Why You Probably WON'T Become a Doctor

Only a small fraction of those who enter college as pre-med even apply to medical school, and of those that apply, only 40% get in. Statistically speaking, if you’re pre-med, the odds are not in your favor. Why is that and what can you do about it? Let’s find out.
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[@MedSchoolInsiders]

Remember folks, statistics apply to populations, not to individuals ;)

[@kickgeniusjr386]

I’m sooooo scared I’m about to start my freshman year of college, knowing I have a long path ahead of me, if I fail I will try again, I am determined to be a practicing physician

[@carablackburn1506]

Are these statistics specific to the US or are they global? 😊 Thank you!

[@naslambert7008]

Can you do a video about graduating undergraduate college early?

[@7m4sushmitakalla65]

Just shut up ok you are just jealous of those who became doctors you and your negative thoughts.

[@alt_hannah333]

Hi, I´m Hannah and I really want to become a doctor. Not because of the money, but because I really want to help people and make them healthy again. But my parents are saying that I´m not smart enough for this job. And this is really making me belive that I´m not smart enough and that I can´t do it. Will you please help me how to deal with this? Btw I love your videos :D And sorry for my English 😅

[@moh5938]

Title hits different when you’re watching this while already in med school

[@johnwilson4677]

Agreed.

[@AmunRa00]

Facts

[@borisgetman9222]

And it hits different when you are already a 3rd year resident (doing your second residency) 😆

[@armyyyyyyyyyyyy]

😭🙈

[@alirafatnia3484]

it hits even more different when you watching this as a resident

[@graygoodwill1799]

Remember y'all: the title is definitely correct in terms of statistics. But also remember that statistics apply to populations, not individuals!

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

This right here

[@Desca006]

iKEY yeah but they’re saying that it’s not as though each individual only has 40% of getting into medical school, but 40% of people who apply get in

[@MuhammadUsman-gi3tu]

….wow

[@medweb8690]

No, they apply to the sample of the population.

[@ladyblanceee3361]

the title scared me

[@lilliampumpernickle4655]

It motivated me

[@marc4010]

@@lilliampumpernickle4655 tats the spirit

[@nokia1067]

Lilliam Pumpernickle exactly what i said

[@Smacy]

It’s an ad for his business that “helps you get into med school.” Fear in marketing isn’t new but it’s becoming harder to spot these days.

[@shreya2789]

@@Smacy yes

[@Hellastorytella]

Indian kid: “Dad, I vont to be an actor” Indian Dad: “Son, it’s pronounced Duck-tur”

[@pft947]

LOL, I have Indian parents too, but they never really told me what I should do. I just know I want to do medicine and they are like, "Are you sure?"

[@Hellastorytella]

lily flower I became an MD because of my parents...best decision I ever made for those two immigrant desis! I luv them!

[@afanatee]

In medical school OMS 1!! My parents didn't care what career I wanted. They just didn't want me to go through the struggle they went through

[@Hellastorytella]

being human the journey is laborious but the fruits are incredibly Sweet

[@davelawson04]

afanatee you don’t grow a lot without struggle imho but hey,life is yours :)

[@jirachiwish9853]

Doesn’t matter I’m getting in no matter what

[@stellaayala_]

Yes u are

[@cheesenugget9845]

yess get it!!

[@jonahwilhelm8409]

Yeah the obstacles stated dont seem to bother me that much. I will take gap years if necessary but I will get into usuhs

[@courageouscuber9278]

If you want to be one, then go for it! I personally think being a doctor sounds a bit boring, but if that's what you wanna do, pursue it.

[@musajaved9862]

Inshallah you'll do it.

[@RealFredbaby]

the dose of reality is painful but important for everyone to hear. Kevin cares enough to tell the truth and not what you want to hear

[@mateokhoury6421]

That's true if you want to be a doctor you to have to work hard and never give up

[@mateokhoury6421]

Im in high school and i wanna be a surgeon

[@RealFredbaby]

@@mateokhoury6421 shadow a surgeon after corona restrictions are lifted :)

[@Smacy]

Yeah but he’s also trying to sell a product. A product that helps you get into med school 🤦🏻‍♀️ this is an ad. A damn good one because there’s a shit ton of premeds out there scared they won’t get into med school

[@RealFredbaby]

@@Smacywoke

[@alitaquie7075]

being a doctor is just something I have to do, it’s not cuz of my parents or the money , i truly believe it’s my destiny

[@anastasiapena]

AMEN! We think alike 💕

[@aaser5860]

We think alike

[@ShammahEmmanuelU]

Yess

[@adrianortiz9486]

@@jacksonm1769 I hope you get better

[@adrianortiz9486]

@@jacksonm1769obviously I never said that. Your chances are slim to none if you want to become a doctor for the money. It’s just not enough to get you though the hardest parts. You need more drive, just like the person said. They know it’s their destiny and no other reason. So your wrong to tell them that they are lying to themselves. Again, get better.

