I was considering medical school back in the late 2000s (when paper charts were a thing) and a couple of doctors were honest with me about the process and life after med school and residency. One of them literally said "if youre good at anything else- do that instead." I opted for a different path and am SO happy I didnt end up as a physician. I appreciate you being transparent so people can make more informed choices.
Thank you for being transparent! It’s refreshing to hear an MD say that they don’t know if the path is truly worth it. I think some of us lie to ourselves to believe the path has to be worth it because we’ve devoted many hours and a lot of money for this training. Medicine requires so much and forces you to sacrifice a lot when there is so much more to life than medicine. The moment we realize that we only have this life so we better start living and enjoying it, I think a lot might even reconsider the profession…..including myself, a U.S. medical student. Anyways, thank you for sharing this and being honest on your platform. Congratulations on finishing residency 🎉
I never know how much it would take away from me! I think we get so caught up in the thought of becoming a doctor but its so important to realize how much sacrifice it requires. wish you all the best!!
Maha!!! I have been watching you since the beginning. You’ve inspired me. Now I have a medical school interview next week. LOVE YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!! 💛
I appreciate that you mentioned soap week. I put 100% into the match and I didn't match. At the moment, SOAP week felt like one of the worst weeks of my life. Things ended up being ok even tho I didn't land where I envisioned myself. Looking back, there's genuinely so much to be grateful for in the grand scheme of things. We are in a field where we can go to any part of the world and still be needed. There are not a lot of jobs that offer an ability to heal. To look at a stranger in the eye, shake their hand, and offer clarity or hope, even if it's just here and there. Even if you don't heal a single person, the mere intention to heal and the act of visiting the sick is huge and I pray Allah rewards us for it.
I have been watching you since the early years of your med school and you motivated me as well, I became molecular biologist too besides being a source of inspiration for me you hard work paid off congrats 🎉🎉
Maha, as a long-time viewer, I am so proud of you! Thank you for always being transparent about your experience and all sides to this career. I am applying to med school this year and already wondering if its worth it, haha! May Allah bless you with the right job soon and may He reward your patience and commitment to serving His people.
I have been following you since the beginning of your journey on RUclips and I am so happy you made it through. You are an inspiration. Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your honesty! I never knew that I could be a doctor and now after graduating with my undergrad in CompSci I feel so behind for not just going for it from jump. Now I am stuck in limbo on whether or not I should go back.
ive been here since your first day of medical school and now you're a full blown doctor wowwww congrats. I was in high school when I first started watching you now im applying to medical school myself 🥹
I'm very happy for you Maha ! finally you've made it 🎉 , my first video that I've watched in your channel is your step 1 Experience , because of that video I've decided to watch all of your videos and i Love them all ❤️❤️ I liked your way in sharing your Ups and Downs with us , I felt that i was you when you were preparing for your steps , The Match...etc Congratulations 🎊 you deserve it , I can't wait for your Next video 🙏
In malaysia, all medical graduates (MBBS/MD) will granted a place for housemanship training (similar to residency). But its a 2 year training consisting all posting (obgyn, im, surgery, etc) if u passed all assessments then u get ur full license to practice.. then u need to undergo another training (4-8years) based on ur specialty of interest.. and the quota is very2 limited… some takes parallel pathway like mrcp Btw i watch ur vids since highschool and now im halfway in medical school
wait i thought once ur in residency and u finished than that's where u work as a doctor... i did not know if ur residency finished u leave and find another job in that field... wow... anywho u accomplish so much that ppl wish they could have done so be proud of that... welcome back to yt ...
Girl no one in my family wants to do medicine because of me 😭 the question of things being worth it is so hard because no one knows the final outcome but inshallah khair 😭❤️🙏🏾
That is so trash! You finished a 4 year postgrad degree worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and you're not even guaranteed a job as a doctor😮 In Australia, you're guaranteed an internship for a 1 year pretty much and then you can easily apply and get a job for the following years. The hard part is getting onto a training program. But u actually have to work generally for a few years on rotations till you get onto a program.
crazy right?! I think I am "guaranteed" a job since we're in such high demand but its not easily set up for you and you have to search for it on your own
I was considering medical school back in the late 2000s (when paper charts were a thing) and a couple of doctors were honest with me about the process and life after med school and residency. One of them literally said "if youre good at anything else- do that instead." I opted for a different path and am SO happy I didnt end up as a physician. I appreciate you being transparent so people can make more informed choices.
Thank you for being transparent! It’s refreshing to hear an MD say that they don’t know if the path is truly worth it. I think some of us lie to ourselves to believe the path has to be worth it because we’ve devoted many hours and a lot of money for this training. Medicine requires so much and forces you to sacrifice a lot when there is so much more to life than medicine. The moment we realize that we only have this life so we better start living and enjoying it, I think a lot might even reconsider the profession…..including myself, a U.S. medical student. Anyways, thank you for sharing this and being honest on your platform. Congratulations on finishing residency 🎉
I never know how much it would take away from me! I think we get so caught up in the thought of becoming a doctor but its so important to realize how much sacrifice it requires. wish you all the best!!
