HOW I GOT INTO MED SCHOOL

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  • Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
  • Hi everyone! I've been getting a lot of questions lately from high school students and college graduates interested in pursuing medicine. It would be great to get a dialog going. I (and many others) would be very interested to hear your journey towards medicine. And maybe any tips you've learned along the way.
    Thank you all for watching!
    Have you seen my previous videos:
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  • @grubbymanz3928
    @grubbymanz3928 7 лет назад +70

    omg i decided on med school at 28 and had to start from scratch, being an art major, there are many many pathways!

    • @snowfert
      @snowfert 7 лет назад

      grubbymanz how is your path towards medicine going?

    • @grubbymanz3928
      @grubbymanz3928 7 лет назад +15

      going well, currently at the end of my second year of med school, crunch time for shelf exams and prep for step 1. Other than now, has been a pretty low stress and interesting ride.

    • @stacyagonzalez6654
      @stacyagonzalez6654 7 лет назад

      grubbymanz you were 28 when you applied to med school?

    • @grubbymanz3928
      @grubbymanz3928 7 лет назад +28

      no, I was 28 when I decided to go into medicine, I started a post-bacc that year and I think applied at 30 after I finished. I didn't study any science in undergrad so had to do all the prereq. classes. It's not that uncommon, there are maybe 15 people older than me in my class, and at least 30 ppl around 27-30 age.

    • @stephanieperez-julio8105
      @stephanieperez-julio8105 7 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much for saying this! I'm currently finishing my BA in Communications and have been playing with the idea of going to Medical School. My GPA is far from Medical School acceptance - when you took your post bac classes, is that what your Med School weighed most?

  • @Xforeverlove21
    @Xforeverlove21 8 лет назад +197

    Study tips for a pre-med student please!

  • @dieKommentatorin
    @dieKommentatorin 8 лет назад +4

    I really love watching videos related to Med School! I want to become a doctor since I'm 17, I'm 23 now, and now I finally have the chance to graduate from High School because I got sick before. Your videos really inspire me and push me forward. While watching this video, I drew something for my Biology class. :) Could call it relaxing! Your videos and the videos from TheStriveToFit are my favorites.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +1

      I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. And good luck in your medical journey!

  • @maryamaeleye9720
    @maryamaeleye9720 8 лет назад +76

    I can totally relate to you because that's how my African parents are too lol😂😂

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +2

      LOL did you move away for college too?

    • @idaramma3210
      @idaramma3210 8 лет назад +6

      I am also AFRICAN AMERICAN and girrllll I am not allowed to do ANYTHING:'(

    • @indyfmw
      @indyfmw 8 лет назад

      +Harty “Ida” Barty sameee

    • @sirralph2859
      @sirralph2859 6 лет назад +4

      Lol I can relate. My nigerian parents expectations are surreal

    • @uzomad
      @uzomad 6 лет назад +4

      Nigerian and Asian Parents have a lot more in common than people think. So similar!

  • @rockybubbs
    @rockybubbs 8 лет назад +5

    I really love what you said in another video that there's no such thing as being over-educated. I am in my final year in dentistry school and I'm applying to medical school next year. Watching this video, I got great tips so thanks!

    • @2legit2hit
      @2legit2hit 8 лет назад +1

      Are you doing an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency? If not, why are you doing medical school after dental school?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +1

      That's awesome! I would love to hear what made you want to pursue medical school.

  • @emelyoliva
    @emelyoliva 8 лет назад +11

    Hey! I just found your videos and I'm obsessed. You talked about choosing med school over pa school. Could you make a video about that? I would be so interested in hearing about that and I'm sure other people are too. I want to become a pa.

  • @minnie405
    @minnie405 8 лет назад +2

    "If your personality sucks and if no one wants to be around you... then you're gonna have a hard time." LOL. Love you, Jenny!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      MINH DAO!! love you too :)

  • @studentdoctorfeery4485
    @studentdoctorfeery4485 7 лет назад

    Hi everyone! If you are interested in military medicine and having the military pay for your medical education, please feel free to check out my video where I break down my experience with the Health Professions Scholarship Program in full transparency.

  • @maryrosedipiro7363
    @maryrosedipiro7363 7 лет назад +15

    I'm a high school student hoping to be a pediatrician! Love these videos❤️

  • @adelebedarida7282
    @adelebedarida7282 8 лет назад +3

    Thank you for your tips and videos ! I'm starting med school this year and you really inspire me !!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Congratulations!! Enjoy the summer while you still can! LOL

    • @adelebedarida7282
      @adelebedarida7282 8 лет назад

      +Jenny Le Will do hahaha !

