HOW I GOT INTO MED SCHOOL

Hi everyone! I've been getting a lot of questions lately from high school students and college graduates interested in pursuing medicine. It would be great to get a dialog going. I (and many others) would be very interested to hear your journey towards medicine. And maybe any tips you've learned along the way.
Thank you all for watching!
Have you seen my previous videos:
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Never a good time in med school - • There Is Never A Good ...
How to avoid burn out - • How To Avoid Burnout |...
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  • @Xforeverlove21
    @Xforeverlove218 жыл бұрын

    Study tips for a pre-med student please!

  • @thedelia101

    @thedelia101

    8 жыл бұрын

    yes!!

  • @grubbymanz3928
    @grubbymanz39287 жыл бұрын

    omg i decided on med school at 28 and had to start from scratch, being an art major, there are many many pathways!

  • @snowfert

    @snowfert

    7 жыл бұрын

    grubbymanz how is your path towards medicine going?

  • @grubbymanz3928

    @grubbymanz3928

    7 жыл бұрын

    going well, currently at the end of my second year of med school, crunch time for shelf exams and prep for step 1. Other than now, has been a pretty low stress and interesting ride.

  • @stacyagonzalez6654

    @stacyagonzalez6654

    7 жыл бұрын

    grubbymanz you were 28 when you applied to med school?

  • @grubbymanz3928

    @grubbymanz3928

    7 жыл бұрын

    no, I was 28 when I decided to go into medicine, I started a post-bacc that year and I think applied at 30 after I finished. I didn't study any science in undergrad so had to do all the prereq. classes. It's not that uncommon, there are maybe 15 people older than me in my class, and at least 30 ppl around 27-30 age.

  • @stephanieperez-julio8105

    @stephanieperez-julio8105

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for saying this! I'm currently finishing my BA in Communications and have been playing with the idea of going to Medical School. My GPA is far from Medical School acceptance - when you took your post bac classes, is that what your Med School weighed most?

  • @whiteteaandpeonies9145
    @whiteteaandpeonies91457 жыл бұрын

    I really love watching videos related to Med School! I want to become a doctor since I'm 17, I'm 23 now, and now I finally have the chance to graduate from High School because I got sick before. Your videos really inspire me and push me forward. While watching this video, I drew something for my Biology class. :) Could call it relaxing! Your videos and the videos from TheStriveToFit are my favorites.

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. And good luck in your medical journey!

  • @misshern3696
    @misshern36967 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on your decision! This is the third video right now and I love how you really helped us understand every step. Best of wishes! You WILL be great! See you around!!!

  • @chinasa7
    @chinasa77 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful, thank you for the tips Jenny! Good luck with everything too

  • @jorgedelagarza8897
    @jorgedelagarza88978 жыл бұрын

    You are so amazing,loved listening to your journey. You really instill motivation in me to say the least ! Thanks Jenny ! I know you are going to make an exceptional Doc 😊

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much :)

  • @sapnasyal838
    @sapnasyal8387 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenny, I recently discovered your channel and I want to say thank you so much for what you do! Your videos have been so helpful especially in understanding what medical school is really like. Thanks again! :)

  • @monicasantos091
    @monicasantos0916 жыл бұрын

    Watching your videos really make me feel excited to begin medical school this upcoming Fall :) PS You’re so pretty!

  • @jadehymel
    @jadehymel8 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos so much!! Thanks for making them! Looking forward to the next one

  • @ramahassouneh2383
    @ramahassouneh23838 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for making this video! Its very inspiring/motivating. Im currently still in undergrad and I was contemplating taking a gap year, but I was so nervous that I would be making the wrong decision. But this totally gives me another perspective. The process can be so overwhelming!

  • @NatalieMosack
    @NatalieMosack7 жыл бұрын

    I just found your channel and I love it! I also went to Revelle College at UCSD for my undergrad and I was a human biology major. I really loved attending UCSD it was such a great experience and I learned so much. Congrats on pursuing your dreams! Also, I just watched your new video on your pregnancy so congrats on growing your family! That is amazing. Hope to see more of your videos, have a great day :)

  • @stephanievelazquez9387
    @stephanievelazquez93877 жыл бұрын

    I love your video Jenny! I am a second year at UC Davis and I am definitely following these tips!

