.. assigning unnecessary paper work like fcking drawings and “personal story essays” what bs

[@liviusss]

I always asked myself that... It seems like med school students and residents are put through torture, and if they survive, then they are qualified to become doctors.

[@Cwgrlup]

We got 4 hours of sleep a night for the first 2 years of nursing school. The medical profession is hard and I don’t think people any idea how vigorous any of the people who work in the medical profession train. We also have a serious shortage of doctors and nurses and Covid made it much worse…

[@msme9790]

Most of health care gets gazed. Health care is archaic and toxic. It’s getting better but slower

[@poochflexlore5916]

I was a nanny for two married fresh out of residency hospitalists. The stories I heard of their time in residency were intense. They told me how they were doing 48hr shifts and would be up for pretty much the entire time (routinely). Made me wonder the next handful of times I encountered doctors just how rested he or she was when treating me.

[@helpyourcattodrive]

Gosh, that voice. I’m happy for dr. Gary’s wife. I’ve said it before, I’m saying it again. She is a lucky girl. He’s got such a nice voice and temperament.

[@bananasarecool123]

No disrespect but he gives me car salesman vibes. Nothing wrong with that - it seems like he’s focusing in on his skills by going the entrepreneur route

[@donnamariewilliams8261]

Totally agree with you.. He is a bit cocky to me!!

[@thegroovyhead]

My first impression was, "Wow, what a handsome man!" But after watching a bit, he has nothing that is attractive to me because of his personality. He is very good looking, is a physician, and that right there (heck, even without the looks) will guarantee that he has had his pick of any group of potential partners / adorers. The personality of those sitting on the pinnacle of revered / idolozed societal frameworks can go in this direction of happy arrogance, friendly superiority...ugh, he seems that way. He has a frenetic energy about him that makes me think of the superficial pursuits of such successful people. It is a cut throat and frequently ugly society at the top and there are so many societal strictures in those circles (regarding appearance, clothing, jewelry, accepted company & behaviour, etc.); he sounds ready to jump in. Alas.

[@amypennebacker4941]

Everything he said felt like a humblebrag. Gross.

[@alexlabs4858]

Ug I really dislike the car salesman vibe. I’m so glad to have found a dealer and actually a specific salesman that is just not like that.

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

He'd scare me to death--no thanky.

[@Kikiriku]

You seem like a really genuine person. I like that you always speak your mind! I love watching your videos

[@ManUntdForever]

It's not even that he speaks his mind, it's _how_ he speaks his mind. He's very mindful of his words and leads with compassion, I think.

[@LexaTerrestrialx]

Yeah honestly.. If I ever get my botched nose fixed I just might go to you.. A lot of Doctors give me weird vibes now lol. I don't live in New York anymore (Astoria) but.. I am glad doctors like you are out there & not that far away!

[@evereve1]

@@ManUntdForever I was going to write pretty much similiar response. It is that he speaks his mind but the point also how/the way he speaks he's mind. So gentle and respectful. His voice is one of the few voices here on youtube I find relaxing. Good work Dr. Gary. Regards from Finland

[@thegoogs]

Kevin is such a tryhard finance bro. He’s perfect for that life and living chasing the high of investing and prioritizing money over people. I’m really glad he didn’t become a surgeon because he has the mindset of a business person, not a doctor.

[@stopgettingtriggered]

lol @ "tryhard finance bro" he does have that look

[@listenfirstmedia2868]

Thank you, I came to the comments to see specifically if anyone else got weird vibes from this guy. Came off as a douchebag.

[@dawnhunter2558]

@@listenfirstmedia2868 harsh but now I think he looks like Fyre Fest bro

[@sabrina.natalie]

I think we all know many “tryhard finance bro” dudes. And more often than not, they have “💰📈💯” in their instagram bio.

[@anakrivak6739]

​@@sabrina.natalie So true! I don't even see why dr. Gary thought that this shallow guy was worth commenting or even analyzing ...

[@jadedheroine]

i have no interest in plastic surgery, i just watch these videos because dr. gary is so attractive

[@jshep]

I'm drawn to his measured way of speaking. He has excellent "bedside manner".

[@braxlucky5718]

It’s that lovely clean head for me. I have a thing for bald people

[@RayRatchet3]

You've become my favorite doctor on KZbin, keep up the good work!

[@drgarylinkov]

🙏

[@lilyrose7082]

I as well! Favorite MD utuber! 😁

[@Elizabeth-yg2mg]

Mine too--I want to crawl through the screen and sit in his lap!

[@apioapio80]

I really love the psychologist skills of the Dr Linkov. This is a very human and empathic video, the professionalism is outstanding.