  • @lynnmaebelowaveragelife
    @lynnmaebelowaveragelife 8 лет назад +2

    I'm so glad I watched this video. Thank you for this, it really motivated me a lot. 😭😭 This have absolutely sparked my interest into actually going to Med School. (whoo!)

    • @lynnmaebelowaveragelife
      @lynnmaebelowaveragelife 8 лет назад

      I actually watched this twice bc I had to write down some of the good stuffs

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      I'm so glad you enjoyed!

  • @m.t1446
    @m.t1446 7 лет назад +2

    Oh God I feel soooo identified with what happened when you got to be alone in college. Thanks for all the info

  • @luchie621
    @luchie621 7 лет назад

    I needed this. Thanks a lot! I'm a med student in Moscow, Russia currently in my 5th year and I know that I'm not exercising my full potentials being here. The standard of med education here in Russia has exponentially decreased over the years and it makes me very nervous that I'll graduate a "half baked doctor". Last month, I finally decided to start studying for the USMLE Steps (after procrastinating for 2 years) and this morning, I decided that I also want to sit for the MCAT exam and start my med school journey all over from scratch. I've been up since the wee hours of the morning scouring the net and RUclips for all the info I can get on how to proceed with this in terms of eligibility, requirements, registration, best study materials etc and stumbling upon your video has given me a boost of confidence.
    Med school here is 6 years and I'm in my early 20s given that I'm in my penultimate year. Hearing you say that you took a gap year and eventually got accepted into med school at 24 was really encouraging and made me not feel that I'll be an "old applicant" by the time i apply to US med schools. So, Thanks a lot for your refreshing honesty and transparency. Best of luck with everything!
    ~Luchie (Moscow, Russia 🇷🇺)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  7 лет назад

      Thank you so much for watching. I know several physicians who have come to practice in the states. I am unsure of their exact process but I believe they only have to pass the board exam and attend residency (3-5 years depending on speciality) instead of attending 4 years medical school again. I wish you the best of luck on your medical journey.

    • @luchie621
      @luchie621 7 лет назад

      Thank you

  • @chrissiavictors6655
    @chrissiavictors6655 8 лет назад +53

    Can u make a video about your mission trips? I'm really interested in doing that, but have NO IDEA where to apply for one or look into it. Thanks!!

    • @JC94022
      @JC94022 8 лет назад +17

      Check out Global Health Initiatives ☺️ I went on a health-oriented mission trip in rural Peru, and I LOVED it!

    • @chrissiavictors6655
      @chrissiavictors6655 8 лет назад

      Jessica Carpenter thank you!!

  • @brandonmorehart9252
    @brandonmorehart9252 8 лет назад +1

    You should make a video for all your rotations like the ER one--it was really great! You're videos are really helpful. Thank you!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      I'm glad you enjoy them! Its hard to do all of them like the ER video due to HIPAA but I will definitely try!

  • @jazmere777
    @jazmere777 8 лет назад

    I am a single mom and 32 years old. I have not been able to focus on my education because I have to always work. I have decided to get it done now and I am thinking of PA first and then maybe DO. This was very inspiring. Thank you!!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +1

      If your ultimate goal is DO, I would suggest going straight instead of doing PA first. There is no need.

    • @jazmere777
      @jazmere777 8 лет назад

      Thank you Jenny.

  • @MisBananasIFY
    @MisBananasIFY 7 лет назад

    I'm about to apply for medical school but in Mexico, it's interesting to now how the application process is made in the US.
    I just found your channel and I love it!💜 you are a role model for me!🙆

  • @yuridiana6114
    @yuridiana6114 7 лет назад

    Thank you for this video, I've been following for quite awhile but never seen this video surprisingly. Your words and advice put me at ease and let me know that I can't always stress for the future. I'm currently trying to graduate high school within this month, so technically a year early, and enroll into community college. I've been stressing over my career choices but watching you put me at ease and just let me figured out that I shouldn't be so hung over it just yet and see what my interests are. Thank you and so far I'm leaning towards either dental or medical.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  7 лет назад +1

      +Yuridiana And you have plenty of time to figure that out. Don't forget to enjoy the journey!

