So You Want to Be a SURGEON [Ep. 2]

This is how to become a surgeon, including the various types of surgical sub-specialties. In this So You Want to Be series, we'll cover various types of doctors and healthcare specialists and help you decide which career is best for you.
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00:54 - The History of Surgery
02:53 - Types of Surgeons (Subspecialties)
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03:42 - Surgical Subspecialties
05:45 - The “Non-Surgical” Surgical Specialties
06:20 - Should You Be a Surgeon?
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  • @MedSchoolInsiders
    @MedSchoolInsiders4 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like neurosurgeon and cardiothoracic surgeon are the two most requested. I'll be working on them in the coming weeks. I'm also going to be working on A Day in the Life of a Neurosurgeon with a friend of mine from UCLA. If you want to check it out, subscribe to my other channel here: kzread.info

  • @audreymattson5127

    @audreymattson5127

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would love something from General Surgery! I hope someday to become a general surgeon, so I love in site on this specialty.

  • @esimeemoemmanuel8943

    @esimeemoemmanuel8943

    4 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to see that.

  • @alexandrawasko

    @alexandrawasko

    4 жыл бұрын

    Med School Insiders yes!! I was going to comment neurosurgeon :) I’m so excited for the new videos - thank you!!!

  • @sanadayo9739

    @sanadayo9739

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey med school I love your videos I keep following , I will be very grateful if you also include plastic surgery in detail too as I am confused between neurosurgery and plastic surgery , which one to choose . Regards your student from Pakistan

  • @sanadayo9739

    @sanadayo9739

    4 жыл бұрын

    The day you attended complicated surgery where neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon were working in together , why didn't you think of being a neurosurgeon , why it didn't attract you , I want to know your insight Thanking in anticipation

  • @leslieenriquez4085
    @leslieenriquez40854 жыл бұрын

    Me after two episodes of greys anatomy:

  • @claireindigo1200

    @claireindigo1200

    4 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂😂

  • @margaretazabyrina9488

    @margaretazabyrina9488

    4 жыл бұрын

    HAHAHA SAME THAT’S WHY I’M HERE

  • @merclesse37

    @merclesse37

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too lol.

  • @raymondjacque6594

    @raymondjacque6594

    4 жыл бұрын

    I feel so seen

  • @akkshayas2110

    @akkshayas2110

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @avafitnessandlifestyle9866
    @avafitnessandlifestyle98664 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a Neurosurgeon...I keep failing my tests but I'm not gonna give up..I watch all your episodes and I learn so much...I'm not giving up on my dream

  • @natalytapia2570

    @natalytapia2570

    4 жыл бұрын

    Y'all got this!!! I, myself, want to become a surgeon as well. Speak it into existence and know your hard work will pay off

  • @crazygirl9570

    @crazygirl9570

    4 жыл бұрын

    i keep failing my tests too hahahaha it's so sad

  • @ghstprncss

    @ghstprncss

    4 жыл бұрын

    do you have time for a social life?

  • @avafitnessandlifestyle9866

    @avafitnessandlifestyle9866

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ghstprncss No Not really a social person

  • @monika-qy1mo

    @monika-qy1mo

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same! I know you can do it! Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours!😊

  • @user-ig7xj8ef1o
    @user-ig7xj8ef1o4 жыл бұрын

    I'm just here cause I watched Grey's anatomy...

  • @jennyferbahou3207

    @jennyferbahou3207

    4 жыл бұрын

    lisa m same af

  • @delvingonzalez2652

    @delvingonzalez2652

    4 жыл бұрын

    bruh same 😭😭😭

  • @havingfun3070

    @havingfun3070

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha. Yeah. I wanna be a surgeon and my dad is so I read up on stuff and learn stuff from him. It annoys the hell out of me how inaccurate that stuff is...

  • @chrystalandrews5452

    @chrystalandrews5452

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bro 😂😂😂😂😂 same

  • @skypoirier

    @skypoirier

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same I am in 6 grade and I am so interested I this stuff

  • @adrianspsyopcorner
    @adrianspsyopcorner4 жыл бұрын

    I know most people don’t request this but, I would like to see a: So You Want To Become A PEDIATRIC SURGEON Episode, since I am very passionate and look forward to becoming one myself!

  • @bibopl5057

    @bibopl5057

    4 жыл бұрын

    good luck

  • @lisamorrison4636

    @lisamorrison4636

    4 жыл бұрын

    SAME. THATS WHAT I WANT TO SEE!! so you want to be a paediatric surgeon

  • @livsant25

    @livsant25

    4 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a pediatric surgeon but I’m in 7th grade

  • @lucygracetoth3133

    @lucygracetoth3133

    4 жыл бұрын

    Livia santos same

  • @bonitavianca6316

    @bonitavianca6316

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sameeeee❤️

  • @MBDIY-vb4sg
    @MBDIY-vb4sg4 жыл бұрын

    I am just a middle school girl watching this

  • @walkinloveonpurpose9496

    @walkinloveonpurpose9496

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go for it, do good for this world

  • @stormz4069

    @stormz4069

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sovereign Principal totally support ur comment

  • @SH.17

    @SH.17

    4 жыл бұрын

    M.B DIY same😂

  • @xtraordinarymoney-cortneyd8544

    @xtraordinarymoney-cortneyd8544

    4 жыл бұрын

    This where it starts! Do not slack or wait. Please don't!!

