Hi guys! Been in the need for some positivity lately. Please use the comment box to share an accomplishment that you're proud of or something about you that you really love. edit: Don't forget that doing your best is more than enough, you guys. You are capable. Keep pushing.

@RachelSouthard

3 жыл бұрын

I love my persistence. Giving up is not an option for me.

@sarah-dk1hr

3 жыл бұрын

you’re working so hard! proud of you🙌🏽 you can do it! ✨

@jaymie-leacollingwood2753

3 жыл бұрын

I am also relentlessly persistent

@mightyz4439

3 жыл бұрын

@@RachelSouthard I concur. Your persistence has inspired so many, Rachel! As far as accomplishments, I’d say getting the privilege of taking an anatomy cadaver dissection lab during my junior year of undergrad that was used as a teaching platform for pre-health students!

@annelinerauch839

3 жыл бұрын

Just got a job at a family medicine clinic as a student helper (I’m a med student 🤓) - took my first blood sample and EKG today, both went really well, and I’m super proud of myself! Been taking time to play the piano and saxophone, which I love, and playing board games with my family 🥰 Lots do to, not enough time, but I love my life at the moment

You don't need to justify your tears! Medical School is hard, it pushes you beyond your limits. Heck, I cried throughout basic sciences, I cry after coming home from rotations after a hard day. I cry when my patients are in pain, I cry when their family is in pain. Emotions are what make us human, and if we lose that we are losing our humanity. Keep that with you, Rachel. Laugh your heart out, but cry when you need to. It's what makes you a more empathetic future doctor, and if anyone tells you otherwise just ignore it lol.

@RachelSouthard

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

It’s ok to be human! Medical students/doctors are human too! Thanks Rachel for always showing this.

I really appreciate you normalising how tough school can be, whether thats medical school, Law school, nursing school or high school. I appreciate you normalising emotions and the struggles that we all go through that are so easy to pretend aren't happening on social media. Thank you for putting yourself out there! You've got this! Now go study for your exam on Monday **cue we can't back down from camp rock 2**

@DrAdamHotchkiss

3 жыл бұрын

Sequoia Jayde couldn’t agree more! So good to see the real side of things and not just the glorified image portrayed on social media

New medical students: Here are 8 tips for success👇 Stop comparing yourself to others. You got into medical school, that is an extraordinary achievement. There is no way to learn everything. Seek out help when needed. Be sure to block out time for yourself. Make friends. Be open-minded and be humble. Check in with yourself. Do not take yourself too seriously.

@sueyoung1839

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@amberlawson668

3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing and helpful! Thank you!

@dailydoseofmedicinee

3 жыл бұрын

@@amberlawson668 Good Luck!

@Kuroo9

3 жыл бұрын

Wording it like block out makes it sound like free time isnt allowed lmfao

@leangroundbeef2322

3 жыл бұрын

@@Kuroo9 I read it as intended.

I'm working full time, a wife and mom, teacher at my church, and taking 7 college credits toward my nursing program prerequisites. I had a meltdown this morning, released my stress and now I am back to studying! It's better to release the stress than hold it.

Don’t ever be ashamed of crying! Grad school of any type is so tough, and often is harder than real life because you’re learning, you’re not the expert yet. I’m also a “crier.” I cry when I’m happy, sad, tired, angry, stressed, whatever! And then I feel way better afterwards ❤️

I just wanted to say that you crying and showing it online helps me to feel normal. I'm also in medical school and lately I've been crying every day because I'm studying 15 hours a day before my exam and still feel like I don't know anything. This year I cried more than I ever did in my lifetime. Sometimes I feel so hopeless because I study so much and still manage to fail. Please don't stop showing us your emotions. And also if some of you never been to medical school you have no right to judge if someone is going to be a good doctor. Guys it's so hard sometimes, you have no idea. Please excuse my mistakes if there are any. I'm not a native speaker.

@chelseamensah1732

3 жыл бұрын

You give me hope ❤️ people only show the good, but never the bad or anything in between and just hearing or reading this helps me get through. So thank you so much !!