    • @yuridiana6114
      @yuridiana6114 7 лет назад

      Thanks :)

  • @ramahassouneh2383
    @ramahassouneh2383 8 лет назад

    Thanks so much for making this video! Its very inspiring/motivating. Im currently still in undergrad and I was contemplating taking a gap year, but I was so nervous that I would be making the wrong decision. But this totally gives me another perspective. The process can be so overwhelming!

  • @monicasantos091
    @monicasantos091 6 лет назад +1

    Watching your videos really make me feel excited to begin medical school this upcoming Fall :) PS You’re so pretty!

  • @misshern3696
    @misshern3696 7 лет назад

    Congratulations on your decision! This is the third video right now and I love how you really helped us understand every step. Best of wishes! You WILL be great! See you around!!!

  • @offerisade7540
    @offerisade7540 8 лет назад

    This is exactly what I was looking for. I relate to almost everything you said, from the strict parenting, no going out to being lost in the first year of college. I'm currently doing medical laboratory science and biotechnology, this summer I'm working on my first literature review paper and wanted to know how much you encourage working on research as a means of getting into medical school. Thanks! :)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      you're welcome and best of luck!

  • @NatalieMosack
    @NatalieMosack 7 лет назад

    I just found your channel and I love it! I also went to Revelle College at UCSD for my undergrad and I was a human biology major. I really loved attending UCSD it was such a great experience and I learned so much. Congrats on pursuing your dreams! Also, I just watched your new video on your pregnancy so congrats on growing your family! That is amazing. Hope to see more of your videos, have a great day :)

  • @roshni2511
    @roshni2511 8 лет назад

    Wow! I love this video of yours I grew up with Asian parents through and I m going through exactly what you went through and I just realized medicine is what I really wanna do! Thank you for this video it really helped motivate me that it's not too late

  • @chinasa7
    @chinasa7 8 лет назад +1

    This was so helpful, thank you for the tips Jenny! Good luck with everything too

  • @jorgedelagarza8897
    @jorgedelagarza8897 8 лет назад +1

    You are so amazing,loved listening to your journey. You really instill motivation in me to say the least ! Thanks Jenny ! I know you are going to make an exceptional Doc 😊

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much :)

  • @shreya32562
    @shreya32562 7 лет назад

    Have you done a video on your mission trips abroad??? I've been wanting to go into that too but I don't know where to start, and it'll obviously cost a lot of extra money, and just everything about it. So pleeeaseee make a video on how you landed those mission trips, how you paid for them, what you did there, and any tips on how to find good and meaningful mission trips for premed students. Thanks!!!

  • @hennilou8092
    @hennilou8092 6 лет назад

    thank you so much for making this video! I am turning 21 next year and I still didn't get accepted to university (in Germany) but I am doing any possible thing to improve my chances, you just gave me so much hope ! So thank you!

  • @yessicahaggerty2950
    @yessicahaggerty2950 8 лет назад

    Stumbled upon your video and so glad I found it!! I'm a grad student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, I'm studying for the MCATs for the first time haha and this video really helped motivate me. And you're gorgeous!! Looking forward to more of your videos :)

  • @stephanievelazquez9387
    @stephanievelazquez9387 7 лет назад

    I love your video Jenny! I am a second year at UC Davis and I am definitely following these tips!

  • @jacobisjacob123
    @jacobisjacob123 8 лет назад

    Thanks a lot for these videos! I'm going to be a junior next year and I'm starting in a medical program at a new school, still not sure if I'm going to pursues medical school or nursing but your videos are really pushing me to go to medical school!!

  • @sapnasyal838
    @sapnasyal838 7 лет назад

    Hi Jenny, I recently discovered your channel and I want to say thank you so much for what you do! Your videos have been so helpful especially in understanding what medical school is really like. Thanks again! :)

  • @jessicas1509
    @jessicas1509 7 лет назад +6

    I'm only in 8th grade. And I really want to be a pediatric nurse. I do okay in school (math is my weak spot.)

  • @OnlyOneSB
    @OnlyOneSB 8 лет назад

    You really inspire me. I want to be an OBGYN as well. I love your videos, you give lots of tips and good advice.

  • @sincerelylexis9288
    @sincerelylexis9288 7 лет назад

    After watching this video it really motivated me MORE to go towards the route of medicine!

  • @cuongdao5359
    @cuongdao5359 Год назад

    Hello Jenny, I'm also a premed student and was hoping to get to know a little bit more on your trip to Vietnam.