[@filovirus1]

Kevin sounds like he's dedicated and hyper eager to .... make money. maybe it's a good thing that he's not becoming a surgeon

[@ytsux9259]

All plastic surgeons do it for money. LOL! They make the most money in private practice.

[@hopemoon9172]

@veron what I don't like is how many youtubers who study something in school end up giving up on it for...KZbin.

[@Original_Tenshi_Chan]

@veron yes technically, but no. There is a difference between having a monetary incentive and being driven only by money. Doctors obviously like money, but which doctor would you trust more - the one who may chose the option that provides you the best result regardless of price/profit margin, or the who will provide any service you ask for, as long as you pay? Now, I know that sounds counter intuitive and like maybe I've said the same thing just worded differently, but that isn't the case. Doctor 1 in my scenario may tell you "I understand you want a full abdominoplasty (and that would provide him the higher profit), but I think a panniculectomy is more appropriate (and provide him less profit)". Meanwhile, Doctor 2 would give you the unnecessary abdominoplasty because he profits more, but it would be a harder recovery for you. Doctor 1 in my scenario would cut you off when you show an addiction to plastic surgery and are harming yourself with them, or using them as a substitute for therapy. Doctor 2 would continue to give you any surgery, every time you ask because the motive is the money and not your well-being. **edit** I'm addressing your primary statement "there is nothing wrong with eagerness to make money ".

[@andshewas296]

@filovirus I think your right, he`s took his eyes off the prize. I think hes looking for a get rich scheme.

[@nielsenmakaba5777]

My cousin is a surgeon and him and most of his surgeon friends do it for MONEY too lmao...

[@aananimity]

I'm glad he quit since his heart wasn't in it. I wouldn't do what he did, but his priority was something else. We all hear how hard medical students work for many years - 18-20? (?) So he knew what was coming. 🤷‍♀️

[@beyedoc]

People need to talk more about burnout. I'm glad he found something he enjoys doing. I had a health crisis right after my residency and while working on my Fellowship. I suffered from PTSD from the hellish disease, diagnosis, and trestment process including 20 surgeries within 2 years. I had to step away for awhile, and even now my career has had to pivot for me to allow more time for self care of my health and a better life balance. Healthcare involves so much physical energy as well as mental and emotional energy, then add a chronic illness on top of that plus so much debt, and it can be crushing at times. I'm getting to a better place and starting to build something special focusing on my specialty and reason for becoming a doctor again, but I did suffer from burnout of the culture of "the system."

[@pyg9466]

I don’t know anything about the medical field but is doing 20 surgeries within 2 years a lot?

[@beyedoc]

@@pyg9466 I apologize if I was a bit confusing. I didn't mean for it to sound like I performed 20 surgeries but rather that I underwent 20 surgeries in 2 years. On average that is one surgery every 4-6 weeks, including 4 spinal surgeries. There are definitely people who have had more throughout a lifetime depending on their circumstances, but yes that is a lot of surgeries, a lot of trauma and anesthesia and medication for the body to process and heal from. 💕

[@pyg9466]

@@beyedoc ah I see

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

As traumatic as your health issues and treatment have been for you, I imagine that you can identify with the anxiety of being a patient. I have often thought that medical professionals have enjoyed good health and that a part of them lose tolerance for really troubled patients who not only have physical ailments but suffer from their unique insecurities. I have the feeling that Kevin would be looking at his watch and checking out his stock portfolio during the consultation.

[@beyedoc]

@@bernadettedevereaux8694 You're right, I've had such an insight into the patient experience that it can be appalling. I know part of it is because we HAVE to compartmentalize to save us from the things we've seen, but some doctors are just arrogant assholes. I am incredibly empathetic and so passionate about advocating for my patients.

[@yeehawtomahawk]

I feel like MANY top doctors I've seen are entrepreneurs (mostly thinking of dermatologists). I feel like Dr. Gary is spot on, a very intelligent and skilled doctor is likely to become an entrepreneur in some capacity as it is

[@percy9228]

Dr Gary didn't have the start Kevin did going into his residency and KZbin channel. Kevin has already got a successful and cash flow business. Enough of a platform to start any business venture he chooses. And Kevin's business idea at helping other students get into residency has potentials to make him more money but I don't think that's where he intends to stop. Think how long it would take Kevin to finish his residency, 5-6 years. At which point he'd have used up most of his youth on this and at the end of it he'd have suffered to get through the course, would he have the strength to pursue his entrepreneurial goals at that time? Imagine you said to Mark Zuckerberg he should have finished Princeton. Kevin's true passion is creating a business and watching it thrive, why waste 6 years gaining skills and experience in a field that would affect his mental and physical health and at the end of the day won't be that much of an asset at creating a multi million dollar business . In 6 years he could network with multi millionaires, travel the world, own his own fate instead of taking a path that he knows where it would take him

[@sharynhay9993]

I spent much of my nursing career at unis and hospitals that had medical schools. I got to listen to residents discussing these topics and it was fascinating. I recognize everything you said today.