@juliette3436

3 жыл бұрын

@@chelseamensah1732 You're welcome ❤️ Future doctors don't have it easy. It's nice to see someone being productive but it's also important to know that we're all human and we're not perfect but it's okay. Maybe it's weird but seeing people cry and stress out like me but then still managing to study and go on with their dreams motivates me a lot. Idk if anyone cares but after studying everyday for 2 months I finally passed my huge anatomy exam. So yeah...it's worth it.

@aspic5881

3 жыл бұрын

I relate so much to this.

I just started grad school to become a therapist and our professors literally told us "if you don't cry in your first semester, we have failed as teachers." Crying is a release and you will be a better doctor BECAUSE you allow yourself to feel all of your emotions.

Becoming the best doctor YOU can be should be the goal

@ryanyue5696

3 жыл бұрын

Becoming the best YOU can be should be the goal too :)

@nataliekastner8876

3 жыл бұрын

wow this comment made my day

As someone who has lived through premed, med school and hospital internships with people who can't help but spout toxic positivity and insensitive remarks that are never called for or asked, especially those who are only looking at my life from the outside... I really would love it if anyone who doesn't think they experience anxiety to the point of tears would NOT judge people who's way of coping is to share/release their emotions in their personal time. Especially those who are not in the medical field or have no experience in spending hours upon hours in a day studying just to prepare for dealing with real events and people. Just once, I'd love those people to stop and think about what their about to say and really internalize what it would feel like if someone said the same thing to them in their lowest times. It's a valuable virtue to be honest but mindful of what you can and should tell people who have vastly different experiences from you. Be like Rachel and speak with respect and tact. Okay, rant over.

Crying is never weak...it takes alot to express your emotions out there unfiltered. Unlike other humans we too have a brain which functions normally by expressing emotions we too have a soul and breakdown points rough weeks or month still we study hard just to give our whole life in serving others. So Rachel its okay to cry We love you and We are going to be great doctors❤

@kumarsundaram1450

3 жыл бұрын

Yup!

let me just say how comfy you look in that chair with your jacket & blanket😍😍 also crying is a healthy way to get out feelings, you do you girl💓

@alexandratriantafyllou638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I m Alex and I have a blog about college, lifestyle, mindset and so much more. check it out! New blog post every Monday &Thursday doubleshotvanilla.com/

I would love for my doctor to cry. The hell is up with people

I started medical school this year and I've cried twice in the two weeks I've been in medical school but I GOT A'S on my first three exams :-)

I’m sad that people comment about you showing emotion will making you a bad doctor. Also, FEELING and being a human will make you a great doctor. Knowing what works for you to decompress and process including crying is important! We appreciate your authenticity.

What’s so crazy to me is that people will tell you how you’re supposed to feel but we as her supporters don’t know everything that’s going on in her life. I feel that it is unfair to judge how she would be in her professional life when all we see is her personal life. Plus she may be crying over more than just school we don’t know every part of Rachel‘s life and she does that on purpose because it’s none of our business.

@RachelSouthard

3 жыл бұрын

🥺🥺🥺this

@karahterry4423

3 жыл бұрын

Rachel Southard anytime! The tears let me know that this is real. And plus those tears are most likely “ man , I’m tired of studying but I have to” tears 😭

@iEatRainbowss

3 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t have said it any better. :)

I love love love that you post videos of yourself crying. You’re absolutely right, it is much different sitting in your room studying for 12 hours a day than it is interacting with patients. I’ve dealt with that as a nursing student. There is just so much information to remember and all of that can be so overwhelming. I used to hold in all my emotions but after watching your videos, I’ve let it all out and started crying and I feel so much better after I’ve cried! Thank you for showing vulnerability in your videos, it shows others that it’s okay to feel this way.

really can’t wait for this. much needed topic of discussion. stay strong friends 💛🌥

ugh i need this so badly. thank you for always being so open and honest. love u and stay strong♥️✨🧚‍♂️

People commenting on you crying? Do they even try to study? Crying is normal, like you said! It comes with stress! I am a law student but never found any good law vlogs so I watch you lol and love it. I've recommended you to my law friends as well.