[@joonbias]

“...a large part of this disconnect is due to high popular culture and demand...” *sweats in Asian*

[@seanovak]

😂😂😂

[@skeya6790]

Same

[@seanovak]

@John Wayne how does that fit here?

[@joyalbhaduri]

@John Wayne when I thought I knew English........

[@alex61099]

I will be a doctor, nothing is going to stop me on my road to medicine! If anything this video has pushed me even more to fulfill my dreams! I will am a pre med student who will get into medical school, I will not fall into those population statistics, I will succeed and nothing will stop me til I get to where I want to be! In a few years I will come back here and let everyone know where I matched! We all got this, we will be the future of medicine!

Hopefully not.

[@WencesIao]

I’m rooting for ya

[@alancold1427]

How r u doing Alex ? How r things going in school

[@AnalrightBoah69]

As someone who really wants to get into med school soon.... I'm rootin' for ya all the way! How are you doing, by the way?

[@preciouschristian]

I concur and we stand together in this

[@clarissagiles734]

This was really eye-opening 👀 I was pre-med because my dad encouraged me to become a doctor. The respect, prestige and financial income was desirable 🤔 Originally I had planned to become a pediatrician because I enjoyed being a babysitter and wanted to help sick kids. After graduating with my Bachelors in Biology and minor in Science, I took a course to help me study for the MCATs, and stayed after class with my friend to talk to medical school students (who taught the courses) about how med school was. I noticed that there were too many restrictions from medical school to residency, and completion of residency to start working as an MD. It was going to take WAY longer than anticipated, and what if I didn’t like my specialty? I have to report to the Board?! I decided to research other career paths like Physician Assistant & Clinical Microbiological Researcher, and pray about how to move forward. Fast-forward 3 years later, I graduated with my Masters in Clinical Medical Science and Physician Assistant certification with less debt and I’’m still able to practice with similar responsibilities to a medical doctor. I’ve already practiced in Surgery, Wound Care, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Functional Medicine 😎

[@ConstantineIII]

I'm starting med school this fall but I will 100% confirm what Clarissa said here. Being a PA is a WAY better deal than being an MD/DO. Less debt, you get to do a lot of the same stuff a doctor does, and a significantly shorter education path. If you like medicine and want to make decisions but it's not going to be your whole entire world, go be a PA. It's a sweet deal!

[@chimezieuchenna5122]

I have been a physician for more than 9 years. Been a PA is very different and far less desirable from been a physician. My parents pushed me to be a physician and I haven’t regretted it also. It’s very rewarding and I am glad I listened to them.

[@BaoTran-ls7oy]

Thank you for sharing this. Is being a Physician Assistant similar as being a nurse?

[@sandrinayousif842]

can you talk about how to maintain a good lifestyle throughout medicine and preventing burn out ?

[@sarmeddangerous6462]

UNDERRATED comment

[@internetstranger3686]

Please

[@rianne4021]

Omgggg plssssss

[@carolinagoncalves150]

PLEASE

[@nawaugenyi1199]

I don’t think it’s possible to prevent burn out through out your medical career. We are humans not robots, our bodies get tired too and you have to listen to your body. I’m a medical student and what I try to do is plan my day, week, month and even semester just to fit me and it helps a lot to do everything on time and also enjoy learning. 🌚 I get tired sometimes obviously but just a day rest and I’m back and because I’m always up o date a day rest doesn’t hurt 😁😁

[@litedelight7391]

The title just scared me, LoL I'm in med school!

[@maesterdrew8606]

Same 😂

[@my.drawings7053]

I kid and don’t want to give up on my dream

[@scullcandy4948]

Lmao good luck I’m sure you’ll do great!!

[@Smacy]

Well there’s only one thing to do, then. Subscribe to his website and give him lots of money! You’ll be guaranteed your first choice residency No but seriously guys, he’s selling a product, not being altruistic lol

[@davidmckay8603]

How is it?