  • @MisBananasIFY
    @MisBananasIFY7 жыл бұрын

    I'm about to apply for medical school but in Mexico, it's interesting to now how the application process is made in the US. I just found your channel and I love it!💜 you are a role model for me!🙆

  • @nilsagymnastics
    @nilsagymnastics8 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on 6,000 subscribers!! Your videos motivate me so much to keep pushing.

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yay! It makes me so happy to know that I can help 😁 if I can do it, you can do it!

  • @emelyoliva
    @emelyoliva7 жыл бұрын

    Hey! I just found your videos and I'm obsessed. You talked about choosing med school over pa school. Could you make a video about that? I would be so interested in hearing about that and I'm sure other people are too. I want to become a pa.

  • @yuridiana6114
    @yuridiana61147 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, I've been following for quite awhile but never seen this video surprisingly. Your words and advice put me at ease and let me know that I can't always stress for the future. I'm currently trying to graduate high school within this month, so technically a year early, and enroll into community college. I've been stressing over my career choices but watching you put me at ease and just let me figured out that I shouldn't be so hung over it just yet and see what my interests are. Thank you and so far I'm leaning towards either dental or medical.

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    +Yuridiana And you have plenty of time to figure that out. Don't forget to enjoy the journey!

  • @yuridiana6114

    @yuridiana6114

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks :)

  • @yessicahaggerty2950
    @yessicahaggerty29508 жыл бұрын

    Stumbled upon your video and so glad I found it!! I'm a grad student at Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, I'm studying for the MCATs for the first time haha and this video really helped motivate me. And you're gorgeous!! Looking forward to more of your videos :)

  • @rockybubbs
    @rockybubbs8 жыл бұрын

    I really love what you said in another video that there's no such thing as being over-educated. I am in my final year in dentistry school and I'm applying to medical school next year. Watching this video, I got great tips so thanks!

  • @2legit2hit

    @2legit2hit

    8 жыл бұрын

    Are you doing an oral and maxillofacial surgery residency? If not, why are you doing medical school after dental school?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! I would love to hear what made you want to pursue medical school.

  • @aileensarabia505
    @aileensarabia5058 жыл бұрын

    Hiiii just found your channel today and I just need to say you're awesome girl! I love hearing your experience and watching your vlogs they have inspired me definitely! No questions here (yet) just keep doin' what you're doing and know you've gained another passenger for the ride! :)

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yay! thank you :)

  • @studentdoctorfeery4485
    @studentdoctorfeery44857 жыл бұрын

    Hi everyone! If you are interested in military medicine and having the military pay for your medical education, please feel free to check out my video where I break down my experience with the Health Professions Scholarship Program in full transparency.

  • @m.t1446
    @m.t14467 жыл бұрын

    Oh God I feel soooo identified with what happened when you got to be alone in college. Thanks for all the info

  • @brandonmorehart9252
    @brandonmorehart92528 жыл бұрын

    You should make a video for all your rotations like the ER one--it was really great! You're videos are really helpful. Thank you!!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoy them! Its hard to do all of them like the ER video due to HIPAA but I will definitely try!

  • @jacobisjacob123
    @jacobisjacob1238 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot for these videos! I'm going to be a junior next year and I'm starting in a medical program at a new school, still not sure if I'm going to pursues medical school or nursing but your videos are really pushing me to go to medical school!!

  • @bonnie8542
    @bonnie85427 жыл бұрын

    You inspire me so much! I wish I can be like you. Good luck with med school. I think you'll be a really great doctor :)

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    Meredith Grey thank you so much!

  • @lynnmaebelowaveragelife
    @lynnmaebelowaveragelife8 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad I watched this video. Thank you for this, it really motivated me a lot. 😭😭 This have absolutely sparked my interest into actually going to Med School. (whoo!)

  • @lynnmaebelowaveragelife

    @lynnmaebelowaveragelife

    8 жыл бұрын

    I actually watched this twice bc I had to write down some of the good stuffs

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad you enjoyed!

  • @roshni2511
    @roshni25118 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I love this video of yours I grew up with Asian parents through and I m going through exactly what you went through and I just realized medicine is what I really wanna do! Thank you for this video it really helped motivate me that it's not too late

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @adelebedarida7282
    @adelebedarida72828 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your tips and videos ! I'm starting med school this year and you really inspire me !!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!! Enjoy the summer while you still can! LOL

  • @adelebedarida7282

    @adelebedarida7282

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jenny Le Will do hahaha !

