My mom was in the CICU. Everyone in the ICU is really sick but she was really bad. She was the first person to be rounded on, her PE was "the least of [their] concerns"...the doctor gave us the talk. A PE put her in AFib which put her into heart failure which put her into kidney and liver failure and they weren't sure if she was in septic and/or cardiogenic shock. She was on a vent and sooooooo many medications. I loved the residents and fellows. They were always there to answer questions and were the ones to actually explain everything that was being done. The nephrology fellow was the first person I met at the hospital; I was really scared and I remember him smiling and being so nice and telling me that they were going to take great care of her. The nurses were also amazing. In a 12 hour shift they were probably out of her room maybe 15 minutes. They busted their butts executing the doctors' orders. It kind of felt like everyone's stubbornness is what kept her alive; no one was willing to give up. I didn't think they would try that hard. The attending said that she wasn't going to make it but I asked him to try and everyone came up with the plan. Over and over again the plan failed but they kept trying. Then one day they were able to cardiovert her and things slowly started working again. If you met her today you would never have known. She had a meaningful recovery and went back to work 6 months later. It has been 8 years since that happened. You are making a difference!
So good to hear about the care your mom received:) the ICU is some of the smartest and hardest working people ever jammed into one place. I was the same way with many of my patients and their families. I was typically one of the first to update them and the one staying late to let them know of changes. It’s a place that reminds you why you do this, but also reminds you how delicate the line is between recovering well and never leaving the hospital
Haha dude it’s rough can’t even sugar coat it. But you learn the most in a short amount of time. Just gotta grit through those first few days of being completely overwhelmed
coffee! Andy, don’t stress about uploads, you’re doing a great job. As a premed, it is super cool to see you reflect on different rotations, and I hope to be as strong as you in that position in the future!
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appreciate the pharmacist shout out, i’m currently also doing a residency to become an ambulatory care pharmacist! you’re doing amazing doc, thank you for always thinking about the team and the patients!
I made it through 4 years of medical school and 4 months of IM residency without coffee… until I started my second MICU rotation at a major medical center! Needless to say, I have been drinking coffee daily since 😂. ICU is tough! Kudos to all the doctors who pursue a career in Pulm crit! Much needed and appreciated.
What a powerful vid, Andy. So proud of your courage and honesty as you continue your confronting the very hardest realms of medical care. (That bed head sight was jarring! 😅). As these years following your development into the excellent physician you will be continue, just a shout out of thanks for letting us continue on this journey. As ever, blessings and prayers.
I have loved watching your videos,as my husband is in fourth year of medical school, and then last week to see you out with our friend Sergio was so surreal. Love the content!
Was Anki your main studying resource to pass everything along the journey? I went overboard and bought too many resources and don't know which one to utilize most frequently; it's nothing but pain out here 😭
Anki was a large part of at least step 1 and 2 and the shelfs. The thing is you have to use it in conjunction with your q bank of choice (uworld, amboss, etc) and use the question ID look up (anking has a video on it) to unsuspend the cards that are relevant to the questions you’re doing. So Anki by itself is like meh but when you use it to hammer home concepts you missed on practice questions it’s the absolute best methkd
I aint NDMD, but AG1 is way overpriced for what it offers. It's now a typical brand name supplement company that overcharges and under delivers when it comes to price per actual milligrams of what you are getting. Plenty of youtube videos out there that can go into more detail. Long story short, get your greens and vitamins from your diet and veggies. If you feel that extra need, there is no need to go for brand name. Go for what's affordable and has what you are looking for in the actual ingredients label.
Any work life balance? I can expect the days to be LONG and certainly difficult, but is there light at the end of the tunnel? Will there eventually be a time when you can expect to work in your field and have a personal life? (I ask because I have completed the prereqs, done the hours, the mcat, gotten the letters of rec and want to know if there really is a fit for me to have my own time as a family oriented/fitness junkie person in the field) Thanks in advance!
Other rotations yes, on MICU absolutely not lol. I went to work and went to bed for about 2 weeks straight but in other rotations is much easier to have a balance
@@bettysmith4527 yup! Lots of critical care medicine is done in the OR with half the amount of time to think. Learn to treat in the ICU first then learn to treat in the OR
Love the journey but dislike the sponsored trendy stuff. AG1 is a scam and so expensive. For a 100 dollars a month you can get a gym membership, buy fruits and veggies and take a multivitamin. Fiber is one the most important prebiotics we benefit from greens. The amount of spirulina is questionable as it takes about 8 gs to be beneficial. For the fellow med students here don’t buy that over expensive green powder and crappy cup. There’s always time to get in movement and eat some fruits and veggies. Sure sup every once and awhile but these in this quick fix culture people think you can replace this powder for a balanced healthy diet.