[@tressssah]

I know from my work experience that not only are parts of the medical field broken but the scientific community as a whole. Years of excellent research performed and either it’s not recognized by your peers or if it is, you’re only as good as your last publication.

[@Black.Spades]

Or (for the starters) the credit gets taken by a superior. Unfortunately this still happens.

[@CherryJuli]

Also in the medical field there’s way too much pressure of publication which decreases the quality of many of those publications.

[@CherryJuli]

@@Black.Spades this is almost normal. As a starter you’re basically the help.

[@Black.Spades]

@@CherryJuli I meant people who lead their own project, but then get overrun by suddenly interested superiors at the very end of it.

[@MissHawes0187]

Rich people problems 😴 I cannot relate

[@sarat8577]

You have incredibly high EQ, are genuine, down to earth and are such a sweetheart. Personally I wouldn’t care to see Kevin on your channel. His personality feels like the opposite of yours. Sorry but I get some narcissistic vibes from him 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@wintercomesearly]

Totally agree, abrasive and a bit too full of himself. I'm sure there are better champions for changes in Med Ed than one who left the profession.

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

My very first impression is that Kevin is incredibly handsome then his fast talking style reminded me of those TV hucksters like the preacher peddling miracle spring water and I concluded that I don’t want a doctor who is so revved up. The intelligence, skill and stamina to take on this specialty are massive. I want my physicians to have those qualities but I don’t want her or him to see me as a dollar sign with legs. I think that I’m attractive but if my doctor just sees my face as a med school mannequin, that provider is not for me.

[@Questioneverything8888]

He’s full of himself and I don’t reckon Kevin had the ‘goods’ to do plastics

[@chrisbalcerek9226]

I really appreciate how calm you are in reviewing his video. You are very fair and measured in your comments which I don’t always see from other doctors reviewing peers/would-be peers, etc.

[@kathyglass2922]

I know, right? I find his shortish compelling. Wish I could be more like that, because it's calming.

[@sarachristine1035]

I appreciate your grounded analysis! And even though he says it all with a smile I am sure it was really difficult to come to the decision he did... hopefully he is doing what is best for him...

[@wonderwoman4726]

Thanks doc!! I truly enjoy your videos and appreciate you taking time to make these for your followers 🙏

[@terrancekayton007]

Great reaction vid.Doc. Sounds like you’re coming from a position with some years of experience under your belt and he’s just starting his out but has a clear vision and a strong why. It’d be cool to hear y’all two exchange views and share your different perspectives.

[@JustineAprilJ]

To the people who can't fathom leaving medicine behind after so many years of working for it, please look up the sunk cost fallacy. The fact that you've invested a lot on something does not inherently add value to it. If something doesn't work out, or doesn't make you happy anymore, then you can just leave it. I'm personally happy that Dr. Jubbal is open about his decision. I think alternative careers for doctors is something that should be discussed more often as medicine is such a traditional path.

[@ptycostadeleste5448]

Sunk cost fallacy ?!! Like WTF. It is a sunk cost leaving and its not a fallacy! Is real! He will regret this dumb decision !

[@JustineAprilJ]

@@ptycostadeleste5448 Haha. Ok.

[@embellishmarin4647]

I spent over 20 years in hospitals and then a bit in biotech. Medical jobs are hard, and getting an MD is the academic version of doing an Ironman over and over for years. My time came to do something new, and while I miss it, I wouldn’t go back to a clinical position. I had always wanted to get my MD also, but then one day I realized that if I did it, I would be a middle aged resident drowning in debt. I had to let it go. I think that of his full passion wasn’t in plastics, then it was right to bow out. I had a friend do that after getting an enormously prestigious fellowship (only 4 taken per year) in a very demanding specialty and as far as I know, she’s not practicing at all. I think it’s sad, because so many years of learning are not being utilized. However, if it doesn’t make you happy, you only owe yourself the explanation for the decision. I hope he is able to make the changes he discussed. Mental health in medicine is barely spoken of above a whisper and that must change. Maybe he’s the guy to do it.

[@alexrios4036]

May I ask hoy did you ended in biotech from a clinical setting?