@estelleoavbuere

3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, I love that she’s showing the reality and being honest! Also, try MahaMaven for law school vlogs and vids! She’s great as well!

Rachel, you have no idea how much I needed this. It was a rough week and I needed to hear what you had to say. Thank you. ❤️

I have to say I love that you show these moments of stress and/or crying. I'm a med student myself and sometimes things can get very overwhelming, simply seeing how much you need to study or very detailed lectures can make me upset as well. And it helps me increadibly to see a fellow med student dealing/reacting with the same way.

The advantage of studying from home -- eating during lectures!! I am so proud of the fact I got into and through med school with my sanity intact! Also, I"m so proud of my vege garden growing! You're doing well Rachel, believe me

I don't really get it when people say "You're gonna be a doctor... How can you cry even?!" And I'm like "Yes... We're humans still". I actually don't externally cry but like i am crying on the inside most of the times. However, there are some times when i lose handle of stuff and i just blow it all off... Actually when i cry i get stronger than when i hold it in and keep myself from crying... So i hope more people pass by my comment and read through what it really feels like to be a human in medical school

I just love how you can be so real. I’m a mom of middle schooler and I have to say you have given me some positive ways to talk with my child about dealing with school stress. You rock girl! Crying and stress is real, but you’re right finding healthy ways to deal with that is good too. I truly believe you will be an excellent doctor that this world desperately needs. Best wishes to you as you continue your education.

Thank you for sharing your vulnerable moments with us. I have cried so many times because of school and daily stresses and sometimes I do feel weak. Thank you for your little rant, I needed that. Your resilience inspires me.

Hey Rachel! I recently found your channel and am currently a Bio Major and have been having a tough time handling two labs at the time. I found your channel and seeing you manage your time and have a bunch of homework to do makes me feel a bit better knowing other people undergo stress the same way I do. So thanks for your videos and love your channel!

I really appreciate that you addressed those negative comments for all of the people that also cry during super stressful times. You are so sweet and strong!

Also, let’s all keep in mind that crying is the most natural and instinctive way of letting emotions come out! When you cry you’re basically letting out what’s trapped inside and making you feel stressed/anxious/nervous - when we keep it in that’s when it gets hard to handle! Yes, in a professional environment (especially in the medical field) it’s not possible to cry on the spot when things come up, and yes momentarily storing things in is necessary but: eventually we have to feel these emotions! Whether it be by almost exploding in nervousness/anxiety, through coping mechanisms orrrrrrrr through letting it happen in our bodies (i.e crying!). Crying is necessary and super important! If you can cry on the spot then definitely let it out! If not try and give yourself a moment after the fact when you can be by yourself or supported if it feels better and leeeeeet itttttttttt ouuuuttttt 💙 I love how open you are about mental health and sharing allllll facettes of med school. You’re absolutely awesome, motivating and have an incredible emotional intelligence! The Herd is only better because of that! 😄❤️

Hey Rachel, I really love watching your vlogs and seeing you cry sometimes🙈, because you are unique and you give me the real overview of how Medical School can be stressful and hard but you still keep on pushing. So don't stop being yourself it's helping me, you are my role model.🙌

I totally agree! I started PT school online in mid July and I've had my fair share of frustrated breakdowns in my room because I'm so overwhelmed by the content. But how I act now is not how I'm going to act when I'm with my future patients, and like you said, our emotions will help us be even better health care providers by being able to empathize with patients and truly understand them as a person.

Thank you so much for sharing your story and life with the world! I’m in graduate school for my MSW and criminal sentencing and sentencing advocacy (grad certificate) so I can relate. Being online can be stressful, especially with everything that is going on right now in the world. I commend you for sharing this very intimate part of your life with us. Keeps up the wonderful work 😇🥰

YOU ALWAYS INSPIRE ME TO PUSH HARDER! YOU INSPIRE ME TO PURSUE DO SCHOOL !!

