Intern here that finished their ICU rotation. So far, ICU has been my favorite rotation during intern year. It's much more relaxed and more opportunity to think and reflect on what you want to do. The hardest part is delivering bad news or family meetings. However, take a palliative care rotation during intern year if you can. I learned a lot aobut myself on that rotation and learned how to talk about difficult topics. Most of the time, it's how you organize and discuss topics rather than what you necessarily say. The key to medicine is not to avoid the "difficult topics" or sad situations. You will always encounter those regardless of what specialty you go into. What I've learned is the importance of writing, reflecting, and learning to develop a good sense of humor. Most of all, it's learning to see that you can still do a lot of good for those who are dying. It matters more what you do to people than necessarily the outcomes. You can have patients die, but it makes a huge difference if you know in your heart that you did your best, you love them as people, and you aren't afraid to talk about them even after they pass. I see too many doctors and people try to avoid bad cases. In my experience, those are the cases that help you grow to become a better person. Avoiding them simply misses an opportunity to become a better person. I feel like intern year has taught me more about ignoring the BS of medicine and honing in on what matters. Sure, hours can be rough. But you can play the game. Find time to read papers, laugh, joke, text friends/family, exercise, set small goals, and focus on being a good person. These simple activities make residency much less daunting
Hey, aspiring med student here, and I really appreciate your comment. I'm certainly far too early in the process to know for certain, but I've been thinking about Critical Care a lot as a potential career path. I find myself (oddly, maybe) attracted to spaces that sort of stradle that line between life and death, joy and grief, and so on. I think that both sides of the coin are incredible sources of meaning, even though we typically associate the death and dying as something awful or to be avoided. I think it's our duty to help people who are ready to die die with dignity, and I have a feeling thats a skillset that you would certainly need to have in critical care. Would love to hear more about your experience, but otherwise wish you well with the rest of your medical journey!
Andy…Congrats on your final rotation. I hope you'll keep us updated. And, if we don't see you online before 2024, have a great Christmas and New Year experience.
Congrats! That's such a great accomplishment. I've actually enjoyed the ICU so much that I added an extra elective 😅. I appreciated all of those interdisciplinary interactions (granted it does make rounds uber long...) And while end of life conversations are not fun, it was eye opening to me to see how little we involve family in the process in other parts of healthcare as well as the importance of palliative care. It was also eye opening to me that if all of these resources and collaborations could be put into healthcare earlier, we would have a much different looking system.
did you purchase the beautiful moon and stars decor behind you at 9:37 and following? if so, where? also, my sister is an icu nurse, so I appreciated hearing your perspective!
bless ya so much hard work to become an dr I'm sure in end your get there i hope one day to help teach medical students as one of there body donors as I'm thermally ill young man so decided to give consent to body donation in hope to help teach medical students Anatomy i wish all well in there studies and pray you carry on to become great dr take care
Andy, as I noticed yiu said you have ADHD, How can a person with ADHD can go to medical school? My son is very very smart but shows some traits of being hyperactive and restless. I kinda realize that it’s almost impossible for me to dream he will become a doctor, I am always curious about ADHD and medical field path.
ADHD here! Former ICU nurse and now premed (working as an oncology RN while I prepare my med school application). There are so many doctors who have ADHD. Speaking for myself, I'm medicated with stimulants and that has played a huge role in my success and finding balance with discipline to set aside time to study, take breaks, and etc. Another huge factor for ADHD is interest. You HAVE to be interested in the subjects to a degree be successful. So I find it helpful to outline why subjects are important as I study them!
Ok this is off topic Soon I'll be in college doing premed. Can't be more exited but I think if I became a physician, i would practice outside U.S. So, from your perspective, Andy, would you think it's okay to study med school here or should I somewhere else ?