[@sandramilfort9261]

Keep up your good work Dr Gary, you’re quite appreciated.👏🏾

[@stevephilips8832]

Wow, I didn't realize it was such a busy profession. Thank you for taking time to share your knowledge and insight !

[@danrowley6934]

I think his "on top" is being for him on top of his game. Bringing his A game every day so he doesn't feel like a failure. He Max's himself out every day. 100+ hours everyweek is what a new entrepreneur should expect to put in at the beginning backing off once the company can go with the flow.

[@kathyglass2922]

You definitely impact lives. Thank you for the work you do.

[@Randys4g]

Kevin is, how you say... unlikeable

[@pickles1314]

My brother was sports med and switched to general. Sometimes you strive for those competitive fields and it just isn’t what makes you happy.

[@robertoquezada3045]

It's sad to know that most people are going through self over-exploitation to become "someone", to become "something", and thinking of themselves more like an enterprise and not a person, with duties and responsibilities. It's sadder to hear it from medical students. I'm from Mexico and a very sad thing to see around is the lack of passion and ethical background when studying medicine, as well as a lack of responsibility and dignity toward patients. I agree with most of the comments, luckily he channeled his efforts to another direction. Bad for those keeping it up with a lack of vocation. Loved your reaction Gary.

[@anononnl]

You are a very wise man Thanks for this video.

[@anniedarkhorse6791]

Another great video. You're a very socially-responsible and caring person. If I was going to have surgery, I'd want someone like you to do it.

[@chadrichards4681]

Your videos are so so good. Thank you for taking the time to make these.

[@rambobambi4853]

I'd love to hear more about your work with Veterans! Sounds lovely ❤️

[@dorothykuveke1217]

Dr Gary you didn't quit on your dream. 🌟 You did become in my opinion🌟 one of the best plastic surgeons from viewing your videotapes. Let's pronnounce you now as the Superstar doctor in performing plastic surgery💯. When others weren't quite sure 😊it seemed you always knew that was the way you were going to go in the medical field. And for all us out here it we are so grateful that you did choose to become a plastic surgeon!! God bless ☘️🌹💯

[@Abhi-wl5yt]

Huh, I never thought Medicine and Entrepreneurship could be mutually inclusive. Technically, anyone practising medicine in their own clinic is an entrepreneur. TIL!

[@percy9228]

he still has to trade time for money when he's operating a practice. I feel as though he is going for the 4 hour work week, where he'll setup a business venture and watch it become a passive asset earning him money and the rest of the time he can enjoy life. Then setup another venture and repeat until he's earning millions a year doing nothing and has a team that he overseas doing their job. When you trade time for money, you are limited at how much money you can make. Also another thing to consider is he might enjoy the challenge of doing something not laid out to him. whereas if he carried on with plastic surgery he knows pretty much how his life will go. I personally think he should have finished his residency and get qualified, but then again that would have been 5-6 years? I bet he plans to become a multi millionaire in that time with going full entrepreneur

[@nochance3914]

My friend who is an Ayurveda doctor earned more than 1 crore rupees in second wave(40 to 50 days approx). 1 crore rs=$150,000.(USD) He only had a place.What he did? Hired his M.D Medicine friends for his hospital. Gave hospital responsibility to M.D Anaesthesia plus ICU superspecialisation doctor(They are the one's who manage ICU's). Which place he used? He repurposed Multiplex for running the hospital. Remember all the doctors who he hired were already having well paid job and not in dire need of second job. He just mobilised caring mentality in health field for doing extra in case of healthcare emergency. In short he created $150,000 by only investing around $15,000 in just one month.

[@LunaticAstrology]

Yes please have a mini podcast with Kevin. So weird to see somebody break against the tide of what success is supposed to look like to follow their own heart. Plus what he wants to do is have such value we don’t need broken exhausted nervous wreck physicians coming out of medical school

[@silviaeaston]

I think what he means "on top" is being recognized, being known "by THE world". You (Dr. Gary) is talking about helping "people" ...one at a time ... where ONE/ EACH person you help may think of you as "g-d" this guy wants to be a KING without having to do with any of "his subjects". (I worked in Plastic Surgery for MANY years...)

[@dancingram79]

Dr. Youn is a great example of a plastic surgeon who has developed his skin care line and a successful youtube channel. Hes great! 💝💝💝

[@andyanderson6522]

He's from my hometown!