  • @yajairadominguez9641
    @yajairadominguez9641 8 лет назад +2

    Here I come to bombard with questions lol! 1! Was it a hard choice for you to decide that taking a gap year would be best? 2! How many medical school accepted you? And 3 (if you don't mind answering this of course) what was your GPA upon graduating?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +7

      1. A lot of people take gap years before medical school. I was not a hard decision for me a lot. And if I had to do it again, I would still take a gap year. I have the rest of my life to be a doctor.
      2. Two schools accepted me
      3. 3.6 (granted I did have a dance minor so that boosted my GPA a bit)

  • @nilsagymnastics
    @nilsagymnastics 8 лет назад

    Congratulations on 6,000 subscribers!! Your videos motivate me so much to keep pushing.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Yay! It makes me so happy to know that I can help 😁 if I can do it, you can do it!

  • @jadehymel
    @jadehymel 8 лет назад

    I enjoy your videos so much!! Thanks for making them! Looking forward to the next one

  • @AmandaMagana
    @AmandaMagana 8 лет назад +34

    you inspire me!

    • @AmandaMagana
      @AmandaMagana 8 лет назад

      what made you decide against PA? I actually thinking of either being a doctor or being a PA so I think your insight would be helpful :)

    • @CharlesCA
      @CharlesCA 8 лет назад +4

      Simplest question to ask yourself is... do you want to be the boss (doctor) or do you want to work under someone (PA)? Other things to consider are can you live off student loans for 4 years and make garbage as an resident (doctor) or do you want to make 100k+ in just 3-4 years (PA)? Do you want to spend your life just doing "one thing" (doctor) or switch specialities whenever you want (PA)?
      For me it was simple, I want to be the boss.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +3

      The more medical experience you get, the clearer your choice will be. I shadowed a DO who practiced OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment) and knew that I could not have a career in which I did not learn/use OMT.

  • @VK-rw6js
    @VK-rw6js 4 года назад

    Hi, greetings from Slovakia!(not really visible state on map somewhere in the middle of Europe) 😊
    I’m currently in my third year of medical school and aspiring to go to USA as IMG (if everything goes well).
    In your channel I always find motovation and many times I regain my own passion for medicine when I see you so honestly passionate about what you do (in dark places of examination period it literally saves me 😅). I also really enjoy vlogs of every day real family life mommy - doctor -badass. It is inspiring and I learn from it a big deal as well. :)
    But I hope you could do some videos about your background-moving for college or give some tips for IMGs if you have an idea what could help us for successful USMLE steps, electives-rotations-hands on experience and matching, maybe also moving abroad for pursuing medicine.
    Another great topic would be case studies in a way “what I learned by practicing medicine”
    Anyway.. thank you for the amazing content and inspiration! Bless you! 😊

  • @aspiringdoc23
    @aspiringdoc23 7 лет назад +5

    girl, I call that being "lock down" and I can totally relate LOL (my parents are Ghanaian and I have a theory that 1st generation kids go through a lock down childhood)

  • @jhannelletanedo6908
    @jhannelletanedo6908 8 лет назад +2

    Honestly speaking, I'm having a hard time of picking up my course. I have two options here. Either to become a doctor, since that's what my mom wants me to be, or should I go in tourism, maybe, since it's my dream of becoming a flight attendant but I suck up with my height. (I have a cute height, in case you want to know hihi)
    But hearing you while giving tips made me realize that i should really try to take medicine. I was really motivated by your advices. And thank you for that. keep it up! Continue to inspire others and me :) Godbless.

  • @aileensarabia505
    @aileensarabia505 8 лет назад

    Hiiii just found your channel today and I just need to say you're awesome girl! I love hearing your experience and watching your vlogs they have inspired me definitely! No questions here (yet) just keep doin' what you're doing and know you've gained another passenger for the ride! :)

  • @bonnie8542
    @bonnie8542 8 лет назад

    You inspire me so much! I wish I can be like you. Good luck with med school. I think you'll be a really great doctor :)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Meredith Grey thank you so much!

  • @DoctorNikkiP
    @DoctorNikkiP 8 лет назад

    I loved your tips, and thank you for sharing your story! I will be going into the application process this cycle and I am really excited and nervous

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      so exciting!! I wish you luck :)

  • @jadehymel
    @jadehymel 8 лет назад

    Also can you do a video on what to wear when shadowing? Would you dress different if shadowing at the Hospital rather than a private office? and talk about things like that

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Yes! No matter where I shadow, the first day - I will always dress business casual. Then depending on what the physicians prefer and will tailor to their preference. I can make a video on some examples and situations.