  • @jewelnaosis3651

    @jewelnaosis3651

    4 жыл бұрын

    Saaammmme girlll

  • @josephb1657
    @josephb16574 жыл бұрын

    Anesthesiologists and Neurosurgeon would be great!:)

  • @elijahmurray6094

    @elijahmurray6094

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's me yay

  • @issad-f8454

    @issad-f8454

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes and specially trauma surgeons (never heard of those before now)

  • @lunamartinezzz

    @lunamartinezzz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sameee:)

  • @madeleine...

    @madeleine...

    4 жыл бұрын

    Neuro!!

  • @arminkouchakrashti

    @arminkouchakrashti

    4 жыл бұрын

    HELL YEA

  • @subwaytoiletgaming762
    @subwaytoiletgaming762 Жыл бұрын

    I AM A SURGEON!!!!!

  • @modernlilliss299
    @modernlilliss2993 жыл бұрын

    Not having a family life pretty much crushed my doctoral dreams. I want a family and to be able to travel with an enjoy them more than anything. But the medical field is my passion and I don’t want to just be a nurse forever. I want to be a practicing doctor as well.

  • @melissa_life__6161

    @melissa_life__6161

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @richardouellette4041

    @richardouellette4041

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm aware that this was posted 4 months ago so you may not even see this, but Nurse Practitioners (highest level nurses) and Physician Assistants overlap a lot with physicians but tend to work better hours and have a better work life balance. They even get to specialize as physicians do but without residency.. If you are already an rn, becoming an NP might be a great option for you! If after looking into this the role of physician is what you want with no exception, another option is to look into the specialties with better work life balances comparatively speaking. Some specialties work more or less than others, just as some have more or less on call. Family medicine comes to mind but there are others as well, such as the "ROAD to success" specialties

  • @creshanalewis2923

    @creshanalewis2923

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree 💯 with you

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan4 жыл бұрын

    Surgery seems really cool, but the training and lifestyle are so intense :/

  • @mariaserrano2953

    @mariaserrano2953

    4 жыл бұрын

    Adnan A ive been wanting to cut people open and stitch them up to help them live ever since I was like 6, but I also want a family so I don’t even know anymore.

  • @DrAdnan

    @DrAdnan

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jocelyn Contreras If it’s your passion you can still make it work. I’ve seen surgeons with families, but it is extra difficult to do well. Some surgical specialties also lend themselves more to having a better lifestyle/balancing a family concurrently. Again, not saying it’ll be easy, but it can be done if you really want both.

  • @sydneesoteco7919

    @sydneesoteco7919

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mariaserrano2953 lol me too

  • @mariaserrano2953

    @mariaserrano2953

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@DrAdnan maybe ill sub specialize in family medicine if it doesn't work out.

  • @premedadventures4171

    @premedadventures4171

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@mariaserrano2953 I know this is a bit of an old comment but have you thought about surgical physician assistant? You can start faster, still do surgery, and have a work life balance at almost half the hours in some cases! Oh and the money is great too especially if you join a surgical group or become self employed!

  • @jessicar1152
    @jessicar11524 жыл бұрын

    I think a "So you want to be a ...." video for a cardiologist or vascular specialist would be super cool! I love this series.

  • @stevenstrange645

    @stevenstrange645

    4 жыл бұрын

    Jessica R yap...I also want to become a cardiologist

  • @alishamishra2094

    @alishamishra2094

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @schooleditz8235

    @schooleditz8235

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m a middle school boy watching this!

  • @konnied4307

    @konnied4307

    4 жыл бұрын

    cardiologist!

  • @afhameppunni760

    @afhameppunni760

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cardiologist that's great!

  • @anthonytutran4072
    @anthonytutran40724 жыл бұрын

    I would love to watch a "Psychiatry" focused video for this series. Thanks Dr. Jubbal!

  • @intensivist3225
    @intensivist32253 жыл бұрын

    I am giving my paper in april.and will start surgery residency from July, wish me luck guys

  • @learustom7906

    @learustom7906

    3 жыл бұрын

    im so proud of you

  • @rank1macro683

    @rank1macro683

    2 жыл бұрын

    How you doing know?

  • @sandwich_xo

    @sandwich_xo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey it's been a year how you doing??

  • @intensivist3225

    @intensivist3225

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your words guys, i joined anaesthesia and critical care

  • @o.k1175

    @o.k1175

    2 ай бұрын

    3 years past what happened?

  • @elizabethtan1548
    @elizabethtan15484 жыл бұрын

    Neurosurgery pleaseee. I'm so inlove with neuroscience and I'm hoping to be able to work in a field related to it in the future so it'll be so helpful! Thank you!!!

  • @souhardyabijali4923

    @souhardyabijali4923

    3 жыл бұрын

    ALMOST MAX 15 YEARS OF STUDYING AFTER 12, CAN YOU DO IT?