[@flamebows5814]

I gotta admit.. that was a smooth ass transition with the Med School Insiders ad

[@shadiomranian3408]

Omg that’s what I was thinkinggggg

[@jibtheyole9236]

.........

[@rachelt.7123]

Other ppls parents: be a doctor! My parents: yup do watever Me: yea imma be a doctor My parents: ummm, why? That a lotta work Me:...

[@sabugojorick6044]

RELATE MUCH lol when I told my mom a year ago that I’m interested in medicine, she was worried because she knows it takes a longgg time to become a physician. So my major right now is undecided, planning between becoming a NP, PA, or MD lol

[@Meooowtube]

Same

[@mikhyahaustin8]

Freakin SAME

[@jkdfnjwle2833]

Literally my situation... But my parents were cool wid it.

[@mikhyahaustin8]

@@jkdfnjwle2833 yup same

[@jackusane1017]

I'm still in High School but I'm encouraged and determined to become a doctor some day. Thank you @MedSchoolInsiders

[@gabriellazuniga1872]

Sameeeeeee

[@gabriellazuniga1872]

I have been looking at med school insiders for a long time now and it has helped with school and how to get to med school

[@aksharlal5204]

Same here

[@KayKay.1615]

Same

[@lynnattar2030]

Sameee!

[@rahul148]

I am a medical student and recently I have been loosing my motivation to study. I have been avoiding this video for so long fearing that i may really quit after watching this. I was so close to giving up but after I saw this video, the flame in me grew a little bit brighter. Thank you.

[@pfckingcade]

update doc???

[@bullets8399]

Update??

[@hawkeyepierce7035]

Everybody, including my own family, tried to tell me it was too hard to get into medical school. I would always be asked by premed advisors, "What will you do if you don't get into medical school?" I hated that question. It seemed like they wanted me to give up without even trying. It did take me a couple of tries, but I did get in to med school eventually. And today I'm working as a nephrologist. Being a doctor is what I always wanted to do and nothing was going to stop me from achieving that goal!

[@xXCroFabXx]

Physicians were able to give me 9 more years with my dad before he died. Ever since, I’ve wanted nothing more than to be able to try and do the same for other people. I want nothing more than to be a physician and I am more determined than anything to make it happen.

[@zs1175]

It’s interesting to see the reasons people want to become doctors. I want to go into science myself (may or may not be medicine, I really want to experiment with genetic engineering though.) I don’t have such a moving motivation like yourself, rather, I just have a significantly higher interest in science than any other of my school subjects.

[@SpiritBomb1994]

I've wanted to become a doctor since i was little. I was born with a cleft palate/lip and went through extensive surgeries and I feel like I need to give back to the community that did it for free as a charity.

[@anjaligupta6489]

Wow, that’s amazing! Really glad to hear about that and I hope you succeed! Wishing you the best of luck👍

[@oluwaseyisview6297]

You can do this! 💪🏿

[@lee_rayyy58]

I love stories like this! 🥺 you can do it you got it!! I have a story similar, I was born with a club foot as a child

[@morkymoose9590]

I remember when I was pushed into being a doctor. I actually went everywhere. I’m high school I wanted to go into accounting after I graduated, I then changed to nursing like my sister. I then wanted to be a pharmacist like my other sister. I decided to be a doctor again, but for me and my own reasons. I want to make sure that people in my care get the best care and I also want to make sure my patients aren’t abused by other doctors. I’m going for anesthesiologist. Wish me luck. Fingers crossed.

[@booboones3093]

Good luck, I'm thinking of being one too. Tell me how it goes 😊

[@ashlimartin1611]

Just wanted to let some premeds know that you do not have to have some traumatizing event happen to you to inspire you to do medicine. Often times, that passion for the field is enough you just have to cultivate experiences to match that passion. You got this.

[@Ducky5981]

Thanks I needed that I've been stressing so much lately because people keep saying I can't do it because of this and that

[@chishakalungwana1224]

The only person that can limit you… is yourself. People will always tell you what you can’t do it’s up to you to decide whether to believe them or not.Believe in yourself and tell yourself no matter how hard it gets I will do it. Believing in oneself is very important in med school because it will keep you going .

