My classmate in first year uni was 42. He said he was going to be a doctor. He was very determined. Fast forward, years later, I move back to my hometown and end up in hospital and there he was. Full fledged hospitalist/MD. So happy for him. Apparently he applied to med school four times before they believed he was serious.

@musicindus1

5 ай бұрын

:( i want to become md too

@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zg

4 ай бұрын

I am 44 years old. I started medical school this year. My first day at medical school will be 9 March, 2024.

@WhereTheBeaversLive

4 ай бұрын

@@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zgcongratulations! That’s amazing!

@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zg

4 ай бұрын

@@WhereTheBeaversLiveThank you very much!

@yourstrulykyngabi

2 ай бұрын

@@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zgI hope your first day went well

Babes, I'm 37. First year medical student. 9 weeks in. Time goes by regardless of your age. By your 30s you know what you're capable of, so if you want to give it a go, just do it. It's been really hard. Hard feeling dumber than people who are 20 but who cares.

@the_names_Lauren

Жыл бұрын

This.

@oceanblueberry

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations and thank you for this post!

@a.m.308

Жыл бұрын

No. You're not dumber than younger people.

@rabeyaurmi8152

9 ай бұрын

congratulations and thanks for sharing ❤

@shahidahgrant1720

9 ай бұрын

Congrats

It worked out for me, I started at 30, and I'm graduating this June at 35 years old.

@kB012

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations and thank you for this post , you made my day ❤

@angelinimartini

8 ай бұрын

Are you starting your residency at 35?

@affzor

8 ай бұрын

@@angelinimartini Correct!

@RobC-sp7vj

3 ай бұрын

kinda late to the party here but congratulations man. i love seeing comments like this, its pure inspiration for others. Im actually going to college for the first time at 31, with my goal to be a mental health counsellor. if i would of went in my 20s, i know i would of failed. i also had no idea what i wanted to do until recently so thats another benefit of waiting. im also a lot more mature then i was just a few years ago

@keres993

2 ай бұрын

I hope residency is treating you well, affzor!

36 and starting residency in a few weeks. You are exactly where you're supposed to be. Don't let society tell you otherwise.

@user-lx9tf1hc4c

4 ай бұрын

Im 25 i will follow your path friend

@Dee--

4 ай бұрын

im 22 and i feel like im so behind and questioning if its even worth it at this point. i believe in you guys you got this@@user-lx9tf1hc4c

@juanantonioromeroorozco3062

28 күн бұрын

29 and I'm on the same way

For us in Germany it's totally normal to see people in their late 20s and lots in 30s to be studying med. I had a lot that were for years nurses, physiotherapists, physics etc and then turned into med school.

@bjorn6956

Жыл бұрын

But how do they manage financially? Im in the Netherlands and we cant get student loans after we're 30...

I am 50 and I will be starting my second year in August. I will finish residency at 56. I will probably only practice medicine long enough to pay off my loans and die. I wouldn't have it any other way. One of my classmates from a previous master's program started at 52 and he is starting 3rd year and going out on rotations in 2 weeks. We are old farts and we know it but we also know that there is a shortage of primary care physicians so we have some leverage there. Also, look for Dr. Carl Alamby who was a former car mechanic and went to medical school at 45. It is possible but it is HARD.

@vv7315

8 ай бұрын

Admiring your courage. I finished med school at 40 and already feel old.. can’t imagine starting at 50. But like you said, you gotta do what you gotta do. Good luck to you.

@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zg

4 ай бұрын

I am 44 years old. I started medical school this year. My first day at medical school will be 9 March, 2024.

@Native722

3 ай бұрын

Do you have your life's journey to becoming an M.D. as well?

@RobC-sp7vj

3 ай бұрын

hope your doing well in your first month! and congratulations.@@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zg

@user-ph6ml4yj8m

25 күн бұрын

Love you statement. And hopefully you'll be a live to practice for an extended amount of time, like 70.