[@zoomme]

Very interesting and valid point. Looking forward to a follow up on this

[@-cMc-]

It's nice to see him open up about it all that's amazing 👏

[@kd013n]

Dr. Linkov is so so articulate :0 Not at all affiliated with the medical world, but I really love hearing your thoughts about the dynamics of your personal life and work stuff. Love your videos, super interesting!

[@alexlabs4858]

I’m glad he didn’t go fully into medicine to be honest with you. His values aren’t in the right place and he gives off massive vibes of just being in life for the money. I truly think that’s what he means by coming out on top.

[@connieharry8245]

I really like listening to Dr. Linkov speak; he’s so calm and analytical. And, after doing a bit of research, he’s apparently very good at what he does.

[@lauravillanueva2175]

I wish the other doctor well. Great commentary for the video. Thanks again Doc!

[@Diamondlight04]

“On top “ being on top of all of the challenges it takes to be a successful entrepreneur

[@JuvaniRichardson]

This doctor is just 😍! Zen and smart! 💯

[@charmsz566]

Wow I have been looking everywhere for a reaction video or any online opinion like this!! I am currently in medical school and cannot FATHOM how someone could work so hard and commit to such a competitive field for so many years.... and then just leave! I have followed Dr. Jubbal's content for some time now, and I know he found a real passion for animation, creating youtube videos, and pursuing other entrepreneurial endeavors, but it still never made sense to me, how those could pull someone away from something they committed to already for such a long time. I always had a feeling he may have also encountered some real personal or health-related challenges which may have changed his perspective/reconsider continuing his residency which, of course, is very personal, and I don't think he owes anyone to disclose that in his videos. But I still think about him leaving plastic surgery all the time (as people say these days... he "lives rent-free in my head" lol) and from time to time I search online for an expert's opinion, so I am really glad to see your commentary on this. thank you for your insight!

[@chinoisdoll]

Practice medicine is a way of life, being a doctor really is almost all consuming; so you better love what you do. Medicine is interesting and fascinating once you know/master enough of it, then it is enjoyable. Hopefully, one gets to be good enough during the training process to enjoy his work, or it would be hard to continue. There are enough doctors around who are barely competent.

[@juliedc1040]

Dr. Linkov, Congratulations for your KZbin videos! I love your transparency and honesty in the content of each of your videos. For that reason you have earned all my respect🤝. You make a huge difference here in the USA. Regarding Doctors😩 & Health, especially where $$ were! health is only a business $$$$$...🥺

[@Newagetv3000]

i think on top he means "being his happiest" and probably financially

[@llaneloc]

I'm a plastic surgery patient From serious 3rd degree burns in a car crash explosion My appreciation for the skill care and craft required for this expertise is something I feel every day since ... We get caught up in the vanity glamour and preservation attachment while real lives are getting saved that we never hear about Dr L has a presentation/delivery that cuts straight into the veins. The authenticity rolling off his tongue... it's not an act But the Why I Quit guy comes off looking like why he wants join American Bandstand and skip beauty school try outs. The proof is in the pudding. He says he wants to benefit people by being and entrepreneur. Yet being an entrepreneur in its essence means being competitive and working your project into the burnout zone too. Perhaps he'll quit and become an entrepreneur who helps burnt out entrepreneurs? We all need something to COMMIT TO Once we have "points on the board" [which is what I consider being "on top" vs "not even in the game"] we can then manage how far we can carry ourselves before asking the coach to sub us. This guy looks like he just wants to be some kind of pro celebrity cheerleader to the secondary market of hopelessness in academe. Its all kind of huckstery with flash and gleamy talk that makes me feel suspicious. But hey burn out is real and burns are real. Pick yer marks I suppose.

[@kathyglass2922]

Yes, I feel like he is trying to explain to his parents why he is leaving the field. I hope it works out for him.

[@abbyb6958]

Is it just me or does Kevin seem a little too egotistical to be a surgeon? I feel like he would only have his own best interests in mind and not the patient.

[@jeniromero1949]

I've seen Kevin's video's before, and I like him so this was quite a surprise to hear from him. Anyway, great job on this video and always love your content etc.

[@Tolg]

Thank you! Fantastic insights!

[@sandytw5229]

I could listen to you all day long ✌️

[@angelinanadaya9191]

Love your videos!

[@drgarylinkov]

Thanks!

[@carolannburke5450]

Better to know your limits, be up-front with yourself and move forward. Nothing worse than being unhappy in your job/profession. The best practitioners in their field are the one's who love what they are doing, imho. Thanks Dr., I'll go to you if the situation warrants...

[@Gundogdogdog]

This guy always seemed narcissistic to me. He’s leaves plastic surgery residency even though it was the channels main credential “HOw tO MAtch inTo aN uBeR HYper mEga comPETITive SpeCialTY LIke ME!”