[@emerald3324]

6:00 "it ignited a fire within me", please tell me this wasn't an intentional pun

[@xavieraltori5428]

OMG didnt realize it until now. 🤣🤣🤣

[@MedSchoolInsiders]

😂

[@Pattyd16]

29 year old fire fighter who's considering going back to school for the second time for medicine....now that I'm 29 and not 18 I think that will help alot with discipline and motivation

[@janeilpinnock1669]

I love this!

[@kemyahriley8659]

I’m just a 10th grader but I really want to become a neurosurgeon because my grandma had lots of brain fluid in her skull which should of killed her but because of the surgeon that worked on her my grandma is still here. I’m really determined to get there and I’m doing it for the right reasons. I want to help many more families like they helped me and mines.

[@incoherentexistence]

Hell yeah! I’m becoming a nurse before I’ll be a doctor. Wishing you the best!

[@hathushrobert6483]

Asian parent: You can become anything you want Me: great! I was thinki- Parent: As long as you become a doctor

[@cindixgaming3557]

i think they meant you can be what you want after you become a doctor, so you can earn a valuable skill first and then set out on your passion

[@cindixgaming3557]

@being human have kids and itll be enough for them but you're enjoying yourself in the mean time right? convos with friends, hobbies edit: getting married and pursuing dreams clash?

[@killerpanda2086]

I know right ! And before I know it. I'm prepping for mle. 🤦 I want to get away from Asia as soon as possible. I'll make time and do something I actually like. "The my child is better than yours" in Asia is no joke 🤦 I thought 13 yrs in America would make my parents slightly better but naaaaah 🤦 They push me and my sister, to doing something that would make *us* look better. All cause of peer pressure from other parents. 🤦 Parent group meetings should be banned 🔫😑 The fun part My sisters in med school too 😆 She wanted to be a lawyer, but noooooo. Risky this, risky that 🤦

[@nameless7469]

@@cindixgaming3557 actually they do... getting married and pursuing dreams clash in a lot of ways plus this person doesnt want to get married so they're being forced into it and then they'll be stuck with someone they dont want and that is enough to ruin anyone life .... please think before speaking, ur probably not asian or brown so you wouldn't understand

[@crazycat4839]

@being human in your opinion how was med school did u get time to do small things u love like watching movies, trying art etc ..I read a comment of yours where u said all u did was study and now u want freedom. Some people say it's so good some semesters gotta work hard but u can have lot's of fun .. some say it's hella hard !?🤔

[@MatchaCocoaDog]

I applied 3 times and finally got accepted last year to just one school and just finished my first year! It went by very fast. Studying for Step 1 is now my priority. Looking back I"m so glad I never gave up!

[@livebungusreaction]

Congrats! That’s so fucking awesome way to work for it!

[@heartcomedy5]

I Will Become A Doctor ⬇️

[@sebastiansaik1656]

I got a 30% on a Physics. It made me feel sad but I remember I have an immigrant girlfriend who I plan to make my wife take care of. We met in hs and stayed together ever since. Her dad had cancer and I worked in their business to help them through. She experiences all the hardships of being an immigrant and thats what pushes me. If I ever lose hope in myself or feel burned out I look her in the eyes before I say my thoughts out loud. What stares back is a reminder of who I need to work hard for. To take care of her and people in a similar situation. The hardships she faces inspires me and pushes me to keep going because failure is not an option. If I give up it is not only giving up on her but so many others I could have taken care of.

[@camiloiribarren1450]

I truly appreciate your videos because it gives us more info in how the process of medical school and the specialties work. Thanks for this

[@jayhansen8163]

Watching this right before starting clinical rotations for the first time really hits. I hope to God, I can complete this race🙏🏾. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you. I also wish the best to everyone on this path🙏🏾

[@PauloJAdams]

Any tips for me bro, I’m struggling with studying and really grasping the sheer amount of content

[@AizenzPlanz]

Class of 2018 here. I haven’t done a single semester of college. I went for about 8 weeks and dropped out with withdrawals Spring 2020 because I felt like I wasn’t going to make acceptable grades for medical school. Starting college new 2021 Spring for Biology pre-med. I’ve tried seeing myself as anything but a physician and I just can’t. Working as a phlebotomist for almost 2 years has lead me to meet many people in healthcare including different types of doctors. I’m not gifted intellectually but that’s the life I want to work hard for. This time around will be different for me. Maturity and reality hit me. I see it as a revenge tour. I don’t care that I started late but this is personal. Idk if anyone read this but I hope if you’re in a similar spot you keep fighting and aim for your dreams.