    • @jadehymel
      @jadehymel 8 лет назад

      Okay Thanks!

  • @joelthomas180
    @joelthomas180 8 лет назад +33

    Thanks for the video Jenny! I just have 2 questions: What did your MCAT look like and how high was your GPA?

    • @Astro2729
      @Astro2729 6 лет назад +3

      Joel Thomas she said she went to the university of washington for medical school. The average gpa for students accepted to that school is a 3.8 so imagine its around there. She definitely has something above 3.5 as most medical students do.

  • @emilytso6104
    @emilytso6104 8 лет назад

    Hi Jenny, I've watched all your videos and they're very informative! This is one specifically resonated with me. Btw, I'm also from SJ and I'll be attending UCB next year where I intend to join Phi Delta Epsilon as well! You and your videos are awesome!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      That is so awesome!! I am very excited for you and I'm glad you enjoy the videos :)

  • @samantha_hdez
    @samantha_hdez 8 лет назад +1

    Hey thanks for this video!!!! Honestly I'm starting my junior year now this fall and... I'm going to start taking pre read now because I just made up my mind. I have a lot of community service, volunteering, I'm about to go to a mission trip, and I might give it a try to the SMDEP program! The only thing is I previously was interested in dental school but idk why my heart is calling medicine! And idk if is wrong that I'm scare, I'm scare to not be good enough for med school. I like that you said, everyone is different and we all get there in die rent ways. At this point I'm about to start shadowing both professions to see if Medicine wins over Dentistry , if it does i will do all it takes to get there!! Also can you make a video of being a female and being a doctor or being in med school??! I would love that also. Thanks for your time and nice encouraging videos !!! 😊

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      know that you're not alone. A lot of students are confused and they're not 100% certain which path they want to take (at least that was the case for me). As long as I was taking steps forward, learning, and forging new bonds - I saw those as accomplishments.

  • @cluelessasif4787
    @cluelessasif4787 8 лет назад +7

    Thanks for the tips .Please make mooore videos i love ur videos ❤

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +5

      Thank you :) Will definitely be making more videos.

  • @maxmineayompe-mody7764
    @maxmineayompe-mody7764 8 лет назад

    I Can Relate So Much To The Strict Parent Thing. Loved The Video

  • @alexatruong7471
    @alexatruong7471 8 лет назад +2

    Hi Jenny! Thanks for being so inspiring and down to earth! May I ask which medical school you are attending? Was it hard to get accepted into many?

  • @adrienne392
    @adrienne392 7 лет назад +18

    I am a new grad RN. I am debating between pursuing a specialty in nursing or going to med school. Helpful tips/advice please.

    • @shara.nelson95
      @shara.nelson95 6 лет назад +3

      Adrienne J Why not NP?

    • @kairishahad
      @kairishahad 6 лет назад +2

      Shara A. Nelson There are a lot of reasons to pursue MD/DO over NP, such as scope of practice, medical theory vs. nursing theory and the approach of medicine vs. nursing, autonomy in all states, depth of knowledge, etc.

    • @jessicagrubb7134
      @jessicagrubb7134 6 лет назад +3

      I’ve been going back and forth between becoming a doctor or NP and for me, nursing interests me more because it is more one-on-one patient care. NPs can do a lot of stuff that doctors can do, also.

  • @pffftfarruuhh
    @pffftfarruuhh 8 лет назад +1

    Hiya Jenny. I'm going to start my second year at UCSD (wooo tritons unite😎) and still currently going through the phase of "what am i doing with my life". Your videos keep me inspired and thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely look into Phi Delta Epsilon! //on the side note, i was wondering if you still remember who your ochem prof was. Thanks again!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +2

      oh gosh ... I don't remember his name, I just know he was the toughest. There were originally 300 people in our class, by drop deadline there was about 50!

  • @alanus95
    @alanus95 8 лет назад +4

    medical student from Poland sends greetings

  • @jenniferd18
    @jenniferd18 8 лет назад +1

    Can you explain more regarding your trips abroad and what exactly happened?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      When I went to Vietnam, we set up clinics. There are different specialities - internal medicine, family medicine, cardiology, pediatrics, OBGYN, optometry, dentistry, and pharmacy. Depending on which speciality you work in that day, you do different things. In OBGYN I did PAP smears and LEEP procedures. All the others, I was a Jr doctor and got history and physical exam.

