Haha I guessed the Money! Congratulations Dr. Jordan on attending life! I’m a Non-traditional pre-med. I’m graduating from masters in May & applying to medical school in May as well! You’re a huge inspiration, I really see myself in being a black, Christian, psychiatrist one day!
Thanks for sharing Tolu! I wish you the best in your journey! I have blog posts on www.atashajordan.com/blog that could help you as you navigate the application process!
Dr. Atasha Is there one (or two) thing(s) that you REALLY wish you did or knew when you were in early 20s that you think could have helped you become a more influential psychiatrist or gave you a less tough time during your residency?
Interesting question! I guess it depends on your definition of influence. To me: my biggest goals as a psychiatrist are to provide excellent care and to educate the masses about mental health and mental illness. If I am doing those two things, I think I have achieved the influence I seek. I’m glad that I created my own path in my 20s. I didn’t do typical “pre med” activities. Rather, I traveled the world and honed my teaching skills in many different ways. And regarding how to have a less tough time in residency…I think the only way to achieve that is not going to residency… residency by definition is tough. You just have to accept it! And find healthy coping skills and support to get you through it!
@@DrAtashaJordan Thank you! I meant to ask like would there be anything that would be good for future physicians to be aware of or expect so they can prepare themselves as much as possible before jumping into residency life. 😅 I do think that there is no such way to not suffer when it comes to being a doctor. Also, my definition of influence was providing the "right" type of care and having good insights to life and human minds. Thank you a lot for your responses all the time.
Thanks for your question! At a high level, if a Christian has OCD, I recommend treatment! The are great medications and psychotherapies that help to resolve symptoms all together. We often suffer more than we need to due to a fear of meds and/or therapy. Hope that helps!
Fourth year med student. Dual applied to psych and peds 💖🙏🏼🙌🏼 so happy to have found your channel
Haha I guessed the Money! Congratulations Dr. Jordan on attending life! I’m a Non-traditional pre-med. I’m graduating from masters in May & applying to medical school in May as well! You’re a huge inspiration, I really see myself in being a black, Christian, psychiatrist one day!
Hiiii! Congrats on your upcoming graduation!! You got this 💪🏾 and more importantly, God’s got you. Feel free to reach out any time ☺️
I’m a current MS3 interested in psychiatry and also a Christian it’s so nice to see you in this space
Thanks for sharing Tolu! I wish you the best in your journey! I have blog posts on www.atashajordan.com/blog that could help you as you navigate the application process!
Thank you so much I’ll be making sure to check it out
This is excellent .. I just sent you an email. I’m currently a Psych NP but want to be a Psychiatrist. So proud of you!🎉🎉🙌🏽🔥
Hi!! I got your email! I’m a little swamped these days, but I will get back to you asap 😊
@@DrAtashaJordan ok thank you so much!! Xoxo
3rd year MD student. I can almost see the light at the end of the tunnel… 🌅
Almost there!!! You’ve got this!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
current MS3 interested in psychiatry!!
Woohoo! Great choice! Have you checked out my med student playlist? Lots of gems there for folks interested in psych!
Dr. Atasha
Is there one (or two) thing(s) that you REALLY wish you did or knew when you were in early 20s that you think could have helped you become a more influential psychiatrist or gave you a less tough time during your residency?
Interesting question! I guess it depends on your definition of influence. To me: my biggest goals as a psychiatrist are to provide excellent care and to educate the masses about mental health and mental illness. If I am doing those two things, I think I have achieved the influence I seek. I’m glad that I created my own path in my 20s. I didn’t do typical “pre med” activities. Rather, I traveled the world and honed my teaching skills in many different ways. And regarding how to have a less tough time in residency…I think the only way to achieve that is not going to residency… residency by definition is tough. You just have to accept it! And find healthy coping skills and support to get you through it!
@@DrAtashaJordan Thank you! I meant to ask like would there be anything that would be good for future physicians to be aware of or expect so they can prepare themselves as much as possible before jumping into residency life. 😅 I do think that there is no such way to not suffer when it comes to being a doctor. Also, my definition of influence was providing the "right" type of care and having good insights to life and human minds.
Thank you a lot for your responses all the time.
Hi Dr. Atasha, since you're a believer in Christ and a psychiatrist, I'd like to know what your view is on believers who suffer from OCD?
Thanks for your question! At a high level, if a Christian has OCD, I recommend treatment! The are great medications and psychotherapies that help to resolve symptoms all together. We often suffer more than we need to due to a fear of meds and/or therapy. Hope that helps!
Nice video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
I'm also a new attending! Hi! :)
👋🏾👋🏾 are you in psych too?!
@@DrAtashaJordan Yep!! :)