[@BabyBang17datruth]

I was a premed major as well but fell short of going into medical school. I became a respiratory therapist instead. I was employed, financially stable and since the covid pandemic, I’ve been making six figures picking up travel contracts. But I do have the same feelings as you where if I had worked harder back then, I could’ve been a doctor.

[@amberlawson668]

These videos are the absolute best! Med school insiders helps me so much! I am so thankful!

[@percytheparkkeeper7826]

Many seemed to be frightened by the title but my thought was "Oh that's a bit rude"

[@edwingonzalez919]

I’m glad your honest and give us the truth behind this long process into becoming a physician. I will however speak it into existence here that I will become a physician no matter how long it takes 🙏🏻

[@Bejman13]

During my freshman year biology course years ago, every third person you met was a “bio major pre-med”. It was actually pretty comical how many people proudly introduced themselves as a premed like they were some kind of hotshot. After the first exam when the class average was a 76, almost all the premed students I met dropped the track by the end of the semester. None of the premeds I met that semester even ended up submitting an application. It’s quite comical how most freshman have no idea what it is like to go down the medical route. That’s why I stopped telling people I was premed at the time. I actually ended up going the dentistry route instead because I think it’s way more fun being a dentist and something I enjoy a lot more.

[@arielgonzalez5118]

Me taking a week off from MCAT studying and seeing this notification 👁👄👁

[@cheesenugget9845]

good luck!

[@wannacashmeoutside]

We had a sub in high school (he was a alumni from school) who graduated with honors from UCB, got a high paying job straight out of college at a Fortune 500 company....well when he was nearly 30 he said “Fck this. I hate this. I’m going to med school” so he did just that. Took MCAT, and at 32 he started his med school journey.

[@jessicarivera4302]

Random question, do you remember his name?

[@wannacashmeoutside]

Jessica Rivera I sure do his name was Cody Larsen. He ended up needing to take a few more courses to qualify so that’s why it took him 2 years from when he decided to when he started. He is now in his last year of internal medicine residency. He told us HS kids “ the thought of spending the next 50+ years staring at a computer depresses Me.

[@jessicarivera4302]

@@wannacashmeoutside thanks so much! I'm about to be 30 and been trying to find people who went into medicine later in life or after a career change like he did so I can get their insight. I went into law but medicine was where my heart has always been. That's what I get for listening to my parents 😔

[@jessicarivera4302]

@@wannacashmeoutside think I just found him on LinkedIn lol

[@geddon436]

what was his undergraduate degree in?

[@Vschozo]

As someone the started as Pre-med, switched to Chemistry, and finally wound up going for PT, it honestly matters at where your aspirations and comprehension of material lies. Organic chemistry is a really complicated course if you aren't willing to put in the work to understand it, and even then you might not even have good enough of teachers guiding you. I had to retake the course a 2nd time to finally get a B (thank you for helping me Dr.Adityah). There are other forms sciences, medicines, and treatments on the rise and each one is has a growing market; PT is something that will inevitably become more needed as the population of older individuals increases. The average lifespan is increasing, our bodies continuously fall apart/decay, and the amount of care for outpatient therapies will become increasingly more important. Explore different avenues and find your niche! Don't be discouraged if one path doesn't turn out the way you had originally intended

[@ballsking]

I know that parental pressure, trust me, being asian is one thing, being a first generation American coming from a family of Chaldean Iraqis is another thing.

[@craetydonutkey1348]

Do od it’s even more difficult when your first language is not English, but you work hard regardless of what comes in your way.

[@nothyperr385]

i was accepted to med school yesterday. the excitement came only for a bit, an hour or so. but watching how happy my parents are, its fullfilling.

[@borisgetman9222]

One more thing that only a few people ever dare to talk about: in order to be successful in life in general (and get into a medical school) you need to be lucky. Everyone talks about hard work, but very few people talk about luck.

[@kas8689]

This was by far the smoothest sneak-up to talk about Med School Insiders platform I have ever seen/heard in your videos. I swear I had NO clue you were going there hahahaha. Amazing video as always!

[@someonenotyou]

The "markers" (prerequisites) are what gets you to medical school, but being a compassionate person to others and yourself is a good portion of what makes you become a great doctor. And that's not taught in medical education.

[@lastminutestudent891]

35 years old and going back to school full time to become a Dr one day. Hopefully by the age 47 I will accomplish my goal! This Channel is very motivating!