  • @alliedavis8111
    @alliedavis8111 7 лет назад

    Jenny, thanks so much for the video. I feel as if your tips and suggestions will enable me a better opportunity to pursue this career. By the way, you are just gorgeous!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  7 лет назад +1

      I'm so glad! Good luck on your journey :)

  • @maile9351
    @maile9351 8 лет назад

    Hi, super helpful video first of all, it's rare to see med school students giving personal advice!
    I have a couple of questions for you:
    1. How would you suggest finding those connections to start shadowing a physician/getting into a research lab if our network isn't super established yet?
    2. Would you say the clinical care extender program is beneficial/necessary? For my campus, the closest CCE program is an hour commute away, and I don't have a car, so I'm trying to see whether or not the trouble of getting there is worth it, vs just volunteering at a homeless clinic.
    3. Any tips for an incoming 3rd year who's trying to get their stuff together and their gpa higher?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      1. google, and send emails. My friends have sent over 50 emails to find lab positions. You just have to want it enough and put in the work to research.
      2. CCE is not necessary - it was just my avenue to getting volunteer experience. As long as you're volunteering - it does not have to be through CCE.
      3. As you friends what courses are interesting. There are some bio classes that are easier than other and known as "BIO GPA Boosters" You would have to ask people who have taken the course before at your school.

    • @maile9351
      @maile9351 8 лет назад

      +Jenny Le Cool, thank you so much!

  • @TheBalls55
    @TheBalls55 7 лет назад +3

    DO's are outstanding physicians working in prestigious medical centers.

  • @samanta0951
    @samanta0951 7 лет назад

    omg I'm debating between pa and doctor too! love this!

  • @trinigl
    @trinigl 7 лет назад

    Hi love your video I am a nurse who is pre-med really enjoyed your video true inspiration

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  7 лет назад

      Fay' sBeautyShot Thank you for watching!

  • @razzyd
    @razzyd 7 лет назад

    I love her omg!!! I want to be a doctor so badly :( It is my first year at a university and I am so scared :/

  • @mariajoserios8711
    @mariajoserios8711 8 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this video, Jenny!! 😊🙂

  • @soymilka9875
    @soymilka9875 8 лет назад

    Can you do a video on Financial management? Currently i'm a high school student and i do volunteer work at my local hospital. I would love for tips in how to save my money up for my future!!!

  • @coltwhat
    @coltwhat 8 лет назад

    Can you do a video explaining the difference between MD and DO? I'm from Canada and have NEVER heard of a DO.... do you have the same practicing privileges? I have never seen a DO student on the wards ever or even heard of their existence. Is it like being a naturopath? Is it competitive? Can you apply for the same residencies/fellowships as MDs? And if so, how successful are DOs in getting spots?

  • @SincerelyDejah
    @SincerelyDejah 8 лет назад

    I can't even describe how much I appreciate your channel and outlook on medicine. I'm starting my junior year in two weeks and I feel so inspired to really step up my game! In undergrad how did you study for classes like physics and organic chemistry to really retain as much information as possible?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +1

      I loved organic chemistry but struggled in physics. I find that writing or drawing things out help me commit things to memory. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Go to office hours or ask TAs.

  • @yvonnemeza5136
    @yvonnemeza5136 6 лет назад

    I'm going to UCSD in 3 weeks (Revelle College too) and I want to be pre-med! So inspiring! :)

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  6 лет назад

      Congratulations!! So exciting

  • @rnhim2072
    @rnhim2072 4 года назад

    I'm 37, about to start med school in July, wish me luck. At least my school's pretty low cost so I won't have much debt after graduating.

  • @MatMenezes
    @MatMenezes 8 лет назад

    Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Thank you for watching :)

  • @MHSMagicLuver
    @MHSMagicLuver 6 лет назад

    It’s funny I’m in pa school now but just thought I would watch this. See what’s different about the med school and pa application

  • @oyumergen
    @oyumergen 8 лет назад

    OMG I am a first year now at UCSD in Revelle as well! And I am also a pre med! :) Subscribed xD

  • @grubbymanz3928
    @grubbymanz3928 7 лет назад

    for the record my med school doesn't let anyone who hosts interviewees have any say in their acceptance, but uses students to interview them otherwise.

  • @andreafortin3249
    @andreafortin3249 8 лет назад

    Hey would you be able to do a video explaining how you funded your mission trips! I'm planning on travelling to Rwanda next summer for a medical mission trip but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to fund it!!