@NDMD yah, my bet is on neuro. Quick question? Did you do any away rotations I'm M3 or M4? And what do you believe made you stand out the most during the ERAS?
My mom was in the CICU. Everyone in the ICU is really sick but she was really bad. She was the first person to be rounded on, her PE was "the least of [their] concerns"...the doctor gave us the talk. A PE put her in AFib which put her into heart failure which put her into kidney and liver failure and they weren't sure if she was in septic and/or cardiogenic shock. She was on a vent and sooooooo many medications.
I loved the residents and fellows. They were always there to answer questions and were the ones to actually explain everything that was being done. The nephrology fellow was the first person I met at the hospital; I was really scared and I remember him smiling and being so nice and telling me that they were going to take great care of her.
The nurses were also amazing. In a 12 hour shift they were probably out of her room maybe 15 minutes. They busted their butts executing the doctors' orders.
It kind of felt like everyone's stubbornness is what kept her alive; no one was willing to give up. I didn't think they would try that hard. The attending said that she wasn't going to make it but I asked him to try and everyone came up with the plan. Over and over again the plan failed but they kept trying. Then one day they were able to cardiovert her and things slowly started working again.
If you met her today you would never have known. She had a meaningful recovery and went back to work 6 months later. It has been 8 years since that happened.
You are making a difference!
So good to hear about the care your mom received:) the ICU is some of the smartest and hardest working people ever jammed into one place. I was the same way with many of my patients and their families. I was typically one of the first to update them and the one staying late to let them know of changes. It’s a place that reminds you why you do this, but also reminds you how delicate the line is between recovering well and never leaving the hospital
wow. thank you so much for sharing your mom's story. i'm so glad she's doing well :)
It is so hard to post in residency but we’re making it through, one rotation at a time 🤙
You got this!!!
I’m starting ICU in two blocks so I’ll def be asking you for advice 😩 also thumbnail is epic af
Haha dude it’s rough can’t even sugar coat it. But you learn the most in a short amount of time. Just gotta grit through those first few days of being completely overwhelmed
coffee! Andy, don’t stress about uploads, you’re doing a great job. As a premed, it is super cool to see you reflect on different rotations, and I hope to be as strong as you in that position in the future!
appreciate the pharmacist shout out, i’m currently also doing a residency to become an ambulatory care pharmacist! you’re doing amazing doc, thank you for always thinking about the team and the patients!
Thank you for all the help with our crazy questions about the most random meds ever😂
I made it through 4 years of medical school and 4 months of IM residency without coffee… until I started my second MICU rotation at a major medical center! Needless to say, I have been drinking coffee daily since 😂. ICU is tough! Kudos to all the doctors who pursue a career in Pulm crit! Much needed and appreciated.
MICU will do that to you hahaha my two co-residents with me were non coffee drinkers and i have no idea how they do it
Congratulations on passing your step 3 exam! 🎊🎈🎉 Interesting content as always. 😇
Thank you :)
So proud of you! I enjoy your videos; they are a highlight to my day. Keep going. God has you friend.
Thank you :)
Glad I got on RUclips early today, just in time to see your post and Shaun’s 🙏🏼😎
Hahaha same upload time
Always glad to see how your medical journey is going Mr ND M.D ^^
Thank you for watching :)
Thank you for another video. Please take care of yourself, we'll wait 🤗
Thank you all for watching :)
What a powerful vid, Andy. So proud of your courage and honesty as you continue your confronting the very hardest realms of medical care. (That bed head sight was jarring! 😅). As these years following your development into the excellent physician you will be continue, just a shout out of thanks for letting us continue on this journey. As ever, blessings and prayers.
Thank you for your continued support 🙏
@@NDMD Always, Andy. You have offered so much of yourself for the benefit of all the rest of your viewers.