  • @jessicao5766

    @jessicao5766

    3 жыл бұрын

    YOU CAN DO IT!!!

  • @Shzy.

    @Shzy.

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@souhardyabijali4923 Haha you made him speechless literally neuro and cardio takes about 15 years of your life! Damn! I'm going for Optho!

  • @biscuits2463

    @biscuits2463

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@souhardyabijali4923 so what? if this person can chase their dreams, they can do whatever they want. don’t belittle them by saying that it’ll take a long time, because during that long time, you will get to learn everything you need to reach your dream.

  • @DRJUDE
    @DRJUDE4 жыл бұрын

    I am an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon.. Awesome video. Its a great job, but the life is definitely not for everyone.. but you can pick specialties, hospitals, cities that align with the life you want

  • @tuyet499
    @tuyet4994 жыл бұрын

    Your time-managing is so good. You can make videos while you're busy with work and study. I wish I could do.

  • @tyratackett6871
    @tyratackett68713 жыл бұрын

    Me watching this bc of greys anatomy- I wanna be a surgeon but I’m worried I won’t pass a test or something and all that money will be in the trash can :(

  • @guppydapug5687

    @guppydapug5687

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same :(( we can do this though

  • @tyratackett6871

    @tyratackett6871

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@guppydapug5687 let’s update this in 15 years and see if we are in medical school by then haha

  • @guppydapug5687

    @guppydapug5687

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tyratackett6871 yess!

  • @kpopcrush6076

    @kpopcrush6076

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@tyratackett6871 count me in because like I am worried too....

  • @realsanic4531

    @realsanic4531

    3 жыл бұрын

    As long as your focusing and trying your best u will pass the test hopefully*

  • @mickeybg94
    @mickeybg944 жыл бұрын

    As a dentist I found it strange not speaking of OMFS , looking forward to your next videos from these series

  • @thushanthsriskandarajah390
    @thushanthsriskandarajah3903 жыл бұрын

    It's been a while since I last watched this, had to watch it again for some motivation! Thank you so much for this. Aspiring to be a trauma and critical care surgeon!

  • @dogwater6263
    @dogwater62634 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Dr. Jubbal! I really loved how detailed this was.

  • @bartoszponiewierka6323
    @bartoszponiewierka63234 жыл бұрын

    Neurosurgery has my vote. I am a first year highschool student who luckily came across your channel and improved ways how to study, now after a few months of using anki I became one of the top 500 biology students in my country. Thanks for your work and motivation!!

  • @ashh__

    @ashh__

    4 жыл бұрын

    I dont want to sound stupid, but what is Anki? I've heard the name a lot and wonder what it is. I want to become a surgeon, but with my jampacked schedule as a high school freshman I hardly study for Biology. I only really write notes and hope to pass. Will it help me?

  • @bartoszponiewierka6323

    @bartoszponiewierka6323

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ashh__Anki is the best option if you want to improve your scores on tests and memorize information for longer periods of time, check out med scholl insiders' playlists on it. I encourage you to do so, it helped me improve my learning techniques (I used to write and read notes), which resulted in "skyrocketing" my knowledge

  • @ashh__

    @ashh__

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bartoszponiewierka6323 thank you so much for the explanation! I'll look into it.

  • @amberlawson668
    @amberlawson6684 жыл бұрын

    I am so excited for this video! I have wanted to be a surgeon all my life! Thank you so much for this series it's awesome! I am a senior in high school and I feel so greatful that I discovered your channel! Right now I am very interested in possible being a Cardiothoratic surgeon, neurosurgeon or maybe a ob/gyn.

  • @aceayo1991

    @aceayo1991

    Жыл бұрын

    How’s it going for u so far

  • @scullcandy4948
    @scullcandy49484 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon and I’m literally a freshman in highschool-

  • @haeshienwoods

    @haeshienwoods

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lil man/girl/them Goodluck

  • @scullcandy4948

    @scullcandy4948

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haeshian🦋 thank you so much!! I’m a she btw

  • @user-dq4iq3vd2l

    @user-dq4iq3vd2l

    3 жыл бұрын

    me too lmao

  • @Jee_oon

    @Jee_oon

    3 жыл бұрын

    It will be hard but you can do it. persevere!

  • @scullcandy4948

    @scullcandy4948

    3 жыл бұрын

    Steb Coloscos thank you!!

  • @supermichaelssecondchannel4342
    @supermichaelssecondchannel4342 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve always loved helping people. A neural surgeon would be awesome.

  • @notsoepicgamer5420
    @notsoepicgamer54204 жыл бұрын

    I want to be a dermatologist or gastroenterologist. These videos are amazing! They are both very competitive so I hope I become one of them

  • @eddie2266
    @eddie22664 жыл бұрын

    I’m in grade six and I find it addicting to watch healthcare vids or scientific vids.