[@philippamediwake1235]

Exactly my comment

[@LJ-cp6qs]

Enjoyed hearing your perspective Dr. Linkov! While I do appreciate his transparency, it is somewhat unsettling that he has a company that charges pre-med and medical students exorbitant prices for test prep and mentoring. I don't think that's a fair or accessible approach to reducing burnout.

[@fairy6126]

i just wanted to say you've impacted my life in a very positive way

[@JessieBanana]

I think what he means by "on top" is as good as his career would have been if he stuck to his PS residency. In some ways I feel bad for him, because it seems like he made the best choice for himself at the time, but because he was in such an amazing position, that other people would kill to be in, he has to justify that. When people leave their jobs or school because they're unhappy, or they want to pursue a creative field, many people look at those people poorly. Sometimes out of jealousy and the reality is if he is happy he shouldn't have to compare his current career path to the one he could have had. Plenty of people are miserable and successful on paper (and in their bank accounts). It also seems like he was in the financial position to quit. Many people don't have the choice after such a financial investment in medical school, to switch paths that late.

[@johanslabbert2551]

I am a plastic surgeon. I deal mainly with trauma and cancer. Every day, I question my choices. I am happy with what this vast field has granted me. It has fulfilled me.

[@graek-mutt3164]

omg i did not know you used to have hair????? i stumbled upon ur old videos n WOW so shocked. great channel btw

[@harukuroma376]

i didn't notice i am watching this as soon as it uploaded! great video!

[@drgarylinkov]

Thank you!

[@BunnyLang]

1:15-17 -- WOW, look at how fast he can twirl his pencil -- for some reason I feel like he would be a fantastic surgeon of some sort--that speed is amazing. Listening further, it feels like he is also a type of business man that he could naturally do what he has loved from a young age--tutoring. Good for him.

[@BunnyLang]

@@phdnursepractitioner Right!? :)

[@Goodhello369]

I was told early on I had to be a doctor to follow in my dad’s footsteps. I looked at videos my dad had, and realized by 17 there was no way. I dont do well with blood and gore. Surgery. Even skin and human biological fluids and materials. Kudos to all the brave people. Its truly admirable. My dad is retired now. But i can talk to him about anything anatomical and he knows the ins and outs of that organs entire function and operation. Even unrelated to his niche.

[@ALT-vz3jn]

Thanks for the thoughtful commentary Dr. Gary. I think this guy made a huge mistake and he’ll regret it one day; he should have finished his surgical residency, and made his decision afterwards. Education is not a heavy burden to carry; there’s a zillion two-bit entrepreneurs out there, but way way fewer (board-certified) plastic surgeons.

[@davidfrancis9000]

You sound like a very serious surgeon keep it up

[@Kaalokalawaia]

He seems like more business minded or organizationally minded rather than focused on assisting the patient. I'm in the education sector of medical services for the Department of Veteran affairs. I don't think his choice is wrong, just he has a different focus on the people he wants to help and affect.

[@jshep]

This video is why I rang that notification bell.

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

loved this video

[@tinad8561]

Is there an emotional trajectory to residency? In a 4-year PhD candidacy-which should be a lot less stressful than med school/residency-there seems to be a trough the middle of year 2, when students begin to question their choices and the value of the work. Some people seem to lose conviction and wander off. If they get through that still enrolled, things pick back up; the focus changes year 3 (orals/research/fellowship) and again year 4 (dissertation and a light at the end of the tunnel).

[@hnm-24k5]

Wow it's really sad that depression and suicide among medical students is probably a worldwide problem. I'm from Germany and we also have big problems with depression and suicide among medical students. It's really bad

[@Amandaaa2244]

Before PA school I saw that suicide is a huge problem among medical students and was so confused. About a month into PA school it made much more sense, unfortunately. I never had mental health problems until PA school. Meds are great though!

[@jvsaints3028]

Whew. Kevin is absolutely doing the best thing for society by pursuing business. No way would I want that guy near me medically.

[@meridien52681]

I'd like to see some procedures done that show reconstructions or recovery from injuries---nothing too horribly graphic, thanks---but plastic surgery that focuses more on restoring function, for example. How plastic surgery can be used in more functional ways, less examples of vanity surgeries. Thanks!

[@pamelacox540]

So this guy is leaving medicine to have a business advising people on how to have careers in medicine? Also residents, especially surgical residents, don’t have time to run a business and do well in their residency. Probably best he left medicine.