[@PHILLYMEDIC69]

2:13 good counter argument to people who say "there are plenty of other professions that pay well" and also most people wouldn't be doing medicine if the pay was low or mediocre

[@hadi_177re]

Your speech about being a giod physician made me have tears in the eyes 🖤

[@gamingtechproductions4381]

I thought You are demotivating us by the title but lol but we should should (follow our dreams and work hard to achieve) tbh the title got me scared then I realized 😂

[@RedditNovelties]

facts

[@truealpha_1660]

Did u actually watch the video ?

[@Jordan-px9bl]

It’s motivating to me man. Idk 😂

[@hafidaafannich2596]

Me too 🙈, but still i aint giving up😂, we should all fight for our dreams.

[@evemounguet5752]

For real

[@lucafabretti6016]

Hard reality but if I work hard enough in college and med school, there’s nothing I can’t do.

[@MP-zf7kg]

seems a good idea when in pre-med to begin crafting and adhering to a narrative about yourself; you can then tailor your time to support that narrative. might also seem wise to include some tangents, such as unusual hobbies or research work into an area you just want to learn more about from a human interest viewpoint.

[@tahura656]

I really love the way he always talks facts!!

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

"You can often count the number of seeds in an orange 🍊 but you can't count the number of oranges in a seed "

[@seanovak]

Wut

[@seanovak]

@@angelsofgames3859 ohhhhhh that makes sense now, I'm so dense sometimes

[@Mary-qy6rz]

Why did this almost make me cry? Lol

[@fatimaahmed8884]

tooo deep im crying

[@brahmajabrahmaja380]

Too deep. But can you please elaborate in what context u added this

[@sedona3663]

Is freedom a good reason to want to go into Medicine? Firstly, I want to be a nurse. Not a doctor. But the whole idea of travel nursing is so appealing to me. The freedom and control you get is something that is unparalleled. And roaming the countryside fulfilling contracts as a medical nomad is incredibly appetizing. Not to mention how well it suits my wanderlust.

[@gomatheeshwarm5716]

idc how hard it is or how long it takes, I'm becoming a doctor

[@corneliaeleanore3215]

I know what you mean about parents pressure -_-

[@bryanu1737]

grave c dur

[@borisgetman9222]

My parents made me to apply to med school. Than they pushed me to do pathology residency, which I did, but hated. I wasted 4 years of my life. Now I am doing a second residency (Family Medicine), and I am very happy! I absolutely love medicine and helping people. Today I am really grateful to my parents that they made me to apply years ago.

[@sabugojorick6044]

@@borisgetman9222 I’m glad for you that you choose a residency you actually wanted

[@fqproductions]

I love stuff like this. It gets more people to quit and increases my chances of getting in. Plz do more to discourage people and thank you in advance

[@simransaini2010]

if anything, it motivated more people tbh

[@tytrackxx1912]

I’m in high school right now and the friends that I’m closest to are filipinos who are either surround by all male siblings , the youngest and have siblings almost 10 years older than them and have graduated, or have parents who had them later on in life an are on the stricter side and have higher expectations. It was definitely a shock seeing how different my friends were from I when it comes to studying and how they though. Like most parents they have expectations for their children and want the best for them. An although my friends parents would be okay with them choosing their own area of studying in the future most of them prefer them to become doctors. It was definitely hard to watch how my friends put lots of pressure on themselves and their studies. Though I love my friends and they are very kind I lost lots of self esteem and confidence when comparing myself to them as I’ve always felt as though I was not as intelligent or hard working as them. Lots of the time , the pressure put on children to have a future job that is consider to be high paying and for the intelligent like doctors is because of all the struggles and hardships their parents when to or how they grew up. The stereotypes that come with being Asian students are not always true as them seem. But yes some asians are expected to become doctors and are smart , however from experience I learnt that it’s mainly due to how much time they spend studying. Even though I can’t say I fully understand why or how the Asian culture works , over the years I have come to babe an Idea of the rights , wrongs , expected , unexpected, and more.

[@harasitara]

I totally get that parental pressure. I'm trying for an MPH because I feel like it's better for me and my values.

[@rayyxo1327]

guys YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO NEVER GIVE UP !

[@dollventures]

I'm still in hs but i already knew that i actually wanna be a doctor. having that blade in my fingers while i dissect my pet frog was one of my high school best highlights. thank you Dr. for these awesome videos.

[@kazagirl]

I do not have even the slightest bit of desire to become a doctor but I find these videos so interesting to watch.