  • @bethbetgaming8670

    @bethbetgaming8670

    3 жыл бұрын

    Samee

  • @murungianthony4869
    @murungianthony48692 жыл бұрын

    Wow wish all professionals were that brutally honest about the hardships on their jobs thanks a lot

  • @suraonly7091
    @suraonly70914 жыл бұрын

    Please do “you want to be..” for ENT and neuromedicine 🌹 I really liked ur new series its very helpful

  • @aryanihsan2623
    @aryanihsan26234 жыл бұрын

    So what part of the body do you do surge- Pediatric Surgeon: I cut open babies

  • @aria5719

    @aria5719

    4 жыл бұрын

    Aryan Ihsan yes yes yes! haha! i always say that... people probably think i’m insane, but to be honest i think all surgeons or premeds are

  • @smartone128

    @smartone128

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@aria5719 😂😂

  • @fmjjjjn7510

    @fmjjjjn7510

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh no

  • @draconiusultamius
    @draconiusultamius2 жыл бұрын

    I've always had the vague idea of becoming a surgeon, but I wavered on it quite a bit as a 1-3.1 year med student. I really didn't know if the lifestyle sacrifice was something I was willing to go forward with. However, on my first day of surgical rotation, there was an emergent case of a very young patient who required an open appendectomy (patient was to small for laparoscopic procedure). I was invited to sit in and that single small experience solidified my desire. I was originally thinking neurosurgery, but I'm now leaning more to cardiothoracic, paediatric, or transplant surgery. Definitely not plastics tbh; it's just not something I can see myself enjoying that much. What I really want to do is operate on conjoined twins, or even witness an operation on conjoined twins. It's been something I've been absolutely fascinated by since I learned of the condition as a small child. I've always been fascinated by the macabre and by physical deformities, for some reason. I think it's partially because I was terrified of them as a child (though I felt awful and still feel awful about that), and I just love working with my hands. I only hope that my grades and ability are good enough to carry me through to residency. The only non-surgical specialty I'd consider is forensic pathology because I love true crime and the macabre

  • @dogethsamurai2390
    @dogethsamurai2390 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sounds like the two most frequently sought specialties are cardiothoracic and neurosurgery. Heart and lung surgery. Surgeons come in a variety of specialties, such as general surgery, brain surgery, and cosmetic surgery.

  • @JJLL4006
    @JJLL40064 жыл бұрын

    Cardiology with highlights on procedures of transcatheter valvular replacement, stenting of coronary artery disease and peripheral blood vessels, catheter-based treatment for acute pulmonary emboli and acute ischemic limbs, ablation on all types of arrhythmias (including VT/VF), renal artery denervation, and device implantation

  • @lunabrights4073
    @lunabrights40734 жыл бұрын

    i'd really love to see a 'so you want to be a Cardiothoracic surgeon' since i'm really interested in that specific area of surgery, i'd love to know more about it, with the pros and cons so that I can prepare myself for whatever is to come :) Thank u for sharing this with us! Also, do surgeons get holidays like other jobs too? And can you go in depth on the medical school and residency/fellowship part? Like costs, activities etc.. I'd be so grateful if you could take this into consideration!

  • @anaaaxa

    @anaaaxa

    4 жыл бұрын

    Luna Brights me too omg!!! I hope he does that.

  • @danasternik5348

    @danasternik5348

    4 жыл бұрын

    My dad is a cardiothoracic so until kevin will make a video about it I could maybe answer some of your questions

  • @danasternik5348

    @danasternik5348

    4 жыл бұрын

    First you need to know it is very demanding...my dad has to be on call and answer his phone 24 hours, it's very hard for him to schedule something in advance since in most cases he'll have to cancel due to his work and when he travels it could be for approximately a week. Disclaimer - my dad LOVES his job more than anything and therefore chooses to work more and take more responsibilities and an average cardiothoracic

  • @lunabrights4073

    @lunabrights4073

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@danasternik5348 Oh, that sounds awesome! I'm really glad you're willing to speak to me and answer my questions. I want to know...How long did it take for your dad to finally become a certified surgeon? Like, did he study for a decade or more? I'm ready to do the same, but its interesting to know it from a real life surgeons perspective. Plus, I heard that it's difficult because you have to get loans for uni and you wont start earning until a lot later? Is it true that you can't get a lot of free/social life because duty and responsibilities interfere with it a lot? Also, I hope you don't mind me asking this...would you say that he spends a lot of time with you as a family or that his job gets in the way? I myself feel like family and friends are a big part of my life, and I'd like have my own family in the future, so as a career I would want to make sure that I can still give my time to those areas in my life as well. I hope I'm not bombarding you with questions...😊

  • @danasternik5348

    @danasternik5348

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lunabrights4073 my dad studied medicine in Russia so it's different from the USA, he was in university for 6 years instead of 4 years of college and 4 years of medical school then 7 years of internship and 2 years of fellowship in Minnesota. During internship and fellowship you do get a payed even though it's considered studying so repaying student loans is possible. He doesn't have a lot of social life/family time but then again he chooses to take more responsibilities on himself like being chief resident and publishing articles, it's hard but possible to balance your career as a cardiothoracic surgeon and social life. I know a cardiothoracic surgeon that is also a single mother and she manage to support her 2 kids financially and have enough time to take care of them. Still, you do have to be very efficient and productive to do all of that and you'll probably have to sacrifice something in different areas of your life. Anyway, you're not bombarding me, I'm glad I can help😊

  • @javierxrtd
    @javierxrtd4 жыл бұрын

    No plans on having a family or traveling or anything else, this will be my life.