  • @OnlyOneSB
    @OnlyOneSB7 жыл бұрын

    You really inspire me. I want to be an OBGYN as well. I love your videos, you give lots of tips and good advice.

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @offerisade7540
    @offerisade75408 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I was looking for. I relate to almost everything you said, from the strict parenting, no going out to being lost in the first year of college. I'm currently doing medical laboratory science and biotechnology, this summer I'm working on my first literature review paper and wanted to know how much you encourage working on research as a means of getting into medical school. Thanks! :)

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    you're welcome and best of luck!

  • @hennilou8092
    @hennilou80926 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much for making this video! I am turning 21 next year and I still didn't get accepted to university (in Germany) but I am doing any possible thing to improve my chances, you just gave me so much hope ! So thank you!

  • @DoctorNikkiP
    @DoctorNikkiP8 жыл бұрын

    I loved your tips, and thank you for sharing your story! I will be going into the application process this cycle and I am really excited and nervous

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    so exciting!! I wish you luck :)

  • @emilytso6104
    @emilytso61048 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenny, I've watched all your videos and they're very informative! This is one specifically resonated with me. Btw, I'm also from SJ and I'll be attending UCB next year where I intend to join Phi Delta Epsilon as well! You and your videos are awesome!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    That is so awesome!! I am very excited for you and I'm glad you enjoy the videos :)

  • @sincerelylexis9288
    @sincerelylexis92887 жыл бұрын

    After watching this video it really motivated me MORE to go towards the route of medicine!

  • @alexatruong7471
    @alexatruong74718 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenny! Thanks for being so inspiring and down to earth! May I ask which medical school you are attending? Was it hard to get accepted into many?

  • @luchie621
    @luchie6217 жыл бұрын

    I needed this. Thanks a lot! I'm a med student in Moscow, Russia currently in my 5th year and I know that I'm not exercising my full potentials being here. The standard of med education here in Russia has exponentially decreased over the years and it makes me very nervous that I'll graduate a "half baked doctor". Last month, I finally decided to start studying for the USMLE Steps (after procrastinating for 2 years) and this morning, I decided that I also want to sit for the MCAT exam and start my med school journey all over from scratch. I've been up since the wee hours of the morning scouring the net and KZread for all the info I can get on how to proceed with this in terms of eligibility, requirements, registration, best study materials etc and stumbling upon your video has given me a boost of confidence. Med school here is 6 years and I'm in my early 20s given that I'm in my penultimate year. Hearing you say that you took a gap year and eventually got accepted into med school at 24 was really encouraging and made me not feel that I'll be an "old applicant" by the time i apply to US med schools. So, Thanks a lot for your refreshing honesty and transparency. Best of luck with everything! ~Luchie (Moscow, Russia 🇷🇺)

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching. I know several physicians who have come to practice in the states. I am unsure of their exact process but I believe they only have to pass the board exam and attend residency (3-5 years depending on speciality) instead of attending 4 years medical school again. I wish you the best of luck on your medical journey.

  • @luchie621

    @luchie621

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @maxmineayompe-mody7764
    @maxmineayompe-mody77648 жыл бұрын

    I Can Relate So Much To The Strict Parent Thing. Loved The Video

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    thank you ! :)

  • @shreya32562
    @shreya325627 жыл бұрын

    Have you done a video on your mission trips abroad??? I've been wanting to go into that too but I don't know where to start, and it'll obviously cost a lot of extra money, and just everything about it. So pleeeaseee make a video on how you landed those mission trips, how you paid for them, what you did there, and any tips on how to find good and meaningful mission trips for premed students. Thanks!!!

  • @maryrosedipiro7363
    @maryrosedipiro73637 жыл бұрын

    I'm a high school student hoping to be a pediatrician! Love these videos❤️

  • @carlyblankenship1651

    @carlyblankenship1651

    7 жыл бұрын

    Maryrose DiPiro me too!