[@alphaomega1351]

You can be whatever you want to nowadays. For instance, I didn't go to medical school however I IDENTIFY as a doctor. 😳

[@TheFairyMK]

can you do “so you want to become a pediatrician”?

[@muskaan116]

Yesss, finally!!

[@apatheticpanda182]

I wish!!!

[@crackerskie9890]

I wish!

[@MNP208]

Peds is hard... and is the lowest paid specialty.

[@blackbutterfly233ify]

He has that video already

[@dianadondasse1018]

Grey's Anatomy sold me dreams and now I'm here

[@miafans6928]

You can’t just jump the title on us like that

[@preciouschristian]

I wish you Jah's blessings. You are already like a mentor to me

[@chelseaaguilar2525]

I’m not giving up, that’ll be the death of me💯

[@KatrinaByrdMD]

As a physician, pretty much everything that was said in this video is accurate! I am the 1st doctor in my family and I made so many mistakes! I personally don't need this course but this sounds like something I wish I had along the way! Best of Luck!

[@KatrinaByrdMD]

@Katrina Awori I think you should pursue medicine if it's something you are truly passionate about. Medicine is difficult to break into but you and I are underrepresented and are needed. Please email me bc I have too much to say for the comments section.

lol we dont need equal representation wtf

[@bluepineapples3392]

The parental pressure reason definitely defines my situation. My mother is lucky that I actually like medicine and I am not bad at Chemistry, Bio, etc or else I would be miserable right now. But I feel trapped and like I don’t have options because the last time I told my mother that I’m having second thoughts about medicine she called me a disappointment. Now I feel like I HAVE to be one.

[@KING-bt1tm]

Don’t go into medicine purely because of your parents. They’re not going to be the ones who will have to experience all of the struggles and hardships of becoming a physician, let alone actually working as one. More likely than not, you will spend most of your life working at your job. If you dislike your occupation, you will not be satisfied with your life. Of course money and prestige matter a lot, but as the old saying goes, “it’s better to be the head of a cat rather than the tail of a lion”.

[@banirahman4926]

If you have potential go for it because otherwise you might regret later. Parents usually want the best for their kids.

[@Stoicfreethinker]

Congratulations on closing on 1m subscribers! Always enjoying your content.

[@glamourgirl909]

If you are feeling discouraged don’t give up!! I got 3 D’s in undergrad. I’m in a one year master’s that links to a great DO school. Your path may not be conventional but if you refuse to give up you will make it!!

[@liliananavarrete1818]

Can you share the name of the school if possible?

[@granola1210]

Being a med student,the title gave me a heart attack.

[@louisjwiese5515]

I only found out I would have loved to become a doctor when I started working at clinics and hospitals as a Clinical Psychologist. But I suspect it might be too late for me to get in a medical school now. Barring a miracle of course.

[@alenagovekar]

40% is still so high here in India the acceptance rate is somewhere between 2-5% 💀

[@malcolmii2153]

Love you Med School Insiders!

[@QueenBee2004]

I badly want to become a doctor but I still have doubts if I'm actually fit to become one😢

[@sohansaha5836]

Damn I really wanna buy the Premed Roadmap coursenow . Good job Dr. Jubbal

[@Ok_itsAjoke]

This video was more of a confirmation of my will to be a physician. Thank you!

[@drose44444]

Actually I’m a 4th year medical student in Mexico City but currently in San Francisco Ca because my classes went online due to the COVID cases in Mexico City, Mexico. I applied and had an interview with my school’s psychologist if I would be accepted or not, but on the final step after a class and two exams The interviewer loved that I was able to explain anthropology and how it can help with medicine and found it refreshing that I was not just a common biochemist but also an anthropologist as well. Actually the interviewer told me “They were bored with the myth that only biology based majors can only apply. We want a holistic view of the person and how can the person can help medicine as a whole.

[@drose44444]

After my interview, I sat nervously on the couch because this was my last chance at medicine then another lady who was talking to my interviewer told me “You are in!” I replied with a sigh of relief “Thank you.”

[@danielrey5451]

Me, an international med student wanting to do my residency in the US knowing I don't have any of the things he says you have to worry about when applying to residency 👁️👄👁️

[@stallisyd8784]

I’m starting medical school next week and I related to this title HARD

[@seanovak]

I'm starting med school next month and I'm lowkey scared🤧😣

[@mustafakahlil6367]

same

[@seanovak]

@@mustafakahlil6367 Good luck man😁

[@rafa-io9uz]

@@RK-jh5fj thank you

[@seanovak]

@@RK-jh5fj thank you

[@daveyjones3016]

Avacyn Use anki, use notability, get all your books from zlibrary and you’re golden.