  • @DRJUDE

    @DRJUDE

    4 жыл бұрын

    You can have a career and family! I have! its not easy but its worth it! the most depressed surgeons are the lonely ones..

  • @100colorpencils6

    @100colorpencils6

    3 жыл бұрын

    same I don't want a family I plan to leech of my brothers kids and travel very occasionally.

  • @charlottekibacha7725

    @charlottekibacha7725

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a kid and this is still my life

  • @jonathansoto1766
    @jonathansoto17664 жыл бұрын

    I would appreciate it if you did a vid on becoming a massage therapist. My leading drive is to give patients a restful and enjoyable experience, such that they are refreshed and at peace with themselves🙏 Keep up the great work!

  • @hammerradiology1470
    @hammerradiology14702 жыл бұрын

    Surgery is awesome but it takes a LOT of your time and dedication. As a Mum to a little girl I gave up surgery just before specializing. It was amazing to experience it... but no regrets deciding against it.

  • @divyaprasad1333
    @divyaprasad13334 жыл бұрын

    Great aspiring video Dr Jubbal! Could you do one on neurosurgery, plastic surgery, or dermatology?

  • @Confident-Village148
    @Confident-Village1484 жыл бұрын

    Please do Urology Im an aspiring Urologist doctor and it would be awesome to have a video on Urology and urology surgery / surgeons

  • @shambhaviraj3478
    @shambhaviraj34782 жыл бұрын

    taking samples and diagnosing is something I have always loved and would love one on "so you want to become a pathologist

  • @dancingwiththedocs134
    @dancingwiththedocs1344 жыл бұрын

    I'm really interested in surgery and can't think of myself doing anything else. That being said I'm still in undergrad and about 2 years out from applying to medical school. However, I've been teaching myself to knit and crochet to learn more dexterity skills. I'm most interested in either Ortho-, Cardio-, or Neurosurgery. Thanks for doing these very informative videos so we know what we are getting ourselves into if we pursue certain paths.

  • @rayanabuomar1113
    @rayanabuomar11134 жыл бұрын

    So far, my favourite series.

  • @Dracodadon2x
    @Dracodadon2x4 жыл бұрын

    surgical oncology is my dream 🤍🤍 pray for me I’m in 8th grade hope I make it

  • @haeshienwoods

    @haeshienwoods

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not really a challenge if you want it.

  • @Ahn-mu3db

    @Ahn-mu3db

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@haeshienwoods it's still challenging even if u want something. The path of a surgeon is not easy

  • @milanacs1916
    @milanacs19162 жыл бұрын

    Hi there I am uk student currently in secondary school and your videos give me motivation to carry on working hard to achieve my goal of becoming a general surgeon.

  • @nxzxrac9223
    @nxzxrac92233 жыл бұрын

    As a medical student this gives a good idea of the skills required as a surgeon. Thanks a lot

  • @MaishaMH
    @MaishaMH4 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see "So you want to be a ..." video for cardiology and dermatology! Thank you!

  • @MedSchoolInsiders

    @MedSchoolInsiders

    4 жыл бұрын

    One of those is coming this Saturday ;)

  • @walkinloveonpurpose9496
    @walkinloveonpurpose94964 жыл бұрын

    Thanks forwarding this to my daughter now

  • @descartesnathanael8445
    @descartesnathanael8445 Жыл бұрын

    I love your "So you want to be..." series. Thanks a lot. Can you please make a series "So you want to be a Registered Nurse"?

  • @Hayat-xj2gi
    @Hayat-xj2gi4 жыл бұрын

    Watching your videos really help calm me down

  • @ingridecruz392
    @ingridecruz3924 жыл бұрын

    an emergency medicine "so you want to be" video would be awesome! Thank you for the amazing content

  • @raunithans3862
    @raunithans38624 жыл бұрын

    It would be a dream come true to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. I would love to feel the thrill of doing a heart surgery

  • @SkyenNovaA
    @SkyenNovaA2 жыл бұрын

    I'm in Year 11, going into college soon. I'll probably end up studying Biology, Chemistry and Computer Science A-Levels and I'm hoping doing those well enough will be enough to get me onto a Uni course which I can use to get into the medical field. Thanks for this video; I think surgery is the right path for me if I commit to medicine.

  • @TheAwesomeness490
    @TheAwesomeness4904 жыл бұрын

    Surprised you didn't mention ENT here. It's the field I'm most interested in, and although I doubt it'll get the support from others I would love to see a dedicated video on some of the less talked about specialties!!

  • @hridoyabdullah5133
    @hridoyabdullah51334 жыл бұрын

    Make a series on cardiology and cardiac surgeon ..want to know more aboit it

  • @mariya4644

    @mariya4644

    4 жыл бұрын

    I also want to know more about cardiac surgeon.