I was 25 when i started med school. now im a plastic surgeon resident. just believe in your dreams.

@benditonafilo1295

Жыл бұрын

I'm 27. Sometimes I wonder if it's too late for me.

@sabriyn

Жыл бұрын

@@benditonafilo1295 I’m turning 27 this coming month and I was having similar thoughts.

@Lawtinagirl

10 ай бұрын

Did you already have pre med science courses or did you do a post bacc or how were you able to complete the necessary prerequisites and pass the mcat? I’m so determined but my issue is how expensive med school is and coming from low income immigrant family makes it seem unobtainable 🥺🥹 however, watching videos like these ignite my passion and interest in health and medicine.

@hendomar5938

2 ай бұрын

I'm 25 and about to finish my first med year. Your comment really has hit my heart especially when I was under the impression that I had a very late beginning 💜. Thank you

@keres993

2 ай бұрын

@@benditonafilo1295 Now you're 28, and I promise you it's not too late. I highly, HIGHLY encourage everyone to check out osteopathic medicine. I was apprehensive about it at first, but now I'm convinced this is the future of medical education, and for a host of reasons. You don't need an ivory tower institution to become a doctor. In fact, you may even be better off, as the cultural difference can be substantial.

30 is young to me. Some people go back for their Bachelor’s. I’ll be 29 starting, fine with me. I don’t see myself doing anything else.

I started at 27. Just make sure you know you really want it.

@tobisalako2543

Жыл бұрын

@federer shadow some docs, talk to them, talk to patients, talk to students, immerse yourself in the profession, understand how long it’s gonna take. Then if you can’t see yourself doing anything else, do it.

Started postbacc at 32, Med school at 33. Everything you said is true! The burnout, the challenge, the knowing how great having a solid career is. And the imposter syndrome...

@michaellemmen

Жыл бұрын

Can I email you?

@studynp5838

11 ай бұрын

Which postbacc program did u go to

Want to push back slightly on the second point. I could argue that if you decide to go into medical school at 30, then chances are you are leaving a job and a career and making a change. With that said you have even a STRONGER level of commitment to the work and education because you are more matured, know what you want, and therefore can take it more serious. Writing this as someone who just turned 29 and has been in corporate America drowning.. medicine and helping others is truly calling to me.. hoping there are others like me.

Thanks for posting this. I will start residency at 31 and have intrusive thoughts of regrets or doubts, but then I remember that everyone has their own path, and I'm happy with the path I chose. It's definitely a struggle but so is life. It sucks to compare yourself with others but it's inevitable, and everyone has their own path. As you long as you enjoy it, there is no reason to doubt your path. Learning and helping people at the level of a physician is an absolute privilege that I am blessed to have.

@rushi6597

Жыл бұрын

say path one more time why dont ya

@rogerbarry8607

Жыл бұрын

@@rushi6597 lmao savage

@Lex-rc1gr

9 ай бұрын

Starting residency at 31 is young still. There’s a lot of people here starting med school in their 30’s. Most residents are in the 30s anyways. You’ll fit in.

dont focus on others. it does suck, but ultimately u are just competing with yourself in life. you dont know the complications that come with someone elses lifestyle. change that perspective and do what u need to to feel fulfilled in your career

The legend has returned. I thought you’d left KZread. This absolutely made my day.

Excellent! A lot of good advice here even if you aren't planning on going to medical school.

I started at 41 and am about to graduate. Former lawyer.

@mohammadhamdeh9312

Жыл бұрын

Did you get into any residency programs?

@liveprudently1141

Жыл бұрын

@@mohammadhamdeh9312 I'm doing a transitional year.

@mohammadhamdeh9312

Жыл бұрын

@@liveprudently1141 was it challenging to match or doing residency at this age?