@alexandratriantafyllou638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I m Alex and I have a blog about college, lifestyle, mindset and so much more. check it out! New blog post every Monday &Thursday doubleshotvanilla.com/

You are incredible Rachel, final semester nursing student here and honestly sometimes the best stress relief is a cry! Bloody love you and your honesty ❤️

You’re awesome! Thank you for being so vulnerable on here! You’re brave for doing so :)

I love how expressive you are!! You’re making the rest of us feel more comfortable with our own emotions and helping us not fight them as often as we do. That takes a tremendous amount of energy. The healthy thing is to feel them and rather let them out as they come. Good on you and honestly you are already a healer and I have no doubt that you will be an amazing doctor 👩🏻‍⚕️. Lots of love to you healer girlllll ❤️

I really appreciate how open you are about your emotions actually. I was studying for the mcat and although that will never compare to the stress of medical school, during my studying I can’t tell you how many times I cried out of frustration because it was just so much material. That doesn’t mean I didn’t pick myself up and move forward, it just means that I didn’t let myself shove those feelings aside and would rather face them even if they come out as tears. I ended up doing just fine on my MCAT so being emotional doesnt mean you’re less intelligent or less strong that anyone else. :) i really appreciate your transparency because school is hard and other people who are struggling too should not have to pretend like everything is perfect.

Oh my gosh I cried so much during nursing school from being stressed out! School is such a completely different stress than when your in your job. I’ve been a nurse now for 4 years and have only cried maybe once at work! You got this Rachel!

I loved your little segment on crying in medical school. I cry on the regular in nursing school but never once have become overwhelmed with emotion in the clinical setting. School is a beast haha. I think crying about studying is a sign that you care! If we didn’t want to excel, the workload likely wouldn’t overwhelm us so much. Keep up the great work girl 🤍

Nothing like medical school, but I'm studying engineering and let me tell you I'm with you on studying all day by yourself being incredibly stressful. Especially when the material is so dense and difficult to understand. You're doing great, and crying here and there is a great stress reliever!! ❤

I love this!!! I think the fact that you cry on camera shows how strong you are and the reality of the rigor of medical school so I think it’s awesome that you show that in the vlogs.

Hey Rachel! I hope u r well... im an aspiring medical student and watching ur videos has really helped me stay motivated... thank you for being the big sister i never had ❤️❤️❤️

There is nothing better than a compassionate, sensitive, kind doctor and your patients are going to just LOVE you!

Thank u so much Rachel, this week was really hard for me too. I’m proud bc even with all the problems I did my best and it was enough ❤️

I’m a first year OSM student in Louisiana and my power was out after the hurricane for 4 days and I was barely able to study much less sleep. I constantly felt guilty but your videos help me realize that I’m a human with needs first and overcoming these events will make me a better doctor in the future. Definitely cried a lot lol but the power is back on and life continues. Thank you for your videos 💜

I love your discussion about crying and emotions. It definitely adds a layer of empathy you have for others. Like you said, there’s a time and place where different emotions are appropriate and they do not define us as professionals when we are in private. I support you as we are all human and have every right to feel what we feel.

You are going to be a great doctor! And crying definitely helps get all the stress out! You’re doing great! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for being so raw and honest about med school. You will make a wonderful doctor!

You are awesome! I think those who can let themselves feel and are open with emotions will be the strongest doctors. When you go to the doctor you are your most vulnerable you need someone who can understand and be compassionate!

There's providers that show emotions and that makes them great to work wit cuz they go all in and very respected. You're gonna be a great provider.

I think that crying is such a good outlet! Letting your emotions out is so important for acknowledging your true emotions. Just because you're feeling negative feelings doesn't mean it's bad! I'm so happy you're putting this message out there because doctors are humans too and you need space to have your own feelings as well. My accomplishment is being given a TA position this semester :) I was the only new undergrad hired and I'm so glad that I'm getting this experience because I absolutely love helping teach people about subjects that I'm super interested in.

I really appreciate you reassuring others that crying and having emotions is helpful! My sensitivity is something I'm so insecure about, cause medical culture can be so toxic sometimes. but youre right, our emotions are what will make us better providers who will treat our patients like humans not a disease and make sure they know we feel with them and are on their side!