  • @Tiaxxxxxooooo

    @Tiaxxxxxooooo

    4 жыл бұрын

    agree!

  • @MrKumarjyothi

    @MrKumarjyothi

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes l agree with you

  • @avamw8074
    @avamw80743 жыл бұрын

    I really want to go to med school, but that means I will be on my own, living, sleeping, talking on my own, my family will be far from me(I have a huge family) and it is gonna be a challenge, but if thats what i want i am going to do it.

  • @omarmoayed3951
    @omarmoayed39514 жыл бұрын

    I'm a dentist and I'm currently in the residency of Oral and Maxillofacial syrgery. It's weird that you didn't speak about it. Looking forward to see it in next videos.

  • @jaimegison1956
    @jaimegison19563 жыл бұрын

    "Not all calls are created equal" you nailed it ! I have never seen two similar cases of appendicitis in the operating room, not one.

  • @lamb8468
    @lamb84684 жыл бұрын

    I'm only a ninth grader but I really want to be a surgeon, and it kinda scares me hearing you say that its going to be challenging. But that's just the reality I guess I will never give up.

  • @nievacarlandrei9577

    @nievacarlandrei9577

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm in 11th grade and I feel you! Let's not give up on our dreams!

  • @stfusha

    @stfusha

    4 жыл бұрын

    me too

  • @aaditisharma10b99

    @aaditisharma10b99

    3 жыл бұрын

    I m in 9th rn..

  • @elijahagui6589
    @elijahagui65894 жыл бұрын

    I’d really love to be a cardio thoracic surgeon! It really does look awesome. But, like some of my doctors have said, your interest can change in med school.

  • @amberlawson668

    @amberlawson668

    4 жыл бұрын

    Elijah I want to be a Cardiothoratic surgeon!

  • @timacorn2536

    @timacorn2536

    4 жыл бұрын

    yo that makes 3 of us

  • @raulquindosmorales6819
    @raulquindosmorales68193 жыл бұрын

    Is interesting how different countries have their different ideologies when it comes to the medical field. For example in America General Surgery focuses on the gastro and is look upon as the “start” up into surgery. In Cuba, general surgeon are taught everything about the torso and can perform any operation relating to the torso (even cardio and neuro “spine”). Also in Cuba general surgeon as highly respected due to their vast knowledges in multiple procedures and the fact that they can assist any other surgeon in the or. Is very interesting this

  • @zachary5798
    @zachary57984 жыл бұрын

    I love this series so much as I’m a pre med student and I have no idea what specialty would best fit me... I was wondering if you could do one for a pathologist or radiologist?

  • @CXY96
    @CXY964 жыл бұрын

    11:16 is so important. I don't want videos like this to enamor surgery for any prospective medical trainees. Medical TV shows already do that enough. Other specialties (non-surgical ones) are just as important and challenging as surgical specialties. Remember that all specialties have to work together in order to provide the best care for our patients!

  • @everydayjay

    @everydayjay

    4 жыл бұрын

    Other specialities are as important but probably not as challenging.

  • @CXY96

    @CXY96

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@everydayjay Depends on what you define as challenging. But no, not really. While the hours may be better in medicine, the workload is not any less. Internal medicine residency is widely known as one of the most challenging ones to go through

  • @everydayjay

    @everydayjay

    4 жыл бұрын

    The workload can't be greater in medicine. How can it be when surgeons do medical PLUS surgical management whereas IM specialists only do the former.

  • @everydayjay

    @everydayjay

    4 жыл бұрын

    And i don't know where you're from, but Peds, Surgery, OB are all known as more challenging than Medicine. Maybe if you're comparing with dermatology or radiology

  • @CXY96

    @CXY96

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@everydayjay Medicine thinks about everything. On surgery, I'm there asking about the electrolytes and they're all like "Medicine deals with that. We don't care about that." That's the difference in workload

  • @lesliedelacruz4196
    @lesliedelacruz41964 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a “So you want to be a Trauma & Orthopaetic surgeon”?

  • @janeswurld
    @janeswurld7 ай бұрын

    6:50 to each their own. I work with gastroenterologists as a tech and i think it’s really exciting! It’s inspired me to want to get into healthcare. I’m currently about to apply to nursing school.

  • @MedSchoolInsiders

    @MedSchoolInsiders

    7 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @JeneralSurgeon
    @JeneralSurgeon4 жыл бұрын

    general surgery also includes upper GI, HPB, and trauma as well!

  • @King-zo4vv
    @King-zo4vv4 жыл бұрын

    Im interested in being a neurosurgeon and one of my drives is the eagerness to help people and to discover more about the human bodu as a whole

  • @alphaeussherlockjr.4390

    @alphaeussherlockjr.4390

    4 жыл бұрын

    I, too, am going to be a neurosurgeon and as we have both the same drives, I would like to share other of mine: •in neurosurgery, the tissue you deal with is very unique and irreplaceable place where you: -Move -Speak -Think -Remember -Feel •Nervous tissue is very special, without altering function much you can remove: -All of a spleen -Entries limbs -Most of a liver It is nice talking to you, King, Have a wonderful day/night.