[@stevenwilliams6235]

it's alot more about tutoring...he brings in doctors/surgeons or gets information from them so it's not just him. the fact that people judge or rather misjudge the way they do is what makes me not want to do anything where I don't put myself first....the man has worked very hard to get where he is...there are worse people out there like dr. death for example. get a life.

[@theresenydahl9531]

Irrelevant but slightly annoying - he seems to pull out that pen in the beginning ro repeatedly show off and fidget with it. He's clearly very self aware🙄 He seems very immature and his manneurisms overwhelms his potential message, banging on about his legacy whatever that may be. So esthetic surgery and the residency was'nt för him, I hope he finds peace with whatever choice be makes in the future. Thank you for sharing your reaction, I'm sure it helps a lot of people🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@marylaczko6539]

Gary you are great. My opinion on the guy who quit, he couldn't cut the mustard and is using any number of excuses to compensate for his inadequacy.

[@ZombieMiezz]

For me the brain is the most exciting part of the body (: But I'm getting very interested in the face - well done Dr. Linkov!

[@WishinggWell]

Hello DR! I love your videos. Can you do a video on if Psycho stimulants and or ADHD medications like adderall or vyvanse cause hair loss/thinning?!

[@BunnyLang]

3:10 Wow, I can see how your specialties in ear/nose/throat could truly help you keep your plastic surgery patients healthy (meaning decisions).

[@XEveryoneLovesEmilyX]

Bein "on top" probably means building a lucrative start up because right before he mentioned that most start ups fail. So coming out on top i understood to mean that he wants to be in the small percentage of "best" start ups that actually make it.

[@upstatenewyork]

He should get an MBA. Combined with an MD it will appeal more. But he sounds like he’s on a good path.

[@Abhi-wl5yt]

Notification squad, assemble!

[@drgarylinkov]

Go go Power Rangers!

[@laureng6083]

My daughter graduated top in her class in neuroscience ( premed ) and is planning med school , and is preparing, but chose to take a little time off to work and volunteer in areas that would pertain. She has many friends who have been in or just got accepted. It’s no joke. A massive amount of work and dedication. Life outside is non existent! My daughter loves chemistry and brain chemistry. I can tell ya as a mom of three kids , my one kid is an airline pilot and he also had no life outside of schooling for awhile. He’s insanely busy. The high paying fields make ya work your ass off. Bottom line.

[@angelicac5543]

Dr. Linkov was speaking facts about entrepreneurship 🤭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. He said you can have your career in addition to being a baaaawse 😎.

[@sophroniel]

I would go so far as to say burnout, in a way, is actually _necessary._ It's part of pushing your own personal boundaries, pushing yourself to the limits of what you personally can manage, with respect to stress, responsibilities, and the competing demands that come along with a job that, frankly, _is_ high stress, no two ways about it.... and managing such things can't be taught 100%: you have to live that stress and figure out how you handle such things for yourself. This is because I think that how you personally manage that stress is a pretty incontrovertible indicator as to how successfully you are able to handle the high risk involved with the job, and shows you can handle the demands part & parcel with the office held: the fact that, if critical errors occur, the risk is not insubstantial that there really can be a _nightmare-inducing_ amount of harm to be possibly done. Added to this, the doctor/surgeon who has either operated themselves, as theatre lead/behind baby doc, or who otherwise was in charge of things when an error occurs has to (usually) own and take full responsibility and accountability for the entire mistake, and all possible (and potentially huge and more widespread than you could possibly imagine-both due to legal battles and expenses of all sorts but also because there can be utterly ginormous, lifechanging implications that can cause community or even national ripples, as it could affect not just the patient, but also their friends, family, colleagues, students and on and on the consequences goes) ramifications therein-which could mean anything from a minor mistake that can be resolved as if it never happened, to slipping with a cauterizing tool and removing a baby's gen1tal1a, for instance, or that the surgeon had somehow personally caused and thus is now responsible for lifelong disfigurement, mental anguish, pain and suffering for a patient, all the way up till a patients death by misadventure...! ........and, moreover, all of those examples are also fundemental breaches of the oath taken by said doctor to "do no harm". Successful medical professionals therefore need to somehow learn how to best deal with what are frankly pretty overwhelming risks and consequences (at least for the average layperson), and live their life in a balanced way so that they can handle all of this without devastating their own personal relationships, friendships, etc. And this, as we all know, is simply an expectation that not just anyone can handle, and learning to do this is what sorts the wheat from the chaff, aka those who drop out (which, don't get me wrong, is massively admirable too, as not everyone does this, and those who persevere and become knowingly bad doctors are, imo, craven and horrid) and those who continue on in this as their chosen vocation. Clearly for this guy, pursuing so many competing demands, and the fact that these were demands that he didn't honestly take a look at himself in the mirror and question which were the demands he should truly prioritise at that, was a step he somehow missed. It seems that he put off or avoided asking himself what he was doing and what he _really_ wanted in life, and just assumed he was doing the things he wanted, until it became so physically and mentally taxing that continuing as he was without change was absolutely untenable. I think he really should've said that doing these things didn't make HIM happy, instead of giving what amounted to a backhand compliment, but I think he meant well.