[@rozaarlert7911]

I'm having a huge dilemma about whether to study and receive training to become a doctor in the UK, US or Canada (if I can). Could you make a video about that?

[@onizas9017]

Roza Arlert yes!!!!

[@alexholiday441]

@@onizas9017 yes!!!!

[@chelseaaguilar2525]

@Mishel kamal good to know!

[@danielrey5451]

@Mishel kamal Yes! That's true. Still it's kinda hard and expensive:(

[@jospehinecollins1313]

As a current med student I absolutely did not need to see this right now 😭💀

[@itskayton1388]

I want to become a sports medicine physician. I'm afraid but I'm also very excited. I'm willing to give it everything I got.

[@blackiechan1053]

i want to become a radiologist and will give everything for it lol

[@itskayton1388]

@@blackiechan1053 we got this!

[@blackiechan1053]

@@itskayton1388 yeah best of luck to the both of us!

[@fidaneliyeva7591]

Hello sir I am currently in medical school And thank you so much for telling me this I needed someone tell me this without discouraging me ‘Look, it is great that you want to become a doctor, but are you ready for these challenges? If yes, good luck to you’

[@gulrukhsorsamieva6239]

Just amazing channel that I've ever subscribed.😊😊 Thank you

[@seramoon9617]

Came because of the title. I expected myself to be demotivated, but it made me more motivated than ever. This is ironic 😂.

[@joyleenstrozier4295]

The title had me scared. After viewing this video, I am going to try to listen to all the advice given to me. Especially, to it slow.

[@madseffect1820]

Ive wanted too be a doctor for 11 years. This just disappoints me how hard it is, and how much it REALLY cost :(

[@colinhomayanno8169]

Just don't quit, work hard and if you fail just start over again 💖💯💯

[@stekovva]

going in to my final year in med school, and honestly I wish I would have tought this through more 😢

[@stacyp5602]

If I don’t get to MED school I am quitting in life 😂. Edit: Thank you for the comments and likes 🤪.

[@abinothayyilsanoj4182]

No just try another or try again

[@strider3164]

If it really is your dream and is a job that will fulfill you, it’s worth it to spend a couple extra years applying. What’s 2 years of your life when compared to 30 years working in the field? I’m trying to get into the most competitive dental school residency to become a surgeon. I probably will not get in my first try, but if I spend 3 years and get in and get to do my dream job for the next 30 years, it’s worth it! Edit: also, are you in undergrad now?

[@btchiaintkidding7837]

@Kaleela Edwards dont worry about him , he just wanna be slicey-dicey with meat

[@xochitl9876]

a lot of applicants get in after their second or third try! AND you'll be better prepared because you'll know what to expect! failure is another word for opportunity with more knowledge! :)

[@xochitl9876]

I say this.. while feeling the same way 🤣

[@isaacomid4713]

Normal parents: You can be anything you want My Parents: You can be any surgeon you want

[@quintoritzelmarie3697]

i am 16 years old and i already have to make life changing decisions and plan my future. since i was a child, i've never had any permanent desire for a certain profession. because you know, people grow, people change, and their own ideas also change. as of now, i want to become a doctor... because i thought science is my forte and helping people is amazing. maybe becoming a doctor would match both my skills and willingness to help people but at the same time, i am also scared that i lose interest in the process. i have no idea what will happen in the future but i'll do my best to find meaning in the things that i do.

[@Anotherlevel365]

All of my cousins are neurologists and there is my mom who always force me to be an doctor.

[@artchemist4460]

Hey, so I'm not sure if you'll see this, but one of the things I've been very interested in is art. One of my goals is to find a way I can use my creativity in the medical field. I want to use this to stand out in medical school, but I'm not sure how I should go about this.

[@mariaedragmac2033]

Asian parents: I'll never choose a career path for my children... Also Asian parents: it's their responsibility to choose whatever medical school they'll graduate from 😬😂

[@rahulbadhan5087]

The title almost made me cry, I'm not joking. I strive to do selfless service man :(

[@michaelcrown9588]

Those who watched this video and weren’t deterred by becoming a dr. Shout out to you 😎🤜🧠