  • @irene.5798

    @irene.5798

    4 жыл бұрын

    @King I would suggest having a much stronger drive, especially if you want to go into a complex career like neurosurgery. There are hundreds of careers where you can help people and learn about the human body. So why neurosurgery if I may ask?

  • @King-zo4vv

    @King-zo4vv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sherlock Holmes thank you for this... I’ll remember it

  • @King-zo4vv

    @King-zo4vv

    4 жыл бұрын

    Clique no1 wanting to learn more and being pushed to learn more is one of greatest drives of scientists and doctors which makes us find out more..... no 2 I believe the brain is more powerful than people even think... we underestimate the brain too too much, so going into neurosurgery is a way for me to learn more about the brain and so on....

  • @CXY96

    @CXY96

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@irene.5798 Probably because he's watched too many TV shows glamorizing neurosurgery. Wait until he actually shadows it. The anatomy is not quite as glamorous as Grey's Anatomy makes it to be.

  • @kaleb3329
    @kaleb33294 жыл бұрын

    I would love to see one of these videos for a trauma surgeon. Thats what I want to be in the future

  • @DRJUDE

    @DRJUDE

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good Choice! I am an Orthopaedic Trauma surgeon.. its awesome. Ive done some day in the life videos you might like..

  • @Propofol001
    @Propofol0013 жыл бұрын

    Please do so you want to be a Surgical Oncologist !! Love the videos Kevin 😁

  • @GustavoSilva-ny8jc
    @GustavoSilva-ny8jc3 ай бұрын

    This was absurdly amazing, my fav video from you, the part creating a muscle was incredible. And ive been thinking more plastic recently as a way to say burned and mauled victims, like children, how it would be to help in their development? Mainly emotionally, i wonder how it is to see that. We usually think of plastic as just aesthetic but i feel is even more than that and what i mentioned.

  • @dwightschrute1398
    @dwightschrute13983 жыл бұрын

    I'm only 13 years old and yes I want to be a surgeon since the person that inspired me to be a surgeon was my mom's friend who is a surgeon

  • @erennakdag3911
    @erennakdag39114 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. I want to be a orthopedic surgeon, I am not sure which subspecialty is better tho. Sports medicine or spine. If you'd do a video about ortho, which also covers the subspecialties it would be the best. thanx

  • @laurentrucksess3262
    @laurentrucksess32624 жыл бұрын

    One thing important to note that there are now programs that are a direct pathway into vascular surgery as well.

  • @Tony-xm4hz
    @Tony-xm4hz4 жыл бұрын

    Can you make a video where you explain what you did to practice your dexterity and what you did to prepare to be a surgeon before residency? Thanks!

  • @Shameless_Papist
    @Shameless_Papist4 жыл бұрын

    I'm in 8th grade and go to a healthscience and engineering school and I'm watching this I want to be a surgeon.

  • @AMJ564
    @AMJ5644 жыл бұрын

    Dr J honestly I feel like you should give a shot at a voice acting if you like that ofcourse !

  • @_emmaxx9
    @_emmaxx93 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos !!!! They’re so good

  • @edwardfry8488
    @edwardfry84883 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Don't know what to say....I should have seen this 20 years ago. Thanks for your time!

  • @kieradebacker5767
    @kieradebacker57674 жыл бұрын

    i would love to see emergency doctor

  • @JeneralSurgeon
    @JeneralSurgeon4 жыл бұрын

    We can also thank Dr. Halstead for creating over 24 hour call as well

  • @mariahmauricio4872
    @mariahmauricio48723 жыл бұрын

    I start my first year of college this fall and I am already excited for medical school. I want to be a surgeon however I am having trouble figuring out my specialty. I am glad that you have these videos posted to give me motivation and what I want to be. I am thinking about trauma surgery but I dont want to stay awake for days on end.

  • @pearlsmith99
    @pearlsmith994 жыл бұрын

    I’d love to be a neurosurgeon in the military. I shadowed one for 3 months & will be going back during winter break.

  • @vicente_assis6734
    @vicente_assis67344 жыл бұрын

    Emergency doctor. Love your videos

  • @Domthefurious
    @Domthefurious4 жыл бұрын

    “So you want to be a Radiologist”! :)

  • @testimonyaire9641
    @testimonyaire96413 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot. This is very motivational.

  • @arandommasochist196
    @arandommasochist196 Жыл бұрын

    I am in middle school and I currently want to become a neurosurgeon this video really helped me to understand other types of surgery

  • @slipkid1267
    @slipkid12674 жыл бұрын

    You never talked about an Orthopedic Surgeon that specializes in Sports Medicine. I’d like to know more about their lifestyle.

  • @Theredheadguru

    @Theredheadguru

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cule718 YES

  • @abdulbaseer2834

    @abdulbaseer2834

    4 жыл бұрын

    Search for -doctorokoro- on instagram....team physician for detroit pistons

  • @meandSRG
    @meandSRG4 жыл бұрын

    Emergency medicine would be awesome!