  • @PBandkellie
    @PBandkellie 8 лет назад

    I love this so much! Hoping to transfer to UCSD in the upcoming semester!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Good luck! I loved UCSD

  • @danieljack2771
    @danieljack2771 8 лет назад +2

    It is not a simple course but we will get through

  • @Beza1999
    @Beza1999 7 лет назад

    I dont know how this came to my recommendation but i'm glad it did. thank you

  • @malihachowdhury10
    @malihachowdhury10 8 лет назад

    Hey Jenny! I love watching your videos! Your wisdom and personality is so refreshing. I've learned a lot from watching your videos since I subscribed!
    One question I have is, how do you even begin to shadow a doctor? I feel quite intimidated by approaching them. Did it take you several tries before someone responded?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Lucky I worked with someone who was good friends with a doctor and he introduced me. Try googling doctors and calling or even going in to ask. You would be surprised how much doctors like to teach.

  • @klcee030
    @klcee030 8 лет назад

    Congratulations to your new subscriber count; you deserve it :D I have such a burning question and I am not so sure if you answered it or not, and I also understand if you do not get around to it. I will be attending and undergrad college in a couple weeks as a freshie. I was wondering if you have seen any surgeons or doctors who are able to have enough free time for their hobbies. I want to pursue a medical career but I always feel discouraged because there are others I also want to do in life.

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Physicians like everyone will make time for things that they love. A lot of them said that they have to have hobbies! Or else they'll just go insane. I feel the exact same way as you and I said this in my video "surgery vs FM" - I love medicine but I don't want it to be the only thing that I love.

    • @klcee030
      @klcee030 8 лет назад

      Yes I have watched that video :D It was very informative. Thank you for answering and I hope you decide on your specific practice soon.

  • @justinxie9801
    @justinxie9801 7 лет назад +3

    Hi Jenny! I am a high school junior who wishes to apply for a combined BS/MD program. Do you have any tips for getting in? I have a high GPA, a strong science background, approximately 250 hours a community service (hospital and charitable work), and most importantly a desire to practice medicine.

  • @blingblingmystar2346
    @blingblingmystar2346 8 лет назад

    thank u😊.. please upload more videos about your ways & sources of studying and tools u take in your lab coat🙄

  • @timoutnewyork
    @timoutnewyork 8 лет назад

    I thought I was the only one with strict parents who didn't allow me to have a life outside of school. I felt, more than anything, that my parents were the ones holding me back from getting into a good college

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      I felt the same way. But schools look at your application as a whole. I used my personal statement to explain why there were gaps in my application.

  • @lidyasolomon5557
    @lidyasolomon5557 7 лет назад

    Tips for high schoolers who have high stress problems, but still want to become doctors!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  7 лет назад

      +Lidya Solomon This is difficult to say because it is different for everyone. I made a video "How to Avoid Burnout" - I think this video addresses some ways that I personally deal with stress.

  • @efisgpr
    @efisgpr 5 лет назад

    Wow 5000 to 80K+!!!
    *CONGRATS*

  • @lucyberger7625
    @lucyberger7625 8 лет назад

    Wow, in Australia those who get into Medical school are people with good grades, the appropriate prerequisites and a creative background, ie visual arts degrees....

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      One of my friends from the states is actually in medical school in Australia.

  • @BarbaraMorozova
    @BarbaraMorozova 6 лет назад

    OMG I hope me having a small orchid business sparks their attention because I don't have more activities for now. i don't have much time to do other things... I will volunteer at some labs next semester so I can ask the professors for letters of recommendation. I've taken classes with them and I've been inspired through their classes.

  • @TeriWhitman
    @TeriWhitman 8 лет назад

    How did you find a host student to stay with? That's some of the best advise I've never heard. Thank you soooo much

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      You can contact the school you're interview at and ask. Most of the time they'll have student host.

  • @imlangim3278
    @imlangim3278 7 лет назад

    I am happy to meet you here. You are amazing. thanks for your video. I am teaching young kids about your experience and advises. Hope some days we will meet. Blessings.

  • @lrabaino
    @lrabaino 6 лет назад +1

    What are you tips on how to find physicians to shadow? Can you shadow physicians when you're a volunteer at a hospital or clinic or do you have to be an undergrad in college?

  • @Medschoolcoach
    @Medschoolcoach 8 лет назад

    Hi! Thanks for sharing your story, Jenny. Did you ever consider a BS/MD program while you were in high school?