  • @flora9659

    @flora9659

    6 жыл бұрын

    Maryrose DiPiro same ❤️❤️

  • @maryamaeleye9720
    @maryamaeleye97208 жыл бұрын

    I can totally relate to you because that's how my African parents are too lol😂😂

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    LOL did you move away for college too?

  • @idaramma3210

    @idaramma3210

    8 жыл бұрын

    I am also AFRICAN AMERICAN and girrllll I am not allowed to do ANYTHING:'(

  • @indyfmw

    @indyfmw

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Harty “Ida” Barty sameee

  • @sirralph2859

    @sirralph2859

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lol I can relate. My nigerian parents expectations are surreal

  • @uzomad

    @uzomad

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nigerian and Asian Parents have a lot more in common than people think. So similar!

  • @samantha_hdez
    @samantha_hdez8 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks for this video!!!! Honestly I'm starting my junior year now this fall and... I'm going to start taking pre read now because I just made up my mind. I have a lot of community service, volunteering, I'm about to go to a mission trip, and I might give it a try to the SMDEP program! The only thing is I previously was interested in dental school but idk why my heart is calling medicine! And idk if is wrong that I'm scare, I'm scare to not be good enough for med school. I like that you said, everyone is different and we all get there in die rent ways. At this point I'm about to start shadowing both professions to see if Medicine wins over Dentistry , if it does i will do all it takes to get there!! Also can you make a video of being a female and being a doctor or being in med school??! I would love that also. Thanks for your time and nice encouraging videos !!! 😊

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    know that you're not alone. A lot of students are confused and they're not 100% certain which path they want to take (at least that was the case for me). As long as I was taking steps forward, learning, and forging new bonds - I saw those as accomplishments.

  • @malihachowdhury10
    @malihachowdhury108 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jenny! I love watching your videos! Your wisdom and personality is so refreshing. I've learned a lot from watching your videos since I subscribed! One question I have is, how do you even begin to shadow a doctor? I feel quite intimidated by approaching them. Did it take you several tries before someone responded?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lucky I worked with someone who was good friends with a doctor and he introduced me. Try googling doctors and calling or even going in to ask. You would be surprised how much doctors like to teach.

  • @mariajoserios8711
    @mariajoserios87118 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, Jenny!! 😊🙂

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome! :)

  • @samanta0951
    @samanta09517 жыл бұрын

    omg I'm debating between pa and doctor too! love this!

  • @MatMenezes
    @MatMenezes8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching :)

  • @minnie405
    @minnie4058 жыл бұрын

    "If your personality sucks and if no one wants to be around you... then you're gonna have a hard time." LOL. Love you, Jenny!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    MINH DAO!! love you too :)

  • @pffftfarruuhh
    @pffftfarruuhh8 жыл бұрын

    Hiya Jenny. I'm going to start my second year at UCSD (wooo tritons unite😎) and still currently going through the phase of "what am i doing with my life". Your videos keep me inspired and thank you so much for your advice. I will definitely look into Phi Delta Epsilon! //on the side note, i was wondering if you still remember who your ochem prof was. Thanks again!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    oh gosh ... I don't remember his name, I just know he was the toughest. There were originally 300 people in our class, by drop deadline there was about 50!

  • @VK-rw6js
    @VK-rw6js4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, greetings from Slovakia!(not really visible state on map somewhere in the middle of Europe) 😊 I’m currently in my third year of medical school and aspiring to go to USA as IMG (if everything goes well). In your channel I always find motovation and many times I regain my own passion for medicine when I see you so honestly passionate about what you do (in dark places of examination period it literally saves me 😅). I also really enjoy vlogs of every day real family life mommy - doctor -badass. It is inspiring and I learn from it a big deal as well. :) But I hope you could do some videos about your background-moving for college or give some tips for IMGs if you have an idea what could help us for successful USMLE steps, electives-rotations-hands on experience and matching, maybe also moving abroad for pursuing medicine. Another great topic would be case studies in a way “what I learned by practicing medicine” Anyway.. thank you for the amazing content and inspiration! Bless you! 😊

  • @cluelessasif4787
    @cluelessasif47878 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips .Please make mooore videos i love ur videos ❤

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you :) Will definitely be making more videos.