  • @kas8689
    @kas86892 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I’m a recent college grad and I’m in the middle of my year off. Right now, I’m in the middle of applying to a PostBacc program to get the rest of my Pre-med required courses. I want to be a surgeon because I love the idea of doing angioplasties for patients with blocked arteries or just simply creating or reforming with my hands. Yet, I am torn between that and Ob/Gyn or Anesthesiology. I really like to be in the front but I also really like being in the back or second in command. Sooo.. I’m hoping once I get accepted into med school (🤞🏾🙏🏾 ) I can make a design and be happy with it. Thank you for this awesome video!

  • @aceayo1991

    @aceayo1991

    Жыл бұрын

    How’s it going for u

  • @jksbottommole8463
    @jksbottommole84633 жыл бұрын

    Please please do a video on being a cardiothoracic/cardiac surgeons/surgery !! Thank you so much

  • @trizabear7963
    @trizabear79634 жыл бұрын

    would really like to learn more about anesthesiologists ☺️

  • @arghya3333
    @arghya33334 жыл бұрын

    I find surgery so thrilling...I cant simply imagine myself doing anything else..I wish to specialize in neurosurgery

  • @allenabarnitz4447
    @allenabarnitz44474 жыл бұрын

    I’m in middle school but I have by heart set on going to school to be a plastic surgeon even if it takes a long time it is all worth it in the end because you can change peoples life’s. This video gave me information I didn’t know yet so this is useful.

  • @nadiasanz3779

    @nadiasanz3779

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never give up!

  • @gilbertodeleonjr3344
    @gilbertodeleonjr33444 жыл бұрын

    This new series a banger👌🏽

  • @yejisgf5960
    @yejisgf59604 жыл бұрын

    I’m a little late to be requesting, But could you please make a video on Neonatologist I don’t see many videos or much information on that sub speciality!!

  • @luctamuellesarahjoseph9990
    @luctamuellesarahjoseph99904 жыл бұрын

    Please do “So you want to be a gynecologist obstetrician”!!!

  • @AhmedTarek-kr1pr

    @AhmedTarek-kr1pr

    3 жыл бұрын

    So you want to be what

  • @leralle5454

    @leralle5454

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yassss

  • @gaoshoualy5628
    @gaoshoualy56283 жыл бұрын

    Not me, but my close friend (my only friend really). He's working and planning really hard right now for the future, to become a surgeon when he's older. He says he wants to help people out and save lives. I don't know what type of surgeon he wants to be though. Very proud of him, he got into his dream Highschool and is now working a job to save money for college and other things that will benefit him for the future. He told me when he's sad or bored he watches things that include performing surgery because it makes him feel better and excited. I remember I had asked him a couple of questions and one of them were, "What do you look forward to most in the future?" he replied with "I look forward to achieving my goals in life that benefit me and my family." He also, in a way, likes getting sick because he likes to treat himself as a patient and cure himself. In all, my g is a great guy and I will always be here for him no matter what.

  • @maplegamez0019
    @maplegamez00193 жыл бұрын

    When I was 11, I got 3 metal pins drilled into my finger. They were sticking out of my flesh for 3 months and ever since then, I have fallen in love with orthopedic surgery. For that short amount of time, I couldn't stop observing and touching the pins. After expressing my love for the medical field, my doctor was somehow able to convince multiple surgeons to allow me to watch an operation. I still remember each suture, and I will never forget it. They were repairing a proximal tibia fracture using plates and screws. Now, I have my heart set on becoming an orthopedic surgeon.

  • @emmapeterson3115
    @emmapeterson31154 жыл бұрын

    i’m in 8th grade but i know that i want to be a trauma surgeon. i’m going to work so hard in high school so i can get into a really good college.

  • @marianova3030

    @marianova3030

    3 жыл бұрын

    @LiLing B Same

  • @samiarahman8179

    @samiarahman8179

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same but im still struggling to choose any career path

  • @nzxtgon9231

    @nzxtgon9231

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me to but am going to be cardiatric surgeon

  • @Krishna-ij1ky
    @Krishna-ij1ky4 жыл бұрын

    Entering Medical school next year🙋🏽‍♂️

  • @DRJUDE

    @DRJUDE

    4 жыл бұрын

    good luck! you will love it! Study Hard!

  • @cristobalcarrillo207
    @cristobalcarrillo2074 жыл бұрын

    I'm Cristóbal and I'm in first semester of Med School. Nevertheless, I know I want to pursue surgery as my specialty. I find myself very interested in neurosurgery, thoracic surgery and traumatology! Your videos are a great inspiration and a learning platform :)

  • @donieshabowren9816

    @donieshabowren9816

    Жыл бұрын

    update?

  • @bridgetbaber8718
    @bridgetbaber87184 жыл бұрын

    I am currently a pre-med student and have been wanting to be a surgeon for years, I really like orthopedics so far, but I also have thought plastic and general. The dexterity issue you talked made me feel a lot better about my situation! Thank you, it was a great video

  • @Sujii2

    @Sujii2

    8 ай бұрын

    Aye how’s that coming along!?