This may sound so small to some of you guys... but I am taking an online algebra II course ( I’m in highschool...don’t come for me🤣) and I basically have to teach myself everything! However I am about to complete the course with an overall grade of 95 ( which is really good considering I despise math with a passion)!!

@jaymie-leacollingwood2753

3 жыл бұрын

I found a fantastic resource for math - microsoft math solver if you get stuck and need a step by step explanation of how to solve a problem. :)

@moniqueturner3473

3 жыл бұрын

Jaymie - Lea Collingwood Thank you so much! This will be BEYOND useful when I start the upcoming school year!😄

Thank you for sharing your week with us, the notifications of your videos brings a smile to my face and i truly enjoy watching how productive, honest, and beautiful you are.

You inspire me, and showing weakness, helps me to feel more "normal". The online/social media culture has cultivated a desire to only "show the best" but we forget that EVERYONE has bad days. That not everything is sunshine & daisies all the time... Thank you for being strong enough to show your tears, weakness, etc.

I fully understand how it is to be a medical student. Being a 1st year, about to take my finals for 2nd year promotion, I can tell how it is. I, myself, am not much of a "crier". I can't like, cry easily and even then, sometimes I do cry which is a big deal because it's an anomaly for me. But the stress is so high at times, and you feel inadequate at times because of the vastness of the course, that you breakdown. And I'm so happy to have found this channel and you Rachel, will be an amazing amazing amazing doctor.❤️❤️❤️❤️

You do you queen. It’s easy to see you’re a compassionate person who wants to share their experience with people to help them along their journey. Those that criticize you for this have their own issues to work out. The Herd is here for you!

She's my daily dose of motivation..!! I watch her videos every single day.! Love her❤❤💖💖 #trueherd forever.!

I love going back and watching your older years of medical school like my favorite TV series lol. Its great study motivation!

Crying does not make you weak!! Love your vlogs with the good and bad days!!! I am truly inspired by your determination and cannot wait to watch more vlogs!!!

A new Rachel vlog makes every Friday better for me! ❤️❤️❤️

You are going to be greater and you are great! stay encouraged!

I started keeping a spreadsheet for my classes (M1), and it's been incredible. Thanks for sharing this tip!

I love your channel!! You’re so smart and kind. And I’m happy that you show that emotions are normal within medical studies ( myself studying to become a nurse) and remind to those watching that we deal with people in their most vulnerable times. So being empathetic and show your feelings it is OK 👍🏻 greetings from end of the world, Chile 🇨🇱

I just passed my first medical school test!!!! Thank you for being such an inspiration in this med school process. I really enjoy watching your videos and it feels good to see someone who’s been through their first year!!

Hi Rachel! I just wanna say that I found your KZread channel when I was really struggling in pharmacy school, and now I am in my 5th year! I needed someone to relate to and someone who was also trying to grind through a tough curriculum. You have been such a great role model for me! Thank you for sharing, the struggle is REAL. Lots of love to you

Rachel, you are just a beautiful soul filled with full of positive energies, whenever I am stresses or dont feel motivated. I watch your videos. your voice and the hard work you put in you journey is just amazing and admirable. just wanted to tell you,I love you!!!uhhh

Just got through a bunch of stressful days!! and crying is definitely a good way to express your emotions!!

I think it’s really important as a med student to be able to identify all feelings and be in touch with them because you maintain that level of humanity which is sometimes missing in the medical field 😌

Hi Rachel, I always love your vlogs because they're so raw and open. I'm in my last year of high school in the UK and this week I did my ucat exam for applying to medicine. I'm really happy and proud of how hard I worked and prepared for it. Thank you for showing how you really feel in your videos and it is great to see someone who strives to be a good and human doctor and not just a doctor who knows all the information.

