As a 1st year Med School student, there are days where I absolutely dread going to college, but whenever I look at other carreer choices, I realize there's nothing else that I love more than medicine, even with its downsides(Anatomy)
I just love how they explain everything to us so we can understand them , and they make it fun so we don't get bored or distracted ( which happens to me very often) plus they are having fun to which is amazing. So thank you! You're amazing guys!
Big fan of your channel! I am currently a senior year nursing student getting ready to make the plunge of being an RN in the ER, as I get my BSN in May. As I have become exposed more to what the physician does throughout my internship and my clinical rotations, i've had a strong desire to ultimately become an internal medicine physician. However, I would like to work as an RN for a number of years to pay off my undergrad debt and get more experience with caring for patients. Any words of advice related to my situation before I apply to medical school?
Hi Med School Insiders, I see a lot of videos of you talking about pre-med, but getting into pre-med is really hard to get into right? I am in high school 11th grade, and I just want to know what it takes to become a pre-med, like get into life or health sciences. Please respond because I am very confused.
There is no major name premed. It is just a term used to categorize students who are taking med school prerequisites. You can take any majors( political sciences, English, engineering etc...), but because you are taking those prerequisites classes for medical school applications, you can call yourself a premed.
Hii! Freshmen in college here, anyone can be premed in college since it’s more like a track rather than a major or program. It’s just maintaining the grades that are required that is difficult. Since your in high school I would recommend looking into “Direct medical programs (also known as combined BA/MD or BS/MD programs)” , something I wish I knew about sooner. There’s so many opportunities available to high school students so definitely looking into it helps tremendously in preparing for pre med!
Thanks for watching! Check out some of these guides from the Med School Insiders blog. They are a good place to start. We also have a video coming out soon for high school students. medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/whats-the-easiest-premed-major/ medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/medical-school-application-process/
Yes, always pursue your interests. If you get asked about it in med school interviews you’ll be able to speak of it more enthusiastically than research you don’t care about.
Yes absolutely would be ok. Psychology research can still be medically related and be a valuable experience in future applications. Always a great idea to pursue your genuine interests!
A physician's assistant is a healthcare professional who works alongside/under the supervision of physicians providing direct medical care to patients either in a clinic or hospital setting. It requires a 2-3 year graduate degree for training. It is a great alternative option to medical school for those interested. We cover this, and many other alternative healthcare professional roles, in detail in The Premed Paradox. Check out the book for more!
It's not too old, but assuming premed is at least 3 years, and you wanna do primary care, you'll be ~38 by the time you finish residency and ~45-48 by the time you pay off your debt. Something to keep in mind.
@@SunSunSunn i dont plan on taking board exams. I really only study neuropharmacology and psychopharmacology, biochem is not really something I need to focus om
@@edhcb9359A DO degree is still a degree in medicine and equivalent to an MD, so it’s not an alternative. However I do understand if you were trying to list alternatives to MD schools.
Shadowing a psychiatrist is about as difficult as getting admitted into a psych ward. You’ll just have to stay for a very long time. Med/Surg is different
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He's lucky he just got a trace dose of Lidocaine rather than contamination from the patient.
Excellent book summary by @medschoolinsiders! Check out the website or link in description if interested in reading!
As a 1st year Med School student, there are days where I absolutely dread going to college, but whenever I look at other carreer choices, I realize there's nothing else that I love more than medicine, even with its downsides(Anatomy)
you don't like anatomy?
“So you want to be a Vascular Surgeon” and “So you want to be an oncology surgeon” is something I wish to see. Both are things I’m interested in
A little off-topic, but I appreciate the diversity and representation in these videos.
I just love how they explain everything to us so we can understand them , and they make it fun so we don't get bored or distracted ( which happens to me very often) plus they are having fun to which is amazing. So thank you! You're amazing guys!
I have a suggestion. "So You want to be a Radiographer "
Maybe in the future when we run out of physician specialties - we've done radiologist
yes^^^^^
@@MedSchoolInsiders Another suggestion ' So you want to be a optometrist ' please
Do it!
You should talk about being a veterinarian as a viable alternative too
Big fan of your channel! I am currently a senior year nursing student getting ready to make the plunge of being an RN in the ER, as I get my BSN in May. As I have become exposed more to what the physician does throughout my internship and my clinical rotations, i've had a strong desire to ultimately become an internal medicine physician. However, I would like to work as an RN for a number of years to pay off my undergrad debt and get more experience with caring for patients. Any words of advice related to my situation before I apply to medical school?
I’m considering doing this exact thing! You’re much further in the process than I, but goodluck with everything!
I’ve never really seen videos of “I worked as a nurse for a couple years then went to medical school.” Rarely does that happen.