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Intern here that finished their ICU rotation. So far, ICU has been my favorite rotation during intern year. It's much more relaxed and more opportunity to think and reflect on what you want to do. The hardest part is delivering bad news or family meetings. However, take a palliative care rotation during intern year if you can. I learned a lot aobut myself on that rotation and learned how to talk about difficult topics. Most of the time, it's how you organize and discuss topics rather than what you necessarily say. The key to medicine is not to avoid the "difficult topics" or sad situations. You will always encounter those regardless of what specialty you go into. What I've learned is the importance of writing, reflecting, and learning to develop a good sense of humor. Most of all, it's learning to see that you can still do a lot of good for those who are dying. It matters more what you do to people than necessarily the outcomes. You can have patients die, but it makes a huge difference if you know in your heart that you did your best, you love them as people, and you aren't afraid to talk about them even after they pass. I see too many doctors and people try to avoid bad cases. In my experience, those are the cases that help you grow to become a better person. Avoiding them simply misses an opportunity to become a better person. I feel like intern year has taught me more about ignoring the BS of medicine and honing in on what matters. Sure, hours can be rough. But you can play the game. Find time to read papers, laugh, joke, text friends/family, exercise, set small goals, and focus on being a good person. These simple activities make residency much less daunting
Hey, aspiring med student here, and I really appreciate your comment. I'm certainly far too early in the process to know for certain, but I've been thinking about Critical Care a lot as a potential career path. I find myself (oddly, maybe) attracted to spaces that sort of stradle that line between life and death, joy and grief, and so on. I think that both sides of the coin are incredible sources of meaning, even though we typically associate the death and dying as something awful or to be avoided. I think it's our duty to help people who are ready to die die with dignity, and I have a feeling thats a skillset that you would certainly need to have in critical care. Would love to hear more about your experience, but otherwise wish you well with the rest of your medical journey!
So crazy to actually see you on your last rotation. I’ve been watching you all throughout undergrad and you’ve motivated me sm
Andy…Congrats on your final rotation. I hope you'll keep us updated. And, if we don't see you online before 2024, have a great Christmas and New Year experience.
Congrats btw so glad to see how you’ve grown over the years!
Thanks for being the coolest inspiration for showing us that there is a work life balance in medicine all though limited
Congrats! That's such a great accomplishment.
I've actually enjoyed the ICU so much that I added an extra elective 😅. I appreciated all of those interdisciplinary interactions (granted it does make rounds uber long...) And while end of life conversations are not fun, it was eye opening to me to see how little we involve family in the process in other parts of healthcare as well as the importance of palliative care.
It was also eye opening to me that if all of these resources and collaborations could be put into healthcare earlier, we would have a much different looking system.
Congratulations Andy🎉. Thank you for vlogs
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Congratulations sir!!!!!!
The Keyshia Cole piano is killer!!
Congrats!!
@ndmd I was halfway through your interview setup video before you set it to private! 😅 do you mind uploading it soon. I’d love to see your tips!
did you purchase the beautiful moon and stars decor behind you at 9:37 and following? if so, where?
also, my sister is an icu nurse, so I appreciated hearing your perspective!
bless ya so much hard work to become an dr I'm sure in end your get there i hope one day to help teach medical students as one of there body donors as I'm thermally ill young man so decided to give consent to body donation in hope to help teach medical students Anatomy i wish all well in there studies and pray you carry on to become great dr take care
Andy, as I noticed yiu said you have ADHD, How can a person with ADHD can go to medical school? My son is very very smart but shows some traits of being hyperactive and restless. I kinda realize that it’s almost impossible for me to dream he will become a doctor, I am always curious about ADHD and medical field path.
ADHD here! Former ICU nurse and now premed (working as an oncology RN while I prepare my med school application).
There are so many doctors who have ADHD. Speaking for myself, I'm medicated with stimulants and that has played a huge role in my success and finding balance with discipline to set aside time to study, take breaks, and etc. Another huge factor for ADHD is interest. You HAVE to be interested in the subjects to a degree be successful. So I find it helpful to outline why subjects are important as I study them!
Ok this is off topic
Soon I'll be in college doing premed. Can't be more exited but I think if I became a physician, i would practice outside U.S.
So, from your perspective, Andy, would you think it's okay to study med school here or should I somewhere else ?
Fourth! Better than last I suppose!
First one 😂😂😂😂finally