  • @jhannelletanedo6908
    @jhannelletanedo69087 жыл бұрын

    Honestly speaking, I'm having a hard time of picking up my course. I have two options here. Either to become a doctor, since that's what my mom wants me to be, or should I go in tourism, maybe, since it's my dream of becoming a flight attendant but I suck up with my height. (I have a cute height, in case you want to know hihi) But hearing you while giving tips made me realize that i should really try to take medicine. I was really motivated by your advices. And thank you for that. keep it up! Continue to inspire others and me :) Godbless.

  • @salwatk6935

    @salwatk6935

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do what you will not regret

  • @salwatk6935

    @salwatk6935

    3 жыл бұрын

    Update

  • @alliedavis8111
    @alliedavis81117 жыл бұрын

    Jenny, thanks so much for the video. I feel as if your tips and suggestions will enable me a better opportunity to pursue this career. By the way, you are just gorgeous!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad! Good luck on your journey :)

  • @efisgpr
    @efisgpr5 жыл бұрын

    Wow 5000 to 80K+!!! *CONGRATS*

  • @chrissiavictors6655
    @chrissiavictors66558 жыл бұрын

    Can u make a video about your mission trips? I'm really interested in doing that, but have NO IDEA where to apply for one or look into it. Thanks!!

  • @JC94022

    @JC94022

    8 жыл бұрын

    Check out Global Health Initiatives ☺️ I went on a health-oriented mission trip in rural Peru, and I LOVED it!

  • @chrissiavictors6655

    @chrissiavictors6655

    8 жыл бұрын

    Jessica Carpenter thank you!!

  • @Beza1999
    @Beza19997 жыл бұрын

    I dont know how this came to my recommendation but i'm glad it did. thank you

  • @SincerelyDejah
    @SincerelyDejah8 жыл бұрын

    I can't even describe how much I appreciate your channel and outlook on medicine. I'm starting my junior year in two weeks and I feel so inspired to really step up my game! In undergrad how did you study for classes like physics and organic chemistry to really retain as much information as possible?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    I loved organic chemistry but struggled in physics. I find that writing or drawing things out help me commit things to memory. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Go to office hours or ask TAs.

  • @joelthomas180
    @joelthomas1808 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video Jenny! I just have 2 questions: What did your MCAT look like and how high was your GPA?

  • @Astro2729

    @Astro2729

    6 жыл бұрын

    Joel Thomas she said she went to the university of washington for medical school. The average gpa for students accepted to that school is a 3.8 so imagine its around there. She definitely has something above 3.5 as most medical students do.

  • @oyumergen
    @oyumergen8 жыл бұрын

    OMG I am a first year now at UCSD in Revelle as well! And I am also a pre med! :) Subscribed xD

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    yay! welcome :)

  • @98PeekABoo
    @98PeekABoo8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jenny! I love watching your videos! Did your school have an organization that helped you go on mission trips? Or did you plan those on your own?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Phi Delta Epsilon worked with Healing Hearts Across Borders - that trip was to Mexico. My mission trip to Vietnam, I googled myself and went through an organization called Project Vietnam.

  • @cuongdao5359
    @cuongdao5359 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Jenny, I'm also a premed student and was hoping to get to know a little bit more on your trip to Vietnam.

  • @klcee030
    @klcee0308 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to your new subscriber count; you deserve it :D I have such a burning question and I am not so sure if you answered it or not, and I also understand if you do not get around to it. I will be attending and undergrad college in a couple weeks as a freshie. I was wondering if you have seen any surgeons or doctors who are able to have enough free time for their hobbies. I want to pursue a medical career but I always feel discouraged because there are others I also want to do in life.

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Physicians like everyone will make time for things that they love. A lot of them said that they have to have hobbies! Or else they'll just go insane. I feel the exact same way as you and I said this in my video "surgery vs FM" - I love medicine but I don't want it to be the only thing that I love.

  • @klcee030

    @klcee030

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes I have watched that video :D It was very informative. Thank you for answering and I hope you decide on your specific practice soon.

  • @PBandkellie
    @PBandkellie8 жыл бұрын

    I love this so much! Hoping to transfer to UCSD in the upcoming semester!!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Good luck! I loved UCSD

  • @mimile4043
    @mimile40438 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on 5k!!!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jazmere777
    @jazmere7778 жыл бұрын

    I am a single mom and 32 years old. I have not been able to focus on my education because I have to always work. I have decided to get it done now and I am thinking of PA first and then maybe DO. This was very inspiring. Thank you!!!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    If your ultimate goal is DO, I would suggest going straight instead of doing PA first. There is no need.