@alexandratriantafyllou638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I m Alex and I have a blog about college, lifestyle, mindset and so much more. check it out! New blog post every Monday &Thursday doubleshotvanilla.com/

I love the parts where you let yourself be vulnerable, I can relate so much! I study dentristry in Sweden and when I study I atleast want to break down every day when it's finals week. I love working with patients but taking a super long test just to prove you know your knowledge just does something to my body I can't explain. So I want to thank you for sharing your moments with us, lots of love, Jana

I'm at your same path, and you're so strong, everyone who keeps trying in what they love they're strong enough to be great professionals!!!

you are going to be such an amazing doctor! and you’re doing an amazing job with ignoring all the people bringing you down! honestly most of us couldn’t even begin to imagine how stressful your schooling is! you’re doing wonderful- keep up the good work!

Thank you for sharing! Seeing other people go through hard times helps me know that I m not the only one. Thank You! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

Thanks for reminding me that my best is enough and that all that matters is that. I just wanted to let you know I finally started college and even though It’s rough your advice when we talked a while back has resonated with me. I’ve been so much healthier mentally because I’m not comparing myself to others! But instead I’m just doing my best and working hard. Just wanted to let you know because you inspire and make me happy Rachel :) ❤️

@JennaThanhvan

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you remember me because you prob talk to so many people but thought I’d still share lol

I’m homeschooling my junior year...it’s a lot better than public school in my opinion. I’m starting to love myself for who I am as well. I’m really liking where and how I am as a person right now. Watching your vlogs has really helped stay motivated and positive. Thank you Rachel 🙏🏽 ❤️

awe i really needed that comment you put. i’ve been going through some stuff with body confidence and hating my body. i’m trying to get more fit. and being 13 and already having that problem just puts me down.

@menuchacolish

3 жыл бұрын

aww i’m sorry you’re going through that. sending love and hugs your way

@butterflypink13

3 жыл бұрын

@@menuchacolish thank you so much 🤍

@amberlawson668

3 жыл бұрын

Your amazing Menucha! Just remember your beautiful and you are so loved! ❤

@kaitlynwong8947

3 жыл бұрын

hi kaylee! i just wanted to say that having this problem is perfectly normal!! you are most definitely not alone, and actually I think everyone goes through these things but we just never talk about. So, Kaylee, you are so brave for putting this out there, and by acknowledging this you're already headed in the right direction -- you should be so proud! And I know you're trying to get more fit, which is perfectly fine and great and you have no idea who I am, but if I could recommend you to do one thing I think it would be to put that same amount of energy into trying to love yourself just a little bit more everyday. Because loving yourself affects how much of yourself you can pour into others. And after all, people will remember you because of how you make them feel, not because of the way you look. Anywaysss, proud of you and good luck with everything! If you're reading this... you are beautiful, and you are enough. love n hugsss, kait

@amberlawson668

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaitlynwong8947 This is amazing! So encouraging! Thank you for sharing!

I totally agree with you. You can let your emotions go whenever you need it and as far I can see, I believe you are the most professional person who can control emotions in an professional environment. You rock girl!!! ps love your video :)

@alexandratriantafyllou638

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I m Alex and I have a blog about college, lifestyle, mindset and so much more. check it out! New blog post every Monday &Thursday doubleshotvanilla.com/

So happy you uploaded 🥳🥳❤️

You are THE BEST of THE BEST DR. Rachel

Really needed that vlog today!I am going through a hard time myself as well..but trying to stay positive !

lmao idk what kind of flack you’ve been getting about you displaying your emotions but as an M4 i can confidently and unashamedly say I probably cried once/week on average during my entire time at medical school. granted the average is severely skewed by third year which was just such an emotional hot mess. so anyway yea to all these peeps who be hatin.... uhhh med school isn’t hard it’s grueling. so yea sometimes ppl cry. or turn to less optimal coping mechanisms. the fact that the general public sees this as a weakness an inability to be a good physician is a great indicator that most people don’t know what the f*** goes on in medical education and all the crap that comes with it. i’m grateful and honored to be able to work towards my goals, but like training for a marathon just aint the same as like... eating ice cream... like it’s going to suck and push you to your limits and it better or else we’d never be prepared for the real world. idk if any of that was well articulated but girl i feel you and just keep showing and doing you bc there is clearly some kind of stereotype out there that needs to be dismantled

@RachelSouthard

3 жыл бұрын

THIS^^^^^^

Girl!!!!! Cry all you want! Medical school is hard enough for you to not to feel anything and break down sometimes!!! That's what makes us human. I'm doing my degree in Clinical Psychology and I have my hard cries many times! Having classes and being with patients at the same time can be a little overwhelming! So don't apologize for being human! We know the struggles and are here supporting you and the community! We're all in this together! (cue High School Musical!) Keep going girl!