[@KLTer-jo9jy]

I see where you're coming from, bit honestly I'd rather not be treated by a doc with burnout, so I do think the system should change.

[@SeaBassTian]

Entrepreneurship is not a career in and of itself! But if he wasn't fully committed to cosmetic surgery, he was right to get out.

[@VivaLaVittoria]

I share your reaction to his choice of words about coming out "on top". It implies that people who make a different choice are on the bottom, which is part of the problem with the system he says he wants to change. Despite being an excellent student in undergrad and having many people tell me I could pursue med school, I chose the path of becoming an RN and then a nurse practitioner largely because I didn't want to put myself through the culture of med school and residency. Everyone talks about how toxic it is, how you practically get hazed- and then when they're done with it, so many (not all!) doctors treat healthcare professionals in other disciplines (even those with doctorate degrees) like they are superior to them because they went through a residency. It's not a good look from the outside. I'm happy with my path- I still get to help patients every day, and change people's lives for the better. Maybe I didn't "come out on top" by this guy's standards, but whatever! Who cares 😇

[@alexanderalexandarowski]

good no one liked your nonsense that you don't even believe and are not even aware of what you are saying.

[@anniealexander9911]

Patients had a close call! Two words "dark triad"

[@SandyDiVa]

No matter what you do in life…you are guaranteed to experience burn out at some point. I don’t even have a job, im disabled i practically live in bed. But i create content for 3 different youtube channels each week, and once in a while, i create content for my own channel, all for *free and i get burned out once in a while. Its the act of doing the same thing day in and day out, and possibly taking on more than you can easily manage for too long that causes burn out not the profession imho. 😉

[@sonjar1853]

I don’t agree that no matter what you do in life, you are guaranteed to burn out at some point. Some people are better able to manage their time, energies, and priorities better than others. They learn how to pace themselves. For some this comes naturally.

[@ricardoallende2597]

This dude really loves himself.

[@ReynaDPerez]

That would be cool to reach out to Kevin and have a chat 💬 with him.

[@lac8356]

some people desire money and want lots of it - Kevin's statement "on top" shows he is one of those people.

[@sarat8577]

8:16 much like I find your videos as a form of meditation

[@Tina06019]

Everyone hates residency…it is physically exhausting… it was especially awful back when there were no work hour restrictions. I am very glad that today’s medical residents are not being abused that way now (it wasn’t great for our patients, either). But we knuckle down, work & study hard, and give up almost all other interests (my only hobby in medical school and residency was sleeping) and learn how to take care of sick people. Because that’s what it is all about, and this intense learning takes 100% of our time and mental energy.

[@bettysmith9466]

I would think that being a plastic surgeon would be very stressful. There are a lot of patients with high expectations and sometimes they do not get the results they had anticipated.

[@drgarylinkov]

That’s true

[@michaelvincebusa9240]

He is too hard on himself. Life is beautiful... it does not really mean that you have to be on top always...

[@ahooks4474]

It’s that type A personality

[@putraafif7085]

Doc, your videos really helpful! Truly, you not just helping in medical stuff, but also in life. Watching your videos make me so calm haha. PS : Your eyebags is visible now, I hope you also have enough rest, I'm your biggest fan now after watching this video 😄

[@CK1000ism]

For anyone to become a doctor and not have the patient's result as being the core reason for practice bodes poorly for the kind of doctor they will be. If he had mentioned changing people's lives or helping people feel better about themselves, versus just that it is high tech or intreprenureal, it would have been a bigger loss. Glad he didn't become a doctor.

[@bethanyday3471]

what a great video

[@lojackss11]

Oh, My pattern on PLASTICS, after watching 3 of your videos, the way my brain stores patterns, I would bet ELON MUSKS BANK ROLL, that you, Dr. Gary, are a GEM 💎! That is observed since early 90's its what I do. Im the rainman of patterns observed. I truly enjoy these videos for several reasons I could list, do not want to bore anyone, but trust this Plastic Surgeon, I do study this and what i found is the real deal!

[@drgarylinkov]

🙏. I love patterns too ;)