Always a great day when you and shaun post💛 thanks for these vlogs💛
Haha Shaun posts way more than me but happy whenever we can both get a video up
I have loved watching your videos,as my husband is in fourth year of medical school, and then last week to see you out with our friend Sergio was so surreal. Love the content!
wait omg you guys know Sergio?? awesome guy
Such a great vlog!!! You outdid yourself on so many levels! You, Doctor Andy are a force to be reckoned with!
hahah thank you, trying my best to still make vids inbetween the chaos
Wow, very challenging. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you for watching :)
Congrats!! My biggest inspirations for being a quality doctor came from working with criticalists. Keep in contact with them!
Some of the smartest people I’ve ever met
Good that your med school takes med students rotations ( evaluations ) seriously. I wish it was the same with mine too.
Love your vlogs as usual 😊 Keep it up!👏
thank you so much :)
Congratulations on Step 3🎉
Thank you!!
@@NDMD Welcome Dr. Nguyen
Don't worry about uploads. Your priority is Residency!!!!!!
Trying to do both :) will get better at it with time
Was Anki your main studying resource to pass everything along the journey? I went overboard and bought too many resources and don't know which one to utilize most frequently; it's nothing but pain out here 😭
Anki was a large part of at least step 1 and 2 and the shelfs. The thing is you have to use it in conjunction with your q bank of choice (uworld, amboss, etc) and use the question ID look up (anking has a video on it) to unsuspend the cards that are relevant to the questions you’re doing. So Anki by itself is like meh but when you use it to hammer home concepts you missed on practice questions it’s the absolute best methkd
Can you make a website and post your notes and study stuff?
ag1 does their own testing, what’s ur opinion on that ndmd
I aint NDMD, but AG1 is way overpriced for what it offers. It's now a typical brand name supplement company that overcharges and under delivers when it comes to price per actual milligrams of what you are getting. Plenty of youtube videos out there that can go into more detail. Long story short, get your greens and vitamins from your diet and veggies. If you feel that extra need, there is no need to go for brand name. Go for what's affordable and has what you are looking for in the actual ingredients label.
Bro are ever coming to SRC micu I work there look forward to seeing am a big fan
Will be there later in the winter!
Any work life balance?
I can expect the days to be LONG and certainly difficult, but is there light at the end of the tunnel? Will there eventually be a time when you can expect to work in your field and have a personal life?
(I ask because I have completed the prereqs, done the hours, the mcat, gotten the letters of rec and want to know if there really is a fit for me to have my own time as a family oriented/fitness junkie person in the field)
Thanks in advance!
Other rotations yes, on MICU absolutely not lol. I went to work and went to bed for about 2 weeks straight but in other rotations is much easier to have a balance
HI !Do you think is to late to start medicine at 25 ?
Not at all! See my videos with Dr Ricky the plastic surgeon
How do they teach you to see someone die and then go on to the next room, next patient right away?
they dont. it happens and you hold on to the people around you who it's happened to before. and then you keep doing your job
A medical channel promoting AG1 wow
I just realized, I thought you were doing pediatric anesthesiology, why are you with adults?
You have to do general anesthesia training first before sub specializing into pediatrics or any other sub specialty
@@NDMD So you have to rotate through the ICU before heading down to the OR?
@@bettysmith4527 yup! Lots of critical care medicine is done in the OR with half the amount of time to think. Learn to treat in the ICU first then learn to treat in the OR
Your hair says it all...😂
Love the journey but dislike the sponsored trendy stuff. AG1 is a scam and so expensive. For a 100 dollars a month you can get a gym membership, buy fruits and veggies and take a multivitamin. Fiber is one the most important prebiotics we benefit from greens. The amount of spirulina is questionable as it takes about 8 gs to be beneficial. For the fellow med students here don’t buy that over expensive green powder and crappy cup. There’s always time to get in movement and eat some fruits and veggies. Sure sup every once and awhile but these in this quick fix culture people think you can replace this powder for a balanced healthy diet.
pulmonologists being smarter than neurologists? yeah, you'll definitely hear from them about this.
lol bring it on
@NDMD PCC are like the Medicine gods. Smart smart. But Neuro docs are like nerds nerds. Worked with both over 7 years.
hahaha smart smart vs nerd nerd is a wonderful fight card. i'll let them have the turf war i'm but a humble anesthesia man
@NDMD yah, my bet is on neuro. Quick question? Did you do any away rotations I'm M3 or M4? And what do you believe made you stand out the most during the ERAS?
The crushing weight of neuro's ego will be their downfall.
Wow a promotional sponsorship is half the video…not the greatest content