I’ve never really seen videos of “I worked as a nurse for a couple years then went to medical school.” Rarely does that happen.
I’ve never really seen videos of “I worked as a nurse for a couple years then went to medical school.” Rarely does that happen.
I’ve never really seen videos of “I worked as a nurse for a couple years then went to medical school.” Rarely does that happen.
Make a video about pharmacy
Hi Med School Insiders, I see a lot of videos of you talking about pre-med, but getting into pre-med is really hard to get into right? I am in high school 11th grade, and I just want to know what it takes to become a pre-med, like get into life or health sciences. Please respond because I am very confused.
Getting into premed itself isn’t to bad but genuinely go have a look at his study series it makes it significantly easier
There is no major name premed. It is just a term used to categorize students who are taking med school prerequisites. You can take any majors( political sciences, English, engineering etc...), but because you are taking those prerequisites classes for medical school applications, you can call yourself a premed.
Hii! Freshmen in college here, anyone can be premed in college since it’s more like a track rather than a major or program. It’s just maintaining the grades that are required that is difficult. Since your in high school I would recommend looking into “Direct medical programs (also known as combined BA/MD or BS/MD programs)” , something I wish I knew about sooner. There’s so many opportunities available to high school students so definitely looking into it helps tremendously in preparing for pre med!
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Thanks for watching! Check out some of these guides from the Med School Insiders blog. They are a good place to start. We also have a video coming out soon for high school students.
medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/whats-the-easiest-premed-major/
medschoolinsiders.com/pre-med/medical-school-application-process/
Is pharmacists also in demand?
Honestly, if i knew all i know about medicine as i do now, i might not have chosen the field
what do you know ? are you a physician?
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Please can an average student become a medical student
Early! Hi love ur channel
Is it okay if I were to complete research within the Psychology Department as a pre-med? I do find the subject interesting.
Yes, always pursue your interests. If you get asked about it in med school interviews you’ll be able to speak of it more enthusiastically than research you don’t care about.
Yes absolutely would be ok. Psychology research can still be medically related and be a valuable experience in future applications. Always a great idea to pursue your genuine interests!
12:05 what about pharmacist ?
Challlenging ;)
What is a physician’s assistant?
A physician's assistant is a healthcare professional who works alongside/under the supervision of physicians providing direct medical care to patients either in a clinic or hospital setting. It requires a 2-3 year graduate degree for training. It is a great alternative option to medical school for those interested. We cover this, and many other alternative healthcare professional roles, in detail in The Premed Paradox. Check out the book for more!
While that definition is correct, the title is physician assistant, not physician's assistant.
Is 28 too old to start premed? Currently an EMT and RT student but I feel I have more potential.
Whether you pursue it or not ur gonna be 32 in 4 years. If you start premend youll be on course for medschool or even in medschool by then. Go for it.
It's not too old, but assuming premed is at least 3 years, and you wanna do primary care, you'll be ~38 by the time you finish residency and ~45-48 by the time you pay off your debt. Something to keep in mind.
Why would I ever study O. Chem when theres AI? Change my mind
to understand biochem. to understand pharmocology. to pass boards. also ochem is such a fun and easy class, why would you not study it?
@@SunSunSunn i dont plan on taking board exams. I really only study neuropharmacology and psychopharmacology, biochem is not really something I need to focus om
O Chem is fun
Ochem is an interesting class. When u understand it, ochem is the one of the best classes you'll ever take
@@vigneshlalgudi7292 i already know multiple chemists, no reason for me to become one.
There are of course alternative paths on medicine:
Dentist
Optometrist
Nurse
Guy who scrubs the floor
DO
I can’t tell if you’re joking about DO being an alternative to medicine 💀
@@joshuali313 Totally acceptable if you are not able to do one of those other choices.
@@edhcb9359A DO degree is still a degree in medicine and equivalent to an MD, so it’s not an alternative. However I do understand if you were trying to list alternatives to MD schools.
@@joshuali313 Yes, things you can do if you aren’t able to become a medical doctor.
@@edhcb9359dude DO is a medical doctor and they can do all the same things and more (osteopathic manipulation therapy)
Dr. Pan-dee 😕
It's pronounced more like pan-day (as in sunday) but doesn't matter, no one is offended.
We talk about this exact issue with him as a guest on our podcast on the Kevin Jubbal MD RUclips channel
Dr Pan-dee?!!! 😩😩😩😩😩😩
Shadowing a psychiatrist is about as difficult as getting admitted into a psych ward. You’ll just have to stay for a very long time.
Med/Surg is different
I go to Community College and my major is Nursing and I already registered classes for my second semester of Community College🙏🏿😌🩺
Nice!
That is excellent! Nursing is an absolutely essential role in our healthcare system and an excellent career!