This week has been really stressful for me too, so I know exactly how you feel! It's ok to cry and show emotion. We are human, not robots. We can do it though 💪🏽 We've got this!! ❤🐜

AWW PAL! I love your videos because they are 1. Original and 2. Raw!

Thank-you SO much for your comments around crying (∼10min in) . I am very much a cryer when I get stressed, and the rest of my family are not (they get angry instead) and so I've grown up around people who think I'm weak because I cry. I never understood why they thought that, but I still felt like I had to hide a part of me so that I wouldn't get comments like the ones you're describing. I LOVE your videos that show when you're having a hard time. They help me embrace myself more. I think your empathy will make you a far better Dr. You will see things about patients that most will miss because they don't see. Thanks. You're awesome. p.s. The environment is SO different when you're working, you have something to put all that stress into and in fact, you probably thrive in that environment. I know I do. Crying in your bedroom when uni is too much says nothing about your capability as a Dr.

I've been very interested in academic medicine, I want to teach and do research while practicing medicine. I've been able to present two research posters and one oral presentation in the past 4 months (something I could have never imagined I would have been able to do even a couple months ago), which I'm so grateful for. Part of what has motivated me is seeing other people like you, so committed and passionate to medicine and radiating positive energy while showing us the downfalls/the "not so exciting" aspects of your journey to a physician, so I want to say that I appreciate you.

@DrAdamHotchkiss

3 жыл бұрын

Lulua that’s huge! Congrats

@alexandratriantafyllou638

3 жыл бұрын

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Med school is rough, I go through so many different emotions throughout the day, from rage to anxiety to overwhelmed to unmotivated. In the end, I think you're just showing us what a good doctor who cares looks like.

I actually love that you still record yourself being upset crying in your videos! When i get very stressed or overwhelmed I end up breaking down too and i love that you show it through your difficult moments. You normalize how tough school can be mentally and it makes me feel more normal haha. I may not be in medical school yet but i still get overwhelmed and am learning to handle everything and growing so i can be ready for even more stress once I am in medical school. Thank you!!

Yes you are right it’s totally fine to be like human actually you are great today i also had a bad day and just watched your video and thought it’s not only me can have bad days it’s kind of encouraging in positive way

Never forget your helping soo many of us .... And we freaking love youu soo muchhh

I literally woke up wanting to watch one of your videos today, and now I have been blessed 🙌🏻

You are awesome!!! Always so inspirational 💓💓

A good chair will change your studying seriously !! I remember when I had a bad chair without knowing but when I started uni I invested in a chair similar to yours and it’s great 😬✌🏽🇬🇧

I loved this vlog the studying and all reminded me of 1st year you did .... I’m starting online classes on Tuesday and so enjoying my last day of freedom tomorrow 😬🇬🇧✌🏼

Rachel, it's VERY powerful and takes a lot of courage to show your emotions on youtube; I appreciate you for being "real";

Hi Rachel! I have been watching your content and must say that you including videos if you crying and not just cutting it out of your videos to only show the positive side is so brave. I have high respect for that. Most people are afraid to put their raw emotions online because of judgement. Please don’t let people change you. You are going to be a great doctor!! You got this!!!!!

Love you bishh school is hard! Thanks for your courage to be vulnerable with us 💛

You are by far my favorite vlogger, especially BECAUSE u are not hiding your hard times and rather show em to your audience. Otherwise i would feel like not getting a propper inside into a life of medical school, wich is for sure not an all-day-everyday a happy life. Most importantly that you get back on track and still love what you are doing. Much much much appreciation ❤️❤️❤️