Thanks for another video ❤

The legend is back

Thanks for the inspiring story and some comments out there, im hoping to apply at my 23 years to med school Wish me luck

I started med school at 58yo. I graduated at 62yo. I applied to 300 residency programs. I got 4 interviews. I got ZERO matches, I got ZERO scrambles. Meanwhile one of the 20 something students that had failed pharm not once but twice, got a residency. So did the students who had disciple actions against them for cheating. I was not the top in my class and my step score were not stellar, but ... bottom line, don't start med school, even just for family med, after 40.

@learntoexcel4401

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant...to me it's not even a job...I would say if you had it on your mind, it's truly worthit. You are finally a medical doctor...even that's enough ...for earnings one may simply figure out any business idea

@MrTheTomahawk

Жыл бұрын

hope u get to finish your dream

@glencmac

Жыл бұрын

@@MrTheTomahawk Thank you. I have just gotten my national registry for EMT. I will get my Phlebotomy cert in May and plan to start PA in the fall. There is more than one way to skin this chicken. We need all the medical people we can get in this country.

@edhcb9359

Жыл бұрын

No offense, but as a 53 year old med device sales executive who sells to doctors every day, I can understand why any 62 year old new grad is a bad residency bet.

@glencmac

Жыл бұрын

@@edhcb9359 Can you elaborate?

I'm in My last year of medicine with 30 yo, I love My carreer and the opportunity to got in, teachers, another students and offcourse patients, I feel very fortunate. It was a long difficult process for me because, i'm in a latin country, with not enough money, but the support of My family and a Lot of tenacity from My own. A Lot of challenges, looking for a Big future, I want become a Pediatric surgeon 💗👌 great video and advices!

II am 51 starting second career (20+ as a lawyer), first year in med school

@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zg

4 ай бұрын

I am 44 years old. I started medical school this year. My first day at medical school will be 9 March, 2024.

@keres993

2 ай бұрын

@@Naturebeautyandcalmness-eq8zg Congratulations! We're all gonna make it ❤✝

@DrParvathymohan

2 ай бұрын

So my daughter is a law student..who wanted to pursue medicine..and guess what she decided to complete her law career first..this is gonna be a motivation thankyou!

@user-ph6ml4yj8m

25 күн бұрын

Do you have a death sentence or what...congratulations.

I’m 30, starting in the Caribbean in May. I got accepted when I was 26 though, but just now starting…

Noo wayyy a car video. Been so long I'm feeling nostalgic.

Great topic Dr Parker! We all know that energy may decline, and at a certain age, your priorities will change. I think we have to start revising the whole education system. Today we spend 18 years of education in random subjects, 3 years pre-med, 2 masters, 5 years medicine, 5 years residency, this leads to middle-aged men and women becoming actual specialists. Wouldn't be great to graduate as a surgeon when you are 26 or 29? and you have all the energy to perform and do more, like research? I honestly think that elementary school and high school are a waste of time for those who really want to become doctors. Our lifespan is 70-80 years graduating as a specialist at 35 (best case scenario) doesn't even make sense. When you know you are going the medicine path, highschool should be 1 year.

@tannercollins2925

2 ай бұрын

It’s a scam to require a bachelors degree before med school I know that. I can understand if med school was 6 years and you could go right out of high school but an entire degree before med school. Nope

I am 44 years old. I started medical school this year. My first day at medical school will be 9 March, 2024.

Thanks!

Dr.Buck, your Porsche would love some 303 on the interior.

Missed the Dr. Buck in the car content!

I'm 25 years old now, and I played around with the idea of becoming a lawyer since college. However, I realized I was unhappy and felt like I wasted too much time. So, I decided to take a break for two years and then started fresh with a new major in neuroscience. My plan is to go to medical school and become a neurologist. I also intend to pursue a fellowship in neuro-endocrinology. This field has always been my passion. I learned from my past mistakes that I need to stop following others and do what truly makes me happy. To anyone of any age, don't be afraid to follow your dreams. It's never too late to pursue what makes you happy and what you're passionate about. If you're only thinking about the money, it won't bring you happiness. Do it because you truly love it.

Car videos are back!! Tbh you should keep doing the car videos because that was always your thing.