  • @jazmere777

    @jazmere777

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jenny.

  • @crazyboutdanceforevr
    @crazyboutdanceforevr8 жыл бұрын

    Adore your videos, I'm only a senior in high school and applying to uni in February but I'm planning on pursuing medicine. I volunteer in a children's hospital and hospice centre and truly feel like it's my calling but sometimes it's hard to stay on track and remind myself why I'm doing what I'm doing, did you ever feel discouraged and like you couldn't do it? How did you overcome that id love to know as I still have a long road ahed of me haha thanks :) P.s love your snap stories!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Everyone gets burnt out from time to time. There were days were I just felt so tired and wondered if I was good enough. The key to understand is that it is ok to step back and relax. You are right, you have a long road ahead - but its a marathon, not a race. Enjoy the journey, learn from your mistakes, and just keep pushing forward. Focus on the things you can change.

  • @michellemerizalde1307
    @michellemerizalde13077 жыл бұрын

    Around what year did you start to do your mission trips? Or was it before you started college or pre-med

  • @twinklinglena
    @twinklinglena8 жыл бұрын

    Love your videos! 😘❤️

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you're still watching!! LOL

  • @trinigl
    @trinigl7 жыл бұрын

    Hi love your video I am a nurse who is pre-med really enjoyed your video true inspiration

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    7 жыл бұрын

    Fay' sBeautyShot Thank you for watching!

  • @razzyd
    @razzyd7 жыл бұрын

    I love her omg!!! I want to be a doctor so badly :( It is my first year at a university and I am so scared :/

  • @unik8353
    @unik83537 жыл бұрын

    You just got one more subscriber Ms Le. :)

  • @yajairadominguez9641
    @yajairadominguez96418 жыл бұрын

    Here I come to bombard with questions lol! 1! Was it a hard choice for you to decide that taking a gap year would be best? 2! How many medical school accepted you? And 3 (if you don't mind answering this of course) what was your GPA upon graduating?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    1. A lot of people take gap years before medical school. I was not a hard decision for me a lot. And if I had to do it again, I would still take a gap year. I have the rest of my life to be a doctor. 2. Two schools accepted me 3. 3.6 (granted I did have a dance minor so that boosted my GPA a bit)

  • @justinxie9801
    @justinxie98017 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenny! I am a high school junior who wishes to apply for a combined BS/MD program. Do you have any tips for getting in? I have a high GPA, a strong science background, approximately 250 hours a community service (hospital and charitable work), and most importantly a desire to practice medicine.

  • @jessicas1509
    @jessicas15097 жыл бұрын

    I'm only in 8th grade. And I really want to be a pediatric nurse. I do okay in school (math is my weak spot.)

  • @saraiparra3042
    @saraiparra30428 жыл бұрын

    You're so inspiring

  • @eatyourfriedrice
    @eatyourfriedrice8 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jenny! Love your videos!!! I'm about to enter my first year of college and I was wondering when would it be a good year to try to go volunteer/work in third world countries(like how you went to Mexico and Vietnam)? Thank you!!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Any year where you find time. I lived in SD so the Mexico trips were fairly easy. The Vietnam trip I planned for summer

  • @allie3650
    @allie36507 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Your situation during undergrad and afterwards sounds so similar to mine! I applied this last cycle with too low of an MCAT score (got 2 interviews but didn't get in) so I'm studying my ass off and retaking it! I work with a lot of DOs and it seems like a good option for me as I didn't apply to DO schools last time. Do you like saying something about your expertise in DO school? I know it's basically the same as MD except you get to learn the osteopathic manipulation stuff

  • @maile9351
    @maile93518 жыл бұрын

    Hi, super helpful video first of all, it's rare to see med school students giving personal advice! I have a couple of questions for you: 1. How would you suggest finding those connections to start shadowing a physician/getting into a research lab if our network isn't super established yet? 2. Would you say the clinical care extender program is beneficial/necessary? For my campus, the closest CCE program is an hour commute away, and I don't have a car, so I'm trying to see whether or not the trouble of getting there is worth it, vs just volunteering at a homeless clinic. 3. Any tips for an incoming 3rd year who's trying to get their stuff together and their gpa higher?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    1. google, and send emails. My friends have sent over 50 emails to find lab positions. You just have to want it enough and put in the work to research. 2. CCE is not necessary - it was just my avenue to getting volunteer experience. As long as you're volunteering - it does not have to be through CCE. 3. As you friends what courses are interesting. There are some bio classes that are easier than other and known as "BIO GPA Boosters" You would have to ask people who have taken the course before at your school.

