Psychiatrist vs Psychologist | Q&A! 💊🩺👩‍⚕️

Whats the difference between psychiatry and psychology? We discuss study pathways, what psychiatrists vs psychologists do for work, how many years it takes to become a psychiatrist, the types of patients psychiatrists treat and so much more!
Urvashi is a final year medical student on her way to becoming psychiatrist- today she joins me for a highly anticipated Q&A (from our Insta poll!)
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00:00 Intro + how to submit questions
00:55 Why did you study psychiatry over psychology?
01:43 Difference between psychology vs psychiatry
03:53 Psychiatry study pathways
05:20 How many years to become a psychiatrist
05:59 Do psychiatrists do therapy?
08:03 Why is it so difficult to see a psychiatrist?
10:16 Is it boring studying medicine if you want to become a psychiatrist?
12:27 Advice for perfectionism and imposter syndrome?
17:13 Why do you want to work as a psychiatrist?
18:13 Stereotype about psychiatrists you'd like to change
20:15 Stereotypes about patients you'd like to change
22:44 How to stay motivated during uni
26:29 Common illnesses psychiatrists treat
27:32 Have more questions?
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