Damn, have I missed these car vids! 🤘😬

Average age for entrance some med schools is 27-28

To face your dreams, and pursue a life that you truly want, age will only be an obstacle, not a fortress.

is it harder to get residency offers at an older age?

I am graduating medical school at 34 in a couple of months. I will definitely say this is about as old as I would recommend someone being entering residency. I don't regret going into medicine but I was definitely old and less flexible than my younger classmates at learning styles and being able to adapt to technology especially in a clinical setting.

I have a unrelated BA degree with a low gpa about 2.8, would that be an issue? I'm in my later 30's.

Residency is a REAL job, and you do make some money (if it werent for the insane debt)...Enough money to live and get by I guess, but yeah, pales in comparison to when you are an attending. 30 isnt that old. 40 is a different question.

I would think that a 30 year old or 40 year old would be very committed if not more as they would be in crunch time to actually complete something like, medical school vs a younger person who may say I have time to explore other things.

Я очень скучаю по хирургии, но нет возможности вернуться.🥺

doctor buck are you practicing surgery currently?

Looking at doing a DIY post bacc and I'm 36..send it!

@Norsh2005

7 ай бұрын

Good Luck! I am same age and doing the same.

Of course you can

AGE and PA MEDICINE: Really enjoying your docs. Do you think AGE would hold me back applying to be a PA? I agonise about this all the time. All I've ever wanted to be is a doctor but it has never been an option due to life. (things have changed RE opportunity, supporting family, student loans, etc). I'm 50 and work making science documentaries but I have a Biological Sciences Degree from Oxford, and a PhD in Human Evolution from from Cambridge. I made extra money as a phlebotomist at University, am a trained and experienced as a FREC5 medic and a practising CFR so have got my hands on plenty of patients. But I'm 50! Even though I still have over 20 years working ahead of me, I think the PA course was designed just for me and I'd love it. But is there any point chucking in my career to do something I would love for the sake of vocation and a lifelong dream at this point. Am I being naive and unrealistic.

@Rari1022

6 ай бұрын

Go for it! PA school is a 2 year program and you have a lot of lateral movement post graduation. I went back to school at 27. Graduated with my master's at 33. I'm in the work force now and I love it. I am even looking to going to medical school in the next few years to build on my current knowledge. Life is short. Do something for you.

I am 61. Should I get started now or go in a different direction?

@Melek31296

3 ай бұрын

Just start❤

Joke's on you. I already did.

So moral of this story is you are SOL if you decide to go to med school or medicine in general in your 30’s.

So you just support yourself with loans? 1:46

I started med school at 18 and i finished residency in anaesthesiology at 30. At that age you have unbelievable power and you are ready to face everything. Of course everyone is different and a solid career is important. I am very happy with my choice.

@Feranthefilmmaker

8 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm curious does residency in anesthesiology take 8 years?

Ehhh what’s up doc

Im 31 and an M2... It's not worth it. The stress is high, and there's an inherent shame in being so late to the game. The ageism is real especially with the younger genZ generation towards millennials.

@Rikachen-zd7jp

3 ай бұрын

Is it really that bad?I'm 32 and consider going to med school.If you wanna talk ,contact me

@smellypatel5272

3 ай бұрын

@@Rikachen-zd7jp Where do you want to go to med school? I'm in a US med school and I strongly urge you against it. Medicine is not rewarded with how it used to be and the toxicity that's inherent in the system is insane. You'll have tons of sleepless nights, you'll be pushed to the brink, and most med schools don't care about your personal issues or well being such that if something bad happens in your life they'll effectively give you the L

Promo>SM 😍

How about 35 😂 I did

@learntoexcel4401

Жыл бұрын

40 and almost getting there😊

me me me

Dont start med school at all, not worthy.

@drriandavid5673

Жыл бұрын

What? 😂

I was also 25. Plenty of people I know started med school at 30. But I hope they don't want to do research, surgery, or fellowships. Just do 3 and done and enjoy your life.