  • @maile9351

    @maile9351

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jenny Le Cool, thank you so much!

  • @blingblingmystar2346
    @blingblingmystar23468 жыл бұрын

    thank u😊.. please upload more videos about your ways & sources of studying and tools u take in your lab coat🙄

  • @jadehymel
    @jadehymel8 жыл бұрын

    Also can you do a video on what to wear when shadowing? Would you dress different if shadowing at the Hospital rather than a private office? and talk about things like that

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes! No matter where I shadow, the first day - I will always dress business casual. Then depending on what the physicians prefer and will tailor to their preference. I can make a video on some examples and situations.

  • @jadehymel

    @jadehymel

    8 жыл бұрын

    Okay Thanks!

  • @Medschoolcoach
    @Medschoolcoach8 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for sharing your story, Jenny. Did you ever consider a BS/MD program while you were in high school?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes I wanted to be a surgeon in high school.

  • @karinarosales1519
    @karinarosales15198 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your video! it was so helpful. I was wondering what were some study techniques that you used to study during your undergraduate?

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    I would read about the lecture topic before lecture. Take notes during lecture. And rewrite my notes right after lecture. This allowed me to go over the information multiple times. Then I would just go over my pretty notes a couple more times before the exam.

  • @karinarosales1519

    @karinarosales1519

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Jenny Le Thank you so much :) I appreciate it!

  • @AmandaMagana
    @AmandaMagana8 жыл бұрын

    you inspire me!

  • @AmandaMagana

    @AmandaMagana

    8 жыл бұрын

    what made you decide against PA? I actually thinking of either being a doctor or being a PA so I think your insight would be helpful :)

  • @CharlesCA

    @CharlesCA

    8 жыл бұрын

    Simplest question to ask yourself is... do you want to be the boss (doctor) or do you want to work under someone (PA)? Other things to consider are can you live off student loans for 4 years and make garbage as an resident (doctor) or do you want to make 100k+ in just 3-4 years (PA)? Do you want to spend your life just doing "one thing" (doctor) or switch specialities whenever you want (PA)? For me it was simple, I want to be the boss.

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    The more medical experience you get, the clearer your choice will be. I shadowed a DO who practiced OMT (Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment) and knew that I could not have a career in which I did not learn/use OMT.

  • @andreacz576
    @andreacz5768 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great video! I was wondering what organization did you do the mission trips with? Also, how do you find doctors to shadow? I really want to get more shadowing experience but don't really know how. Thanks!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    The mission trips were through: 1. Healing hearts across boarders 2. Project Vietnam You just have to be proactive about finding doctors to shadow. A lot of it is who you know - ask professors and friends if they know any doctors willing to allow students to shadow. If that doesn't work, google and call offices directly.

  • @yvonnemeza5136
    @yvonnemeza51365 жыл бұрын

    I'm going to UCSD in 3 weeks (Revelle College too) and I want to be pre-med! So inspiring! :)

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    5 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations!! So exciting

  • @edwardgonzales2731
    @edwardgonzales27318 жыл бұрын

    How do you ask a Doctor to let them shadow them and also when do you suggest you begin all that! I'm going to be a freshman in college in about a week, EXCITED but a little bit nervous! BTW, love your videos!!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    A lot of it is who you know. My co worker from the lab had a very good friend who was a physician, so he just introduced me. You can try googling and calling if they would take students. I say the sooner you start the better. Shows medical schools that you are dedicated. Its better to shadow a doctor one or two days a month for years rather than just shadowing a doctor for a summer.