Maha!!! I have been watching you since the beginning. You’ve inspired me. Now I have a medical school interview next week. LOVE YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!! 💛
ahhh omg!!! Best of luck to you, you’re gonna kill it! 💛💛
And we was in same semester but different universities But unfortunately, I didn't complete When I'm seeing her I'm finding myself
I appreciate that you mentioned soap week. I put 100% into the match and I didn't match. At the moment, SOAP week felt like one of the worst weeks of my life. Things ended up being ok even tho I didn't land where I envisioned myself. Looking back, there's genuinely so much to be grateful for in the grand scheme of things. We are in a field where we can go to any part of the world and still be needed. There are not a lot of jobs that offer an ability to heal. To look at a stranger in the eye, shake their hand, and offer clarity or hope, even if it's just here and there. Even if you don't heal a single person, the mere intention to heal and the act of visiting the sick is huge and I pray Allah rewards us for it.
love this perspective. thank you for sharing this with me and iA it all works out for you, even if not exactly how you planned 💛
I have been watching you since the early years of your med school and you motivated me as well, I became molecular biologist too besides being a source of inspiration for me you hard work paid off congrats 🎉🎉
that's amazing!! so glad it paid off for you! 💛
Finally Maha !!! Missed you loads!! ❤ please make weekly vlogs of what’s your life like these days.
Hiiii!! would love to share more! please let me know if there is anything else you would like to see❤
Maha, as a long-time viewer, I am so proud of you! Thank you for always being transparent about your experience and all sides to this career. I am applying to med school this year and already wondering if its worth it, haha! May Allah bless you with the right job soon and may He reward your patience and commitment to serving His people.
best of luck on your application! please update me with your success iA!
I have been following you since the beginning of your journey on RUclips and I am so happy you made it through. You are an inspiration. Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!!! 💛
Thank you so much for your honesty! I never knew that I could be a doctor and now after graduating with my undergrad in CompSci I feel so behind for not just going for it from jump. Now I am stuck in limbo on whether or not I should go back.
ive been here since your first day of medical school and now you're a full blown doctor wowwww congrats. I was in high school when I first started watching you now im applying to medical school myself 🥹
Omg I still remember your med school days !
Wish you all success my beautiful sister Maha.
Welcome from Egypt and universal citizen.❤
Glad to see you here again. I hope you are getting the job soon inshAllah, your efforts are going to payoff, I am sure 😊
Thank you! I hope so too 💛
I'm very happy for you Maha ! finally you've made it 🎉 , my first video that I've watched in your channel is your step 1 Experience , because of that video I've decided to watch all of your videos and i Love them all ❤️❤️ I liked your way in sharing your Ups and Downs with us , I felt that i was you when you were preparing for your steps , The Match...etc
Congratulations 🎊 you deserve it , I can't wait for your Next video 🙏
Thanks for sticking around for it all! I've loved sharing this journey with you all!
In malaysia, all medical graduates (MBBS/MD) will granted a place for housemanship training (similar to residency). But its a 2 year training consisting all posting (obgyn, im, surgery, etc) if u passed all assessments then u get ur full license to practice.. then u need to undergo another training (4-8years) based on ur specialty of interest.. and the quota is very2 limited… some takes parallel pathway like mrcp
Btw i watch ur vids since highschool and now im halfway in medical school
Third year medical school from Iraq 🇮🇶 you inspired me❤
wait i thought once ur in residency and u finished than that's where u work as a doctor... i did not know if ur residency finished u leave and find another job in that field... wow... anywho u accomplish so much that ppl wish they could have done so be proud of that... welcome back to yt ...
Girl no one in my family wants to do medicine because of me 😭 the question of things being worth it is so hard because no one knows the final outcome but inshallah khair 😭❤️🙏🏾
haha literally! but at least you are being realistic! best of luck to you!!
Congratulation your graduation and diploma frome afghanistan your pashtone brother 🎉🎉🎉🎉
We😢 missed your vlogs
Maha please do more videos 😊
alternate paths in medicine or semi in medicine that you may recommend that are not so strenuous, but can still make an impact and make good money?
I missed you❣
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That is so trash! You finished a 4 year postgrad degree worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and you're not even guaranteed a job as a doctor😮
In Australia, you're guaranteed an internship for a 1 year pretty much and then you can easily apply and get a job for the following years. The hard part is getting onto a training program. But u actually have to work generally for a few years on rotations till you get onto a program.
crazy right?! I think I am "guaranteed" a job since we're in such high demand but its not easily set up for you and you have to search for it on your own