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Yes I wanted to be a surgeon in high school.

  • @tranngo1693
    @tranngo1693 8 лет назад

    Hi Jenny, can you please tell more things about biochemistry? How did u like it? How was the courses for u? I'm an incoming freshman at U of Arizona. I'm majoring in biochem and thinking to major in economics or something different than biochem. Also, I want to go into Pharm school. 😆

  • @KimInMiamiii
    @KimInMiamiii 8 лет назад +15

    what was your undergrad GPA if you don't mind me asking , I really want to go to med school but I'm at my junior year and have a 3.2 so I'm scared I'm just gonna waste my time applying and should just do PA.

    • @linalee8756
      @linalee8756 8 лет назад

      Same lol could try DO

    • @katherinerheeman7676
      @katherinerheeman7676 8 лет назад

      3.2 weighted?

    • @Jesslivelifeoriginal
      @Jesslivelifeoriginal 8 лет назад +6

      If being a physician is really what you want to do, then go for it! apply BOTH DO and MD when the time comes. Take a gap year if it will help you improve your application. And you still have junior and senior year to bring up your GPA. Being a PA is great, but it that's not what you really want to do, then don't settle for it.

    • @lamingtongirl123
      @lamingtongirl123 8 лет назад +7

      You are not competitive enough for an allopathic med school. You must have a 3.7 and above and a 38 MCAT to be competitive enough to matriculate into a respectable med school.

    • @Jesslivelifeoriginal
      @Jesslivelifeoriginal 8 лет назад +5

      (To Kimberly Salazar) Please refer to my original comment. Do the best with what you have, be the best applicant you can be (and apply broadly to both DO & MD), and don't worry so much about circumstances you can't control. Good luck on your journey! :)

  • @addiesandim2338
    @addiesandim2338 8 лет назад

    Hi ! Can you go over what materials you used to study and how you managed time to study for the MCAT ? Did you solely dedicate to the MCAt or did you work / have class during it ? I'm trying to get into dental school and need to retake the DAT. But I also work full time. Any advice helps ! Thanks

  • @edwardgonzales2731
    @edwardgonzales2731 8 лет назад +1

    How do you ask a Doctor to let them shadow them and also when do you suggest you begin all that! I'm going to be a freshman in college in about a week, EXCITED but a little bit nervous! BTW, love your videos!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад +3

      A lot of it is who you know. My co worker from the lab had a very good friend who was a physician, so he just introduced me. You can try googling and calling if they would take students. I say the sooner you start the better. Shows medical schools that you are dedicated. Its better to shadow a doctor one or two days a month for years rather than just shadowing a doctor for a summer.

  • @michellemerizalde1307
    @michellemerizalde1307 7 лет назад +2

    Around what year did you start to do your mission trips? Or was it before you started college or pre-med

  • @louislove8354
    @louislove8354 6 лет назад

    Hello! I’m 36 years old and and a First Grade Teacher (for the past 13 years). What would you suggest if I wanted to go into the medical field?

  • @arieleallen3844
    @arieleallen3844 8 лет назад

    great video! can you do a makeup tutorial of this look.

  • @allie3650
    @allie3650 7 лет назад

    Hi! Your situation during undergrad and afterwards sounds so similar to mine! I applied this last cycle with too low of an MCAT score (got 2 interviews but didn't get in) so I'm studying my ass off and retaking it! I work with a lot of DOs and it seems like a good option for me as I didn't apply to DO schools last time. Do you like saying something about your expertise in DO school? I know it's basically the same as MD except you get to learn the osteopathic manipulation stuff

  • @nicholasreckis9215
    @nicholasreckis9215 6 лет назад

    Hey so I’m currently becoming an LMT and I found out that I really have a curiosity for stuff anatomically about the body and medical school popped in my head. And my question is how does becoming a doctor work with school, what do you have to major in or how do you get into med school? What are the levels of becoming a doctor or somewhere in that level ?

  • @eatyourfriedrice
    @eatyourfriedrice 8 лет назад

    Hey Jenny! Love your videos!!! I'm about to enter my first year of college and I was wondering when would it be a good year to try to go volunteer/work in third world countries(like how you went to Mexico and Vietnam)? Thank you!!

    • @drjennale
      @drjennale  8 лет назад

      Any year where you find time. I lived in SD so the Mexico trips were fairly easy. The Vietnam trip I planned for summer