  • @MHSMagicLuver
    @MHSMagicLuver6 жыл бұрын

    It’s funny I’m in pa school now but just thought I would watch this. See what’s different about the med school and pa application

  • @aspiringdoc23
    @aspiringdoc237 жыл бұрын

    girl, I call that being "lock down" and I can totally relate LOL (my parents are Ghanaian and I have a theory that 1st generation kids go through a lock down childhood)

  • @cristinatolentino936

    @cristinatolentino936

    5 жыл бұрын

    omg I agree, but my parent are from El Salvador !!

  • @arieleallen3844
    @arieleallen38448 жыл бұрын

    great video! can you do a makeup tutorial of this look.

  • @TwoLargePizzas
    @TwoLargePizzas8 жыл бұрын

    Stay strong girl!

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @andreafortin3249
    @andreafortin32498 жыл бұрын

    Hey would you be able to do a video explaining how you funded your mission trips! I'm planning on travelling to Rwanda next summer for a medical mission trip but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to fund it!!

  • @TeriWhitman
    @TeriWhitman8 жыл бұрын

    How did you find a host student to stay with? That's some of the best advise I've never heard. Thank you soooo much

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    You can contact the school you're interview at and ask. Most of the time they'll have student host.

  • @lrabaino
    @lrabaino6 жыл бұрын

    What are you tips on how to find physicians to shadow? Can you shadow physicians when you're a volunteer at a hospital or clinic or do you have to be an undergrad in college?

  • @soymilka9875
    @soymilka98758 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on Financial management? Currently i'm a high school student and i do volunteer work at my local hospital. I would love for tips in how to save my money up for my future!!!

  • @Tallithaxo
    @Tallithaxo7 жыл бұрын

    Wow!! You are so beautiful thank you for this video and all the best!!

  • @coltwhat
    @coltwhat8 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video explaining the difference between MD and DO? I'm from Canada and have NEVER heard of a DO.... do you have the same practicing privileges? I have never seen a DO student on the wards ever or even heard of their existence. Is it like being a naturopath? Is it competitive? Can you apply for the same residencies/fellowships as MDs? And if so, how successful are DOs in getting spots?

  • @addiesandim2338
    @addiesandim23388 жыл бұрын

    Hi ! Can you go over what materials you used to study and how you managed time to study for the MCAT ? Did you solely dedicate to the MCAt or did you work / have class during it ? I'm trying to get into dental school and need to retake the DAT. But I also work full time. Any advice helps ! Thanks

  • @nicholasreckis9215
    @nicholasreckis92156 жыл бұрын

    Hey so I’m currently becoming an LMT and I found out that I really have a curiosity for stuff anatomically about the body and medical school popped in my head. And my question is how does becoming a doctor work with school, what do you have to major in or how do you get into med school? What are the levels of becoming a doctor or somewhere in that level ?

  • @marissaarredondo6431
    @marissaarredondo64318 жыл бұрын

    Hi I am a new subscriber! I am so glad that I am came across this video! I have a few questions. I knew I have always wanted to become a Pediatrician or Pediatric surgeon, but I don't have the funds to go to university or medical school at this time, but I am currently trying to get an associates in Pediatric Sonography at my college, so I can start getting medical experience. But I want to know if becoming a sonographer will benefit me in the long run. Also I want to major/minor in Spanish while completing pre med courses. I want to be a bilingual doctor. Is this doable? Also I am also interested in doing mission trips. Where can I get more information about mission trips? What are your thoughts! Thank you!😊

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    I think minoring in Spanish is a great idea. There are plenty of times I was in the hospital or clinic wishing I spoke spanish. For medical missions - I just googled. There are organizations such as healing hearts across borders. You can also try contacting your school to see if they have any connections with organizations.

  • @danieljack2771
    @danieljack27717 жыл бұрын

    It is not a simple course but we will get through

  • @alanus95
    @alanus958 жыл бұрын

    medical student from Poland sends greetings

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    Hii !

  • @tranngo1693
    @tranngo16938 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jenny, can you please tell more things about biochemistry? How did u like it? How was the courses for u? I'm an incoming freshman at U of Arizona. I'm majoring in biochem and thinking to major in economics or something different than biochem. Also, I want to go into Pharm school. 😆

  • @qianchen751
    @qianchen7518 жыл бұрын

    fellow premed UCSD student here! Thanks for your inspirational vids :D

  • @drjennale

    @drjennale

    8 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome. Go Tritons!